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Part 8 EXHAUST REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTENANCE Following are important instructions and information concerning the exhaust requirements for your dryer. Warning: DO NOT exhaust dryer air into an enclosed and unventilated area, such as an attic, wall, ceiling, crawl space, chimney, gas vent, or concealed space of a building. To reduce the risk of fire, DO NOT exhaust the dryer with plastic or thin foil Ducting. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. Weather Hood Type Recommended 4" (10.2 cm) 4" (10.2 cm) Use Only for Short Run Installations 2-1/2" (6.35 cm) Number of 90° Elbows 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4 Maximum length of 4" (10.2 cm) diameter rigid metal duct 65 feet (19.8 m) 55 feet (16.8 m) 47 feet (13.7 m) 36 feet (11.0 m) 28 feet (8.5 m) 55 feet (16.8 m) 47 feet (13.7 m) 41 feet (12.5 m) 30 feet (9.1 m) 22 feet (6.7 m) NOTE: Deduct 6 ft. (1.8 m) for each additional elbow. It is not recommended to use more than four 90° elbows. Exhaust Requirements and Instructions: 1. Venting materials are not provided with the dryer and you should obtain the necessary venting materials locally. For example, the outer end of exhaust pipe must have a weather hood with hinged dampers to prevent back-draft when the dryer is not in use. 2. Use only 4-in. (10 cm) rigid or fl exible metal ductwork inside the dryer cabinet and for venting outside. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fi re or death. 3. The exhaust duct must be 4 in. (10 cm) in diameter with no obstructions. The exhaust duct should be kept as short as possible. Make sure to clean any old ducts before installing your new dryer. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fi re or death. 4. Rigid or semirigid metal ducting is recommended for use between the dryer and the wall. In special installations when it is impossible to make a connection with the above recommendations, a ULlisted fl exible metal transition duct may be used between the dryer and wall connection only. The use of this ducting will affect drying time. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fi re or death. 5. DO NOT use sheet metal screws or other fasteners which extend into the duct that could catch lint and reduce the effi ciency of the exhaust system. Secure all joints with duct tape. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fi re or death. 6. To maximize operating results, please observe the duct length limitations noted in the chart above. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fi re or death. 7. The Total length of flexible metal duct shall not exceed 8 ft. (2.4m) 8. In Canada, that only those foil-type flexible ducts, if any, specifically identified for use with the appliance by the manufacturer shall be used. In the United States, that only those foil-type flexible ducts, if any, specifically identified for use with the appliance by the manufacturer and that comply with the Outline for Clothes Dryer Transition Duct, Subject 2158A, shall be used. 20