Whirlpool UXD8630DY Owners Manual - Page 9

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Venting Methods Determine which venting method is best for your application. Vent system can terminate either through the wall or floor. Island Location - Vent System Installed Under a Concrete Slab Using PVC Sewer Pipe Island Location Front-Mounted Blower Motor (Standard) Rear-Mounted Blower Motor Front-Mounted Blower Motor (Standard) B A D M C E F G A A L H K J I A. Down vent NOTE: For island locations, a front- or rear-mounted blower motor can also be mounted for right or left venting if needed for your application. Most island applications would still require the venting to be directed down through the floor. Built-In Cabinet Location Rear-Mounted Blower Motor B A D M C L E F G H A B A. Down vent B. Left vent C. Right vent K J I A. Wall cap B. 6" (15.2 cm) round metal vent C. 16" (40.6 cm) maximum D. 6" (15.2 cm) round PVC sewer pipe E. 6" (15.2 cm) round metal vent transition with damper (supplied) F. 6" (15.2 cm) round PVC coupling G. Concrete slab H. 6" (15.2 cm) round PVC sewer pipe I. 6" (15.2 cm) round 90° PVC sewer pipe elbow J. Tightly pack gravel or sand completely around pipe. K. 6" (15.2 cm) round 90° PVC sewer pipe elbow L. 6" (15.2 cm) round PVC coupling M. 12" (30.5 cm) minimum C Calculating Vent System Length 3¼" x 10" (8.3 cm x 25.4 cm) rectangular vent is required from the blower motor box. It can be transitioned to 6" (15.2 cm) round vent if needed. Maximum Length of Vent System Vent 6" (15.2 cm) round 31/4" x 10" (8.3 cm x 25.4 cm) Length 35 ft (8.9 m) 35 ft (8.9 m) 9