Whirlpool WED92HEFW Installation Guide - Page 14

Long Vent System Chart, Standard Vent System Chart - model

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Optional exhaust installations: This dryer can be converted to exhaust out the right side, left side (all models except long vent), or through the bottom. If you prefer, you may contact your local dealer to have the dryer converted. A B C A. Standard rear offset exhaust installation B. Left- or right-side exhaust installation C. Bottom exhaust installation Special provisions for mobile homes: Exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a noncombustible portion of mobile home and must not terminate beneath the mobile home. Terminate exhaust vent outside. Determine vent path: ■■Select route that will provide straightest and most direct path outdoors. ■■Plan installation to use fewest number of elbows and turns. ■■When using elbows or making turns, allow as much room as possible. ■■Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking. ■■Use as few 90° turns as possible. Determine vent length and elbows needed for best drying performance: ■■Use the following "Vent System Charts" to determine type of vent material and hood combinations acceptable to use. NOTE: Do not use vent runs longer than those specified in "Vent System Charts." Exhaust systems longer than those specified will: ■■Shorten life of dryer. ■■Reduce performance, resulting in longer drying times and increased energy usage. The "Vent System Charts" provide venting requirements that will help achieve best drying performance. Standard Vent System Chart Number of 90° elbows Type of vent Angled hoods 0 Rigid metal 64 ft. (20 m) 1 Rigid metal 54 ft. (16.5 m) 2 Rigid metal 44 ft. (13.4 m) 3 Rigid metal 35 ft. (10.7 m) 4 Rigid metal 27 ft. (8.2 m) Long Vent System Chart Number of 90° elbows Type of vent Angled hoods 0 Rigid metal 160 ft. (48.8 m) 1 Rigid metal 150 ft. (45.7 m) 2 Rigid metal 140 ft. (42.7 m) 3 Rigid metal 130 ft. (39.6 m) 4 Rigid metal 120 ft. (36.6 m) To determine if your model has a long vent system, refer to the type code located on the serial number plate in the inner door well. Example: An electric model would be DALV (Long Vent) - ELE - XXXXXXX-XXX. NOTE: For long vent systems, use of box/louvered hoods will improve venting, regardless of length. 14

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The “Vent System Charts” provide venting requirements that
will help achieve best drying performance.
Special provisions for mobile homes:
Exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a noncombustible
portion of mobile home and must not terminate beneath the
mobile home. Terminate exhaust vent outside.
Determine vent path:
Select route that will provide straightest and most direct
path outdoors.
Plan installation to use fewest number of elbows and turns.
When using elbows or making turns, allow as much room
as possible.
Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking.
Use as few 90° turns as possible.
Determine vent length and elbows needed for best
drying performance:
Use the following “Vent System Charts” to determine type
of vent material and hood combinations acceptable to use.
NOTE:
Do not use vent runs longer than those specified
in “Vent System Charts.”
Exhaust systems longer than those specified will:
Shorten life of dryer.
Reduce performance, resulting in longer drying times
and increased energy usage.
Optional exhaust installations:
This dryer can be converted to exhaust out the right side,
left side (all models except long vent), or through the bottom.
If you prefer, you may contact your local dealer to have the
dryer converted.
A. Standard rear offset exhaust installation
B. Left- or right-side exhaust installation
C. Bottom exhaust installation
A
B
C
To determine if your model has a long vent system, refer to
the type code located on the serial number plate in the inner
door well. Example: An electric model would be DA
LV
(Long
Vent) – ELE – XXXXXXX-XXX.
NOTE:
For long vent systems, use of box/louvered hoods will
improve venting, regardless of length.
Long Vent System Chart
Number of
90° elbows
Type
of vent
Angled
hoods
1
4
3
2
0
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
160 ft. (48.8 m)
150 ft. (45.7 m)
140 ft. (42.7 m)
130 ft. (39.6 m)
120 ft. (36.6 m)
Standard Vent System Chart
Number of
90° elbows
Type
of vent
Angled
hoods
1
4
3
2
0
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
64 ft. (20 m)
54 ft. (16.5 m)
44 ft. (13.4 m)
35 ft. (10.7 m)
27 ft. (8.2 m)