Frigidaire FAQE7011KW Installation Instructions (All Languages) - Page 8

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Exhaust system requirements, continued Install male fittings in correct direction: Exhaust direction Directional exhausting can be accomplished by installing a quick-turn 90° dryer vent elbow directly to exhaust outlet of dryer. Dryer vent elbows are available through your local parts distributor or hardware store. CORRECT INCORRECT In installations where the exhaust system is not described in the charts, the following method must be used to determine if the exhaust system is acceptable: 1 Connect an inclined or digital manometer between the dryer and the point the exhaust connects to the dryer. 2 Set the dryer timer and temperature to air fluff (cool down) and start the dryer. 3 Read the measurement on the manometer. 4 The system back pressure MUST NOT be higher than 0.75 inches of water column. If the system back pressure is less than 0.75 inches of water column, the system is acceptable. If the manometer reading is higher than .075 inches of water column, the system is too restrictive and the installation is unacceptable. Although vertical orientation of the exhaust system is acceptable, certain extenuating circumstances could affect the performance of the dryer: • Only the rigid metal duct work should be used. • Venting vertically through a roof may expose the exhaust system to down drafts causing an increase in vent restriction. • Running the exhaust system through an uninsulated area may cause condensation and faster accumulation of lint. • Compression or crimping of the exhaust system will cause an increase in vent restriction. • The exhaust system should be inspected and cleaned a minimum of every 18 months with normal usage. The more the dryer is used, the more often you should check the exhaust system and vent hood for proper operation. See also CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS on the next page. Í NOTE Use of 90° quick-turn elbow required to meet minimum installation depth of free-standing dryer: • Straight back venting allows for 0" (0 cm) installation. • Venting right with 90° elbow allows for 0.75" (2 cm) installation. • Venting downward with 90° elbow allows for 0.75" (2 cm) installation. • Venting left with short, straight adapter and 90° elbow allows for 3.75" (9.5 cm) installation. • Venting upward with short, straight adapter and 90° elbow allows for 4" (10.5 cm) installation. 8