Kenmore 6965 Installation Instructions - Page 12

Exhaust Recommendheododstylesareshownhere. B Standard exhaust installation with rigid metal or flexible metal vent (102 ram) (102 mm) A. Louvered hood style B. Box hood style The angled hood style (shown here) is acceptable. 4" Alternate installations for close clearances Venting systems come in many varieties. Select the type best for your installation. Two close-clearance installations are shown. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions. (102 m .._(_ (64 ram) • An exhaust hood should cap the vent to keep rodents and insects from entering the home. • Exhaust hood must be at least 12" (305 mm) from the ground or any object that may be in the path of the exhaust (such as flowers, rocks or bushes, snow line, etc.). • Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic latch. Improper venting can cause moisture and lint to collect indoors, which may result in: [] Moisture damage to woodwork, furniture, paint, wallpaper, carpets, etc. [] Housecleaning problems and health problems. Choose your exhaust installation type Recommended exhaust installations Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer. Other installations are possible. B A B A. Over-the-top installation (also available with one offset elbow) B. Periscope installation NOTE: The following kits for close clearance alternate installations are available for purchase. For further information, please call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ® (1-800-469-4663). • Over-the-Top installation: Part Number 26-49900 Periscope Installation (For use with dryer vent to wall vent mismatch): Part Number 26-49901 - Less than 5" (127 mm) mismatch Part Number 26-49908 - 5" (127 mm) to 18" (457 mm) mismatch Part Number 26-49904 - 18" (457 mm) to 29" (737 mm) mismatch Part Number 26-49905 - 29" (737 mm) to 50" (1270 mm) mismatch Special provisions for mobile home installations The exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a noncombustible portion of the mobile home structure and must not terminate beneath the mobile home. Terminate the exhaust vent outside. / A g A. Dryer B. Elbow C. Wall D. Exhaust hood E. Clamps E Rigid metal or flexible metal vent G. Vent length necessary to connect H. Exhaust outlet elbows 12