Kenmore 7972 Installation Instructions - Page 3

DRAIN

REQUIREMENTS

1. Drain capable of eliminating

17 gals. per minute.

2. A standpipe

diameter

of 1¼ inches (3.18 cm) minimum.

3. The standpipe

height

above the floor should

be:

Minimum

height:

33 inches (83.82 cm)

Maximum

height:

96 inches (244 cm)

--T--

33" Min.

(83.82cm)

f

96"Max.

(244 cm)

NOTE:

For installations

requiring

a longer

drain

hose,

have a qualified

technician

install

a longer

hose,

PIN

134049201,

available

from

an

authorized

parts

distributor.

For drain

systems

in the

floor,

install

a

siphon

break

kit,

available

from

your

local

hardware

store.

EXHAUST SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Use

only

4 inch

(10.16

cm)

diameter

(minimum)

rigid

or flexible

metal

duct

and

approved

vent

hood

which

has

a

swing-out

damper(s)

that

opens

when

the

dryer

is in operation.

When

the

dryer

stops,

the

damper(s)

automatically

closes to prevent

drafts

and

the

entrance

of insects

and

rodents.

To avoid

restricting

the

outlet,

maintain

a

minimum

of

12 inches

(38,5

cm)

clearance

between

the

vent

hood

and

the

ground

or

any

other

obstruction.

The following

are specific

requirements

for

proper

and

safe

operation

of

your

laundry

center.

Failure

to

follow

these

instructions

can create

excessive

drying

times

and

fire

hazards.

Do

not

use

plastic

flexible

duct

or

metal

foil

to

exhaust

the

dryer.

Excessive

lint

can

build

up

inside

the

exhaust

system

and

create

a fire

hazard

and

restrict

air

flow.

Restricted

air

flow

will

increase

drying

times.

If your

present

system

is made

up

of

plastic

duct

or metal

foil

duct,

_lace

it with

a rigid

or flexible

metal

d uct.

Ensure

the present

duct

is free

of any lint prior

to installing

laundry

center

dryer

duct.

If the

dryer

is not

exhausted

outdoors

some

fine

lint

will

be expelled

into

the

laundry

area.

An

accumulation

of

lint

in

any area of the

home

can

create

a health

and

fire

hazard.

The dryer

exhaust

system

MUST

be

exhausted

to

the

outside

of

the

dwelling!

Do

not

allow

combustible

materials

(for

example:

clothing,draperies/curtains,

paper)

to

come

in

contact

with

the

exhaust

system.

The dryer

MUST

NOT

be exhausted

into

a chimney,

a wall,

a

ceiling,

or

any

concealed

space

of

a

building

which

can

accumulate

lint,

resulting

in a fire

hazard.

Do not

exceed

the

length

of duct

pipe or number

of

elbows

allowed

in the"

EXHAUST

DUCT

LENGTHS"

chart.

Lint can

accumulate

in the

system,

plugging

the

system

and

creating

a fire

hazard,

as well

as increasing

drying

times.

_Do

not

the

exhaust

ends

of

the vent

screen

system,

nor

use any screws

or rivets

to assemble

the

exhaust

system.

Lint can

become

caught

in the

screen,

on

the

screws

or rivets,

clogging

the

exhaust

system

and

creating

a fire

hazard

as well

as increasing

drying

times.

Use an approved

vent

hood

to

terminate

the

duct

outdoors,

and

seal all joints

with

duct

tape.

All

male

duct

pipe

fittings

MUST

be

installed

downstream

with

the

flow

of

air.

3

Explosion

hazard,

Do not install the laundry center

where gasoline or other flammables

are kept or stored.If the laundry

center is installed in a garage, it must be a minimum

of 18 inches

(45.7 cm) above the floor. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion,

fire or burns.

The exhaust system back pressure

MUST

not exceed

0.6 inches (1.52 cm) of water

column,

measured with

an inclined

manometer

at the

point

the

exhaust

connects

to the dryer.

The

exhaust

system should

be inspected

and cleaned

a

minimum

of

every two years with

normal usage. The more the dryer is used, the

more often you should check the exhaust system and vent hood for

proper

operation.

The maximum

length

of the exhaust system depends upon the type

of duct used, number

of elbows and type of exhaust hood.

The maximum

length

for

both

rigid

and

flexible

duct

is shown

in the

chart

below.

Number

of 90 °

Turns

0

1

2

3

0

1

2

3

EXHAUST

DUCT

LENGTHS

EXHAUST

HOOD

TYPE

(10.2 CM)

Louvered

(635

CM)

MAXIMUM

LENGTH

OF 4-INCH

(10.2

CM)

DIAMETER

RIGID METAL

DUCT

56 ft. (17.07

m)

42 ft. (12.8 m)

46 ft. (14.02

m)

36 ft. (10.97

m)

34 ft. (10.36

m)

28 ft. (8.53 m)

32 ft. (9.75 rn)

18 ft. (5.48 m)

MAXIMUM

LENGTH

OF 4-INCH

(10.2 CM)

DIAMETER

FLEXIBLE METAL

DUCT

30 ft. (9.14 m)

22 ft. (6.7 rn)

16 ft. (4.88 m)

10 ft. (3.05 m)

22 ft. (6.7 m)

14 ft. (4.27 rn)

10 ft. (3.05 m)

5 ft. (1.5 m)

The laundry center may be exhausted four (4) ways with

rear

flush

installation:

1.

Straight

back

2.

Down

(8 inch [20.32 cm] length

of 4 inch [10.16 cm] rigid duct

and 1 elbow

down)

3.

Left

(8 inch [20.32 cm] length of 4 inch [10.16 cm] rigid duct,

1

elbowdown

and 1 elbow

left)

4.

Right

(8 inch [20.32 cm] length of 4 inch [10.16 cm] rigid duct, 1

elbowdown

and 1 elbow

right)

To exhaust

up,

add

an

11 inch

(27.94

cm)

length

of

standard

4 inch

(10.16

cm) diameter

duct

and

a 90 ° elbow.

The unit will

be positioned

about

41/2 inches

(11.43

cm)

away

from

the

wall

(flush

to

wall

exhausting

may

be

done

by going

below

the

dryer

then

sideways).

An

exhaust

hood

positioned

to

line

up with

the

dryer

exhaust

can

be

installed

directly

through

the

outside

wall.

To exhaust

to

the

side

or

down,

add an

8 inch

(20.32

cm)

length

of

standard

4 inch

(10.16

cm)

diameter

duct

and

a 90 °

elbow.

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