Kenmore 8472 Use and Care Guide - Page 8

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. 3. Exhaust systems longer than specified will: • • Shorten the life of the dryer. Reduce performance, resulting in longer drying times and increased energy usage. Determine the number of elbows you will need. IMPORTANT: Do not use vent runs longer than those specified in the Vent Length Chart. In the column listing the type of metal vent you are using (rigid metal or flexible metal), find the maximum length of metal vent on the same line as the number of elbows. Vent Length Chart Number of 90 ° turns or elbows Determine vent length 1. Select the route that will provide the straightest and most direct path outdoors. Plan the installation to use the fewest number of elbows and turns. When using elbows or making turns, allow as much room as possible. Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking. Avoid 90 ° turns when possible. 0 Type of vent Box or Iouvered hoods 36 ft (11 m) 28 ft (8.5 m) 26 ft (7.9 m) 18 ft (5.5 m) 16 ft (4.9 m) 8 ft (2.8 m) Angled hoods Rigid metal Flexible metal Rigid metal Flexible metal Rigid metal Flexible metal 26 ft (7.9 m) 22 ft (6.7 m) 16 ft (4.9 m) 12 ft (3.7 m) 6 ft (1.8 m) 2 ft (0.6 m) 1 2 1. 2. Before installing the vent system, be sure to remove the wire exhaust guard that is located at the exhaust outlet. Determine vent length. The maximum length of the exhaust system depends upon The type of vent (rigid metal or flexible metal). The number of elbows used. Type of hood. hood styles are shown here. B 3. 4. 2. Install exhaust hood. Use caulking compound to seal exterior wall opening around exhaust hood. Connect vent to exhaust hood. Vent must fit inside exhaust hood. Secure vent to exhaust hood with 4" (10.2 cm) clamp. Run vent to dryer location. Use the See "Determine vent length." Avoid seal all joints. Do not use duct tape, devices that extend into the interior vent. straightest path possible. 90 ° turns. Use clamps to screws or other fastening of the vent to secure Recommended (10.2cm) A. Louvered style B. Box hood style The angled hood style (shown following) is acceptable. See the exhaust vent length chart that matches your hood type for the maximum vent lengths you can use.