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Venting Requirements, VENTING

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VENTING Venting Requirements WARNING Exhaust hoods: ■■ An exhaust hood should cap the vent to keep rodents and insects from entering the home. ■■ Must be at least 12" (305 mm) from ground or any object that may obstruct exhaust (such as flowers, rocks, bushes, or snow). ■■ Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic latch. Recommended Styles: Fire Hazard Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use a plastic vent. Do not use a metal foil vent. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances. Dryer exhaust must not be connected into any gas vent, chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space of a building. Only rigid or flexible metal vent shall be used for exhausting. Louvered Hood Acceptable Style: Box Hood Angled Hood Elbows: 45° elbows provide better airflow than 90° elbows. Good Better 4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent ■■ Only a 4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps may be used. ■■ Do not use plastic or metal foil vent. Rigid metal vent: ■■ Recommended for best drying performance and to avoid crushing and kinking. Flexible metal vent: (Acceptable only if accessible to clean) ■■ Must be fully extended and supported in final dryer location. ■■ Remove excess to avoid sagging and kinking that may result in reduced airflow and poor performance. ■■ Do not install in enclosed walls, ceilings, or floors. ■■ The total length should not exceed 7¾ ft. (2.4 m). ■■ The length of flexible metal vent used must be included in the overall vent system design as shown in the "Vent System Charts." NOTE: If using an existing vent system, clean lint from entire length of the system and make sure exhaust hood is not plugged with lint. Replace plastic or metal foil vents with rigid metal or flexible metal vents. Review "Vent System Charts" and, if necessary, modify existing vent system to achieve best drying performance. Clamps: ■■ Use clamps to seal all joints. ■■ Exhaust vent must not be connected or secured with screws or other fastening devices that extend into interior of duct and catch lint. Do not use duct tape. 18

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Louvered Hood
Angled Hood
Box Hood
Recommended Styles:
Acceptable Style:
Venting Requirements
VENTING
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE
EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.
IMPORTANT:
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Dryer exhaust must not be connected into any gas vent,
chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space
of a building. Only rigid or flexible metal vent shall be used for
exhausting.
4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent
Exhaust hoods:
■
An exhaust hood should cap the vent to keep rodents and
insects from entering the home.
■
Must be at least 12" (305 mm) from ground or any object
that may obstruct exhaust (such as flowers, rocks, bushes,
or snow).
■
Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic latch.
■
Only a 4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps may
be used.
■
Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.
Rigid metal vent:
■
Recommended for best drying performance and to avoid
crushing and kinking.
Flexible metal vent:
(Acceptable only if accessible to clean)
■
Must be fully extended and supported in final dryer location.
■
Remove excess to avoid sagging and kinking that may result
in reduced airflow and poor performance.
■
Do not install in enclosed walls, ceilings, or floors.
■
The total length should not exceed 7¾ ft. (2.4 m).
■
The length of flexible metal vent used must be included in
the overall vent system design as shown in the “Vent System
Charts.”
NOTE:
If using an existing vent system, clean lint from entire
length of the system and make sure exhaust hood is not plugged
with lint. Replace plastic or metal foil vents with rigid metal
or flexible metal vents. Review “Vent System Charts” and, if
necessary, modify existing vent system to achieve best drying
performance.
Elbows:
45° elbows provide better airflow than 90° elbows.
Clamps:
■
Use clamps to seal all joints.
■
Exhaust vent must not be connected or secured with screws
or other fastening devices that extend into interior of duct and
catch lint. Do not use duct tape.
Better
Good
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metal vent.
Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a metal foil vent.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death
or fire.