Maytag MEDP576K Installation Instructions - Page 16

Venting Kits For more information, call 1-800-344-1274, or visit us at www.maytagreplacementparts.com. Part Number 8171587RP 4396037RP 4396011RP 4396014 4392892 W10186596 4396028 4396009RP 4396010RP 4396013RB 4396033RP 4396727RP 4396004 4396005 4396006RW 4396007RW 4396008RP 8212662 Descriptions 0"-5" Metal vent periscope 0"-18" Metal vent periscope 18"-29" Metal vent periscope 29"-50" Metal vent periscope In-wall metal DuraVent™ periscope 4-way vent kit - universal grey Sure Connect™ venting kit (over-the-top installation) 5' Universal connect vent, flexible dryer venting 6' SecureConnect™ vent, flexible dryer venting Dryer vent installer's kit 5' flexible dryer venting with clamps 8' flexible dryer venting with clamps Dryer offset elbow Wall offset elbow DuraSafe™ close elbow Through-the-wall vent cap 4" steel dryer venting clamps - 2 pack Flush mounting louvered vent hood, 4" 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. Determine vent length and elbows needed for best drying performance: ■■ Use following Vent System Chart to determine type of vent material and hood combinations acceptable to use. NOTE: Do not use vent runs longer than those specified in Vent System Chart. Exhaust systems longer than those specified will: ■■ Shorten life of dryer. ■■ Reduce performance, resulting in longer drying times and increased energy usage. The Vent System Chart provides venting requirements that will help achieve best drying performance. Vent System Chart Number of 90° turns or elbows Type of vent Box/louvered hoods Angled hoods 0 Rigid metal 64 ft. (20 m) 58 ft. (17.7 m) 1 Rigid metal 54 ft. (16.5 m) 48 ft. (14.6 m) 2 Rigid metal 44 ft. (13.4 m) 38 ft. (11.6 m) 3 Rigid metal 35 ft. (10.7 m) 29 ft. (8.8 m) 4 Rigid metal 27 ft. (8.2 m) 21 ft. (6.4 m) NOTE: Side and bottom exhaust installations have a 90º turn inside the dryer. To determine maximum exhaust length, add one 90º turn to the chart. Install Vent System 1. Install exhaust hood 12" min. (305 mm) Determine vent path: ■■ Select route that will provide straightest and most direct path outdoors. ■■ Plan installation to use fewest number of elbows and turns. ■■ When using elbows or making turns, allow as much room as possible. ■■ Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking. ■■ Use as few 90° turns as possible. 12" min. (305 mm) Install exhaust hood and use caulking compound to seal exterior wall opening around exhaust hood. 16