Maytag MGDC400VW Installation Instructions - Page 10

A B C A. Standard rear offset exhaust installation B. Left or right side exhaust installation (27" wide models only) C. Bottom exhaust installation (27" wide models only) 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. 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. Please see the "Assistance or Service" section of the "Dryer User Instructions." ■■ Over-the-Top Installation: Part Number 4396028 ■■ Periscope Installation (For use with dryer vent to wall vent mismatch): Part Number 4396037 - 0" (0 mm) to 18" (460 mm) mismatch Part Number 4396011 - 18" (460 mm) to 29" (737 mm) mismatch Part Number 4396014 - 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. Determine vent path: ■■ Select the route that will provide 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 vDent gradually to avoid kinking. ■■ Avoid 90° turns when possible. 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 Type of vent Box/louvered Angled hoods 90° turns or hoods elbows 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 for 27" wide models have a 90º turn inside the dryer. To determine maximum exhaust length, add one 90º turn to the chart. Vent System Chart (29" Wide Long Vent Models Only) Number 90° turns or elbows 0 1 2 3 4 5 Type of vent Rigid metal Rigid metal Rigid metal Rigid metal Rigid metal Rigid metal Box, louvered, or angled hoods 120 ft. (36.6 m) 110 ft. (33.5 m) 100 ft. (30.5 m) 90 ft. (27.4 m) 80 ft. (24.4 m) 70 ft. (21.3 m) 10