Whirlpool UXD8630DYS Installation Guide - Page 8

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Venting Methods Determine which venting method is best for your application. Vent system can terminate either through the wall or floor. Island Location-Vent System Installed Under a Concrete Slab Using PVC Sewer Pipe Island Location Front (Standard)-Mounted Blower Motor Rear-Mounted Blower Motor Front (Standard) Mounted Blower Motor B A D M C A A A. Down vent NOTE: For island locations, a front- or rear-mounted blower motor can also be mounted for right or left venting if needed for your application. Most island applications would still require the venting to be directed down through the floor. Built-In Cabinet Locations L K J Rear Mounted Blower Motor B A D M C L E F G H I E F G H K J I A. Wall cap B. 6" (15.2 cm) round metal vent C. 16" (40.6 cm) maximum D. 6" (15.2 cm) round PVC sewer pipe E. 6" (15.2 cm) round metal vent transition with damper (supplied) A F. 6" (15.2 cm) round PVC coupling G. Concrete slab H. 6" (15.2 cm) round PVC sewer pipe I. 6" (15.2 cm) round 90° PVC sewer pipe elbow J. Tightly pack gravel or sand completely around pipe. K. 6" (15.2 cm) round 90° PVC sewer pipe elbow L. 6" (15.2 cm) round PVC coupling M. 12" (30.5 cm) minimum B A. Down vent B. Left vent C. Right vent C Calculating Vent System Length 3¼" x 10" (8.3 x 25.4 cm) rectangular vent is required from the blower motor box. It can be transitioned to 6" (15.2 cm) round vent if needed. Maximum Length of Vent System Vent Length 6" (15.2 cm) round 35 ft (8.9 m) 3¹⁄₄" x 10" (8.3 cm x 25.4 cm) 35 ft (8.9 m) 8