Whirlpool UXD8636DYS Dimension Guide - Page 3

Rear Mounted Blower Motor B A D M C L 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) 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 Calculating Vent System Length 3¹⁄₄" 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) To calculate the length of the system you need, add the equivalent feet (meters) for each vent piece used in the system. Vent 3¹⁄₄" x 10" (8.3 cm x 25.4 cm) 5.0 ft 90° elbow 3¹⁄₄" x 10" (8.3 cm x 25.4 cm) Rectangular (1.5 m) 3¹⁄₄" x 10" (8.3 cm x 25.4 cm) flat elbow 12.0 ft (3.7 m) 3¹⁄₄" x 10" (8.3 cm x 25.4 cm) wall cap 0.0 ft (0.0 m) Vent Piece 45° elbow 6" (15.2 cm) Round 2.5 ft (0.8 m) 90° elbow 5.0 ft (1.5 m) 6" (15.2 cm) wall cap 0.0 ft (0.0 m) 3¹⁄₄" x 10" (8.3 cm x 25.4 cm) to 6" (15.2 cm) transition 4.5 ft (1.4 m) 6" (15.2 cm) to 3¹⁄₄" x 10" (8.3 cm x 25.4 cm) transition 1 ft (0.3 m) 3¹⁄₄" x 10" (8.3 cm x 25.4 cm) to 6" (15.2 cm) 90° elbow transition 5.0 ft (1.5 m) 6" (15.2 cm) to 3¹⁄₄" x 10" (8.3 cm x 25.4 cm) 90° elbow transition 5.0 ft (1.5 m) Example vent system C A B 6 ft (1.8 m) 2 ft (0.6 m) D A. Blower motor B. Transition C. 90° elbows D. 6" back draft damper (supplied) The following example falls within the maximum vent length of 35 ft (8.9 m). 2 - 90° elbow = 10.0 ft (3 m) 1 - wall cap = 0.0 ft (0.0 m) 8 ft (2.4 m) straight = 8.0 ft (2.4 m) Transition = 4.5 ft (1.4 cm) Length of 6" (15.2 cm) or 3¹⁄₄" x 10" (8.3 cm x 25.4 cm) system = 22.5 ft (6.8 m) Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve Dimensions are for planning purposes only. For complete details, see Installation our products, we reserve the right to change materials and specifications without notice. Instructions packed with product. Specifications subject to change without notice. Page 3 of 3 Ref. W10342491C 2/8/2012