Whirlpool WED49STBW Installation Guide - Page 16

Vent System Chart (Long Vent Models Only) Number of 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) Install Vent System 1. Install exhaust hood 12" min. (305 mm) 12" min. (305 mm) Install exhaust hood and use caulking compound to seal exterior wall opening around exhaust hood. 2. Connect vent to exhaust hood Connect Inlet Hoses (Steam Models Only) For non-steam models, skip to "Connect Vent." The dryer must be connected to the cold water faucet using the new inlet hoses. Do not use old hoses. 1. Turn cold water off, remove and replace rubber washer Turn cold water faucet off and remove washer inlet hose. Remove old rubber washer from inlet hose and replace with new rubber washer. 2. Attach short hose and "Y" connector Attach 2 ft (0.6 m) inlet hose to cold water faucet. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on faucet. Then attach "Y" connector to end of the 2 ft (0.6 m) inlet hose. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on "Y" connector. 3. Tighten couplings Vent must fit over the exhaust hood. Secure vent to exhaust hood with 4" (102 mm) clamp. Run vent to dryer location using straightest path possible. Avoid 90° turns. Use clamps to seal all joints. Do not use duct tape, screws, or other fastening devices that extend into interior of vent to secure vent, because they can catch lint. Using pliers, tighten the couplings with additional two-thirds turn. NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can result. 16