The maximum length of the exhaust system depends upon:
•the type of vent (rigid or flexible metal).
•the number of elbows used.
•side or bottom exhaust. Side or bottom exhaust adds a 90° turn inside the dryer. To determine maximum exhaust length, add one 90° turn to the chart.
1.See the exhaust vent length chart that matches your type hood for the maximum vent lengths you can use.
Do not use vent runs longer than specified in exhaust vent length charts.
Exhaust systems longer than specified will:
—Accumulate lint creating a potential fire hazard.
—Shorten the life of the dryer.
—Reduce performance, resulting in longer drying times and increased energy usage.
2.Determine the number of elbows you will need.
3.In the column listing the type of metal vent you are using (rigid or flexible), find the maximum length of metal vent on the same line as the number of elbows.
4.Determine the number of
Installation steps
If installing washer and dryer, install dryer first.
SLIDE DRYER ONTO CARDBOARD OR HARDBOARD BEFORE MOVING ACROSS TO PREVENT FLOOR DAMAGE.
A. Install vent system
Put on safety glasses and gloves.
Install exhaust hood. Use caulking compound to seal exterior wall opening around exhaust hood.
Connect exhaust vent
to hood. (Exhaust vent MUST fit inside hood.) Secure vent to hood with
Run exhaust vent to dryer location. Use the straightest path possible. Avoid 90° turns. Use clamps to seal all joints. Tin snips may be needed to cut vent to required length.
B. Prepare the dryer
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install dryer.
Failure to do so could result in back or other injury.
Remove tape from dryer cabinet. Open dryer door and remove tape
from dryer drum. (Not all dryer drums are taped.) Remove drying
rack, if included. Turn dryer drum counterclockwise to make sure all tape was removed. Wipe drum with damp cloth to remove any dust.
Take two cardboard corners from dryer carton and place them on floor in back of dryer. Firmly grasp body of dryer and gently lay it on its back on the cardboard corners.
The maximum length using a 2" x 6" rectangular vent with 2 elbows and a
For exhaust systems not covered by exhaust vent length charts (such as multiple unit hookups, plenums, and
diamond marking
Start to screw legs into holes by hand. Use an adjustable wrench or 1” hex- head socket wrench to finish turning legs until you reach the ridge with the diamond marking.
Stand dryer up on cardboard or hardboard.
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