Exhaust requirements
WARNING
Fire Hazard Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use a plastic vent. Do not use a metal foil vent.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire.
•Do Not use
•Do Not exhaust dryer into any gas vent, chimney, furnace, cold air vent, wall, ceiling, concealed space of a building, attic or crawl space, or any other vent used for venting.
•Do Not install flexible vent in enclosed walls, ceilings or floors.
Important: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Exhaust your dryer to the outside. Moisture and lint indoors may cause:
•Lint to gather around the dryer where it can be fuel for a fire.
•Moisture damage to woodwork, furniture, paint, wallpaper, carpet, etc.
•Housecleaning problems and health problems.
Dura Safe™ venting products are recommended and are available from your dealer.
Use a heavy metal vent. Do Not use plastic or metal foil vent.
Rigid metal vent is recommended to prevent crushing and kinking.
Flexible metal vent must be fully extended and supported when the dryer is in its final position. Remove excess flexible vent to avoid sagging and kinking that may result in reduced air flow.
An exhaust hood should cap the exhaust vent to prevent rodents and insects from entering the home.
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If using an existing exhaust system, clean lint from entire length of system and make sure exhaust hood is not plugged with lint.
Replace any vinyl or metallized plastic foil vent with rigid metal or flexible metal vent.
Use clamps to seal all joints. Do Not use duct tape, screws or other fastening devices that extend into the interior of the vent to
secure vent.
Service check: Back pressure in any exhaust system used must not exceed
0.6inches in water column measured with an incline manometer at the point that exhaust vent connects to dryer.
Mobile home installation requirements
If codes permit, this dryer is suitable for mobile home installations. The installation of the dryer must conform to the U.S. Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Homes Construction and Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280) latest edition.
The dryer must be fastened to the floor.
Order Mobile Home Installation Kit, Part No. 346764, from your dealer. Kit includes the necessary fastening hardware and detailed installation instructions. Metal exhaust system is also available through your dealer.
Special provisions must be made for the introduction of outside air into the dryer when installed in a mobile home. The area of any opening for the introduction of outside air (such as a nearby window) should be at least twice as large as the dryer exhaust opening.
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The dryer must be exhausted outside.
The exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a
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