Plan VentSystem
Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer.
A
B 
C
A. Exhaust hood
B. Flexible metal vent or rigid metal vent
C. Elbow
Alternate installation for close clearances
Venting systems come in many varieties. Select the type best for your installation. A
Special provisions for mobile home installations
The exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a noncombustible portion of the mobile home structure and must not terminate beneath the mobile home. Terminate the exhaust vent outside.
Determine vent length
1.Select the route that will provide the straightest and most direct path outdoors. Plan the installation to use the fewest number of elbows and turns. When using elbows or making turns, allow as much room as possible. Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking. Avoid 90° turns when possible.
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2.Determine vent length.
The maximum length of the exhaust system depends upon:
■The type of vent (rigid metal or flexible metal).
■The number of elbows used.
■Type of hood.
Recommended hood styles are shown here.
B
A
4"
(10.2 cm)
4" (10.2 cm)
A. Louvered style
B. Box hood style
The angled hood style (shown following) is acceptable.
4"
(10.2 cm)
2½" (6.4 cm)
See the Vent Length Chart that matches your hood type for the maximum vent lengths you can use.
Exhaust systems longer than specified will:
■Shorten the life of the dryer.
■Reduce performance, resulting in longer drying times and increased energy usage.
3.Determine the number of elbows you will need.
IMPORTANT: Do not use vent runs longer than those specified in the Vent Length Chart.
In the column listing the type of metal vent you are using (rigid metal or flexible metal), find the maximum length of metal vent on the same line as the number of elbows.
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