Installing the dryer vent
General
Important
The dryer should only be operated when the moist air produced by drying is ducted to the outside, by means of: . .
.. . a flexible venting house, or piping connected to the dryer, or
.. . a direct connection to a
–The appliance should not be electrically connected while the venting is being installed.
–The ducting outlet (for instance, a wall pipe) is to be located so that the moist air . .
. . . cannot be drawn back into the dryer installation space;
. . . will cause no structural damage or unacceptable nuisance.
–Air required for drying is drawn from the installation space. Consequently, ensure that there is sufficient room ventilation when drying to prevent possible asphyxiation from the possibility of expelled gasses being drawn back into the room, as well as to prevent much longer drying times; for example:
-Open windows;
-fitting unblockable air inlets in the external wall;
-install window switches, so that the dryer can only be turned on when the window is open.
Avoid:
–very long ducting systems.
–too many sharp bends or corners.
Otherwise you will have less efficient drying and increased time and energy consumption.
Use:
–for ventilation ducting:
rigid or flexible metal ducting with a 100 mm diameter.
–for venting to the outside:
a wall pipe or window vent kit.
Procedure
First measure the duct length required. From this, calculate the total duct length and determine the required diameter (see the next pages).
Note that a greater overall duct length requires a larger pipe diameter.
Then, decide which type of ducting you wish to use (see "Installing Venting Systems" in this section).
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