Plan VentSystem

Choose your exhaust installation type

Recommended exhaust installations

This dryer vents from the rear of the dryer.

	B
	C
A	D
	E
	F
	G
	H

A. Dryer	F. Rigid metal or flexible metal vent
B. Elbow	G. Vent length necessary to
C. Wall	connect elbows
D. Exhaust hood	H. Exhaust outlet
E. Clamps

Alternate installations for close clearances

Venting systems come in many varieties. Select the type best for your installation. One close-clearance installation is shown. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions. Refer to Vent system chart 2 for vent length and elbows needed for best drying performance.

Determine vent path

■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.

■Use the fewest 90° turns possible.

Determine vent length and elbows needed for best drying performance

■Use one of the following Vent system charts to determine type of vent material and hood combinations acceptable to use.

NOTE: Do not use vent runs longer than those specified in the Vent system charts. Exhaust systems longer than those specified will:

■Shorten the life of the dryer.

■Reduce performance, resulting in longer drying times and increased energy usage.

The Vent system charts provide venting requirements that will help to achieve the best drying performance.

Over-the-top installation (also available with one offset elbow)

NOTE: The following kit for close clearance alternate installations is available for purchase. Please see the “Assistance or Service” section of this manual to order.

■Over-the-Top Installation: Part Number 4396028

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.

Vent system chart 1 - rigid metal vent only

Number of	Type of	Box or	Angled
90º turns	vent	louvered	hoods
or elbows		hoods

0	Rigid metal	174 ft (53.0 m)	168 ft (51.2 m)

1	Rigid metal	164 ft (50.0 m)	158 ft (48.0 m)

2	Rigid metal	154 ft (46.9 m)	148 ft (45.1 m)

3	Rigid metal	145 ft (44.2 m)	139 ft (42.4 m)

4	Rigid metal	137 ft (41.8 m)	131 ft (39.9 m)

Vent system chart 2 - rigid metal vent used with a maximum of 8 ft (2.4 m) flexible metal vent

Number of	Type of	Box or	Angled
90º turns	vent	louvered	hoods
or elbows		hoods

0	Rigid metal	144 ft (43.9 m)	138 ft (42.1 m)

1	Rigid metal	134 ft (40.8 m)	128 ft (39.0 m)

2	Rigid metal	125 ft (38.1 m)	119 ft (36.3 m)

3	Rigid metal	117 ft (35.7 m)	111 ft (33.8 m)