Outside Ductwork Protection

As per the National Fuel Gas Code, “Exhaust ducts for type 2 clothes dryers shall be constructed of sheet metal or other noncombustible material. Such ducts shall be equivalent in strength and corrosion resistance to ducts made of galvanized sheet steel not less than 26 gauge (0.0195-inches [0.50 mm]) thick.”

The ductwork should be laid out in such a way that the ductwork travels as directly as possible to the outdoors with as few turns as possible. Single or independent dryer venting is recommended. It is suggested that the use of 90° turns be avoided; use 30° and/or 45° bends instead. The radius of the elbows should preferably be 1-1/2 times the diameter of the duct. All ductwork should be smooth inside with no projections from sheet metal screws or other obstructions, which will collect lint. When adding ducts, overlap the duct being connected. All ductwork joints must be taped to prevent moisture and lint from escaping into the building. Inspection doors should be installed at strategic points in the exhaust ductwork for periodic inspection and cleaning of lint from the ductwork.

IMPORTANT: It is recommended that exhaust or booster fans not be used in the exhaust ductwork system.

Exhaust back pressure measured by a manometer/ magnehelic in the exhaust duct must be no less than 0 and must not exceed 0.6 in wc (1.48 mb).

NOTE: When the exhaust ductwork passes through a wall, ceiling, or roof made of combustible materials, the opening must be 2-inches (5.08 cm) larger than the duct (all the way around). The duct must be centered within this opening.

The ductwork for this dryer must be suitable for the appliance category in accordance with national installation regulations of the country of destination.

To protect the outside end of the horizontal ductwork from the weather, a 90° elbow bent downward should be installed where the exhaust exits the building. If the ductwork travels vertically up through the roof, it should be protected from the weather by using a 180° turn to point the opening downward. In either case, allow at least twice the diameter of the duct between the duct opening and the nearest obstruction (refer to the diagram).

IMPORTANT: Do not use screens, louvers, or caps on the outside opening of the exhaust ductwork.

Single Dryer Venting with Transition Piece

IMPORTANT: For extended ductwork runs, the cross- sectional area of the ductwork can only be increased to an extent. When the ductwork approaches the maximum limits as noted in this manual, a professional HVAC firm should be consulted for proper venting information.

A= 20 feet (6.10 meters)

B= 10-inches (25.4 cm)

NOTE 1 Opening from combustible materials must be 2-inches (5.08 cm) larger than the duct (all the way around). The duct must be centered within this opening.

NOTE 2 Distance should be 2 times the diameter of the duct to the nearest obstruction.

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