Kenmore 110.9787 manual Alternate installations for close clearances, Determine vent path

Alternate installations for close clearances

Venting systems come in many varieties. Select the type best for your installation. Two close-clearance installations are shown. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions.

AB

A. Over-the-top installation (also available with one offset elbow) B. Periscope installation

NOTE: The following kits for close clearance alternate installations are available for purchase. For further information, please call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®(1-800-469-4663).

■Over-the-Top Installation: Part Number 26-49900

■Periscope Installation (For use with dryer vent to wall vent mismatch):

Part Number 26-49901 - Less than 5" (12.7 cm) mismatch

Part Number 26-49908 - 5" (12.7 cm) to 18" (45.72 cm) mismatch

Part Number 26-49904 - 18" (45.72 cm) to 29" (73.66 cm) mismatch

Part Number 26-49905 - 29" (73.66 cm) to 50" (127 cm) mismatch

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 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 the following Vent system chart 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 chart. 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 chart provides venting requirements that will help to achieve the best drying performance.

Vent system chart

NOTE: Side and bottom exhaust installations have a 90º turn inside the dryer. To determine maximum exhaust length, add one 90º turn to the chart.

Number of	Type of	Box or	Angled
90º turns	vent	Louvered	hoods
or elbows		hoods
0	Rigid metal	64 ft (20 m)	58 ft (17.7 m)
	Flexible metal	36 ft (11 m)	28 ft (8.5 m)
1	Rigid metal	54 ft (16.5 m)	48 ft (14.6 m)
	Flexible metal	31 ft (9.4 m)	23 ft (7 m)
2	Rigid metal	44 ft (13.4 m)	38 ft (11.6 m)
	Flexible metal	27 ft (8.2 m)	19 ft (5.8 m)
3	Rigid metal	35 ft (10.7 m)	29 ft (8.8 m)
	Flexible metal	25 ft (7.6 m)	17 ft (5.2 m)
4	Rigid metal	27 ft (8.2 m)	21 ft (6.4 m)
	Flexible metal	23 ft (7 m)	15 ft (4.6 m)

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