Alternate installations for close clearances

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.

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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 length and elbows needed for best drying performance

•Use the Vent system chart below 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 90 ° turn

inside the dryer. To determine maximum exhaust length, add one 90 ° turn to the chart.

Number of	Type of			Box or			Angled
90 ° turns	vent			Iouvered			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)

1. Install exhaust hood. Use caulking compound to seal exterior wall opening around exhaust hood.

2. Connect vent to exhaust hood. Vent must fit inside exhaust hood. Secure vent to exhaust hood with 4" (10.2 cm) clamp.

3. Run vent to dryer location. Use the straightest path possible. See "Determine vent path" in "Plan Vent System." Avoid 90 ° turns. Use clamps to seal all joints. Do not use duct tape, screws or other fastening devices that extend into the interior of the vent to secure vent.

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,