INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR EXHAUST
IMPORTANT: Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer. Please have a qualified service agent install your dryer.
NOTE: The WARNING and IMPORTANT instructions appearing in his manual are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood that common sense and being careful are factors that CANNOT be built into the dryer. These factors MUST BE supplied by the persons installing, maintaining, or operating the dryer. This dryer comes ready for top exhausting.
WARNINGS
USE ONLY METALLIC FLEXIBLE DUCT. Never use flexible duct inside the dryer.
Do not terminate exhaust in a chimney, range hood, gas vent, floor or attic. The combination of lint and grease could create a fire hazard or damages.
Provide an access for inspection and cleaning the exhaust system at least once a year.
EXHAUST LENGTH
The MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE length of the exhaust system depends on the type of exhaust hood (wall cap), and all conditions noted below. The maximum allowable length for both rigid and flexible metal duct is shown in the table 1 (next page). More than four 90°turns is not recommended.
EXHAUST SYSTEM CHECK LIST HOOD OR WALL CAP
Terminate in a manner to prevent back drain or entry of birds or other wildlife.
Termination should present minimal resistance to the exhaust air flow and should require little or no maintenance to prevent clogging.
Wall caps must be installed at least 12” (30 cm) above ground level or any other obstruction with the opening pointed down.
If roof vents or louvered plenums are used. They must be equivalent to a 4” (10 cm) dampened wall cap in regard to resistance to air flow. Prevention of back drafts and regular maintenance are required to prevent clogging.
SEPARATION OF TURNS
Separate all turns by at least 1m (ft.) of straight duct, including distance between last turn and dampened wall cap. If two turns must be closer than 3ft. (1m) deduct 10ft. (3m) from the maximum lengths shown in the table for each occurrence.
TURNS OTHER THAN 90°
One turn of 45°or less may be ignored.
Two 45°turns should be treated as one 90°
Each turn over 45°should be treated as one 90°.
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