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EXHAUST SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
WARNING
The following are specific requirements for proper and safe operation of your dryer. Failure to follow these instructions can create excessive drying times and fire hazards.
1.Do not use plastic flexible duct to exhaust the dryer. Excessive lint can build up inside exhaust system and create a fire hazard and restrict air flow. Restricted air flow will increase drying time. If your present system is made up of plastic duct or metal foil duct, replace it with a rigid or flexible metal duct. Ensure present duct is free of any lint prior to installing dryer duct.
2.The dryer must not be exhausted into any gas vent, chimney, wall, ceiling or any concealed space of a building. The dryer exhaust system MUST be exhausted to the outdoors. If the dryer is not exhausted outdoors, some fine lint will be expelled into the laundry area. An accumulation of lint in any area of the home can create a health and fire hazard.
3.Exceeding the length of duct pipe or number of elbows allowed in the “Maximum Length” chart can cause an accumulation of lint in the exhaust system. Plugging the system could create a fire hazard, as well as increase drying times.
4.Do not screen the exhaust ends of the vent system. Lint can become caught in the screen, increasing drying time. Use an approved vent hood to terminate the duct outdoors, and seal all joints with duct tape.
5.All male duct pipe fittings must be installed downstream with the flow of air.
6.Exhaust duct must not be connected or secured with screws or other fastening devices which extend into the interior of the duct.
7.Do not allow combustible material (clothing, draperies/curtains, paper, etc.) to come in contact with exhaust system.
Explosion hazard:
Do not install the dryer where gasoline or other flammables are kept or stored. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, fire or burns.
Exhaust Requirements:
Use only rigid of flexible metal duct and approved vent hood which has a swing- out damper hat open when the dryer is in operation. When the dryer stops, the dampers automatically close to prevent drafts and the entrance of insects and rodents. To avoid restricting the outlet, maintain a minimum of 12 inches (30.5cm) clearance between the vent hood and the ground or any other obstruction.
The vent flap should be able to move freely, although vertical orientation of the exhaust system is acceptable. Certain extenuating circumstances could affect the performance of the dryer:
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