■Exhaust vent must not be connected or secured with screws or other fastening devices that extend into the interior of the duct. Do not use duct tape.
Plan Vent System
Choose your exhaust installation type
Recommended exhaust installations
Clamp | Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer. |
Exhaust |
| B |
Recommended hood styles are shown here. |
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B |
| C |
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| D |
A | A | E |
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| F |
4" |
| G |
(10.2 cm) |
| B |
4" |
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(10.2 cm) |
| H |
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A. Louvered hood style | A. Dryer | E. Clamps | |
B. Box hood style | |||
B. Elbow | F. Rigid metal or flexible metal vent | ||
The angled hood style (shown here) is acceptable. | |||
C. Wall | G. Vent length necessary to connect elbows | ||
4" | D. Exhaust hood | H. Exhaust outlet | |
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(10.2 cm) | Standard exhaust installation with rigid metal or flexible metal vent | ||
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2½" (6.4 cm)
■An exhaust hood should cap the vent to keep rodents and insects from entering the home.
■Exhaust hood must be at least 12" (30.5 cm) from the ground or any object that may be in the path of the exhaust (such as flowers, rocks or bushes, snow line, etc.).
■ Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic latch.
Improper venting can cause moisture and lint to collect indoors, which may result in:
Moisture damage to woodwork, furniture, paint, wallpaper, carpets, etc.
Housecleaning problems and health problems.
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