Venting Requirements

Dryer gas pipe

■■ The gas pipe that comes out through the rear of your dryer has a 3/8" male pipe thread.

29" Wide Model

1¼"

(32 mm)

A9¼" (235 mm)

A.3/8" NPT dryer pipe

27" Wide Model

*6¼" (159 mm)

1½" (38 mm)

Burner input requirements

Elevations up to 10,000 ft. (3,048 m):

■■ The design of this dryer is certified by CSA International for use at altitudes up to 10,000 ft. (3,048 m), above sea level at the B.T.U. rating indicated on the model/serial number plate. Burner input adjustments are not required when the dryer is operated up to this elevation.

Elevations above 10,000 ft. (3,048 m):

■■ When installed above 10,000 ft. (3,048 m) a 4% reduction of the burner B.T.U. rating shown on the model/serial number plate is required for each 1,000 ft. (305 m) increase in elevation.

Gas supply pressure testing

■■ The dryer must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during pressure testing at pressures greater than 1/2 psi.

A. 3/8" NPT dryer pipe

Venting

WARNING

Fire Hazard

use a heavy metal vent. Do not use a plastic vent. Do not use a metal foil vent.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.

IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances. Dryer exhaust must not be connected into any gas vent, chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space of a building.

If using an existing vent system

■■ Clean lint from the entire length of the system and make sure exhaust hood is not plugged with lint.

■■ Replace any plastic or metal foil vent with rigid heavy metal vent or flexible metal vent.

■■ Review Vent system chart. Modify existing vent system if necessary to achieve the best drying performance. Only rigid or flexible metal vent shall be used for exhausting.

If this is a new vent system

Vent Material

■■ Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.

■■ 4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps must be used. DURASAFE™ venting products are recommended.

4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent

DURASAFE™ vent products can be purchased by calling the toll-free number. For further information, please reference the “Assistance or Service” section of the “Dryer User Instructions.”

Rigid metal vent:

■■ For best drying performance, rigid metal vents are recommended.

■■ Rigid metal vent is recommended to avoid crushing and kinking.

Flexible metal vent:

■■ Flexible metal vents are acceptable only if accessible for cleaning.