Venting Requirements
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.
The dryer exhaust must not be connected into any gas vent, chimney, wall, ceiling or a concealed space of a building.
Flexible metal vent
■Flexible metal vents are acceptable only if accessible for cleaning.
■Flexible metal vent must be fully extended and supported when the dryer is in its final location.
■Remove excess flexible metal vent to avoid sagging and kinking that may result in reduced airflow and poor performance.
■Do not install flexible metal vent in enclosed walls, ceilings or floors.
Elbows
45° elbows provide better airflow than 90° elbows.
GoodBetter
Clamps
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 or flexible heavy metal vent.
■Review Vent system chart. Modify existing vent system if necessary to achieve the best drying performance.
■Use clamps to seal all joints.
■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.
If this is a new vent system
Vent material
■Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.
■4" (10.2 cm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps must be used. DURASAFE™ venting products are recommended.
4"
10.2 cm
4" (10.2 cm) heavy metal exhaust vent
DURASAFE™ vent products can be purchased from your dealer or by calling the
Rigid metal vent
Clamp
Exhaust
Recommended hood styles are shown here.
B
A
4"
(10.2 cm)
4" (10.2 cm)
A. Louvered hood style
B. Box hood style
The angled hood style (shown here) is acceptable.
4"
(10.2 cm)
■For best drying performance, rigid metal vents are recommended.
■Rigid metal vent is recommended to avoid crushing and kinking.
2½" (6.4 cm)
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