E. EXHAUST REQUIREMENTS
Exhaust ductwork should be designed and installed by a qualified professional. Improperly sized ductwork will create excessive back pressure, which results in slow drying, increased use of energy, and shutdown of the burner by the airflow (sail) switch, burner
The dryer shall not be exhausted into any gas vent, chimney, wall, ceiling or concealed space of a building.
CAUTION: This dryer produces combustible lint and must be exhausted to the outdoors. Improperly sized or installed exhaust ductwork can create a potential fire hazard.
The ductwork should be laid out in such a way that the ductwork travels as directly as possible to the outdoors with as few turns as possible. There should be a minimum
IMPORTANT: It is recommended that exhaust or booster fans not be used in the exhaust ductwork system.
IMPORTANT: Exhaust back pressure measured by a manometer/magnehelic in the exhaust duct must be no less than 0 and must not exceed 0.3 in WC (0.74 mb).
NOTE: When the exhaust ductwork passes through a wall, ceiling, or roof made of combustible materials, the opening must be
NOTE: As per the National Fuel Gas Code, “Exhaust ducts for type 2 clothes dryers shall be constructed of sheet metal or other noncombustible material. Such ducts shall be equivalent in strength and corrosion resistance to ducts made of galvanized sheet steel not less than 26 gauge
The ductwork for this appliance must be suitable for the appliance category in accordance with national installation regulations of the country of destination.
Outside Ductwork Protection
To protect the outside end of the horizontal ductwork from the weather, a 90° elbow bent downward should be installed where the exhaust exits the building. If the ductwork travels vertically up through the roof, it should be protected from the weather by using a 180° turn to point the opening downward. In either case, allow at least twice the diameter of the duct between the duct opening and the nearest obstruction (refer to the diagram).
IMPORTANT: DO NOT use screens, louvers, or caps on the outside opening of the exhaust ductwork.
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