INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (CONTD.)
SEALING OF JOINTS
All joints should be tight to avoid leaks. The male end of each section of duct must point away from the dryer.
Do not assemble the duct work with fasteners that extend into the duct. They will serve as a collection point for lint.
Duct joints can be made air and
INSULATION
Duct work which runs through an unheated area or is near an air conditioning duct, should be insulated to reduce condensation and lint build up and be sloped down toward outdoors.
NOTE: Never install screen inside exhaust duct.
WARNING: THE DRYER MUST EXHAUST TO THE OUTDOORS, TO PREVENT LARGE AMOUNTS OF LINT AND MOISTURE FROM ACCUMULATING AND TO MAINTAIN DRYING EFFICIENCY. THIS MACHINE MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.
EXHAUST LENGTH CALCULATION
Table 1: RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM LENGTH
| ELECTRIC DRYER |
| Weather Hood Type |
Recommended | Use only for short run installation |
No.of |
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90° | Rigid | Metallic Flexible | Rigid | Metallic Flexible |
elbows |
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0 | 14m(46ft.) | 9m(31ft.) | 11m(38ft.) | 7m(24ft.) |
1 | 11m(38ft.) | 7.5m(25ft.) | 9m(31ft.) | 6m(20ft.) |
2 | 9m(31ft.) | 6m(20ft.) | 6.5m(22ft.) | 4m(14ft.) |
3 | 7m(24ft.) | 5m(16ft.) | 4.5m(15ft.) | 3m(10ft.) |
Only use metallic flexible duct.
EXHAUST DIRECTIONS
Dryers shipped from the factory are set up for rear exhausting.
Remove access panel at back of dryer to gain access to internal ducts.
Disconnect duct exhaust from blower housing.
Attach a 90°elbow duct to blower housing and facing desired opening.
Reinstall rear access panel.
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