EGD4100S EGD4400W
PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS PRODUCT DIMENSIONS
RECESSEDAREA AND CLOSET INSTALLATION
EXHAUST VENTING
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ourproducts, we reserve the right to change materials and specifications without notice.
Dimensionsare for planning purposes only. For complete details, see Installation
Instructionspacked with product. Specifications subject to change without notice.
Ref.W10296135
06/2010
Forcloset installation with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top and bottom of the door are required.
Louvereddoors with equivalent ventilation openings are acceptable.
Gassupply: This dryer is equipped for
usewith Natural gas. It is design-certified by
CSAInternational for LP (propane or
butane)gases with appropriate conversion.
Thegas line must include 1/8" NPT
minimumplugged tapping accessible for
testgauge connection, immediately
upstreamof the gas connection to the dryer.
1/2"IPS pipe is recommended.
3/8"approved aluminum or copper tubing is
acceptablefor lengths under 20 ft (6.1 m) if
localcodes and gas supplier permit.
Ifyou are using Natural gas, do not use
coppertubing.
3/8"flare x 3/8" NPT adapter fitting between
dryerpipe and 3/8" approved tubing.
Lengthsover 20 ft (6.1 m) should use larger
tubingand a different size adapter fitting.
Ifyour dryer has been converted to use LP
gas,3/8" LP compatible copper tubing can
beused. If the total length of the supply line
ismore than 20 ft (6.1 m), use larger pipe.
NOTE:Pipe-joint compounds that resist
theaction of LP gas must be used. Do not
useTEFLON®† tape.
Mustinclude a shutoff valve.
Inthe U.S.A.:
Anindividual manual shutoff valve must be
installedwithin six (6) feet (1.8 m) of the
dryerin accordance with the National Fuel
GasCode, ANSI Z223.1.
InCanada:
Anindividual manual shutoff valve must be
installedin accordance with the B149.1,
NaturalGas and Propane Installation Code.
Itis recommended that an individual manual
shutoffvalve be installed within six (6) feet
(1.8m) of the dryer.
Thelocation should be easy to reach for
openingand closing.
Electrical:120-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only,
15-or 20-amp fused electrical supply is
required.A time-delay fuse or circuit
breakeris recommended. It is also
recommendedthat a separate circuit
servingonly this dryer be provided.
Exhaustventing: Exhaust your dryer to
theoutside. 4" (102 mm) diameter vent is
required.Rigid or flexible metal exhaust vent
mustbe used. Do Not use plastic or metal
foilvent. Exhaust outlet hood must be at
least12" (305 mm) from the ground or any
objectthat may be in the path of the exhaust.
†®TEFLONis a registered trademark of E.I. Du
PontDe Nemours and Company.
A.Small Opening Side-Swing Door
B.Large Opening Side-Swing Door
C.Wide Opening Side-Swing Door
D.Wide Opening Hamper Door
A.Recessed area
B.Side view - closet or confined area
C.Closet door with vents
Mostinstallations require a minimum 5 1/2" (140 mm) clearance behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow.
18"*
(457mm)
1"
(25mm)
29"
(737mm) 1"
(25mm)
1"*
(25mm)
14"max.*
(356mm)
27¾"
(705mm)
48in.
(310cm)
2*2
3"*
(76mm)
3"*
(76mm)
24in.
(155cm)
2*
2
27"
(686mm)
29
¾"
(705mm)
1/4
433/8"
(1102mm)
*26"
(660 mm)
29"
(737mm)
151/4"
(387mm)
29"
(737mm)
*273/4"
(705mm)
433/8"
(1102mm)
223/4"
(578mm)
*291/2"
(749mm)
43"
(1092mm)
27"
(687mm)
233/4"
(603mm)
*291/2"
(749mm)
43"
(1092mm)
27"
(687mm)
133/4"
(349mm)
27"Model
29"Model
433/8"
(1102mm)
*273/4"
(705mm)
29"
(737mm)
223/4"
(578mm)
433/8"
(1102mm)
*273/4"
(705mm)
29"
(737mm)
133/4"
(349mm)
Number
90°turns or
elbows
Typeof vent Box/louvered
hoods
Angledhoods
0 Rigidmetal 64ft. (20 m) 58ft. (17.7 m)
1 Rigidmetal 54 ft. (16.5 m) 48 ft. (14.6 m)
2 Rigidmetal 44 ft. (13.4 m) 38 ft. (11.6 m)
3 Rigidmetal 35 ft. (10.7 m) 29 ft. (8.8 m)
4 Rigidmetal 27 ft. (8.2 m) 21ft.(6.4 m)
NOTE:Side and bottom exhaust installations for 27" wide
modelshave a 90º turn inside the dryer. To determine maximum
exhaustlength, add one 90º turn to the chart.
VentSystem Chart (29" Wide Long Vent Models Only)
Number
90°turns or
elbows
Typeof vent Box,louvered,
orangled hoods
0 Rigidmetal 120 ft. (36.6 m)
1 Rigidmetal 110 ft. (33.5 m)
2 Rigidmetal 100 ft. (30.5 m)
3 Rigidmetal 90ft. (27.4 m)
4 Rigidmetal 80ft. (24.4 m)
5 Rigidmetal 70ft. (21.3 m)
VentSystem Chart
A.C.
B. D.
B. D.
A. C.
B.
Exhaustyour dryer to the outside. 4" (102 mm)
diametervent is required. Rigid or flexible metal
exhaustvent must be used. Do not use plastic or
metalfoil vet. Exhaust hood must be at least 12"
(305mm) from the ground or any object that may
bein the path of the exhaust.
Hoodstyles: Box and Louvered hoods styles are
recommended.
Thevent system chart provides venting requirments
thatwill help to achieve the best drying performance.
Ventsystem chart: NOTE: Side and bottom exhaust
installationshave a 90° turn inside the dryer. To
determinemaximum exhaust length, add one 90°
turnto the chart.
4"
(102mm)
2.5"
(64mm)
Louveredstyle Acceptablehood style
4"
(102mm)
4"
(102mm)
Boxhood style
*Requiredspacing
EGD4100W