Installation instructions
CONNECTING THE DRYER
TO HOUSE VENT
RIGID METAL TRANSITIONDUCT
*For best d,Ting perff_rmance, a rigid metal transition duct is recommended.
*Rigid metal transitions ducts reduce the risk of crush- ing and kinking.
UL-LISTEDFLEXIBLEMETAL (SEMI-RIGID) TRANSITION DUCT
e If rigid metal duct cannot be used, then UiAisted flexible metal
*Never install flexible metal duct in walls, ceilings, floors or other enclosed spaces.
*Total length of flexible metal duct should not exceed 8 feet (2.4m).
*For many applicanons, installing elbows at both the
dwer and the wall is highly recommended (see illustra- tions below). Elbows allow the dwer to sit close to the wall without kinMng and or crushing the transition duct, maximizing dxTing performance.
*Avoid resnng the duct on sharp objects.
UL-LISTED FLEXIBLE METAL (FOIL-TYPE) TRANSITION DUCT
*In special installations, it may be necessai T to connect the dwer to the house vent using a flexible metal (foil- type) duct. A
may be used ONLY in installations where rigid metal or
flexible metal
where a 4" diameter can be maintained throughout the
ennre length of the transinon duct.
*In Canada and the United States, only the flexible
Clothes Dwer Transition Duct Subject 2158A" shall be used.
*Never install flexible metal duct in walls, ceilings, floors
or other enclosed spaces.
*Total length of flexible metal duct should not exceed 8 feet (2.4m).
*Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.
*For best dwing performance:
]. Slide one end of the duct over the clothes dwer outlet pipe.
9. Secure the duct with a clamp.
3.With the dr}wr in its permanent position, extend the duct to its fldl length. Allow 9" of duct to overlap the exhaust pipe. Cut offand remove excess duct. Kee I) the duct as straight as possible tot maximum airflow.
4.Secure the duct to the exhaust pipe with the other clam p.
RECOMMENDED
SHIGHLY _>_i_":: _._"
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EXCESSIVE
ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION
*If your dwer is approved for installation in an alcove or closet, it will be stated on a label on ti_e &Ter back.
*The diyer MUST be vented to the outdoors. See the
EXHAUST INFORMATION section.
*Minimum clearance be/ween dryer cabinet and adjacent ,_vdls or other surf:does is:
0 in. either side
3 in. flont and rear
*Minimum vertical space flom floor to overhead cabinets,
ceiling, etc. is 52 in.
* Closet doors must be louvcred or o/herwise vcntilamd and must contain a minimum of 60 sq. in. of open area equally distribumd. If the closet contains bo/h a washer and a dr_vr, doors must contain a minimum of 120 sq.in, of open area equally distribumd.
*The closet should be vented to the outdoors to prevent
gas pocketing in case of a gas leak in the supply line.
*No other
INSTALLATION
e The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors. See
EXHAUST INFORMATION section 6.
*The installation must conform with local codes or, in
the absence of local codes, with the NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, ANSI Z223.
MOBILE OR MANUFACTURED
HOME INSTALLATION
e Installa/ion must confbrm to the MANUFACTURED HOME
CONSTRUCTION & SAFETY STANDARD, TITLE 24, PART
*The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors with the termina-
tion securely fastened to the mobile home structure. (See
EXHAUST INFORMATION section 6.)
*The vent MUST NOT be terminated benea/h a mobile or
manuf:dcnned home.
*The vent duct material MUST BE METAl,.
*FdT
*The vent MUST NOT be connected to any other duct, vent, or chimney.
*Do not use sheet metal screws or other refastening devices which extend into the interior of ti_e exhaust vent.
*Provide an opening with a flee area of at least 2:5 sq. in.or
6 introduction of outside air into the dwer room.
