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Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metal vent.
Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a rnetal 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.
Please read the following instructions carefully before installing the dryer. These instructions should be kept for future reference.
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.
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 floors.
Elbows
45 ° elbows provide better airflow than 90 ° elbows.
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Clamps
[] 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.
[] Replace any plastic or metal foil vent with rigid or flexible heavy metal vent.
Clamp
[] Review Vent system chart. Modify existing vent system if
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if this is a new vent system |
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[] 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.
(10.2cm)
4" (10.2 cm) heavy metal exhaust vent
Rigid metal vent
[] For best drying performance, rigid metal vents are recommended.
[] Rigid metal vent is recommended to avoid crushing and kinking.
A.Louvered hood style B. Box hood style
The angled hood style (shown here) is acceptable.
[] An exhaust hood should cap the vent to keep rodents and insects from entering the home.
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