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PlanVentSystem

Choose your exhaust installation type

Recommended exhaust installations

This dryer vents from the rear of the dryer.

Alternate installations for close clearances

Venting systems come in many varieties. Select the type best for
your installation. One close-clearance installation is shown. Refer
to the manufacturer’s instructions. Refer to Vent system chart 2
for vent length and elbows needed for best drying performance.
NOTE: The following kit for close clearance alternate installations
is available for purchase. Please see the “Assistance or Service”
section of this manual to order.
■Over-the-Top Installation:
Part Number 4396028

Special provisions for mobile home installations

The exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a noncombustible
portion of the mobile home structure and must not terminate
beneath the mobile home. Terminate the exhaust vent outside.

Determine vent path

■Select the route that will provide the straightest and most
direct path outdoors.
■Plan the installation to use the fewest number of elbows and
turns.
■When using elbows or making turns, allow as much room as
possible.
■Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking.
■Use the fewest 90° turns possible.

Determine vent length and elbows needed for best

drying performance

■Use one of the following Vent system charts to determine
type of vent material and hood combinations acceptable to
use.
NOTE: Do not use vent runs longer than those specified in
the Vent system charts. Exhaust systems longer than those
specified will:
■Shorten the life of the dryer.
■Reduce performance, resulting in longer drying times and
increased energy usage.
The Vent system charts provide venting requirements that will
help to achieve the best drying performance.

Vent system chart 1 - rigid metal vent only

Vent system chart 2 - rigid metal vent used with a

maximum of 8 ft (2.4m) flexible metal vent

A.Dryer
B.Elbow
C.Wall
D.Exhaust hood
E.Clamps
F.Rigid metal or flexible metal vent
G.Vent length necessary to
connect elbows
H.Exhaust outlet
Over-the-top installation (also available with one offset elbow)

H

G

F

E
D
C
A
B
Number of
90º turns
or elbows
Type of
vent Box or
louvered
hoods
Angled
hoods
0 Rigid metal 174 ft (53.0m) 168 ft (51.2m)
1 Rigid metal 164 ft (50.0m) 158 ft (48.0m)
2 Rigid metal 154 ft (46.9m) 148 ft (45.1m)
3 Rigid metal 145 ft (44.2m) 139 ft (42.4m)
4 Rigid metal 137 ft (41.8m) 131 ft (39.9m)
Number of
90º turns
or elbows
Type of
vent Box or
louvered
hoods
Angled
hoods
0 Rigid metal 144 ft (43.9m) 138 ft (42.1m)
1 Rigid metal 134 ft (40.8m) 128 ft (39.0m)
2 Rigid metal 125 ft (38.1m) 119 ft (36.3m)
3 Rigid metal 117 ft (35.7m) 111 ft (33.8m)