Exhaust
Recommended hood styles are shown here. |
| Plan Vent System |
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| Choose your exhaust installation type | |
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A |
| Recommended exhaust installations |
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| Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer. |
4" |
| B |
(10.2 cm) |
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4" |
| C |
(10.2 cm) |
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A. Louvered hood style |
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B. Box hood style | A | E |
The angled hood style (shown here) is acceptable. |
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4" |
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(10.2 cm) |
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| B |
2½" |
| H |
(6.4 cm) |
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| A. Dryer | E. Clamps | |
■ An exhaust hood should cap the vent to keep rodents and insects from entering the home. | B. Elbow | F. Rigid metal or flexible metal vent | |
C. Wall | G. Vent length necessary to connect elbows | ||
■ Exhaust hood must be at least 12" (30.5 cm) from the ground or any object that may be in | |||
D. Exhaust hood | H. Exhaust outlet | ||
the path of the exhaust (such as flowers, rocks or bushes, snow line, etc.). |
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■ Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic latch.
Standard exhaust installation with rigid metal or flexible metal vent
Improper venting can cause moisture and lint to collect indoors, which may result in:
Moisture damage to woodwork, furniture, paint, wallpaper, carpets, etc.
Housecleaning problems and health problems.
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