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Determine vent length

1. 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. Avoid 90° turns when possible.
2. Determine vent length.
The maximum length of the exhaust system depends upon:
■The type of vent (rigid metal or flexible metal).
■The number of elbows used.
■Type of hood.
Recommended hood styles are shown here.
The angled hood style (shown following) is acceptable.
See the exhaust vent length chart that matches your hood
type for the maximum vent lengths you can use.
Exhaust systems longer than specified will:
■Shorten the life of the dryer.
■Reduce performance, resulting in longer drying times and
increased energy usage.
3. Determine the number of elbows you will need.
IMPORTANT: Do not use vent runs longer than specified in the
Vent Length Chart.
In the column listing the type of metal vent you are using (rigid
metal or flexible metal), find the maxim um length of metal vent on
the same line as the number of elbows.
Vent Length Chart
Install VentSystem
1. Before installing the vent system, be sure to remove the wire
exhaust guard that is located at the exhaust outlet.
2. Install exhaust hood. Use caulking compound to seal exterior
wall opening around exhaust hood.
3. Connect vent to exhaust hood. Vent must fit inside exhaust
hood. Secure vent to exhaust hood with 4" (10.2 cm) clamp.
4. Run vent to dryer location. Use the straightest path poss ible.
See “Determine vent length.” Avoid 90º turns. Use clamps to
seal all joints. Do not use duct tape, screws or other fa stening
devices that extend into the interior of the vent to secure
vent.
Install CordBracket and Casters
Do not move dryer into its final position until the following steps
have been performed.

Install cord bracket

1. Remove tape from the power cord and the rear panel.
A.Louvered style
B.Box hood style
better good
4"
(10.2 cm)
4"
(10.2 cm)
B

A

4"
(10.2 cm)
2½"
(6.4 cm)
Number of
90º turns
or elbows
Type of
vent Box or
louvered
hoods
Angled
hoods
0Rigid metal
Flexible metal 36 ft (11 m)
28 ft (8.5 m) 26 ft (7.9 m)
22 ft (6.7 m)
1Rigid metal
Flexible metal 26 ft (7.9 m)
18 ft (5.5 m) 16 ft (4.9 m)
12 ft (3.7 m)
2Rigid metal
Flexible metal 16 ft (4.9 m)
8 ft (2.8 m) 6 ft (1.8 m)
2 ft (0.6 m)
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install dryer.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.