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Alternate installations for close clearances

Venting systems come in many varieties. Select the type best

for your installation. Two close-clearance installations are shown.

Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Special provisions for mobile homes:

Exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a noncombustible

portion of mobile home and must not terminate beneath the

mobile home. Terminate exhaust vent outside.

Moblie Home Exhaust installation

A. Over-the-top installation

(also available with one offset elbow)

B. Periscope installation

NOTE: The following kits for close clearance alternate

installations are available for purchase. Contact your local dealer.

Over-the-Top Installation: ■

Part Number 4396028

Periscope Installation (For use with dryer vent to wall vent ■

mismatch):

Part Number 4396037 - 0" (0 mm) to 18" (460 mm) mismatch

Part Number 4396011 - 18" (460 mm) to 29" (737 mm)

mismatch

Part Number 4396014 - 29" (737 mm) to 50" (1270 mm)

mismatch

Determine vent length and elbows needed for best

drying performance:

Use following Vent System Chart to determine type of vent ■

material and hood combinations acceptable to use.

NOTE: Do not use vent runs longer than those specied

in Vent System Chart. Exhaust systems longer than those

specied will:

Shorten life of dryer. ■

Reduce performance, resulting in longer drying times ■

and increased energy usage.

Whirlpool Vent System Chart

Number of

90° elbows

Type

of vent

Box/louvered

hoods

Angled

hoods

Rigid metal

64 ft. (20 m)

54 ft. (16.5 m)

44 ft. (13.4 m)

35 ft. (10.7 m)

27 ft. (8.2 m)

58 ft. (17.7 m)

48 ft. (14.6 m)

38 ft. (11.6 m)

29 ft. (8.8 m)

21 ft. (6.4 m)

The Vent System Charts provide venting requirements that

will help achieve best drying performance.

NOTE: Bottom exhaust installations have a 90° turn inside the

dryer. To determine maximum exhaust length, add one 90° turn

to the charts.

Maytag Vent System Chart

Number of

90° elbows

Type

of vent

Box/louvered

hoods

Angled

hoods

Rigid metal

100 ft. (30.5 m)

90 ft. (27.4 m)

80 ft. (24.4 m)

71 ft. (21.6 m)

63 ft. (19.2 m)

94 ft. (28.7 m)

84 ft. (25.6 m)

74 ft. (22.6 m)

65 ft. (19.8 m)

57 ft. (17.4 m)

Determine vent path:

Select route that will provide straightest and most direct ■

path outdoors.

Plan installation to use 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 as few 90° turns as possible. ■