Installation guide

• The dryer exhaust must not be connected into any gas vent, Standard exhaust installation with rigid metal or flexible
chimney, wail, ceiling, or a concealed space of a building, metal vent
• Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic latch.
• Do not installflexible metal vent in enclosed wails, ceilings or
floors.
Use clamps to seal alljoints. Exhaust vent must not be
connected or secured with screws or other fastening devices
which extend into the interior of the duct. Do not use duct
tape.
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codas and ordinances.
Improper venting can cause moisture and lint to collect
Indoors, which may result In:
• Moisture damage to woodwork, furniture, paint, wail-
paper, carpets, etc.
• Housecleaning problems and health problems.
Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.
Rigid metal vent is recommended to prevent crushing and kinking.
Flexible metal vent must be fully extended and supported when
the dryer is in its final position. Remove excess flexible metal vent
to avoid sagging and kinking that may result in reduced airflow
and poor performance.
An exhaust hood should cap the vent to prevent rodents and
insects from entering the home.
Exhaust hood must be at least 12 in. (30.5 cm) from the ground or
any object that may be inthe path of the exhaust (such as flowers,
rocks or bushes, etc.).
If using an existing vent system, clean lintfrom the entire length of
the system and make sure exhaust hood is not plugged with lint.
Replace any plastic or metal foil vent with rigid metal or flexible
metal vent.
PlanVentSystem
Typical exhaust installations
Typicalinstallationsventthe dryerfromthe rearofthe dryer,
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1. Dryer
2. Elbow
3. Wail
4. Exhaust hood
5. Clamps
6. Rigid metal or flexible metal vent
Z Vent length necessary to connect
elbows
8, Exhaust outlet
Altemate installations for close clearances
Venting systems come in many varistias, Select the type best for
your installation. Two close-clearance installations are shown,
Refer to the manufacturer's instructions,
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1. Over-The- Top installation (also available with one
offset elbow)
2. Periscope instailation
NOTE: The following kits for close clearance alternate installations
are available for purchase. Please reference the "Assistance or
Service" section of your "Dryer User Instructions."
• Over-The-Top Installation:
Part Number 4396028
• Periscope Installation (For use with dryer vent to wall vent
mismatch):
Part Number 4396037 - Oin. (0 cm) to 18 in. (45.72 cm)
mismatch
Part Number 4396011 - 18 in. (45.72 cm) to 29 in. (73.66 cm)
mismatch
Part Number 4396014 - 29 in. (73.66 cm)to 50 in. (127 am)
mismatch
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.
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