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Exhaust hoods:
■ Must be at least 12" (305 mm) from ground or any object
that may obstruct exhaust (such as owers, rocks, bushes,
or snow).
Recommended Style:
Louvered hood Box hood
Acceptable Style:
Angled hood
Elbows
45° elbows provide better airow than 90° elbows.
Good
Better
Clamps
■ Use clamps to seal all joints.
■ Exhaust vent must not be connected or secured with screws or
other fastening devices that extend into the interior of the duct,
because they can catch lint. Do not use duct tape.
Plan Vent System
Choose your exhaust installation type
Recommended exhaust installations:
Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer.
Other installations are possible.
A
B
C
A. Exhaust hood
B. Flexible metal or rigid metal vent
C. Elbow
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.
A B
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. For information on ordering, see the
back cover.
■ Over-the-Top Installation:
Part Number 4396028
■ Periscope Installation (for use when there is a mismatch
between the size of the dryer vent and wall vent openings):
Part Number 4396037 – for mismatch of 0" (0 mm)
to 18" (457 mm)
Part Number 4396011 – for mismatch of 18" (457 mm)
to 29" (737 mm)
Part Number 4396014 – for mismatch of 29" (737 mm)
to 50" (1.27 m)
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