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Routing and Connecting Ductwork
Follow the guidelines below to maximize drying
performance and reduce lint buildup and
condensation in the ductwork.
NOTE: Ductwork and fittings are NOT included
and must be purchased separately.
• Use4inches (10.2 cm) diameter rigid or
semirigid metal ductwork.
• Theexhaustductrunshouldbeasshortas
possible.
•Useasfewelbowjointsaspossible.
• Themaleendofeachsectionofexhaustduct
must point away from the dryer.
•Useducttapeonallductjoints.
• Insulateductworkthatrunsthroughunheated
areas in order to reduce condensation and lint
buildup on duct surfaces.
IMPORTANT: Failure to exhaust the dryer
correctly will void the dryer’s warranty.
VENTING THE DRYER (cont.)
Correct Venting
Incorrect Venting
NOTE: Deduct 6 ft. (1.8 m) for each additional elbow. It is not recommended to use more than four 90° elbows.
65 ft. (19.8 m)
55 ft. (16.8 m)
47 ft. (13.7 m)
36 ft. (11.0 m)
28 ft. (8.5 m)
55 ft. (16.8 m)
47 ft. (13.7 m)
41 ft. (12.5 m)
30 ft. (9.1 m)
22 ft. (6.7 m)
Ductwork
4"
(10.2 cm)
4"
(10.2 cm)
Recommended
2
1
/2"
(6.35 cm)
Use Only for Short
Run Installations
Wall Cap Type
0
1
2
3
4
0
1
2
3
4
Number of 90° Elbows
Max. Length of 4 inches Dia.
Rigid Metal Duct
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