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Determine Vent Length
Typical installations vent the dryer from
the rear of the dryer. Other installations
are possible.
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1. Dryer
2 Elbow
3. Wall
4. Exhaust hood
5. Duct tape and clamps
When using elbows or making turns,
allow as much room as possible, Bend
vent gradually to avoid kinking. Avoid 90°
turns.
Determine vent length
The maximum length of the exhaust sys_
tem depends upon:
• The type of vent (rigid metal or flexible
metal).
• The number of elbows used.
Recommended hood styles are shown
here.
6. Rigid metal or flexible metal vent _ _
7. Vent length necessary to connect elbows
8. Exhaust outlet
Standard exhaust installations with 1
rigid metal or flexible metal vent
1. Louvered hood style
2. Box hood style
The angled hood style (shown following)
is acceptable.
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2. See the exhaust vent length chart that
matches your hood type for the maxi-
mum vent lengths you can use.
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1. Standard rear offset exhaust instaflation
2 Left or right side exhaust installation
3. Bottom exhaust installation
1. Select the route that will provide the
straightest and most direct path out-
doors, Plan the installation to use the
fewest number of elbows and turns.
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