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DRYERVENTING RE UIREMENTS
Vent Hoods
4" (102 mm) Diameter Exhaust Hoods
box hood louvered hood angled hood
Exhaust hood must be at least 12" (305 mm) from the ground
or any object that may be in the path of the exhaust (such as
flowers, rocks, bushes, or snow).
Vent System Length
Maximum Vent Length/Vent Connection
Maximum length of vent system depends upon the type of
vent used, number of elbows, and type of exhaust hood.
3. Tighten hose clamp with Phillips screwdriver.
Vent System Chart (Rigid Metal Vent}
No. of Box and Angled
90 ° Turns Louvered Hood Hood
0 130 ft. (39.6 m) 129 ft. (39.3 m)
I 125 ft. (38.1 m) 119 ft. (36.3 m)
2 115 ft. (35.1 m) 109 ft. (33.2 m)
3 106 ft. (32.3 m) 100 ft. (30.5 m)
4 98 ft. (29.9 m) 92 ft. (28.0 m)
For vent systems not covered by the vent specification chart,
see your parts distributor.
Provision must be made for enough air for combustion and
ventilation. (Check governing codes and ordinances.) See
"Recessed Area and Closet Installation Instructions" in the
"Location Requirements" sections.
A 4" (102 mm) outlet hood is preferred. However, a 21/2"
(64 mm) outlet exhaust hood may be used. A 21/2" (64 mm)
outlet creates greater back pressure than other hood types.
For permanent installation, a stationary vent system is
required.
Connect Vent
1. If connecting to existing vent, make sure the vent is clean.
2. Using a 4" (102 ram) clamp, connect vent to exhaust outlet
in dryer. Vent collar
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4. Make sure the vent is secured to exhaust hood with
a 4" (102 mm) clamp.
5. Move dryer into final position. Do not crush or kink vent.
Make sure dryer is level.
NOTE: Do not remove vent collar.
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