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VENTING
Venting
Requirements
Chi
é
Fire
Hazard
Use
a
heavy
metal
vent.
Do
not
use
a
plastic
vent.
Do
not
use
a
metal
foil
vent.
Failure
to
follow
these
instructions
can
result
in
death
or
fire.
WARNING:
To
reduce
the
risk
of
fire,
this
dryer
MUST
BE
EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.
IMPORTANT:
Observe
all
governing
codes
and
ordinances.
Dryer
exhaust
must
not
be
connected
into
any gas
vent,
chimney,
wall,
ceiling,
attic,
crawlspace,
or
a
concealed
space
of
a
building.
Only
rigid
or
flexible
metal
vent
shall
be
used
for
exhausting.
@
Only
a4"
(102
mm)
heavy
metal
exhaust
vent
and
clamps
may
be
used.
@
Do
notuse
plastic
or
metal
foil
vent.
(+
\
wen
Rigid
metal
vent:
@
Recommended
for
best
drying
performance
and
to
avoid
crushing
and
kinking.
Flexible
metal
vent:
(Acceptable
only
if
accessible
to
clean)
@
Must
be
fully
extended
and
supported
in
final
dryer
location.
@
Remove
excess
to
avoid
sagging
and
kinking
that
may
result
in
reduced
airflow
and
poor
performance.
@
Do
not
install
in
enclosed
walls,
ceilings,
or
floors.
@
The
total
length
should
not
exceed
7
°/s
ft.
(2.4
m).
NOTE:
If
using
an
existing
vent
system,
clean
lint
from
entire
length
of
the
system
and
make
sure
exhaust
hood
is
not
plugged
with
lint.
Replace
plastic
or
metal
foil
vents
with
rigid
metal
or
flexible
metal
vents.
Review
Vent
system
chart
and
if
necessary,
modify
existing
vent
system
to
achieve
best
drying
performance.
12
Exhaust
hoods:
@
Must
be
at
least 12"
(805
mm)
from
ground
or
any
object
that
may
obstruct
exhaust
(such
as
flowers,
rocks,
bushes,
or
snow).
B
an
Cc
1/yit
(102
mm)
tea
van
gu
(102
mm)
Recommended
styles:
Acceptable
styles:
A.
Louvered
hood
B.
Box
hood
C.
Angled
hood
Elbows:
@
45°
elbows
provide
better
airflow
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
interior
of
duct
and
catch
lint.
Do
not
use
duct
tape.
Gh
Ayn
improper
venting
can
cause
moisture
and
lint
to
collect
indoors,
which
may
result
in:
@
Moisture
damage
to
woodwork,
furniture,
paint,
wallpaper,
carpets,
etc.
@
Housecleaning
problems
and
health
problems.
See
“Venting
Kits"
for
more
information.
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