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DRYER
VENTING
REQUIREMENTS
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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.
In
Australia
and
New
Zealand,
refer
to
AS/NZS
5601.1
-
Gas
Installations.
Following
these
venting
requirements
will
minimise
ducting
air
noise.
Adequate
ventilation
has
to
be
provided
to
avoid
the
backflow
of
gases
into
the
room
from
appliances
burning
other
fuels,
including
open
fires
(i.e.
available
airflow
into
the
room
should
match
airflow
out
from
the
room).
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.
Do
not
use
an
exhaust
hood
with
a
magnetic
latch.
102
mm
(4")
102
mm
(4")
Heavy,
Metal
Exhaust
Vent
Only
a
4"
(102
mm)
heavy,
metal
exhaust
vent
and
clamps
may
be
used.
Do
not
use
plastic
or
metal
foil
vent.
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%
ft.
(2.4
m).
An
exhaust
hood
should
cap
the
vent
to
keep
rodents
and
insects
from
entering
the
building.
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.
Elbows:
45°
elbows
provide
better
airflow
than
90°
elbows.
Plan
installation
to
use
the
fewest
number
of
elbows
and
turns.
Allow
as
much
room
as
possible
when
using
elbows
or
making
turns.
Bend
vent
gradually
to
avoid
kinking.
Vent
outlet
is
located
at
the
center
of
the
bottom
dryer
back.
The
vent
can
be
routed
up,
down,
left,
right,
behind
the
dryer,
or
straight
out
the
back
of
the
dryer.
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.
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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.
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