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14
4" (102 mm) Diameter Exhaust Hoods
Vent Hoods
DRYER VENTING REQUIREMENTS
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
owers, rocks, bushes, or snow).
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.
No. of Box and Angled
0 130 ft. (39.6 m) 129 ft. (39.3 m)
1 125 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 specicaon chart,
see your parts distributor.
Provision must be made for enough air for combuson and
venlaon. (Check governing codes and ordinances.) See
“Recessed Area and Closet Installaon Instrucons” in the
“Locaon Requirements” secons.
A 4" (102 mm) outlet hood is preferred. However, a 2
1
⁄
2
"
(64 mm) outlet exhaust hood may be used. A 2
1
⁄
2
" (64 mm)
outlet creates greater back pressure than other hood types.
For permanent installaon, a staonary vent system is
required.
Connect Vent
1. If connecng to exisng vent, make sure the vent is clean.
2. Using a 4" (102 mm) clamp, connect vent to exhaust outlet
in dryer.
Do not remove vent collar.
Vent System Length
3. Tighten hose clamp with Phillips screwdriver.
4. Make sure the vent is secured to exhaust hood with
a 4" (102 mm) clamp.
5. Move dryer into nal posion. Do not crush or kink vent.
Make sure dryer is level.
12" min.
(305 mm)
Vent collar
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