WARNING
FIRE HAZARD
See the dryer use and care manual for the maximum allowable duct
length. Exceeding the length of duct pipe or number of elbows
allowed in the
MAXIMUM LENGTH
chart can cause an accumulation
of lint in the exhaust system. Plugging the system could create a fire
hazard, as well as increase drying times.
WARNING
FIRE HAZARD
• DO NOT
install flexible plastic or flexible foil venting material.
• DO NOT
exceed 8 ft. (2.4 m) of semi-rigid venting.
• DO NOT
use screws, rivets or other fasteners that extend into
the duct to assemble the exhaust system.
Exhaust direction
Directional exhausting can be accomplished by installing a quick-
turn 90° dryer vent elbow directly to exhaust outlet of dryer. Dryer
vent elbows are available through your local parts distributor or
hardware store.
See also CLEARANCE
REQUIREMENTS.
NOTE
You are required to use a 90° quick-turn elbow
to meet the minimum installation depth.
WARNING
FIRE HAZARD
DO NOT
install the dryer where gasoline or other flammables are
kept or stored. If the dryer is installed in a garage, it must be a
minimum of 18 inches (45.7 cm) above the floor. Failure to do so
can result in death, explosion, fire or burns.
In installations where the exhaust system is not described in the
charts, the following method must be used to determine if the
exhaust system is acceptable:
Correct
Incorrect
Install male fittings in correct direction:
1.
Connect an inclined or digital manometer between the dryer
and the point the exhaust connects to the dryer.
2. Set the dryer timer and temperature to
air fluff
(cool down)
and start the dryer.
3. Read the measurement on the manometer.
4. The system back pressure MUST NOT be higher than 1.0 inch of
water column. If the system back pressure is less than 1.0 inch
of water column, the system is acceptable. If the manometer
reading is higher than 1.0 inch of water column, the system is
too restrictive and the installation is unacceptable.
Although vertical orientation of the exhaust system is acceptable,
certain extenuating circumstances could affect the performance
of the dryer:
•
Only the rigid metal duct work should be used.
• Venting vertically through a roof may expose the exhaust
system to down drafts causing an increase in vent restriction.
• Running the exhaust system through an uninsulated area may
cause condensation and faster accumulation of lint.
• Compression or crimping of the exhaust system will cause an
increase in vent restriction.
•
The exhaust system should be inspected and cleaned a
minimum of every 18 months with normal usage.
The more
the dryer is used, the more often you should check the
exhaust system and vent hood for proper operation and that it
is free of obstructions.
NOTE
See the dryer
use and care
manual for proper back pressure
value for the dryer your installing. See the manufacturer’s
recommendations when conducting this method.
WARNING
Refer to your use and care manual for proper cleaning intervals
of the exhaust system and dryer cabinet interior.
