Installation Instructions, Exhausting
CONNECTING THE DRYER TO HOUSE VENT
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6 ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION
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If your dryer is approved for installation in an alcove or closet,
it will be stated on a label on the dryer back.
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The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors. See the EXHAUST
INFORMATION sections 3 & 4.
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Minimum clearance between dryer cabinet and adjacent
walls or other surfaces is:
0 in. either side
3 in. front and rear
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Minimum vertical space from floor to overhead cabinets,
ceiling, etc. is 43 in. without pedestal, 55 in. with pedestal.
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Closet doors must be louvered or otherwise ventilated and
must contain a minimum of 60 sq. in. of open area equally
distributed. If the closet contains both a washer and a dryer,
doors must contain a minimum of 120 sq. in. of open area
equally distributed.
NOTE: WHEN THE EXHAUST DUCT IS LOCATED AT THE
REAR OF THE DRYER, MINIMUM CLEARANCE FROM THE
WALL IS 5.5 IN.
7 BATHROOM OR BEDROOM
INSTALLATION
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The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors. See EXHAUST
INFORMATION section 3 & 4.
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The installation must conform with local codes or, in the
absence of local codes, with the NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE,
ANSI/NFPA NO. 70.
8 MOBILE OR MANUFACTURED HOME
INSTALLATION
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Installation must conform to the MANUFACTURED HOME
CONSTRUCTION & SAFETY STANDARD, TITLE 24, PART 32-80 or,
when such standard is not applicable, with AMERICAN
NATIONAL STANDARD FOR MOBILE HOME, ANSI/NFPA NO.
501B.
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The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors with the termina-
tion securely fastened to the mobile home structure. (See
EXHAUST INFORMATION section 3 & 4.)
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The vent MUST NOT be terminated beneath a mobile or
manufactured home.
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The vent duct material MUST BE METAL.
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Do not use sheet metal screws or other fastening devices
which extend into the interior of the exhaust vent.
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See section 2 for electrical connection information.
DO NOT
SIT DRYER
ON FLEXIBLE
EXHAUST.
DO NOT USE
EXCESSIVE
EXHAUST
LENGTH
DO NOT
CRUSH
FLEXIBLE
EXHAUST
AGAINST
WALL.
DON’T
Rigid metal transitions ducts reduce the risk of crushing and
kinking.
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Never install flexible metal duct in walls, ceilings, floors or other
enclosed spaces.
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For best drying performance, a rigid metal transition duct is
recommended.
Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.
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In Canada and the United States, only the flexible metal(foil-
type) ducts that comply with the “Outline for Clothes Dryer
Transition Duct Subject 2158A” shall be used.
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For many applications, installing elbows at both the dryer and
the wall is highly recommended (see illustrations below). Elbows
allow the dryer to sit close to the wall without kinking and or
crushing the transition duct, maximizing drying performance.
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Total length of flexible metal duct should not exceed 8 feet
(2.4m).
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RIGID METAL TRANSITION DUCT
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If rigid metal duct cannot be used, then UL-listed flexible metal
(semi-rigid) ducting can be used (Kit WX08X10077).
UL-LISTED FLEXIBLE METAL (SEMI-RIGID) TRANSITION DUCT
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In special installations, it may be necessary to connect the dryer
to the house vent using a flexible metal (foil- type) duct. A
UL-listed flexible metal (foil-type)duct may be used ONLY in
installations where rigid metal or flexible metal (semi-rigid)
ducting cannot be used AND where a 4" diameter can be
maintained throughout the entire length of the transition duct.
Never install flexible metal duct in walls, ceilings, floors or other
enclosed spaces.
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Total length of flexible metal duct should not exceed 8 feet
(2.4m).
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Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.
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For best drying performance:
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1. Slide one end of the duct over the clothes dryer outlet
pipe.
2. Secure the duct with a clamp.
3. With the dryer in its permanent position, extend the
duct to its full length. Allow 2” of duct to overlap the
exhaust pipe. Cut off and remove excess duct. Keep the
duct as straight as possible for maximum airflow.
4. Secure the duct to the exhaust pipe with the other
clamp.
UL-LISTED FLEXIBLE METAL (FOIL-TYPE) TRANSITION DUCT
ELBOW HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED
ELBOWS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED
DO
