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Louvered Hood
Good
Angled Hood
Box Hood
Better
Exhaust hoods:
Elbows:
Recommended Styles:
Recommended Styles:
45° elbows provide better airflow than 90° elbows.
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Clamps:
Use clamps to seal all joints.
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Exhaust vent must not be connected or secured with screws
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or other fastening devices that extend into interior of duct
and catch lint. Do not use duct tape.
Must be at least 12" (305 mm) from ground or any object that
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may obstruct exhaust (such as flowers, rocks, bushes, or
snow).
Acceptable Style:
PLAN vENT SYSTEM
Recommended exhaust installations
Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer.
Other installations are possible.
A
B
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
A. Dryer
B. Elbow
C. Wall
D. Exhaust hood
E. Clamps
F. Rigid metal or flexible metal vent
G. Vent length necessary to connect elbows
H. Exhaust outlet
optional exhaust installations:
Exhaust Cover Kit (to cover unused exhaust holes):
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Part Number W10186596 - all models
Bottom Exhaust Kit- Part Number 8212503
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Summary of Contents for MEDB850WQ - Bravos 7.3 cu. Ft. Electric Dryer
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