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Exhaust system requirements
Use only 4 inch (102 mm) diameter rigid or
fl
exible
metal duct and approved vent hood which has a swing-
out damper(s) that open when the dryer is in operation.
When the dryer stops, the dampers automatically close
to prevent drafts and the entrance of insects and rodents.
To avoid restricting the outlet, maintain a minimum of 12
inches (30.5 cm) clearance between the vent hood and the
ground or any other obstruction.
If your present system is made up of plastic duct or metal
foil duct, replace it with a rigid or semi-rigid metal duct.
Also, ensure the present duct is free of any lint prior to
installing dryer duct.
The following are speci
fi
c requirements for
proper and safe operation of your dryer.
WARNING
FIRE HAZARD
Failure to follow these instructions can create excessive
drying times and
fi
re hazards.
WARNING
FIRE HAZARD
Do not install a clothes dryer with
fl
exible plastic or
metal foil venting materials. Flexible venting materials
are known to collapse, be easily crushed and trap lint.
These conditions will obstruct clothes dryer air
fl
ow and
increase the risk of
fi
re.
Installation Requirements
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