12
Exhaust hoods:
■
Must be at least 12" (305 mm) from ground or any object
that may obstruct exhaust (such as flowers, rocks, bushes,
or snow).
Elbows:
■
45° elbows provide better airflow than 90° elbows.
Clamps:
■
Use clamps to seal all joints.
■
Exhaust vent must not be connected or secured with screws
or other fastening devices that extend into interior of duct
and catch lint. Do not use duct tape.
See “Venting Kits” for more information.
Recommended Styles:
Acceptable Style:
Louvered hood
Box hood
Angled hood
Good
Better
B
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
A
Plan Vent System
Recommended exhaust installations
Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer.
Other installations are possible.
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
I. Optional side exhaust outlet
A
B
C
A. Standard rear offset exhaust installation
B. Left or right side exhaust installation
C. Bottom exhaust installation
Optional exhaust installations:
Exhaust can be converted out the right side, left side, or through
the bottom (4-way vent kit). Each kit includes step-by-step
instructions. For ordering information, see “Venting Kits.”
