Siemens WTXD5522UC - Manual (Page 9)

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All joints should be tight to avoid leaks.
The male end of each duct section
must point away from the dryer.
Whether connecting to an existing
venting system or a new venting
system, make sure that all ducting is
clean and free of lint.
The maximum permitted length for both
rigid and flexible metal duct is shown in
the table below.
Number of
90° Turns
or Elbows Rigid Duct Flexible Duct
0 66 ft.
(2011 cm) 45 ft.
(1372 cm)
1 56 ft.
(1707 cm) 36 ft.
(1097 cm)
2 48 ft.
(1463 cm) 29 ft.
(884 cm)
3 39 ft.
(1189 cm) 22 ft.
(671 cm)
4 30 ft.
(914 cm) 16 ft.
(488 cm)
Note:
Side and bottom exhaust installations
have a 90° turn inside the dryer. To
determine maximum exhaust length,
add one 90° turn to the chart.
More than two 90
° turns are not
recommended. For best performance,
separate all turns by at least 4 ft. of
straight duct, including distance
between last turn and exhaust hood.
Exhaust vent hood
The exhaust duct must end with an
approved exhaust vent hood with
swing out damper(s). DO NOT use an
exhaust vent hood with magnetic
latches.
To avoid exhaust restriction, the outlet
must be a minimum of 12 inches (30
cm) above ground level or any other
obstructing surface.
Required parts
The parts required for the exhaust air
system (elbows, lines, exhaust air
outlets) are not included in standard
delivery of the dryer.
Accessories
The accessory kits can be obtained
from customer service or your local
dealer. Please follow the installation
instructions supplied with the kits.
Side exhaust kit
part no. WZ 20365
Note:
The maximum permitted number of 90°
elbows (including this side exhaust kit)
is four!
i Special tool for cutting the hole in
preparing the side panel is
required. Contact your local
dealer!
Propane - Gas Kit
part no. WZ 20380
The parts required for conversion to
Propane gas can be obtained from
your local dealer.
If you have a propane gas dryer and
need to convert it to natural gas,
(Service Kit 496297), please consult
your customer service agent for
assistance.
Note:
Dryer must be checked for proper
operation whenever the gas
connections have been broken.
Bottom exhaust kit
part no. WZ 20370
Note:
The maximum permitted number of 90°
elbows (including this side exhaust kit)
is four!
Dryer rack
part no. WZ 20390
Use the dryer rack to dry washable
woolen textiles (e.g. sweaters) and
shoes.
Left hinge kit
part no. WZ 20360