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Installation Instructions
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CONNECTING THE DRYER TO HOUSE VENT
RIGID METAL TRANSITION DUCT
• For best drying performance, a rigid metal transition duct is
recommended.
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(2.4m).
• For many applications, installing elbows at both the dryer
and the wall is highly recommended (see illustrations below).
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performance.
• Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.
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ducting cannot be used AND where a 4” diameter can be
maintained throughout the entire length of the transition duct.
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type) ducts that comply with the “Outline for Clothes Dryer
Transition Duct Subject 2158A” shall be used.
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other enclosed spaces.
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(2.4m).
• Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.
• For best drying performance:
1. Slide one end of the duct over the clothes dryer outlet pipe.
2. Secure the duct with a clamp.
 With the dryer in its permanent position, extend the duct to
its full length. Allow 2” of duct to overlap the exhaust pipe.
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4. Secure the duct to the exhaust pipe with the other clamp.
DO
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RECOMMENDED
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7 BATHROOM OR BEDROOM INSTALLATION
• The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors. See EXHAUST
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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
• 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.
• The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors with the termination
securely fastened to the mobile home structure. (See EXHAUST
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• The vent MUST NOT be terminated beneath a mobile or
manufactured home.
• The vent duct material MUST BE METAL.
• Do not use sheet metal screws or other fastening devices
which extend into the interior of the exhaust vent.
• See section 2 for electrical connection information.
6 ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION
• If your dryer is approved for installation in an alcove or closet,
it will be stated on a label on the dryer back.
• The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors. See the EXHAUST
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• Minimum clearance between dryer cabinet and adjacent walls
or other surfaces is:
0 in. either side
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ceiling, etc. is 52 in.
• 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.