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EXHAUST INFORMATION
WARNING -
IN CANADA AND IN
THE UNITED STATES, THE REQUIRED EXHAUST
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USE DUCT LONGER THAN SPECIFIED IN THE
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• Increase the drying times and the energy cost.
• Reduce the dryer life.
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The correct exhaust installation is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
Problems due to incorrect installation are not covered
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Remove and discard existing plastic or metal foil
transition duct and replace with UL listed transition duct.
The MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE duct length and number of
bends of the exhaust system depends upon the type of
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length for rigid metal duct is shown in the table below.
4" DIA.
4"
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2-1/2"
RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM LENGTH
Exhaust Hood Types
Recommended
No. of 90°
Elbows
Rigid
Metal
Rigid
Metal
90 Feet
60 Feet
45 Feet
35 Feet
25 Feet 60 Feet
45 Feet
35 Feet
25 Feet
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1
2
3
4
Use only for short
run installations
EXHAUST LENGTH
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INFORMATION
WARNING
- TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK,
AND PERSONAL INJURY:
• DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD
OR AN ADAPTER PLUG WITH THIS
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Dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance
with local codes and ordinances, or in the absence
of local codes, in accordance with the NATIONAL
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connected to a properly grounded branch circuit,
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WARNING
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PROTECTION AGAINST SHOCK HAZARD
AND SHOULD BE PLUGGED DIRECTLY
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ENSURE PROPER GROUND EXISTS BEFORE USE
• For every extra 90° elbow, reduce the allowable vent system
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• Two 45° elbows will be treated like one 90° elbow.
• For the side exhaust installations, add one 90° elbow to the
chart.
• The total vent system length includes all the straight
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EXHAUST SYSTEM CHECK LIST
HOOD OR WALL CAP
• Terminate in a manner to prevent back drafts or entry of
birds or other wildlife.
• Termination should present minimal resistance to the
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to prevent clogging.
• Never install a screen in or over the exhaust duct. This
could cause lint build up.
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level or any other obstruction with the opening pointed
down.
SEPARATION OF TURNS
For best performance, separate all turns by at least 4 ft. of
straight duct, including distance between last turn and
exhaust hood.
TURNS OTHER THAN 90º
• One turn of 45º or less may be ignored.
• Two 45º turns should be treated as one 90º turn.
• Each turn over 45º should be treated as one 90º turn.
Installation Instructions
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