Maytag WED9051YW Installation - Manual (Page 16)

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The “Vent System Charts” provide venting requirements that
will help achieve best drying performance.
NOTE: Bottom exhaust installations have a 90º turn inside the
dryer. To determine maximum exhaust length, add one 90º turn
to the chart.
Determine vent path:
■ Select route that will provide straightest and most direct
path outdoors.
■ Plan installation to use fewest number of elbows and turns.
■ When using elbows or making turns, allow as much room
as possible.
■ Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking.
■ Use as few 90° turns as possible.
Determine vent length and elbows needed for best
drying performance:
■ Use the following “Vent System Charts” to determine type
of vent material and hood combinations acceptable to use.
NOTE: Do not use vent runs longer than those specified
in “Vent System Charts.” Exhaust systems longer than those
specified will:
■ Shorten life of dryer.
■ Reduce performance, resulting in longer drying times
and increased energy usage.
INSTALL VENT SYSTEM
1.
Install exhaust hood
12" min.
(305 mm)
12" min.
(305 mm)
Install exhaust hood and use caulking compound to seal
exterior wall opening around exhaust hood.
2.
Connect vent to exhaust hood
Vent must fit over the exhaust hood. Secure vent to exhaust
hood with 4" (102 mm) clamp. Run vent to dryer location using
straightest path possible. Avoid 90° turns. Use clamps to seal
all joints. Do not use duct tape, screws, or other fastening
devices that extend into interior of vent to secure vent,
because they can catch lint.
Standard Vent System Chart
Number of
90° elbows
Type
of vent
Box/louvered
hoods
Angled
hoods
1
4
3
2
0 Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
64 ft. (20 m)
54 ft. (16.5 m)
44 ft. (13.4 m)
35 ft. (10.7 m)
27 ft. (8.2 m)
58 ft. (17.7 m)
48 ft. (14.6 m)
38 ft. (11.6 m)
29 ft. (8.8 m)
21 ft. (6.4 m)
Long Vent System Chart*
Number of
90° elbows
Type
of vent
Box/louvered
hoods
Angled
hoods
1
4
3
2
0 Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
130 ft. (39.6 m)
125 ft. (38.1 m)
115 ft. (35.1 m)
106 ft. (32.3 m)
98 ft. (29.9 m)
129 ft. (39.3 m)
119 ft. (36.3 m)
109 ft. (33.2 m)
100 ft. (30.5 m)
92 ft. (28.0 m)
*For Model WED9051Y only.