Venting requirements, Warning – Whirlpool W10222384A User Manual

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Must include a shutoff valve:

An individual shutoff valve must be installed within

six (6) feet (1.8 m) of the washer/dryer in accordance with

the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54. The

location should be easy to reach for opening and closing.

Burner input requirements:

Elevations up to 10,000 ft (3,048 m):

The design of this washer/dryer is certified by CSA

International for use at altitudes up to 10,000 ft (3,048 m)

above sea level at the Btu rating indicated on the model/serial

number plate. Burner input adjustments are not required when

the dryer is operated up to this elevation.

Elevations above 10,000 ft (3,048 m):

When installed above 10,000 ft (3,048 m), a 4% reduction of

the burner Btu rating shown on the model/serial number plate

is required for each 1,000 ft (305 m) increase in elevation.

Gas supply pressure testing

The washer/dryer must be disconnected from the gas supply

piping system during pressure testing at pressures greater

than ½ psi.

Dryer gas connection

This washer/dryer is equipped with its own permanent,

flexible gas connector, design-certified by CSA International,

for connecting the washer/dryer to the gas supply line.

Flexible gas connector

Venting Requirements

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire, this washer/dryer

MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
The dryer exhaust must not be connected into any gas vent,

chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space

of a building.

If using an existing vent system

Clean lint from the entire length of the system and make sure

exhaust hood is not plugged with lint.
Replace any plastic or metal foil vent with rigid or flexible

heavy metal vent.
Review Vent system chart. Modify existing vent system if

necessary to achieve the best drying performance. Only rigid

or flexible metal vent shall be used for exhausting.

If this is a new vent system

Vent material

Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.
4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps must be

used. DURASAFE™ venting products are recommended.

DURASAFE™ vent products can be purchased from your

dealer or by calling Whirlpool Parts and Accessories. For more

information, see the “Assistance or Service” section of the

Washer/Dryer User Instructions.

Rigid metal vent

For best drying performance, rigid metal vents are

recommended.
Rigid metal vent is recommended to avoid crushing and

kinking.

Flexible metal vent

Flexible metal vents are acceptable only if accessible for

cleaning.
Flexible metal vent must be fully extended and supported

when the dryer is in its final location.

A. Gas shutoff valve
B. " NPT minimum plugged tapping

C. ½" NPT gas supply line
D. Gas supply line coupling 34" (864 mm) min.

to 37" (940 mm) max. from floor

A

B

C

D

4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent

WARNING

Fire Hazard

Use a heavy metal vent.
Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a metal foil vent.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death

or fire.

4"

102 mm

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