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EXHAUSTING THE DRYER (cont.)

Installation Instructions

CONNECTING THE DRYER TO HOUSE

VENT

RIGID METAL TRANSITION DUCT

•

For best drying performance, a rigid metal transition

duct is recommended.

•

Rigid metal transition ducts reduce the risk of crushing

and kinking.

UL-LISTED FLEXIBLE METAL (SEMI-RIGID) TRANSITION

DUCT

•

If rigid metal duct cannot be used, then UL-listed

flexible metal (semi-rigid) ducting can be used (Kit

WX08X10077).

•

Never install flexible metal duct in walls, ceilings, floors

or other enclosed spaces.

•

Total length of flexible metal duct should not exceed 7’

9” (2.4 m).

•

For many applications, installing elbows at both

the dryer and the wall is highly recommended (see

illustrations at right). Elbows allow the dryer to sit

close to the wall without kinking and/or crushing the

transition duct, maximizing drying performance.

•

Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.

UL-LISTED FLEXIBLE METAL (FOIL-TYPE) TRANSITION

DUCT

•

In special installations, it may be necessary to connect

the dryer to the house vent using a flexible metal

(foil-type) duct. A UL-listed flexible metal (foil-type) duct

may be used ONLY in installations where rigid metal or

flexible metal (semi-rigid) ducting cannot be used AND

where a 4

”

diameter can be maintained throughout

the entire length of the transition duct.

•

In Canada and the United States, only the flexible

metal (foil-type) ducts that comply with the “Outline for

Clothes Dryer Transition Duct Subject 2158A” shall be

used.

•

Never install flexible metal duct in walls, ceilings, floors

or other enclosed spaces.

•

Total length of flexible metal duct should not exceed 7’

9” (2.4 m).

•

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.

3. With the dryer in its permanent position, extend

the duct to its full length. Allow 2

”

of duct to

overlap the exhaust pipe. Cut off and remove

excess duct. Keep the duct as straight as

possible for maximum airflow.

4. Secure the duct to the exhaust pipe with the

other clamp.

FOR TRANSITION VENTING (DRYER TO

WALL), DO

• DO cut duct as

short as possible

and install

straight into wall.

•

DO use elbows

when turns are

necessary.

DO NOT:

Elbows

• DO NOT bend or

collapse ducting.

Use elbows

if turns are

necessary.

•

DO NOT use

excessive

exhaust length.

Cut duct as short

as possible.

• DO NOT crush

duct against the

wall.

•

DO NOT set

dryer on duct.

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