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IMPORTANT:
Minimum duct size for a dryer that is vented vertically is 12-inches (30.48 cm) for a
round duct or an equivalent of 120 square inches (774 square centimeters).
THE
DUCT SIZE
MUST NOT
BE
REDUCED ANYWHERE DOWNSTREAM OF
THE DRYER.
IMPORTANT:
For extended ductwork runs, the cross section area of the ductwork can only be
increased to an extent. When the ductwork approaches the maximum limits noted in
this manual, a professional heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) firm
should be
consulted for proper venting information.
ALL
ductwork
should be
smooth inside with no projections from sheet metal screws or other obstructions,
which will collect lint. When adding ducts, the duct to be added should overlap the duct to which it is to be
connected.
ALL
ductwork joints
must be
taped to prevent moisture and lint from escaping into the
building. Inspection doors
should be
installed at strategic points in the exhaust ductwork for periodic
inspection and cleaning of lint from the ductwork.
NOTE:
When the exhaust ductwork passes through a wall, ceiling, or roof made of combustible
materials, the opening
must be
2-inches (5.08 cm) larger than the duct (all the way around).
The duct
must be
centered within this opening.
Outside Ductwork Protection
To protect the outside end of the horizontal ductwork from the weather, a 90° elbow bent downward
should be
installed where the exhaust exits the building. If the ductwork travels vertically up through the
roof, it
should be
protected from the weather by using a 180° turn to point the opening downward. In
either case, allow at least twice the diameter of the duct between the duct opening and the nearest obstruction.
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT
use screens, louvers, or caps on the outside opening of the exhaust
ductwork.
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