Installation Instructions
Using exhaust longer than specified length will:
• Increase the drying times and the energy cost.
• Reduce the dryer life.
• Accumulate lint, creating a potential fire
hazard.
The correct exhaust installation is YOUR
RESPONSIBILITY.
Problems due to incorrect installation are not
covered by the warranty.
The MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE length of the exhaust
system depends upon the type of duct, number
of turns, the type of exhaust hood (wall cap) and
all conditions noted on the chart.
EXHAUST LENGTH
RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM LENGTH
Exhaust Hood Types
Recommended
Use only for short- run
installations
No. of 90º
Rigid
Rigid
Elbows
Metal
Metal
0
90 Feet
60 Feet
1
60 Feet
45 Feet
2
45 Feet
35 Feet
3
35 Feet
25 Feet
4
25 Feet
15 Feet
4” DIA
4”
2
1
ø
2
”
4” DIA
4” DIA
•
Internal elbows added for side or bottom vent
conversions must be included in the total elbow
count.
•
Any elbow greater than 45° should be treated as a
90° elbow.
•
Two 45° elbows will be treated like one 90° elbow.
•
For the side exhaust installations, add one 90°
elbow to the chart.
•
When calculating the total vent system length,
you must add all the straight portions and elbows
of the system (including the transition duct).
EXHAUST LENGTH
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