DRYER VENTING REQUIREMENTS
Vent Hoods
4" (102 mm) Diameter Exhaust Hoods
Box Hood
Vent System Length
Maximum Vent Length/Vent Connection
Maximum length of vent system depends upon the type of vent
used, number of elbows, and type of exhaust hood.
Vent System Chart (Rigid Metal Vent)
No. of
90˚ Turns
Louvered Hood
0
1
2
44 ft. (13.4 m)
3
4
Forventsystemsnotcoveredbytheventspecificationchart,see
your parts distributor.
Provision must be made for enough air for combustion
and ventilation. (Check governing codes and ordinances.)
See "Recessed Area and Closet Installation Instructions"
in the "Location Requirements" section.
A4"(102mm)outlethoodispreferred.However,a2
outletexhausthoodmaybeused.A2½"(64mm)outletcreates
greater back pressure than other hood types. For permanent
installation, a stationary vent system is required.
Connect Vent
1. If connecting to existing vent, make sure the vent is clean.
2. U singa4"(102mm)clamp,connectventtoexhaustoutlet
in dryer.
NOTE: Do not remove vent collar.
14
Louvered Hood
Angled Hood
Box and
Angled Hood
64 ft. (19.5 m)
58 ft. (17.7 m)
54 ft. (16.5 m)
48 ft. (14.6 m)
38 ft. (11.6 m)
35 ft. (10.7 m)
29 ft. (8.8 m)
27 ft. (8.2 m)
21 ft. (6.4 m)
Exhausthoodmustbeatleast12"(305mm)fromtheground
or any object that may be in the path of the exhaust (such as
flowers,rocks,bushes,orsnow).
3. Tighten hose clamp with Phillips screwdriver.
4. Make sure the vent is secured to exhaust hood with a
4"(102mm)clamp.
1
⁄
"(64mm)
2
5. M ovedryerintofinalposition.Donotcrushorkinkvent.
Make sure dryer is level.
Vent collar
12" min.
(305 mm)