Venting; Venting Requirements - Whirlpool WETLV27HW Instrucciones De Instalación

Venting

Venting Requirements

WARNING: Risk of Fire. Do not install a booster fan in the
exhaust duct.
NOTE: The booster fan warning does not apply to clothes dryers
intended to be installed in a multiple clothes dryer system, with
an engineered exhaust duct system that is installed per the
clothes dryer manufacturer's guidelines.
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IMPORTANT Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Dryer exhaust must not be connected into any gas vent,
chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space
of a building. Only rigid or flexible metal vent shall be used for
exhausting.
4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent
Only a 4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps
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may be used.
Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.
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Rigid metal vent:
Recommended for best drying performance and to avoid
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crushing and kinking.
Flexible metal vent:
(Acceptable only if accessible to clean)
Must be fully extended and supported in final dryer location.
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Remove excess to avoid sagging and kinking that may result
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in reduced airflow and poor performance.
Do not install in enclosed walls, ceilings, or floors.
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The total length should not exceed 7¾ ft (2.4 m).
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NOTE: If using an existing vent system, clean lint from entire
length of the system and make sure exhaust hood is not plugged
with lint. Replace plastic or metal foil vents with rigid metal
or flexible metal vents. Review "Vent System Chart" and, if
necessary, modify existing vent system to achieve best drying
performance.
Exhaust hoods:
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Recommended Styles:
Louvered hood
Acceptable Style:
Angled hood
Elbows:
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4"
(102 mm)
Clamps:
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See "Venting Kits" for more information.
Must be at least 12" (305 mm) from ground or any object
that may obstruct exhaust (such as flowers, rocks, bushes,
or snow).
Box hood
45° elbows provide better airflow than 90° elbows.
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Use clamps to seal all joints.
Exhaust vent must not be connected or secured with screws
or other fastening devices that extend into interior of duct
and catch lint. Do not use duct tape.
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