Whirlpool 4GWED5500 Instrucciones De Instalación página 13

If you prefer, dryer may be converted to exhaust out right side,
left side, or through bottom. You must contact your local dealer
to have dryer converted.
Determine vent path:
Select route that will provide the straightest and most direct
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path outdoors.
Plan installation to use fewest number of elbows and turns.
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When using elbows or making turns, allow as much room
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as possible.
Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking.
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Use as few 90° turns as possible.
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Determine vent length and elbows needed for best
drying performance:
Use following Vent System Chart to determine type of vent
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material and hood combinations acceptable to use.
NOTE: Do not use vent runs longer than those specified
in the Vent System Chart. Exhaust systems longer than
those specified will:
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Shorten life of dryer.
■ Reduce performance, resulting in longer drying times
and increased energy usage.
Vent System Chart
Type
Number of
of vent
90° turns
or elbows
0 Rigid metal
1
Rigid metal
2
Rigid metal
3 Rigid metal
4 Rigid metal
The Vent System Chart provides venting requirements that
will help achieve the best drying performance.
NOTE: Side and bottom exhaust installations have a 90° turn
inside the dryer. To determine maximum exhaust length, add
one 90° turn to the chart.
Box/louvered
Angled
hoods
hoods
15.8 m (52 ft.) 13.4 m (44 ft.)
13.4 m (44 ft.) 11.0 m (36 ft.)
11.0 m (36 ft.) 18.5 m (28 ft.)
8.2 m (27 ft.) 6.4 m (21 ft.)
6.1 m (20 ft.) 4.3 m (14 ft.
The maximum length using a 51 mm x 152 mm (2"x 6")
rectangular vent with 2 elbows and a 64 mm (2½") exhaust hood
is 2.4 m (8 ft).
For exhaust systems not covered by the Vent System Chart (such
as multiple unit hookups, plenums, and power-assist fans), see
Service Manual. (To purchase the Service Manual, contact your
local authorized service dealer.)
INSTALL VENT SYSTEM
1.
Install exhaust hood
Install exhaust hood and use a caulking compound to seal
exterior wall opening around exhaust hood.
2.
Connect vent to exhaust hood
Vent must fit over the exhaust hood. Secure vent to exhaust
hood with 102 mm (4") clamp. Run vent to dryer location
using straightest path possible. Avoid 90° turns. Use clamps
to seal all joints. Do not use duct tape, screws, or other
fastening devices that extend into interior of vent to secure
vent because they can catch lint.
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