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USING FLEXIBLE METAL DUCT
FOR TRANSITION VENTING
Rigid or semi-rigid metal ducting is
recommended for use as transition ducting
between the dryer and the wall. In special
installations when it is impossible to make a
connection with the above recommendations,
then a UL-listed flexible metal transition duct
may be used between the dryer and wall
connection only. The use of this ducting will
affect dry time.
If flexible metal transition duct is necessary,
the following directions must be followed:
• Use the shortest length possible.
• Stretch the duct to its maximum length.
• Do not crush or collapse.
• Never use flexible metal ducting inside the
wall or inside the dryer.
• Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.
• Venting must conform to local building
codes.
FOR TRANSITION VENTING
(DRYER TO WALL), DO:
•DO cut duct
as short as
possible and
install straight
into wall.
•DO use elbows
when turns are
necessary.
DO NOT:
•DO NOT bend
or collapse
ducting. Use
elbows if turns
are necessary.
•DO NOT use
excessive
exhaust length.
Cut duct as
short as
possible.
•DO NOT crush
duct against
the wall.
•DO NOT set
dryer on duct.
Elbows