Typical exhaust installations
Typical installations vent the dryer from rear of the laundry center.
Other installations are possible.
Altemate installations for close clearances
Venting systems come in many varieties. Select the type best for
your installation. Three close-clearance installations are shown.
Refer to the manufacturer's instructions provided with the vent
system.
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1, Dryer 5. Elbow
2. Heavy metal vent 6. Duct tape & clamps
3. Duct tape & clamps 7. Elbow
4. Wall 8. Exhaust hood
Optional exhaust installations
This laundry center can be converted to exhaust out the right or
left side. To convert the laundry center, use Side Exhaust Kit
Part Number 279823. If your laundry center was previously
exhausted from the right or left side, it can be converted to rear
exhaust by using standard offset connections. To cover the hole
in the side, one of the following plugs can be added:
692790 (white)
3979370 (graphite)
3977784 (biscuit)
Follow the instructions in the kit to install. Kits are available from
your local Sears store or Sears Service Center.
1. Loop system with standard elbows
2. Loop system with one offset & one standard elbow
3. Vent system with one periscope [2 in. (5 cm) clearance]
NOTE: The following kits for close clearance alternate
installations are available for purchase. Please see the service
number located on the back page of this manual to order.
• Over-The-Top Installation:
Part Number 26-49909
Periscope Installation (For use with dryer vent to wall vent
mismatch):
Part Number 26-49901 - Less than 5 in. (12.7 cm) mismatch
Part Number 26-49908 - 5 in. (12.7 cm) to 18 in. (45.7 cm)
mismatch
Part Number 26-49904 - 18 in. (45.7 cm) to 29 in. (73.7 cm)
mismatch
Part Number 26-49905 - 29 in. (73.7 cm) to 50 in. (127 cm)
mismatch
Special provisions for mobile home installations
The exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a noncombustible
portion of the mobile home structure. Do not use screws or other
fastening devices that extend into the interior of the vent to
secure vent.
1. Standard rear offset exhaust installation
2. Rear exhaust for offset close clearance connection
3. Left or right side exhaust installation
Terminate the exhaust vent outside. The exhaust vent must not
terminate beneath the mobile home and must not be connected
to any other duct, vent or chimney.
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