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113394-7 Maytag Co. 13
E. EXHAUST REQUIREMENTS
1. General Exhaust Ductwork Information
Exhaust ductwork should be designed and installed by a qualified professional. Improperly sized ductwork
will create excessive back pressure which results in slow drying, increased use of energy, overheating of
the dryer, and shutdown of the burner by the airflow (sail) switches, burner hi-limits, or basket (tumbler)
hi-heat thermostats. The dryer must be installed with a proper exhaust duct connection to the outside.
CAUTION: This dryer produces combustible lint and must be exhausted to the outdoors.
CAUTION: IMPROPERLY SIZED OR INSTALLED EXHAUST DUCTWORK CAN
CREATE A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD.
The ductwork should be laid out in such a way that the ductwork travels as directly as possible to the
outdoors with as few turns as possible. Single or independent dryer venting is recommended.
IMPORTANT: It is recommended that exhaust or booster fans not be used in the exhaust ductwork
system.
Horizontal Venting:
When single dryer venting is used, the length of ductwork from the dryer to the outside exhaust outlet must
not exceed 25 feet (7.62 meters). The minimum diameter of this ductwork must be at least 8-inches
(20.32 cm). In the case of multiple (common) dryer venting, the distance from the last dryer to the outside
exhaust outlet must not exceed 15 feet (4.57 meters). The shape of the ductwork
is not critical as long
as the minimum cross-sectional area is provided. It is suggested that the use of 90° turns
be avoided; use
30° and/or 45° angles instead. The radius of the elbows should preferably be 1-1/2 times the diameter of
the duct. Including basket (tumbler)/dryer elbow connections or elbows used for outside protection from
the weather, no more than two (2) elbows should be used in the exhaust duct run. If more than two (2)
elbows are used, the cross-sectional area of the ductwork must be increased.
ALL ductwork should be
smooth inside with no projections from sheet metal screws or other obstructions, which will collect lint.
When adding ducts, the duct to be added should overlap the duct to which it is to be connected.
ALL
ductwork joints must be taped to prevent moisture and lint from escaping into the building. Inspection
doors should be installed at strategic points in the exhaust ductwork for periodic inspection and cleaning of
lint from the ductwork.
Vertical Venting:
When single dryer venting is used, the length of the ductwork from the dryer to the outside exhaust outlet
must not exceed 15 feet (4.57 meters). The minimum diameter of this ductwork must be at least
8-inches (20.32 cm). In the case of multiple (common) dryer venting, the distance from the last dryer to the
outside exhaust outlet must not exceed 15 feet (4.57 meters). The shape of the ductwork
is not so critical
as long as the minimum cross-sectional area is provided. It is suggested that the use of 90º turns
be
avoided; use 30º and/or 45º bends instead. The radius of the elbows should preferably be 1-1/2 times the
diameter of the duct.
ALL ductwork should be smooth inside with no projections from sheet metal
screws or other obstructions, which will collect lint. When adding ducts, the duct to be added should
overlap the duct to which it is to be connected.
ALL ductwork joints must be taped to prevent moisture
and lint from escaping into the building. Inspection doors should be installed at strategic points in the
exhaust ductwork for periodic inspection and cleaning of lint from the ductwork.