Maytag W10445417B - Manual (Page 20)

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Install Vent System
1.
Install exhaust hood
12" min.
(305 mm)
12" min.
(305 mm)
2.
Connect vent to exhaust hood
Install exhaust hood and use caulking compound to seal
exterior wall opening around exhaust hood.
Vent must fit over the exhaust hood. Secure vent to exhaust
hood with 4" (102 mm) 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.
CONNECT VENT
1.
Connect vent to exhaust outlet
2.
Move dryer to final location
Using a 4" (102 mm) clamp, connect vent to exhaust outlet
in dryer. If connecting to existing vent, make sure vent is
clean. Dryer vent must fit over dryer exhaust outlet and inside
exhaust hood. Check that vent is secured to exhaust hood
with a 4" (102 mm) clamp.
Move dryer to final location, taking care not to crush or
kink vent.
After dryer is in place, remove corner posts and cardboard
from under dryer.