Whirlpool LTG5243DQ - Manual (Page 4)

Panel C
Exhaust requirements
better
good
exhaust air flow
floor skirting
outside
wall
enclosed area
gas line
For exhaust systems not covered by the
exhaust length chart, see Service Manual,
Part No. 603197, available from your
authorized parts distributor.
Four-inch outlet hood is preferred. However,
a 2-1/2 inch outlet hood may be used with
short systems only. A 2-1/2 inch outlet hood
can result in longer drying times than other
hood types. For permanent installation, a
stationary exhaust system is required.
Exhausting the dryer through the side of the
washer/dryer requires the use of Side Exhaust
Kit, Part No. 279823, available from your
authorized parts
distributor. Follow kit
Installation
Instructions for proper
exhaust installation.
The maximum length using a 2" x 6" rectangular vent
with 2 elbows and a 2-1/2" exhaust hood is 8 ft.
43 ft
33 ft
23 ft
18 ft
0
1
2
3
41 ft
31 ft
21 ft
18 ft
29 ft
23 ft
15 ft
9 ft
24 ft
18 ft
10 ft
Not
recommended
36 ft
26 ft
16 ft
Not
recommended
0
1
2
3
flexible
metal
vent.
rigid
metal
vent.
Maximum
length of
4" dia.
vent.
4" 4"
2-1/2"
NUMBER
OF 90°
TURNS
30 ft
24 ft
16 ft
10 ft
Mobile home installation
This washer/dryer is suitable for mobile home
installations. The installation of the
washer/dryer must conform to the
Manufactured Home Construction and
Safety, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (formerly the
Federal Standard for Mobile Homes
Construction and Safety, Title 24, HUD Part
280, latest edition).
Plan installation to use the fewest number of
elbows and turns.
Maximum length of the exhaust system
depends upon the type of vent used,
number of elbows and the type of exhaust
hood. The maximum length for both rigid and
flexible vent is shown in the chart.
For all installations, this appliance MUST be
exhausted to the outside. Exhaust system
hardware is available through your dealer.
Mobile home exhaust requirements: The
washer/dryer must have an outside exhaust.
If the dryer is exhausted through the floor
and the area under the mobile home is
enclosed, the exhaust system must terminate
outside the enclosed area. Extension beyond
the enclosed area will prevent lint and
moisture buildup under the mobile home.
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 the vent.
Special provisions must be made in mobile
homes to introduce outside air into the dryer.
The opening (such as a nearby window)
should be at least twice as large as the dryer
exhaust opening.
Important: Observe all governing codes and
ordinances.
The dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.
Moisture and lint indoors may cause:
• Lint to gather around the dryer where it
can be fuel for a fire.
• Moisture damage to woodwork, furniture,
paint, wallpaper, carpet, etc.
• Housecleaning problems and health
problems.
If the washer/dryer is installed in a confined
area such as a bedroom, bathroom or
closet, it must be exhausted to the outside
and provisions must be made for enough air
for ventilation. Check governing codes and
ordinances. Also refer to the “Recessed and
closet installation instructions” on Panel D.
Four-inch heavy metal exhaust vent and
clamps must be used. Dura Safe™ vent
products are recommended.
Dura Safe™ vent products can be
purchased from your dealer or by calling
Whirlpool Parts & Accessories 1-800-442-9991
(CST). Visit our internet site at
http://whirlpoolappliances.com/accessories.
Four-inch diameter vent must be used.
Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use plastic
or metal foil vent.
• Do not use non-metal flexible vent, or
exhaust hoods with magnetic latches.
• Do not exhaust dryer into a chimney,
furnace, cold air vent, duct, gas vent,
wall, ceiling, concealed space, attic or
crawl space, or any other vent used for
venting.
• Do not install flexible vent in enclosed
walls, ceilings or floors.
Rigid metal vent is recommended to prevent
crushing and kinking.
Flexible metal vent must be fully extended
and supported when the dryer is in its final
position.
Remove excess flexible vent to avoid
sagging and kinking that may result in
reduced air flow.
An exhaust hood should cap the exhaust
vent to prevent rodents and insects from
entering the home.
Exhaust outlet hood must
be at least 12 inches
from the ground or any
object that maybe in
the path of the exhaust
(such as flowers, rocks or
bushes, etc.).
If using an existing exhaust system, clean lint
from entire length of system and make sure
exhaust hood is not plugged with lint.
Replace any plastic or metal foil vent with
rigid metal or flexible metal vent.
Use clamps to seal all joints. Do not use duct
tape, screws or other fastening devices that
extend into the interior of the vent to secure
vent.
Service check: Back pressure in any exhaust
system used must not
exceed 0.2 inches in
water column
measured with an
incline manometer at
the point that exhaust
vent connects to dryer.
The exhaust vent
can be routed up,
down, left, right or
straight out of the
back of the dryer.
Space requirements
are located on Panel
D or on rear panel of the washer/dryer.
Use the straightest path you can, to avoid
90° turns.
12"
minimum
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metal vent.
Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a metal foil vent.
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death or fire.