Electrical requirements venting requirements, Vent system chart, Vent system chart (long vent models only) – Whirlpool WED4800BQ User Manual

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To supply the required 3 or 4 wire, single phase, 120/240 volt, 60 Hz., AC only electrical supply (or 3 or 4 wire, 120/208 volt electrical

supply, if specified on the serial/rating plate) on a separate 30-amp circuit, fused on both sides of the line. A time-delay fuse or circuit

breaker is recommended. Connect to an individual branch circuit.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

VENTING REQUIREMENTS

xhaust venting: Exhaust your dryer to the outside. 4" (102 mm)

diameter vent is required. Rigid or flexible metal exhaust vent

must be used. Do not use plastic or metal foil vet. Exhaust hood

must be at least 12" (305 mm) from the ground or any object that

may be in the path of the exhaust.

The Vent System Chart provides venting requirements that will

help achieve best drying performance.

Determine vent path:

■

Select route that will provide straightest and most direct

path outdoors.

■

Plan installation to use fewest number of elbows and turns.

■

When using elbows or making turns, allow as much room

as possible.

■

Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking.

■

Use as few 90° turns as possible.

Determine vent length and elbows needed for best

drying performance:

■

Use following Vent System Chart to determine type of vent

material and hood combinations acceptable to use.

NOTE: Do not use vent runs longer than those specified

in Vent System Chart. Exhaust systems longer than those

specified will:

■

Shorten life of dryer.

■

Reduce performance, resulting in longer drying times

and increased energy usage.

Louvered Hood

Angled Hood

Box Hood

Exhaust hoods:

Recommended Styles:

Acceptable Style:

Vent System Chart

Number of

90° turns

or elbows

Type

of vent

Box/louvered

hoods

Angled

hoods

Rigid metal

64 ft. (20 m)

54 ft. (16.5 m)

44 ft. (13.4 m)

35 ft. (10.7 m)

27 ft. (8.2 m)

58 ft. (17.7 m)

48 ft. (14.6 m)

38 ft. (11.6 m)

29 ft. (8.8 m)

21 ft. (6.4 m)

Vent System Chart

(Long Vent Models Only)

Number of

90° turns

or elbows

Type

of vent

Box/louvered, or

Angled hoods

Rigid metal

120 ft. (36.6 m)

110 ft. (33.5 m)

100 ft. (30.5 m)

90 ft. (27.4 m)

80 ft. (24.4 m)

Rigid metal

70 ft. (21.3 m)

Rigid metal