Kenmore 7965 - 600 5.9 cu. Ft. Capacity Gas Flatback Dryer Installation Instructions Manual page 8

• Donotuse anexhaust hood withamagnetic latch.
improper venting can cause moisture and lint to collect
indoors, which may result in:
[] Moisture damage to woodwork, furniture, paint, wallpaper,
carpets, etc.
[] Housecleaning problems and health problems.
Alternate installations for close clearances
Venting systems come in many varieties. Select the type best for
your installation. Two close-clearance installations are shown.
Refer to the manufacturer's instructions.
Choose your exhaust installation type
Recommended exhaust installations
Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer.
Other installations are possible.
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B
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A. Dryer
B. Elbow
C. Waft
D. Exhaust hood
E. Clamps
F. Rigid metal or flexible metal vent
G. Vent length necessary to connect elbows
H. Exhaust outlet
Standard exhaust installation with rigid metal or flexible
metal vent
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A B
A. Over-the-top installation (also available with one offset elbow
B. Periscope instaflation
NOTE: The following kits for close clearance alternate
installations are available for purchase. For further information
please call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ® (1-800-469-4663).
• Over-the-Top installation:
Part Number 26-49900
Periscope Installation (For use with dryer vent to wall vent
mismatch):
Part Number 26-49901 - Less than 5" (127 mm) mismatch
Part Number 26-49908 - 5" (127 mm) to 18" (457 mm)
mismatch
Part Number 26-49904 - 18" (457 mm) to 29" (737 mm)
mismatch
Part Number 26-49905 - 29" (737 mm) to 50" (1270 mm)
mismatch
Special provisions for mobile home installations
The exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a noncombustible
portion of the mobile home structure and must not terminate
beneath the mobile home. Terminate the exhaust vent outside.
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Determine vent path
• Select the route that will provide the straightest and most
direct path outdoors.
• Plan the installation to use the 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 the fewest 90 ° turns possible.
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