Maytag MDG18MNAWW Installationsanweisungen

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4" (102 mm) Diameter Exhaust Hoods

 

 

 

Box Hood 

Louvered Hood 

Angled Hood

Vent Hoods

Exhaust hood must be at least 12" (305 mm) from the ground or 

any object that may be in the path of the exhaust (such as flowers, 

rocks, bushes, or snow).

Maximum Vent Length/Vent Connection
Maximum length of vent system depends upon the type of vent 

used, number of elbows, and type of exhaust hood.

    

Vent System Chart (Rigid Metal Vent) 

                    

           No. of  

      Box and 

          Angled 

     90˚ Turns 

Louvered Hood              Hood                            

    

0 

130 ft. (39.6 m)      129 ft. (39.3 m)

    

1 

125 ft. (38.1 m)      119 ft. (36.3 m)

    

2 

115 ft. (35.1 m)      109 ft. (33.2 m)

    

3 

106 ft. (32.3 m)      100 ft. (30.5 m)

    

4 

  98 ft. (29.9 m)        92 ft. (28.0 m)

For vent systems not covered by the vent specification chart,  

see your parts distributor.
Provision must be made for enough air for combustion and 

ventilation. (Check governing codes and ordinances.) See 

“Recessed Area and Closet Installation Instructions” in the  

“Location Requirements” sections.
A 4" (102 mm) outlet hood is preferred. However, a 2

1

⁄

2

" (64 mm) 

outlet exhaust hood may be used. A 2

1

⁄

2

" (64 mm) outlet creates 

greater back pressure than other hood types. For permanent 

installation, a stationary vent system is required.
Connect Vent
1.  If connecting to existing vent, make sure the vent is clean. 
2.  Using a 4" (102 mm) clamp, connect vent to exhaust outlet  

in dryer. 

NOTE: Do not remove vent collar.

Vent System Length

3.  Tighten hose clamp with Phillips screwdriver. 

4.  Make sure the vent is secured to exhaust hood with  

a 4" (102 mm) clamp.

5.  Move dryer into final position. Do not crush or kink vent.  

Make sure dryer is level.

Vent Collar