Amana ngd5500tq Installation Instruction

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Remove excess flexible metal vent to avoid sagging and 
kinking that may result in reduced airflow and poor 
performance.
Do not install flexible metal vent in enclosed walls, ceilings or 
floors.
Elbows
45° elbows provide better airflow than 90° elbows.
Clamps
Use clamps to seal all joints. 
Exhaust vent must not be connected or secured with screws 
or other fastening devices that extend into the interior of the 
duct. Do not use duct tape.
Exhaust
Recommended hood styles are shown here.
The angled hood style (shown here) is acceptable.
An exhaust hood should cap the vent to keep rodents and 
insects from entering the home.
Exhaust hood must be at least 12" (30.5 cm) from the ground 
or any object that may be in the path of the exhaust (such as 
flowers, rocks or bushes, snow line, etc.).
Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic latch.
Plan Vent System
Choose your exhaust installation type
Recommended exhaust installations
Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer. 
Other installations are possible.
Standard exhaust installation with rigid metal or flexible 
metal vent
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. 
Good
Better
Clamp
A. Louvered hood style
B. Box hood style
     4"
(10.2 cm)
      4"
(10.2 cm)
B
A
   4"
(10.2 cm)
2½"
(6.4 cm)
 A. Dryer
B. Elbow
C. Wall
D. Exhaust hood
E. Clamps
F. Rigid metal or flexible metal vent
G. Vent length necessary to connect elbows
H. Exhaust outlet
A. Over-the-top installation (also available with one 
offset elbow)
B. Periscope installation
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.
A
B
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
A
B