Maytag mle24pray Installation Instruction
Plan installation to use the fewest number of elbows and turns.
Allow as much room as possible when using elbows or making
turns. Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking.
turns. Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking.
Vent outlet is located at the center of the bottom dryer back.
The vent can be routed up, down, left, right, behind the dryer,
or straight out the back of the dryer.
or straight out the back of the dryer.
Vent System Length
Maximum length of vent system depends upon the type of vent
used, number of elbows, and type of exhaust hood. The
maximum length for rigid vent is shown in the chart.
used, number of elbows, and type of exhaust hood. The
maximum length for rigid vent is shown in the chart.
For vent systems not covered by the vent specification chart,
see your parts distributor.
see your parts distributor.
If dryer is installed in a confined area, such as a bedroom
or bathroom, provision must be made for enough air
for combustion and ventilation. (Check governing codes and
ordinances.) See “Recessed Area Installation Instructions” in the
“Location Requirements” section.
or bathroom, provision must be made for enough air
for combustion and ventilation. (Check governing codes and
ordinances.) See “Recessed Area Installation Instructions” in the
“Location Requirements” section.
8
Gas Supply Pressure Testing
A
1
⁄
8
" NPT minimum plugged tapping, accessible for gauge
testing, must be installed immediately upstream of the installed
shut-off valve to the dryer.
shut-off valve to the dryer.
The dryer must be disconnected from the gas supply piping
system during any pressure testing of the system at test
pressures in excess of
system during any pressure testing of the system at test
pressures in excess of
1
⁄
2
psig.
Venting Requirements
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE
EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.
■
The dryer vent must not be connected into any gas vent,
chimney, wall, ceiling, or a concealed space of a building.
chimney, wall, ceiling, or a concealed space of a building.
■
Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic latch.
■
Do not install flexible metal vent in enclosed walls, ceilings,
or floors.
or floors.
■
4" (10.2 cm) heavy metal vent and clamps must be used.
■
Use clamps to seal all joints. Vent must not be connected or
secured to the dryer with screws. Do not use duct tape.
secured to the dryer with screws. Do not use duct tape.
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.
Rigid metal vent is recommended to prevent crushing and
kinking.
kinking.
Flexible metal vent must be fully extended and supported when
the dryer is in its final position. Remove excess flexible metal vent
to avoid sagging and kinking that may result in reduced airflow
and poor performance.
the dryer is in its final position. Remove excess flexible metal vent
to avoid sagging and kinking that may result in reduced airflow
and poor performance.
An exhaust hood should cap the vent to prevent rodents and
insects from entering the home or business.
insects from entering the home or business.
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).
or any object that may be in the path of the exhaust (such as
flowers, rocks, or bushes).
If using an existing vent system, clean lint from the entire length
of the system and make sure exhaust hood is not plugged with
lint. Replace any plastic or metal foil vent with rigid metal vent.
of the system and make sure exhaust hood is not plugged with
lint. Replace any plastic or metal foil vent with rigid metal vent.
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.
or fire.
A
B
Exhaust Air Flow
A. Good
B. Better
A. Good
B. Better
Rigid Metal Vent
No. of 90° turns
4" (10.2 cm) Diameter Exhaust Hoods
Maximum Vent Length
130 ft. (39.6 m)
125 ft. (38.1 m)
115 ft. (35.1 m)
106 ft. (32.3 m)
98 ft. (29.9 m)
125 ft. (38.1 m)
115 ft. (35.1 m)
106 ft. (32.3 m)
98 ft. (29.9 m)
0
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
129 ft. (39.3 m)
119 ft. (36.3 m)
109 ft. (33.2 m)
100 ft. (30.5 m)
92 ft. (28.0 m)
119 ft. (36.3 m)
109 ft. (33.2 m)
100 ft. (30.5 m)
92 ft. (28.0 m)
Box Hood and Louvered Style
Angled Hood Style