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our products, we reserve the right to change materials and specifications without notice.

Dimensions are for planning purposes only. For complete details, see Installation
Instructions packed with product. Specifications subject to change without notice.

Ref. W10342491C

2/8/2012

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Determine which venting method is best for your application. Vent system
can terminate through either the wall or floor.

A

A

For island locations, the blower motor can be mounted for right,

left, or rear venting if needed for your application. Most island applications
would still require the venting to be directed down through the floor.

B

C

A

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

³⁄₄" (19.1 mm) maximum 

¹⁄₂" (69.9 cm) on 30" (76.2 cm) 

¹⁄₂

¹³⁄₁₆

A

B

C

D

Make sure there is proper clearance within the wall or floor

before making exhaust vent cutouts.

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Use heavy (rigid) metal vent.

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Venting system must terminate to the outside.

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Do not terminate the vent system in an attic or other enclosed area.

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Do not use 4" (10.2 cm) laundry-type wall caps.

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Do not install 2 elbows together.

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Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.

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The length of vent system and number of elbows should be kept to a
minimum to provide efficient performance.

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Use no more than three 90° elbows

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Make sure there is a minimum of 24" (61 cm) of straight vent between
the elbows if more than one elbow is used.

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Use clamps or duct tape to seal all joints in the vent system.

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Use caulking tape to seal the exterior wall or floor opening around cap.

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Do not cut joist or stud. If vent cutout falls over a joist or stud, a
supporting frame must be constructed.

Flexible metal vent is not recommended. If it is used, calculate each foot of
flexible vent as 2 ft (0.6 m) of rigid metal vent.
Flexible elbows count twice as much as standard elbows.

For either interior-mounted or exterior-mounted blower installations, the
vent system length should not exceed the maximum lengths listed in the
Maximum Length of Vent System chart. See “Calculating Vent System
Length” in the “Venting Methods” section in the Installation Instructions.

An additional back draft damper should be installed to minimize backward
cold air flow and a thermal break should be installed to minimize
conduction of outside temperatures as part of the vent system. The
damper should be on the cold air side of the thermal break.
The break should be as close as possible to where the vent system enters
the heated portion of the house.

Local building codes may require the use of makeup air systems when
using ventilation systems greater than specified CFM of air movement. The
specified CFM varies from locale to locale. Consult your HVAC professional
for specific requirements in your area.