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Elbows
45° elbows provide better airflow than 90° el-
bows.
Clamps
Use clamps to seal all joints.
Exhaust vent must not be connected or se-
cured with screws or other fastening devic
-
es that extend into the interior of the duct.
Do not use duct tape.
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Exhaust
Recommended hood styles are shown here.
A. Louvered hood style
B. Box hood styl
e
4"
The angled hood style (shown here) is ac-
ceptable.
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 mag-
netic latch.
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Improper venting can cause moisture
and lint to collect indoors, which may
result in:
Moisture damage to woodwork, furni-
ture, paint, wallpaper, carpets, etc.
Housecleaning problems and health
problems.
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