Frigidaire FFQG5100PW Installation Instructions | Page 8

Frigidaire Dryer Installation Instructions - FFQG5100PW.
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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

See also 

Clearance Requirements on the next page.

Exhaust direction
Directional exhausting can be accomplished by installing 

a quick-turn 90° dryer vent elbow directly to exhaust 

outlet of dryer. Dryer vent elbows are available through 

your local parts distributor or hardware store. 

In installations where the exhaust system is not described 

in the charts, the following method must be used to 

determine if the exhaust system is acceptable:

1  Connect an inclined or digital manometer between 

the dryer and the point the exhaust connects to the 

dryer.

2  Set the dryer timer and temperature to air fl uff 

(cool down) and start the dryer.

3  Read the measurement on the manometer. 
4  The system back pressure MUST NOT be higher 

than 0.75 inches of water column.  If the 

system back pressure is less than 0.75 inches of 

water column, the system is acceptable. If the 

manometer reading is higher than 0.75 inches of 

water column, the system is too restrictive and the 

installation is unacceptable.

Although vertical orientation of the exhaust system is 

acceptable, certain extenuating circumstances could 

affect the performance of the dryer:

•  Only rigid metal duct work should be used.
•  Venting vertically through a roof may expose the 

exhaust system to down drafts causing an increase 

in vent restriction.

•  Running the exhaust system through an 

uninsulated area may cause condensation and 

faster accumulation of lint. 

•  Compression or crimping of the exhaust system will 

cause an increase in vent restriction.

•  The exhaust system should be inspected and 

cleaned a minimum of every 18 months with 

normal usage. The more the dryer is used, the 

more often you should check the exhaust system 

and vent hood for proper operation.

Install male fi ttings in correct direction:

CORRECT

INCORRECT

Exhaust system requirements, continued

NOTE

Use of 90° quick-turn 

elbow is required to meet 

minimum installation 

depth of free-standing 

dryer.

 

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