CLOTHES DRYER EXHAUST DUCT ROUTING CLOTHES DRYER EXHAUST DUCT NOTES LINT TRAP SPECIFICATIONS:

1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 1. DUCT MATERIAL AND SIZE: Model: VORTEX LT4 (or equivalent)
· ALL DRYER EXHAUST DUCTS MUST COMPLY WITH THE INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL · USE RIGID METAL DUCTS WITH A SMOOTH INTERIOR FINISH AND A MINIMUM Material: Powder-coated 24Ga galvanized steel.
CODE (IMC), SECTION 504. THICKNESS OF 0.016 INCHES. Duct Connection: 4-inch round adapters.
· DUCTS MUST BE CONSTRUCTED OF RIGID METAL WITH A SMOOTH INTERIOR FINISH · THE DUCT SHOULD HAVE A NOMINAL DIAMETER OF 4 INCHES. Depth: 5.5 inches.
(MINIMUM THICKNESS: 0.016 INCHES). 2. ROUTING AND INSTALLATION: Lint Monitoring: 4-inch window for monitoring lint accumulation.
· FLEXIBLE DUCTS ARE PROHIBITED IN CONCEALED SPACES SUCH AS CEILINGS AND Compatibility: Suitable for installation with 1/2" and 5/8" drywall.
· PENETRATIONS: WHEN THE EXHAUST DUCT PENETRATES A CEILING MEMBRANE, SEAL
WALLS.
THE ANNULAR SPACE WITH NONCOMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL OR APPROVED FIRE CAULKING.
2. DUCT ROUTING & SUPPORT · FIRE-RESISTANCE RATED ASSEMBLIES: DUCTS MUST NOT PENETRATE OR BE LOCATED ENTRY/ ENTRY/
· ABOVE-CEILING ROUTING: DUCTWORK MUST BE ROUTED IN AN UNOBSTRUCTED PATH WITHIN ANY FIREBLOCKING, DRAFTSTOPPING, OR ASSEMBLIES REQUIRED TO BE EXIT EXIT

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· DUCTS MUST BE SUPPORTED AT INTERVALS NOT EXCEEDING 4 FEET TO PREVENT ALUMINUM AS SPECIFIED IN SECTION 603.4, AND THE FIRE-RESISTANCE RATING IS
SAGGING. MAINTAINED.

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· JOINTS MUST BE ALIGNED IN THE DIRECTION OF AIRFLOW AND SECURED USING · SUPPORT: SECURELY SUPPORT THE DUCT AT INTERVALS NOT EXCEEDING 4 FEET TO

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APPROVED FASTENING METHODS (NO SCREWS PENETRATING INTO AIRFLOW SPACE). PREVENT SAGGING.
3. DUCT LENGTH LIMITATIONS · JOINTS: ENSURE THAT JOINTS ARE INSTALLED WITH THE INSERT END OF THE DUCT
· MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE DUCT LENGTH: 35 FEET FROM THE DRYER TO THE TERMINATION EXTENDING INTO THE ADJOINING DUCT OR FITTING IN THE DIRECTION OF AIRFLOW.
POINT. AVOID USING FASTENERS THAT PROTRUDE INTO THE DUCT, SUCH AS SCREWS, TO
· DEDUCT THE FOLLOWING FOR FITTINGS: PREVENT LINT ACCUMULATION. RECEPTION

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o 45-DEGREE BEND: SUBTRACT 2.5 FEET PER BEND. 3. DUCT LENGTH:
o 90-DEGREE BEND: SUBTRACT 5 FEET PER BEND. · THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE LENGTH IS 35 FEET FROM THE DRYER TO THE TERMINATION
· IF ADDITIONAL LENGTH IS REQUIRED, AN APPROVED BOOSTER FAN MAY BE NEEDED PER POINT.
· REDUCE THIS LENGTH BY 2.5 FEET FOR EACH 45-DEGREE BEND AND 5 FEET FOR EACH

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4. FIRE SAFETY & CODE COMPLIANCE 90-DEGREE BEND TO ACCOUNT FOR AIRFLOW RESISTANCE.
· DUCTS MUST NOT PASS THROUGH OR BE LOCATED IN FIRE-RESISTANCE-RATED 4. TERMINATION:
ASSEMBLIES UNLESS FIRE DAMPERS OR SLEEVES ARE INSTALLED PER IMC SECTION · THE DUCT MUST TERMINATE OUTDOORS AND BE EQUIPPED WITH A BACKDRAFT
603.4. DAMPER.
· WHERE THE DUCT PENETRATES A CEILING MEMBRANE, THE ANNULAR SPACE MUST BE · SCREENS ARE NOT PERMITTED AT THE TERMINATION TO PREVENT LINT BUILDUP.
SEALED WITH NONCOMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL OR FIRE-RATED CAULKING. · THE EXHAUST DUCT SHOULD TERMINATE NOT LESS THAN 3 FEET IN ANY DIRECTION
5. TERMINATION REQUIREMENTS FROM OPENINGS INTO BUILDINGS, INCLUDING OPENINGS IN VENTILATED SOFFITS.
· THE EXHAUST DUCT MUST TERMINATE OUTDOORS WITH A PROPER CAP EQUIPPED WITH 5. CONCEALED DUCTS:
A BACKDRAFT DAMPER. · WHEN ROUTING DUCTS THROUGH CEILING CAVITIES, ENSURE THAT THE CAVITIES
· SCREENS ARE PROHIBITED AT TERMINATION POINTS TO PREVENT LINT BUILDUP. ALLOW THE INSTALLATION OF THE DUCT WITHOUT DEFORMATION.
· TERMINATION MUST BE LOCATED AT LEAST 3 FEET FROM BUILDING OPENINGS (E.G.,
WINDOWS, DOORS, AIR INTAKES, AND SOFFITS).
6. MAINTENANCE & ACCESS
· CONCEALED DUCTS MUST HAVE ACCESSIBLE CLEANOUT POINTS OR BE DESIGNED FOR
EASY REMOVAL AND MAINTENANCE.
· REGULAR INSPECTIONS SHOULD BE CONDUCTED TO PREVENT LINT ACCUMULATION AND PILATES REFORMER
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ENSURE PROPER AIRFLOW.
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AUGE THK BED AREA

WRITTEN DIMENSIONS ON THESE DRAWINGS SHALL HAVE PRECEDENCE OVER SCALED DIMENSIONS. CONTRACTORS SHALL VERIFY AND BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL DIMENSIONS AND CONDITIONS ON THE JOB. THE DESIGNER

ANY DISCREPANCY ON ALL DRAWING & SPECIFICATIONS (ARCHITECTURAL, STRUCTURAL, SANITARY, ELECTRICAL, & MECHANICAL) SHALL BE SUBJECT FOR VERIFICATION AT THE ARCHITECTS OFFICE BEFORE IMPLEMENTATION
26 GAUGE-4"Ø ROUND
METAL DUCT RISER

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NOTES & INFORMATION

4" Ø BACKDRAFT DAMPER AT EXTERIOR
WALL

MUST BE NOTIFIED IMMEDIATELY OF ANY VARIATIONS FROM THE DIMENSIONS AND CONDITIONS SHOWN BY THESE DRAWINGS.
4" METAL DUCT CONNECTOR FLANGE

4" Ø SEMI-RIGID METAL DUCT

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DRYER EXHAUST ISOMETRIC LAYOUT

4" METAL DUCT CONNECTOR FLANGE

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METAL DUCT RISER
WASHER
LEGEND:

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4"Ø x 26 GAUGE THK ROUND METAL DUCT

EXISTING
SPRINKLER
RISER ROOM

EXIT EXIT

NORTH DRYER EXHAUST VENT WITH

4" Ø BACKDRAFT DAMPER DATE
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