- Heavy Gauge Galvalume® Steel Body
- PPG Envirocron® Powder Coating in White, Tan
or Brown - Lighter Weight Galvalume® Damper (Lighter to
Minimize Restriction) - Intrusion Prevention Balanced Damper Magnets
- Quiet Closing Rubber Damper Bumpers
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Model Numbers
Brown: DWV4B, Black: DWV4K
![Wall Vent Front Dimensions](/sites/default/files/images/specifications/Dimensions.png)
Hole spacing side to side – 4” OC
Hole spacing top to bottom – 3.5” OC
![PDF Specs](/sites/all/themes/dryertheme/icon/bullet-pdf.png)
![PDF Specs](/sites/all/themes/dryertheme/icon/bullet-pdf.png)
Engineering Files
AutoCAD
Interchange
![Dryer Wall Vent DWG File](/sites/all/themes/dryertheme/icon/drawing.png)
![Dryer Wall Vent DWG File](/sites/all/themes/dryertheme/icon/drw-exchange.png)
Section 11 30 14 - Residential Dryer Venting Specs by Zero Docs: Master Format 04
Installation
Standard Install
![Step One](/sites/default/files/installation/standard_installation_-_step1.png)
STEP ONE
Confirm that 4” duct is flush to the exterior substrate.
![Step Two](/sites/default/files/installation/standard_installation_-_step2.png)
STEP TWO
Add sealant around the perimeter of the backing plate.
Add sealant around the perimeter of the backing plate.
![Step Three](/sites/default/files/installation/standard_installation_-_step3.png)
STEP THREE
Insert DryerWallVent collar into 4” duct. *If installing a No Collar unit, align opening with duct.
Insert DryerWallVent collar into 4” duct. *If installing a No Collar unit, align opening with duct.
![Step Four](/sites/default/files/installation/standard_installation_-_step4.png)
STEP FOUR
To secure to the substrate, install exterior rated fasteners through the inner screw holes.
To secure to the substrate, install exterior rated fasteners through the inner screw holes.
![Step Five](/sites/default/files/installation/standard_installation_-_step5.png)
STEP FIVE
Apply sealant to all sides in contact with final exterior surface.
Tip: Bottom may be unsealed to allow for weeping.
Apply sealant to all sides in contact with final exterior surface.
Tip: Bottom may be unsealed to allow for weeping.
Backing Plate Install
![Step One](/sites/default/files/installation/backingplate_installation_-_step1.png)
STEP ONE
To expose the fastener holes on the backing plate, remove the two #6 screws on the bottom of the DryerWallVent.
![Step Two](/sites/default/files/installation/backingplate_installation_-_step2.png)
STEP TWO
Remove the damper assembly.
Remove the damper assembly.
![Step Three](/sites/default/files/installation/backingplate_installation_-_step3.png)
STEP THREE
Add sealant around the backing plate perimeter.
Add sealant around the backing plate perimeter.
![Step Four](/sites/default/files/installation/backingplate_installation_-_step4.png)
STEP FOUR
Insert DryerWallVent collar into 4” duct. *If installing a No Collar unit, align opening with duct and skip to Step 5.
Insert DryerWallVent collar into 4” duct. *If installing a No Collar unit, align opening with duct and skip to Step 5.
![Step Five](/sites/default/files/installation/backingplate_installation_-_step5.png)
STEP FIVE
Install exterior rated fasteners through the outer backing plate holes.
Install exterior rated fasteners through the outer backing plate holes.
![Step Five](/sites/default/files/installation/backingplate_installation_-_step6.png)
STEP SIX
Insert under the drip edge and secure bottom with the #6 screws.
Insert under the drip edge and secure bottom with the #6 screws.
![Step Seven](/sites/default/files/installation/backingplate_installation_-_step7.png)
STEP SEVEN
For added security, #14 exterior rated screws may be used in the inner screw holes.
For added security, #14 exterior rated screws may be used in the inner screw holes.
![Step Eight](/sites/default/files/installation/backingplate_installation_-_step8.png)
STEP EIGHT
Apply sealant to all sides in contact with final exterior surface.
Tip: Bottom may be unsealed to allow for weeping.
Apply sealant to all sides in contact with final exterior surface.
Tip: Bottom may be unsealed to allow for weeping.
![Dryer Wall Vent Installed on Brick](https://dryerwallvent.com/sites/default/files/images/wall-vent/Urbana_Dryer_Vent_Cleaning_0923_FB.jpg)