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Gauge How It's Made
The NEW DryerWallVent. Included are all the features you love, and now still more. Even better? It’s made with a deep-drawn Galvalume® steel manufacturing process.
Alone, this type of solid construction stands up to the elements. Add PPG Envirocron® weather-resistant powder coating, and you’ve got an exterior vent that’s built to last and contributes nicely to exterior aesthetics.
Gauge Your Expectations
- Blend or Accent Beautiful Exteriors With a Low-Profile
- Help Shorten Drying Times by Maximizing Efficiency
- Accommodate Duct Cleaning Equipment Easily
- Exceed Manufacturer & Code Requirements
Gauge Its Performance
- Even More Impervious to The Elements
- Built for Consistent Construction and Clean Lines
- Double the Installation Footprint Options
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Standard Installation
Optional Backing Plate 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)
Add sealant around the perimeter of the backing plate.
![Step Three](/sites/default/files/installation/standard_installation_-_step3.png)
Insert DryerWallVent collar into 4” duct. *If installing a No Collar unit, align opening with duct and skip to Step 4.
![Step Four](/sites/default/files/installation/standard_installation_-_step4.png)
To secure to the substrate, install exterior rated fasteners through the inner screw holes.
![Step Five](/sites/default/files/installation/standard_installation_-_step5.png)
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)
Remove the damper assembly.
![Step Three](/sites/default/files/installation/backingplate_installation_-_step3.png)
Add sealant around the backing plate perimeter.
![Step Four](/sites/default/files/installation/backingplate_installation_-_step4.png)
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)
Install exterior rated fasteners through the outer backing plate holes.
![Step Five](/sites/default/files/installation/backingplate_installation_-_step6.png)
Insert under the drip edge and secure bottom with the #6 screws.
![Step Seven](/sites/default/files/installation/backingplate_installation_-_step7.png)
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)
Apply sealant to all sides in contact with final exterior surface.
Tip: Bottom may be unsealed to allow for weeping.