Dryer Booster Fan Installation
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Dryer booster fan installation. A current sensor is used to sense if the dryer is turned on. According to some dryer installation instructions and local building codes booster fans should be added in the dryer duct run when the length of duct exceeds 25 feet with no bends 20 feet with one bend or 15 feet with 2 bends. The dryer duct booster can also reduce the potential fire hazard associated with lint buildup. If your dryer vent is longer than 35 feet we recommend that a booster fan is installed to help your system run more efficiently.
If the sensor senses current to the dryer the fan is started. Fr series inline fans are not explosion proof. Fantech tjernlund and s p all have dryer booster fans that do just what the name implies. Do not use the fans if a potentially explosive situation may exist.
Page 1 dryer booster fan 1 pc fan mounting bracket and hardware 1 pc small wall sign indicating proper operation procedure 1 pc la trousse du dbf110 inclus. Los ventiladores dbf 110 no son a prueba de 1. The airflow through your dryer vent cannot be maintained at the speed necessary to move lint for more than 35 feet. The dvk100b dryer booster fan is designed for use in duct runs with an equivalent length between 25 and 110 feet.
A dryer vent booster fan can increase the life of your dryer increase the dryer s efficiency and decrease the fire hazard in your home. Ventilateur en ligne 1 pc support de montage pour le ventilateur avec quincaillerie 1 pc petit panneau indiquand la bonne procédure. A professional booster fan installation provides proper airflow throughout the entire system. If a dryer s vent run is over 25 equivalent feet or the dryer is experiencing long drying time your dryer may need a dryer booster fan.
Booster fan airflow must not exceed the dryer fan capacity. Fan and switch mounting the recommended location of the booster fan is a minimum of 15 linear not equivalent feet of duct from the dryer outlet. Step 1 choose booster fan. There are several models of booster fans.
The fans are typically mounted in line in the existing duct preferably 15 feet or more from the dryer more on that later. Once the dryer stops a timer is activated and the fan will continue to evacuate moisture and lint. The solution is to install a dryer booster fan in line in the existing duct preferably 15 feet or more from the dryer. Follow these guidelines to install your fan quickly and hassle free.
Fan installation disconnect and lock out power supply before performing any installation work. When using equivalent feet a 90 elbow equals 5 feet and a. An auxiliary lint trap lt100.