Dryer Booster Fan Installation

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.

Dryer booster fan installation.

Fantech tjernlund and s p all have dryer booster fans that do just what the name implies. When using equivalent feet a 90 elbow equals 5 feet and a. 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. A current sensor is used to sense if the dryer is turned on.

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. If the sensor senses current to the dryer the fan is started. The dvk100b dryer booster fan is designed for use in duct runs with an equivalent length between 25 and 110 feet. Working on or near energized equipment could result in death or serious injury.

Each fan has a built in controller which senses that the dryer is on and allows the dryer booster fan to run. Dbf 110 fans are not explosion proo. The airflow through your dryer vent cannot be maintained at the speed necessary to move lint for more than 35 feet. An auxiliary lint trap lt100.

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 fans are typically mounted in line in the existing duct preferably 15 feet or more from the dryer more on that later. Fr series inline fans are not explosion proof. 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.

The dryer duct booster can also reduce the potential fire hazard associated with lint buildup. A professional booster fan installation provides proper airflow throughout the entire system. The solution is to install a dryer booster fan in line in the existing duct preferably 15 feet or more from the dryer. Booster fan airflow must not exceed the dryer fan capacity.

Los ventiladores dbf 110 no son a prueba de 1. Follow these guidelines to install your fan quickly and hassle free. Ventilateur en ligne 1 pc support de montage pour le ventilateur avec quincaillerie 1 pc petit panneau indiquand la bonne procédure. If your dryer vent is longer than 35 feet we recommend that a booster fan is installed to help your system run more efficiently.

There are several models of booster fans. Step 1 choose booster fan. Do not use the fans if a potentially explosive situation may exist.