/PERATOR S -ANUAL 4HANK YOU FOR PURCHASING THE 2OTARY $RYER 6ENT #LEANING 3YSTEM 0LEASE FOLLOW THE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED WITHIN THIS MANUAL TO ENJOY THE CONVENIENCE AND DURABILITY OF OUR PRODUCT The ,ONG mEXIBLE RODS screw together to reach into vents up to 12' from one end. 3ELF FEEDING !UGER "RUSH makes multiple turns in your vent. System includes: 6ACUUM !DAPTER Connect to a shop vac to collect the lint while rotary brushing.
Important Safeguards! • Read all safety & operating instructions before use. • All warnings in the manual should be strictly adhered to. • Failure to comply with the instructions & safety rules may result in property damage or personal injury. • Retain the safety & operator’s manual for future use. • Not all vents can be cleaned. It is sometimes necessary to replace or reroute the vent system due to improper material or installation. Important Tips 1.
• rotate the rods in the when spinning the rods & coming • Failure to do so will cause the rods to un-screw and disconnect. • force the rods or over-torque the rods with the drill. Doing this may result in property damage, rod breakage or personal injury. 1. Only use a . (a cordless drill is recommended) 2. Keep clutch setting on drill at halfway or lower when rotating the rods. • • Keep all loose clothing & objects tucked in to prevent them from being tangled around the rotating rods.
A cordless drill with a ½” or 3/8” chuck and adjustable clutch is recommended. However, there are a handful of drills with smaller than normal 3/8” chucks that may prevent the rods from fitting into the chuck. In these rare cases, a drill adapter will be required. The adapter can simply be a 1 ½” long x 5/16-18 threaded stud or bolt with the head cut off. Gardus can also provide upon request.
1. The fittings on the rods are designed to fit into most types of drills without an adapter. However, as mentioned earlier, there are a handful of drills with smaller than normal 3/8” chucks that may prevent the rods from fitting into the chuck. In these rare cases, a drill adapter will be required. The adapter can simply be a 1 ½” long x 5/16-18 threaded stud or bolt with the head cut off. Gardus can also provide upon request.
1. Place the Blockage Removal Tool onto the rod. 2. Thread the included nut onto the rod. 3. Tighten with pliers or wrench.
Step 1 Determine what type of material was used for venting. 1. This can be done by looking into the exterior vent hood with a flashlight. 2. It can also be determined by placing the end of a FlexRod into the vent approx. 12 to 18 inches and tapping on the inside of the vent. Listen to the sound that the steel fitting on the rod makes when it contacts the inner walls of the vent. 3.
Step 2 Select a heat cycle on the dryer and then turn the dryer on. Step 3 Go to the exterior and check for air flow coming out of the vent hood. Ͳ If there is No airflowͲ go to step 4. Ͳ Yes, there is airflowͲ go to step 7. Important Note: If there is a screen over the vent hood, remove it and do not re-install as it will collect lint.
If There is “NO” Airflow Step 4 Look for visual signs of a bird’s nest such as bird droppings by exterior vent hood. Also look for straw, leaves, twigs or anything else that is not lint inside the end of the vent. Step 5 If there is a bird’s nest or other blockage, use the “Blockage Removal Tool” to remove the blockage. a) Be sure that the dryer, vacuum or blower is turned OFF. b) Attach the Blockage Removal Tool to one of the flexible rods and insert into the vent, from the exterior, by hand.
Step 6 Turn the dryer on again and check the airflow at the exterior vent hood. STILL NO AIRFLOW? This may be caused by a more severe problem such as; - Disconnected vent - Crushed vent - Torn vent pipe, etc. Important Note If signs of a more severe problem exist, it is recommended that a professional be called to test the system with specialized tools. Once the problem is identified, they will be able to make any necessary repairs.
If There “IS” Airflow Step 7 Tape or clip damper on hood in the open position or remove louvers on louvered vent hood. Remove the louvers by bending them slightly in the middle. Caution! Be careful not to break the plastic pin on the ends of the louvers. Step 8 Go back inside to the dryer; a) Turn dryer OFF & UNPLUG. b) Pull dryer out carefully, especially if gas.
Step 9 Clean area behind dryer as well as the back of the dryer itself using the Lint Trap brush and a vacuum Step 10 a) Remove vent from the back of the dryer. b) Hook-up a shop vac using the included “Vacuum Adapter” or attach an electric leaf blower to vent. Attachment can be made by using a piece of duct tape. c) Be sure that the outside vent hood is taped open before turning vacuum on! Caution! If vent compresses when the vacuum is turned on, turn vacuum off immediately.
CLEANING FROM OUTSIDE WITH A CORDLESS DRILL Step 11 Cleaning From Outside: 1. Thread 4” Auger Brush onto flexible rods. 2. With the vacuum/blower running, go to the exterior and begin spinning the rods & brush into the vent. Important: a) Be sure the clutch is set on in the mid range (or lower). (See drill operation) b) ALWAYS spin the drill in the “CLOCKWISE” direction. c) Use duct tape on all Brush/Rod connections. 3. Connect one rod at a time until you reach the opposite end.
CLEANING FROM OUTSIDE WITH A CORDLESS DRILL Step 11 (cont) 6. Once you feel you have reached the end, go to the interior, disconnect the vacuum or blower and look inside the vent to see if the brush has reached the end. If the brush is not visible, and you felt the brush binding up when you were rotary cleaning, it may be necessary to finish cleaning from the inside toward the outside. Step 12 Removing the Rods from the Vent: Method 1: 1.
Step 12 Optional Method for Removing the Rods from the Vent: Method 2: It’s also possible to remove all of the rods at one time by spinning the rods (always in the clockwise direction) and pulling them out of the vent as you walk away from the vent hood. (providing you have the room to do so and it does not present a safety hazard to you or the surrounding area) Try to stop when the brush reaches the vent hood.
Step 14 Remove the tape or clip from the damper or re-install the louvers if you have a louvered vent hood. Be careful not to break the pins on the ends of the louvers. Step 15 Once the vent system is cleaned, connect the vent to the back of the dryer using the proper material. (See following section) Step 16 Slide the dryer into place and plug the electrical cord into the outlet. Step 17 Turn the dryer on and then go to the exterior and check for air flow.
Connecting Dryer Vent Replace all white vinyl or foil venting with all metal venting. If you have white vinyl or foil venting behind the dryer or throughout the venting system it should be replaced with flexible metal or rigid metal venting. The following are some tips to help you install flexible metal venting from your dryer to the wall or ceiling. This section of venting is called the transition duct.
Additional Cleaning Methods Method 1 Using the dryer to blow the lint out while rotary brushing The “Dryer Adapter” has a built-in guard to prevent the rotating Auger Brush from entering the dryer thus preventing damage to the blower wheel within the dryer. Pic of Dryer Adapter Hookup from page 20 of current manual Pic of Dryer Adapter Hookup from page 20 of current manual a) Place the Dryer Adapter on the back of the dryer. b) Connect the vent to the adapter and secure with duct tape.
Additional Cleaning Methods Method 2 Using an Electric Leaf Blower to blow the loosened lint out of the vent while rotary brushing from outside An electric blower can also be attached to the vent on the inside to blow the lint out while you rotary brush from the outside toward the inside. Important Note: a) Connect the Dryer Adapter between the blower & vent to prevent the brush from entering into the blower. b) Always wear eye protection & a respirator.
Additional Cleaning Methods Method 4 Rotary brushing from inside with vacuum connected outside a) Connect the vacuum hose to the exterior vent hood. b) Rotary brush from the inside toward the exterior while the vacuum collects the loosened lint on the outside. Method 5 Cleaning by Hand from the Inside or Outside a) Thread 4” Auger Brush onto flexible rods. 4. Rotate rods in a clockwise direction while using a back and forth motion to remove the lint from the dryer vent.
Cleaning Lint Trap & Lint Screen Duct Works for dryers with lint screens in the “Top” of the dryer (as shown) & for dryers with lint screens inside the front door! 1. Always “scoop” the lint up toward you when clean the lint trap area. 2. Use a vacuum to remove the lint from the brush as you pull the lint up & out of the Lint Trap.
Cleaning baseboard heat or under refrigerator with the Lint Brush Baseboard Heat: Works great to remove the dust buildup on the fins inside your baseboard heat. Simply run the brush over the fins while brush clockwise. Use a vacuum to clean the brush as you go. Be careful not to damage the fins. the Under the Refrigerator: When to one or more FlexRods, the lint brush also works great for cleaning out the debris from under the refrigerator or any hard to reach areas around your home.
Additional Products from 12' Extension Kit Adds to your longer than 12 feet. Rotary Dryer Vent Cleaning System for vent runs Includes: 4 - 3' long Flexible Rods LintCatcher ® System! Captures loosened lint from the dryer vent while rotary brushing with the Simply attach the LintCatcher™ to the exterior vent hood, turn on your blower or dryer and begin rotary brushing the vent system.
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