Linteater Dryer Vent Cleaning Kit User Manual
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1. Methods for disconnecting the rods Hold end of rod very tightly by 1 Use two pairs of pliers to hand or with pliers a loosen amp then unscrew the rods by hand 2 You can disconnect each rod using the drill as well Hold the end of the rod which is inside the vent very tightly Reverse the drill while holding the rod end to unscrew the rod which is connected to the drill Important Note be sure that the rods that are still in the vent do not spin as this will cause them to disconnect inside the vent Inserting the rod into the drill chuck a The fittings on the rods are designed to fit into any type of drill without an adapter b Simply insert the steel rod fitting into the chuck of the drill and tighten by hand Twist chuck to tighten Attaching the Lint Trap Brush to the FlexRod screw the Lint Trap Brush onto the rod by hand then tighten with two pairs of pliers Important Notes Only use this brush by hand Do Not Use the Drill to Spin While cleaning with the brush by hand rotate the rod clockwise to ensure that the brush does not loosen Attaching Blockage Removal Tool a Thread the Blockage Removal Tool onto the rod b Thread the included nut onto the rod c Finally tighten with pliers or wrench Getting Started 1 Determine what type of material was used for venting a This ca2. turn on your blower or dryer and begin rotary brushing the vent system As the loosened lint is blown out by the blower or dryer air it is collected in the LintCatcher making your job clean and hassle free Works great when cleaning from the outside or from the inside Easy to use Attach the clips PositionLintCatcher Secure with over the vent drawstring
3. Dryer Blower Adapter which will prevent the brush from rotating into the blower wheel of the dryer e Failure to use the Dryer Blower Adapter could cause damage to the blower wheel and also to the tool Operating Instructions Recommended Drill Any cordless drill with a 3 8 or 1 2 chuck with an adjustable clutch will work Setting the Clutch on your cordless drill a Adjust clutch to a setting in the middle of the range or slightly lower b You should be able to hold the properly adjusted chuck with your hand amp prevent it from spinning yet there should be a fair amount of torque Set on middle setting or lower Turn to adjust clutch Connecting the rods 1 To connect the rods simply screw them together and tighten with two pairs of pliers Use a small piece of duct tape around the joint of the fittings after tightening This will reduce the risk of the rods unscrewing if you accidentally reverse the drill Important Note Always spin the drill in the Clockwise Direction as the rods may come apart even if tightened with pliers Optional method for connecting rods 2 This method requires a great deal of caution but will soeed up the cleaning process Start the threads by hand to insure that they are not cross threaded Insert the other end of the rod into the drill chuck Spin the rods clockwise while holding the rod you are connecting to
4. Gardus ING Rotary Dryer Vent Cleaning System Operator s Manual Thank you for purchasing the Lint ater Rotary Dryer Vent Cleaning System Please follow the important safeguards and operating instructions included within this manual to enjoy the convenience and durability of our product The Lint ater system includes 5 36 Long flexible 1 Self feeding 4 1 Vacuum Adapter 1 Blockage Removal 1 Large 2 5 dia Lint 1 Dryer Blower rods screw together to Auger Brush makes Connect to a shop vac Tool Removes heavy Brush with Exceptional Adapter Safeguards reach into vents up to multiple turns in your to collect the lint while blockages and clears 42 Reach when the blower wheel by 15 from one end vent rotary brushing gutter downspouts connected to one stopping the Auger flexible rod Brush when using the dryer air or a blower to remove the lint while rotary brushing Important Safeguards Read all safety amp operating instructions before use All warnings in the manual should be strictly adhered to Failure to comply with the instructions amp safety rules may result in property damage or personal injury Retain the safety amp operator s manual for future use Not all vents can be cleaned It is sometimes necessary to replace or re route the vent system due to improper material or installation eS Important Tips To ensure safe operation of your dryer it is recommended that the dr
5. The following are only tips to help you with the installation It may be necessary to call a professional to ensure proper installation i tF 6 f 4 7 P amp V gt x i Y 2 f uA p ya oa on y ee 7 a f e i _ Z i _ f E 4 P Maanen Example of all metal venting components J Wi 19 The Loop Method When used with the proper materials this method will allow you to connect the venting to the dryer while it is pulled away from the wall It will form a rounded transition from the dryer to the connection point of your venting system which in many cases is in the wall or floor Using the dryer to blow the lint out while rotary brushing The Dryer Blower Adapter The built in guard of the adapter will prevent the rotating auger brush from entering the dryer thus preventing damage to the blower wheel within the dryer Shows brush being stopped by internal guard The Dryer Blower Adapter must be in place when using the dryer to blow the lint out of the vent Place the Dryer Blower Adapter on the back of the dryer Connect the vent to the adapter and secure with duct tape 20 21 _ c With the dryer running go to the exterior and begin rotary brushing from outside as descri
6. bed earlier _ Important Be sure to remove the Dryer Adapter when you have completed the cleaning as it will collect lint if left in place during normal operation of the dryer Note Eye protection amp a respirator must be worn as the loosened lint will be blown out toward you Using an Electric Leaf Blower to blow the loosened lint out of the vent while rotary brushing from ar Ad outside nsert Dryer Blower Adapter between blower and vent 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 in Important Note You must use the Dryer Blower Adapter to prevent the brush from entering into the blower Always wear eye protection amp a respirator Additional methods of cleaning the vent jmn apem gt EE a 1 Rotary brushing from outside with vacuum connected outside This is not a preferred method but the cleaning can be done this way Important Note Only use this method with the Dryer Blower Adapter installed at the opposite end of the vent on the interior This will stop the brush when it reaches D a the end of the vent interior 22 23 2 It is also possible to connect the vacuum hose to the exterior vent hood You can then rotary brush from the inside toward the exterior while the vacuum collects the loosened lint on the outside Cleaning t
7. connect 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 ad inside toward the outside 15 Methods for removing the rods and brush from the vent Method 1 a Continue to spin the rods in a clockwise direction as you pull them out of the vent b Disconnect one rod at a time making sure not to loosen the rods that are still inside the vent c Attach the drill after disconnecting each rod so you can continue to spin the rods as you pull each section out Note If you need to finish cleaning the vent from the inside count the number rods used so you can estimate how far you have reached from the outside Method 2 It is 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 This will keep the rods amp brush from falling and will prevent possible damage to the surrounding area 16 Finishing the cleaning from the inside if necessary This can be done by spinning the auger brush and rods fr
8. e dryer vacuum or blower Is turned OFF b Attach the Blockage Tool to one of the flexible rods and insert into the vent from the exterior by hand DO NOT USE THE DRILL 11 c Add additional rods if necessary until you reach the blockage d Twist the rods in a clockwise direction while pushing the rods into the blockage e When you have grabbed the blockage continue to twist the rods clockwise while you pull the blockage out of the vent f Repeat this process until the Blockage Tool can be pushed freely past the problem area 6 Turn the dryer on again and check to see If there is airflow at the exterior vent hood STILL NO AIRFLOW This may be caused by a more severe problem such as adisconnected vent crushed vent torn vent pipe etc 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 7 Tape or clip damper on hood in the open position or remove louvers on louvered vent hood m Optional Hood Clip This can be done by bending the louvers slightly in the middle Be careful not to break the plastic pin on the ends of the louvers Go back inside to the dryer e 8 Turn dryer OFF amp UNPLUG 9 Pull dryer out carefully esp
9. ecially if gas 13 10 Clean area behind dryer as well as the back of the dryer itself using the Lint Trap brush and a vacuum 11 Remove vent from the back of the dryer 12 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 Be sure that the outside vent hood is taped open before turning vacuum on Note If vent compresses when the vacuum is turned on turn vacuum off immediately This indicates a blockage or restriction in the vent and should be checked by a professional 13 Go to exterior and begin spinning the flexible rods and Auger Brush a Screw the Auger Brush onto the first flexrod b Insert the rod into the drill chuck c Be sure that the clutch is set properly on the drill At halfway or less see drill operation d Begin spinning brush into vent Always Spin In The Clockwise Direction e Connect one rod at a time until you reach the opposite end f It is recommended that you spin the drill at a moderate to high speed while using a back amp forth motion g If the brush binds up stop immediately Important Note Use caution and take your time to avoid breaking the rods or damaging the vent Never Force the Rods xy 14 Once you feel you have reached the end go to _ the interior dis
10. he dryer vent without a drill Spinning the Auger Brush and Flex Rods with a cordless drill is the preferred method of cleaning It provides the most thorough cleaning action and aids in the ability to traverse multiple bends However if you do not have a cordless drill the LintEater kit will still work Simply use the same method as mentioned earlier making sure that each connection is tight Use a back amp forth motion by hand while keeping a clockwise tension as you manually brush Cleaning the lint trap area of the dryer Lint Trap Brush P A J K lt K a Always scoop the lint up toward you when cleaning the lint trap area Use a vacuum to clean the brush as you pull the lint up toward the opening Great for cleaning behind underneath and all around your dryer Clearing blockages in gutter downspouts lt y ee Pm gee ee Aaa Fisa A OE a T y n 4 gt s 7 r s rr a A Bx 2A AF ee Be xy E g x 5 Ur E a i ora ao a E AS Da gt ae K s r a fa rj ear a a TT bw a x Clears Blockages in Dryer Vents amp Downspouts rs Soles r oe Ra zoe 4 7 A a Attach the Blockage Removal Tool to a rod as mentioned earlier Feed the first rod with the tool up into the bottom of the downspout Continue to add rods until you reach the blockage Use your hand or the drill to r
11. n be done by looking into the exterior vent hood with a flashlight b 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 c White vinyl or foil venting will make a dull sound while rigid or semi rigid venting will have a positive metal to metal sound and feel Note White vinyl or foil venting should be replaced with rigid or semi rigid All Metal venting if possible The LintEater is designed to clean all types of venting However extra care must be taken when cleaning white vinyl or foil White Vinyl Foil 2 Select a heat cycle a then turn the dryer on 3 Go to the exterior and check for air flow coming out of the vent hood 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 go to step 4 Yes there is airflow go to step 7 If there is NO airflow oen 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 5 If there is a bird s nest or other blockage use the Blockage Tool to remove a Be sure that th
12. om the inside toward the outside with the vacuum hose placed inside the vent while you clean With the vacuum running the loosened lint will be pulled back toward yOu Once you feel confident that you have cleaned the vent completely you can remove the rods and brush from the vent as mentioned earlier 16 17 17 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 18 Once the vent system is cleaned connect the vent to the back of the dryer using the proper material see following section 19 Slide the dryer back into place and plug the dryer back in 20 Turn the dryer on and then go to the exterior and check for air flow You should feel a higher volume of air coming out of the vent hood Replacing 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 Installation Note When installing venting components the male end or crimped end must always face toward the exterior This holds true for the entire venting system Note
13. otate Clockwise into the blockage until it is cleared The tool can also be used from the top as well 24 Cleaning baseboard heat or under refrigerator with the Lint Brush Baseboard Heat AN Works great to remove the dust aA SS buildup on the fins inside your baseboard heat Simply run nn a the brush over the fins while S S rotating the brush clockwise Use a vacuum to clean the w W brush as you go Be careful not to damage the fins a N X vanni Under the Refrigerator When attached to a FlexRod the lint brush also works great for cleaning out the debris from under the refrigerator or any hard to reach areas around your home It is very important to clean the dryer interior as well Although cleaning the dryer vent system is extremely important it is equally important to clean the inside of the dryer as well Only attempt this if you are familiar with taking dryers apart Otherwise it is recommended that a professional be called to periodically clean amp inspect the interior of your dryer Additional Products from Gardus INC 12 Extension Kit Adds to your Lint ater Rotary Dryer Vent Cleaning System for vent runs longer than 15 feet Includes 4 3 long Flexible Rods ai TM LintGatcher Captures loosened lint from the dryer vent while rotary brushing with the Lint ater System Simply attach the LintCatcher to the exterior vent hood
14. yer vent system be cleaned 3 to 4 times per year It is also recommended that lint and other debris be cleaned from behind the dryer the back of the dryer underneath the dryer and the entire area surrounding the dryer 3 to 4 times a year or more often if necessary The lint screen should be cleaned before every load The lint screen should also be washed with hot soapy water and an old toothbrush or other brush at least every six months to remove the film created by dryer sheets The lint screen duct the area that the lint screen slides or rests into should be cleaned once a week AN Caution e Always rotate the rods in the clockwise direction when spinning the rods into the vent amp coming back out of the vent e Failure to do so will cause the rods to un screw and disconnect e Never force the rods or over torque the rods with the drill Doing this may result in property damage rod breakage or personal injury To avoid rod breakage 1 Only use a drill with an adjustable clutch a cordless drill is recommended 2 Keep clutch setting on drill at halfway or lower when rotating the rods Safety Tips e Always wear eye protection amp a respirator or dust mask e Keep all loose clothing amp objects tucked in to prevent them from being tangled around the rotating rods e Add one rod at a time when spinning into the vent e Never use the dryer to blow the lint out while rotary brushing without the included
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