LG DLEX4270 Series Owner's Manual page 20

20 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Venting the Dryer (cont.)
Ductwork
Recommended
(10.2 cm)
(10.2 cm)
Use only for
short run
installations
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2
3
4
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3
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65 ft, (1g,8 m)
55 ft. (16.8 m)
47 ft. (14.3 m)
36 ft. (11,0 m)
28 ft. (8.5 m)
55 ft. (16.8 m)
47 ft. (14.3 m)
41 ft. (12.5 m)
30 ft. (9.1 m)
22 ft, (6,7 m)
-@NOTE 1
Deduct 6 ft. (I .8 m) foreach additional elbow. Use of
more than four90* elbows isnot recommended.
ROUTING AND CONNECTING DUCTWORK
- @ NOTE
Followthe guidelines below to maximize drying
performance and reduce lint b uildup and
condensation in the ductwork,
Ductwork and fittings are NOT includedand must be
purchased separately,
.Use 4-inch(10.2 cm) diameter rigid or semirigid
metal ductwork,
.The exhaust duct run should be as shortas possible,
.Use as few elbow joints as possible,
.The male end of each section of exhaust duct must
point away from the dryer,
. Use duct tape on all duct joints,
. Insulate ductwork that runs through unheated areas
in order to reduce condensation and lint buildup on
duct surfaces.
• Failure to exhaust the dryer correctly will void the
CORRECT VENTING
INCORRECT VENTING