Changing The Dryer Vent Location - LG DLGX5102V Owner's Manual

INSTAllATION INSTRUCTIONS
cHANGiNG THE DRYER VENT LOcATiON
WARNING
= Use a heavy metal vent.
= Do not use plastic or thin foil duct.
Cleanold ducts before installingthis dryer.
Protectyour hands and arms from sharp edges when
working inside the cabinet.
Toreducethe risk of personal injury,adhereto all industry
recommendedsafety procedures includingthe use of long
sleevedgloves and safety glasses. Failureto follow all of
the safety warnings inthis manualcould result in property
damage, personalinjury or death.
Your new dryer is shipped to vent to the rear.
It can also be configured to vent to the bottom or side
(right-side venting is not available on gas models).
An adapter kit, part number 383EEL9001B,
may be purchased from your LG retailer. This kit
contains the necessary duct components to change
the dryer vent location.
OPTION 1: Side venting
Adapter
Press the tabs on the knockout and carefully
remove the knockout for the desired vent opening
(right-side venting is not available on gas models).
Press the adapter duct onto the blower housing
and secure to the base of the dryer as shown.
Plate
Elbow
11/2"
(3.8 cm)
Preassemble a 4-inch (10 cm) elbow to the next
4-inch (10 cm) duct section, and secure all joints
with duct tape. Be sure that the male end of the
elbow faces AWAY from the dryer.
insert the elbow/duct assembly through the side
opening and press it onto the adapter duct.
Secure in place with duct tape.
Be sure that the male end of the duct protrudes
11/2inches (3.8 cm) to connect the remaining
ductwork.
Attach cover plate to the back of the dryer with
included screw.
Retaining
Screw
Rear
Exhaust Duct
...... J
Remove the rear exhaust duct retaining
screw. Pull out the exhaust duct.
OPTION 2: BOttOm venting
Adapter
Bracket
Press the adapter duct onto the blower
housing and secure to the base of the dryer
as shown.
Plate
,ji
insert the 4-inch (10 cm) elbow through the
rear opening and press it onto the adapter
duct. Be sure that the male end of the elbow
faces down through hole in the bottom of the
dryer. Secure in place with duct tape.
Attach the cover plate to the back of the
dryer with included screw.
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