Installing The Side Vent Kit - LG DLGX4271 Series Owner's Manual

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iNSTALLATiON iNSTruCTiONS

Installing the Side Vent Kit

wWArNiNg
• Use a heavy metal vent.
• Do not use plastic or thin foil duct.
• Clean old ducts before installing this dryer.
• To reduce the risk of injury to persons, adhere to all
industry recommended safety procedures including
the use of long sleeved gloves and safety glasses.
• Failure to follow all of the safety warnings in this
manual could result in property damage, injury to
persons, 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.
1. Remove the rear exhaust duct retaining screw. Pull
out the exhaust duct.
Rear
Exhaust Duct
optIon 1: sIde ventIng
2. 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.
Adapter
Duct
Bracket
Knockout
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3. Preassemble a 4-inch (10.2 cm) elbow to the next
4-inch (10.2 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 1½
inches (3.8 cm) to connect the remaining ductwork.
Attach the cover plate to the back of the dryer with
the included screw.
Cover
Plate
optIon 2: bottom ventIng
Retaining
2. Press the adapter duct onto the blower housing and
Screw
secure it to the base of the dryer as shown.
Adapter
Duct
Bracket
3. Insert the 4-inch (10.2 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
the hole in the bottom of the dryer. Secure it in place
with duct tape.
Attach the cover plate to the back of the dryer with
the included screw.
Cover
Plate
1 "
2/4
Elbow
(3.8 cm)
Elbow
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