LG TDD16515 Owner's Manual page 12

Part 3 INITIAL STEPS FOR INSTALLING YOUR DRYER
S S T T E E P P 9 9 Additional Instructions
for Installation of Your
Dryer in a Manufactured
or Mobile Home.
The following instructions are applicable to
installations of the dryer in a manufactured or
mobile home. Any installation in a manufactured
or mobile home must comply with the
Manufactured Home Construction and Safety
Standards Title 24 CFR, Part 32-80 or Standard
CAN/CSA0Z240 MH and local codes and
ordinances. If you are uncertain whether your
proposed installation will comply with these
standards, please contact a service and installation
professional for assistance.
The following instructions apply to any installation
of the dryer in a manufactured or mobile home:
1) The gas dryer must be permanently attached to
the floor.
2) The electrical connection for an electric dryer
must be a 4-wire connection. More detailed
information concerning the electrical connection
is provided at the manual section entitled
Electrical Requirements for Electric Dryer
3) To reduce the risk of combustion and fire, the
dryer must be vented to the outside.
WARNING!
DO NOT connect exhaust ducts with
metal screws or fasteners that extend
into the duct.
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4) Electric dryers may be vented to the outside
using the back, left, right, or bottom panel.
5) Gas dryers may be vented to the outside using
the back, left, or bottom panel. Gas dryer may
not be vented to the outside using the right side
panel because of the burner housing.
6) The dryer exhaust duct must be affixed securely
to the manufactured or mobile home structure,
and the exhaust duct must be made of a material
that will resist fire and combustion, and it is
recommended that you use a rigid or flexible
metal pipe.
7) DO NOT connect the exhaust duct with any
other duct, vent, chimney, or other exhaust duct.
8) Make sure the dryer has adequate access to
outside fresh air to ensure proper operation. The
opening for outside fresh air must be at least 25
in (163 cm ).
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9) It is important that the clearance of the duct from
any combustible construction be at least 2 inches
(5 cm), and, when venting the dryer to the
outdoors, the dryer can be installed with a
clearance of 1 inch at the sides and back of the
dryer.
10) Please be aware that venting materials are not
supplied with the dryer. You should obtain the
venting materials necessary for proper
installation.
WARNING!
DO NOT vent the exhaust duct under the
manufactured or mobile home.