Venting The Dryer - LG STEAM DRYER DLGX5966W User's Manual & Installation Instructions

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vENTING THE DRYER

Ductwork
Wall Cap Type
Recommended
4"
(10.2 cm)
Use Only for Short
Run Installations
2 / "
1
2
(6.35 cm)
NOTE: Deduct 6 ft. (1.8 m) for each additional elbow. It is not recommended to use more than four 90° elbows.
Routing and Connecting Ductwork
Follow the guidelines below to maximize drying
performance and reduce lint buildup and
condensation in the ductwork.
NOTE: Ductwork and fittings are NOT included
and must be purchased separately.
• Use 4-in. (10 cm) diameter rigid or semirigid
metal ductwork.
• The exhaust duct run should be as short as
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.
IMPORTANT: Failure to exhaust the dryer
correctly will void the dryer's warranty.
1
(cont.)
Number of
90° Elbows
0
1
2
3
4"
4
(10.2 cm)
0
1
2
3
4
Max. Length of 4-In. Dia.
Rigid Metal Duct
65 ft. (19.8 m)
55 ft. (16.8 m)
47 ft. (13.7 m)
36 ft. (11.0 m)
28 ft. (8.5 m)
55 ft. (16.8 m)
47 ft. (13.7 m)
41 ft. (12.5 m)
30 ft. (9.1 m)
22 ft. (6.7 m)
Correct Venting
Incorrect Venting
Max. Length of 4-In. Dia.
Flexible Metal Duct
45 ft. (13.7 m)
35 ft. (10.7 m)
30 ft. (9.1 m)
25 ft. (7.6 m)
20 ft. (6.1 m)
35 ft. (10.7 m)
27 ft. (8.1 m)
21 ft. (6.4 m)
17 ft. (5.2 m)
15 ft. (4.5 m)