Installing The Side Vent Kit - LG DLEX5170 Manual Del Usuario

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Installing the side vent kit

WARNING
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
from your LG retailer. This kit contains the necessary duct
components to change the dryer vent location.
exhaust duct.
Rear
Exhaust Duct
OPTION 1: SIDE VENTING
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
, may be purchased
Retaining
Screw
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.
cm) to connect the remaining ductwork.
Attach cover plate to the back of the dryer with included screw.
Cover
Plate
Elbow
OPTION 2: BOTTOM VENTING
the base of the dryer as shown.
Adapter
Duct
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.
Cover
Plate
Elbow
1 1 / "
2
(3.8 cm)