Changing The Dryer Vent Location - LG DLE2140 Serie Manual Del Proprietário

CHANGING THE DRYER vENT LOCATION

wWARNING
• Use a heavy metal vent.
• Do not use plastic or thin foil duct.
• Clean old ducts before installing this dryer.
• T o reduce the risk of personal injury, adhere to all
industry recommended safety procedures including
the use of long sleeved gloves and safety glasses.
• F ailure to follow all of the safety warnings in this
manual could result in property damage, personal
injury or death.
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
duct
Bracket
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.
Cover
Plate
Elbow
3
Preassemble a 4 inches (10 cm) elbow to the
next 4 inches (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 1½ inches (3.8 cm) to connect the
remaining ductwork.
Attach cover plate to the back of the dryer with
included screw.
14
Knockout
1 / "
1
2
(3.8 cm)
Rear
Exhaust Duct
1 1 Remove the rear exhaust duct retaining
screw. Pull out the exhaust duct.
OPTION 2: Bottom venting
Adapter
Duct
Bracket
2 Press the adapter duct onto the blower
housing and secure to the base of the dryer
as shown.
Cover
Plate
Elbow
3 Insert the 4 inches (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.
Retaining
Screw