LG DLG3051W - Manual (Page 20)

20 InstallatIon InstrUCtIons InstallatIon InstrUCtIons
Venting the dryer (cont.)
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.
Ductwork and fittings are NOT included and must be purchased
separately.
• Use 4-inch (10.2 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.
• Failure to exhaust the dryer correctly will void the dryer’s warranty.
ductwork
WALL CAP TYPE
0
1
2
3
4
0
1
2
3
4
NUMBER OF 90°
ELBOWS
MAxIMUM LENGTH OF
4-INCH DIAMETER RIGID
METAL DUCT
65 ft. (19.8 m)
55 ft. (16.8 m)
47 ft. (14.3 m)
36 ft. (11.0 m)
28 ft. (8.5 m)
55 ft. (16.8 m)
47 ft. (14.3 m )
41 ft. (12.5 m)
30 ft. (9.1 m)
22 ft. (6.7 m)
4"
(10.2 cm)
Recommended
Use only for short
run installations
4"
(10.2 cm)
2 1 / 2 "
(6.35 cm)
INCORRECT VENTING
CORRECT VENTING
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