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Venting the dryer, Routing and connecting ductwork, Cont.) – LG D5966W User Manual

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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.

VENTING THE DRYER

(cont.)

Correct Venting

Incorrect Venting

I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S T RU C T I O N S

I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S T RU C T I O N S

Number of

Max. Length of 4-In. Dia.

Max. Length of 4-In. Dia.

Wall Cap Type

90° Elbows

Rigid Metal Duct

Flexible Metal Duct

0

65 ft. (19.8 m)

45 ft. (13.7 m)

1

55 ft. (16.8 m)

35 ft. (10.7 m)

2

47 ft. (13.7 m)

30 ft. (9.1 m)

3

36 ft. (11.0 m)

25 ft. (7.6 m)

4

28 ft. (8.5 m)

20 ft. (6.1 m)

0

55 ft. (16.8 m)

35 ft. (10.7 m)

1

47 ft. (13.7 m)

27 ft. (8.1 m)

2

41 ft. (12.5 m)

21 ft. (6.4 m)

3

30 ft. (9.1 m)

17 ft. (5.2 m)

4

22 ft. (6.7 m)

15 ft. (4.5 m)

NOTE: Deduct 6 ft. (1.8 m) for each additional elbow. It is not recommended to use more than four 90° elbows.

4"

(10.2 cm)

2

1

/

2

"

(6.35 cm)

4"

(10.2 cm)

Recommended

Use Only for Short

Run Installations

Ductwork

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