LG WKEX200HWA Owners Manual - Page 13

ENGLISH Dimensions and Clearances A 55'' (139.6 cm) B 30 3/8'' (77 cm) C 4'' (10 cm) D 1'' (2.5 cm) E 27'' (70 cm) F 74 3/8'' (189 cm) G 4'' (10 cm) INSTALLATION 13 Installation spacing for Recessed Area or Closet Installation Exhaust • A location that allows for proper exhaust installation. A gas dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors. Power Outlet • The power outlet must be within 60 inches (1.5 m) of either side of the appliance. • Position the appliance so that the outlet and plug are easily accessible. • Do not overload the outlet with more than one appliance. • The outlet must be grounded in accordance with current electrical wiring codes and regulations. • Use a time-delay fuse or circuit breaker. • It is the personal responsibility and obligation of the appliance owner to have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. NOTE • Check code requirements that limit, or do not permit, installation of the appliance in garages, mobile homes or sleeping quarters. Contact your local building inspector. Clearances The following clearances are recommended for the appliance. • Additional clearances should be considered for ease of installation and servicing. • Additional clearances should be considered on all sides of the appliance to reduce noise transfer. Description A: Upper Ventilation Opening B: Lower Ventilation Opening C: Distance to Ventilation Opening D: Front Clearance Dimension/Clearance 48 sq. in. (310 cm2) 24 sq. in. (155 cm2) 3″ (76 mm) 4″ (100 mm) Closet Ventilation Requirements Closets with doors must have both an upper and lower vent to prevent heat and moisture buildup in the closet. One upper vent opening with a minimum opening of 48 sq. in. (310 cm2) must be installed no lower than 6 feet above the floor. One lower vent opening with a minimum opening of 24 sq. in. (155 cm2) must be installed no more than one foot above the floor. Install vent grills in the door or cut down the door at the top and bottom to form openings. Louvered doors with equivalent ventilation openings are also acceptable. NOTE • There should be at least a little space around the appliance (or any other appliance) to eliminate the transfer of vibration from one appliance to another. If there is enough vibration, it could cause appliances to make noise or come into contact, causing paint damage and further increasing noise. • No other fuel-burning appliance can be installed in the same closet as an appliance.