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GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION REQUIREMENTS

■ Use an elbow and a 3/8" are x 3/8" NPT adapter tting

between the exible gas connector and the dryer gas pipe,

as needed to avoid kinking.

■ Use only pipe-joint compound. Do not use TEFLON

®†

tape.

■ This dryer must be connected to the gas supply line with a

listed exible gas connector that complies with the standard

for connectors for gas appliances, ANSI Z21.24 or CSA 6.10.

BURNER INPUT REQUIREMENTS

Elevations above 10,000 ft. (3,048 m):

■ When installed above 10,000 ft. (3,048 m) a 4% reduction

of the burner Btu rating shown on the model/serial number

plate is required for each 1,000 ft. (305 m) increase in

elevation.

Gas supply pressure testing

■ The dryer must be disconnected from the gas supply piping

system during pressure testing at pressures greater than

1/2 psi.

DRYER GAS PIPE

■ The gas pipe that comes out through the rear of your dryer

has a 3/8" male pipe thread.

A. 1/2" NPT gas supply line

B. 3/8" NPT dryer pipe

NOTE: If the dryer is mounted on a pedestal, the gas pipe height

must be an additional 10" (254 mm) or 15.5" (394 mm) from the

oor, depending on the pedestal model. For a garage installation,

the gas pipe height must be an additional 18" (460 mm) from

the oor.

■ 1/2" IPS pipe is recommended.

■ 3/8" approved aluminum or copper tubing is acceptable for

lengths under 20 ft. (6.1 m) if local codes and gas supplier

permit.

■ If you are using Natural gas, do not use copper tubing.

■ Lengths over 20 ft. (6.1 m) should use larger tubing and

a different size adapter tting.

■ If your dryer has been converted to use LP gas, 3/8" LP

compatible copper tubing can be used. If the total length of

the supply line is more than 20 ft. (6.1 m), use larger pipe.

NOTE: Pipe-joint compounds that resist the action of LP gas

must be used. Do not use TEFLON

®†

tape.

■ Must include shut-off valve

In the U.S.A.:

An individual manual shut-off valve must be installed within

six (6) ft. (1.8 m) of the dryer in accordance with the National

Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1. The location should be easy to

reach for opening and closing.

In Canada:

An individual manual shut-off valve must be installed in

accordance with the B149.1, Natural Gas and Propane

Installation Code. It is recommended that an individual

manual shutoff valve be installed within six (6) ft. (1.8 m) of

the dryer. The location should be easy to reach for opening

and closing.

A. 3/8" exible gas connector

B. 3/8" pipe to are adapter tting

C. 1/8" NPT minimum plugged tapping

D. 1/2" NPT gas supply line

E. Gas shutoff valve.

LP Gas Conversion:

IMPORTANT: Conversion must be made by a qualied

technician.

No attempt shall be made to convert the dryer from the gas

specied on the model/serial rating plate for use with a different

gas without consulting your gas company.

GAS SUPPLY LINE

■ Must include 1/8" NPT minimum plugged tapping accessible

for test gauge connection, immediately upstream of the gas

connection to the dryer.

†®TEFLON is a registered trademark of E.I. Dupont De Nemours and Company.

/2"

(115 mm)

(25 mm)

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