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A
B
Connect gas supply to dryer
1.
Remove red cap from gas pipe. Using a wrench to tighten,
connect gas supply to dryer. Use pipe-joint compound on
threads of all non-ared male ttings. If exible metal tubing
is used, be sure there are no kinks.
NOTE: For LP gas connections, you must use pipe-joint
compound resistant to action of LP gas. Do not use
TEFLON
®†
tape.
A. Flared male tting
B. Non-ared male tting
A
B
C
D
Plan pipe tting connection
2.
A combination of pipe ttings must be used to connect dryer to
existing gas line. A recommended connection is shown. Your
connection may be different, according to supply line type, size,
and location.
A. 3/8" exible gas connector
B. 3/8" dryer pipe
C. 3/8" to 3/8" pipe elbow
D. 3/8" pipe-to-are adapter tting
A
B
Open shut-off valve
3.
Open shut-off valve in supply line; valve is open when handle is
parallel to gas pipe. Then, test all connections by brushing on
an approved noncorrosive leak-detection solution. Bubbles will
show a leak. Correct any leaks found.
A. Closed valve B. Open valve
MAKE GAS CONNECTION
INSTALL VENT SYSTEM
1. Install exhaust hood
12" min.
(305 mm)
12" min.
(305 mm)
Install exhaust hood and use caulking compound to seal
exterior wall opening around exhaust hood.
2. Connect vent to exhaust hood
Vent must t over the exhaust hood. Secure vent to exhaust
hood with 4" (102 mm) clamp. Run vent to dryer location using
straightest path possible. Avoid 90° turns. Use clamps to seal
all joints. Do not use duct tape, screws, or other fastening
devices that extend into interior of vent to secure vent,
because they can catch lint.
†®TEFLON is a registered trademark of E.I. Dupont De Nemours and Company.
A
B
Vent System Chart
Number of
90° elbows
Type
of vent
Box/louvered
hoods
Angled
hoods
1
4
3
2
0
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
64 ft. (20 m)
54 ft. (16.5 m)
44 ft. (13.4 m)
35 ft. (10.7 m)
27 ft. (8.2 m)
58 ft. (17.7 m)
48 ft. (14.6 m)
38 ft. (11.6 m)
29 ft. (8.8 m)
21 ft. (6.4 m)
The Vent System Chart provides venting requirements that will
help achieve best drying performance.
NOTE: Bottom exhaust installation have a 90° turn inside the
dryer. To determine maximum exhaust length, add on 90° turn
to the chart.
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