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GAS DRYERS (continued)
WARNING: Toreducethe.skoffire,
electric shock,or injury to persons when using this
appliance,forlowbasicprecautions, incJud{ng
the following:
"Installation and service must be performed by a
qua|ifled installerr service agency, or the gas supplier.
Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death.
* Use only a new stainless steel Nexible connector and
a new AGA-certified connector. Failure to do so can
resultin fire,explosion,or death.
"A gas shutoff valve must be installed within 6 ft.
(1.8 m) of the dryer. Failure to do so can result in fire,
explosion: or death.
, The dryer is configured for natural gas when
shipped from the factory. Make sure that the dryer
is equipped with the correct burner nozzle for the
type of gas being used (natural gas or propane gas).
Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death.
CONNECTING THE GAS SUPPLY
NOTE: This dryer is configured from the factory set for
natural gas (NG}. mfdryer is to be used with propane
(LP) gas, it must be converted by a qualified
servicetechnician,
OMake sure that the gas supply to the laundry room is
turned OFF and the dryer {s unplugged. Confirm that
the type of gas available in your laundry room is
appropriate for the dryer.
Remove the shipping cap from the gas fitting at the
back of the dryer. Be careful not to damage the
threads of the gas connector when removing the
shippingcap.
Connect the dryer to your laundry room's gas supply
usinga new flexible stainless steel connector with a s/B
inches NPT fitting.
NOTE: DO NOT use old connectors.
_Securely tighten all connectionsbetween the dryer
and your laundry room's gas supply.
_Turn on your laundry room's gas supply.
_Check all pipe connections (both internal and external)
for gas leaks with a noncorrosive leak-detection fluid.
Proceed to Venting the Dryer (refer to pages 14-15).
• if necessary, the correct nozzle (for the LP nozzle
kit, order par| number 17025) should be installed
by a quallfled technician and the change should be
noted on the dryer. Foffure to do so can result in fire,
explosiont or death.
• AJlconnections must be inaccordance with local
codes and regulations. Failure to do so can result in
fire, explosion_or death.
* Gas dryers MUST exhaust to the outdoors. Failure to do
so can result in fire, explosion, or death.
3/8" NPT Gas
Connection
AGA/CSA-Certified
Stainless Steel
Flexible Connector
._ K.J _
L-----i/8" NPT Pipe Plug
/ _L\" Gas Supp,Y
Shutoff Valve
High-Alff|ude Installatlons
The BTU rating of this dryer is AGA-certified for
elevationsbelow 10,000 feet.
If your gas dryer is being installed at an elevation
above 10,000 feet, it must be derated by a qualified
technician or gas supplier.
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