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GAS DRYERS (continued)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, or injury to persons when using this
appliance, follow basic precautions, including
the following:
* Installation and service must be performed by a
qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.
Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death.
* Use only a new stainless steel flexible connector and
a new AGA-certified connector. Failure to do so can
result in fire, explosion, or death.
* A gas shutoff valve must be installed within 6 ft.
0.8 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). If the dryer is to be used with
propane (LP) gas, it must be converted by a qualified
service technician.
_Make sure that the gas supply to the laundry room is
turned OFF and the dryer is 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
shipping cap.
_Connect the dryer to your laundry room's gas supply
using a new flexible stainless steel connector with a 3/8
inches NPT fitting.
NOTE: DO NOT use old connectors.
_Securely tighten all connections between the dryer
and your laundry room's gas supply.
_Turn on your laundry room's gas supply.
OCheck al! pipe connections (both internal and external)
for gas leaks with a noncorrosive leak-detection fluid.
_Proceed to Venting the Dryer (refer to pages 13-14).
* if necessary, the correct nozzle (for the LP nozzle kit,
order part number 383EEL3002D) should be installed
by a qualified technician and the change should be
noted on the dryer. Failure to do so can result in fire,
explosion, or death.
* All connections must be in accordance with local
codes and regulations. Failure to do SOcan result in
fire, explosion, or death.
* Gas dryers MUST exhaust to the outdoors. Failure to do
so can result in fire, explosion, or death.
3/8in. NPT Gas
Connection
AGA/CSA-Certified
Stainless Steel Flexible
Connector
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_1/8 in. NPT Pipe Plug
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Shutoff Valve
High-Altitude installations
The BTU rating of this dryer is AGA-certified for
elevations below 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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