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connector (listed connector ANSI Z21.24/CSA 6.10).
The length of the connect shall not exceed 3 ft.
Installation Instructions
6
CONNECTING A GAS DRYER (skip for electric dryers) (cont.)
GAS REQUIREMENTS
DRYER GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION
GAS SUPPLY
A 1/8” National Pipe Taper thread plugged
tapping, accessible for test gauge connection,
must be installed immediately upstream of the
gas supply connection to the dryer. Contact
your local gas utility should you have questions
on the installation of the plugged tapping.
Supply line is to be 1/2” rigid pipe and equipped
with an accessible shutoff within 6 feet of, and
in the same room with, the dryer.
Use pipe thread compound appropriate for
natural or LP gas or use PTFE tape.
Connect flexible metal connector to dryer and
gas supply.
ADJUSTING FOR ELEVATION
Gas clothes dryers input ratings are based on
sea level operation and need not be adjusted
for operation at or below 2000 ft. elevation. For
operation at elevations above 2000 ft., input
ratings should be reduced at a rate of 4 percent
for each 1000 ft. above sea level.
Installation must conform to local codes and
ordinances or, in their absence, the NATIONAL
FUEL GAS CODE, ANSI Z223.
- Explosion Hazard
WARNING
Use a new CSA International approved flexible
gas supply line. Never reuse old flexible
Install an individual manual shut-off valve within
6ft. of the dryer in accordance with the National
Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.
connectors.
make sure gas pressure DOES NOT exceed 13”
water column.
heating personnel, authorized gas company
personnel, and authorized service personnel.
or fire.
1-7/8"
3-1/8"
3/8" NPT MALE THREAD GAS SUPPLY
NOTE: Add to vertical dimension
the distance between cabinet
bottom to floor.
The installation must conform with local codes,
or in the absence of local codes, with the National
Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, or the Natural
Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1.
WARNING
Fire Hazard
- Fire Hazard
WARNING
FOR USE WITH NATURAL GAS ONLY
Dryer as produced by manufacturer is to be used
only with a natural gas supply.
A manufacturer-supplied conversion kit is required
to convert this dryer for propane gas supply. Use
propane gas conversion kit WE25X217. Conversion
must be made by properly trained and qualified
personnel in accordance with local codes and
ordinances.
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