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Explosion
Hazard
Use a new AGA or CSA approved
gas supply
lineo
Install a shut=off valve°
Securemy tighten
aH gas connections.
tf connected
to LP, have a qualified
person make sure
gas pressure
does not exceed 13" (33 cm) water
comumn.
E×ampBes of a qualified
person
incmude:
licensed
heating personnel,
authorized
gas company
personnel,
and
author}zed
service
personnel.
Failure to do so can resuJt in death, e×piosion,
or fire.
Gas Type
Natural Gas:
This washer/dryer
is equipped for use with Natural gas. It is
design-certified
by CSA International for LP (propane or butane)
gases with appropriate conversion.
•
Your washer/dryer must have the correct burner for the type of
gas in your home. Burner information is located on the rating
plate in the door well of your dryer. If this information does not
agree with the type of gas available, contact your dealer or call
the phone numbers referenced on the front page of your Use
and Care Guide.
LP gas conversion:
Conversion
must be made by a qualified technician.
No attempt shall be made to convert the appliance from the gas
specified on the model/serial rating plate for use with a different
gas without consulting the serving gas supplier.
IMPORTANT: The gas installation must conform with local codes,
or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code,
ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.
Gas Supply
Line
•
1/2"IPS pipe is recommended.
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3/8"approved tubing is acceptable for lengths under
20 ft (6.1 m) if local codes and gas supplier permit.
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Lengths over 20 ft (6.1 m) should use larger tubing.
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Must include r/8" NPT minimum plugged tapping accessible
for test gauge connection, immediately upstream of the gas
supply connection to the dryer (see illustration).
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Gas supply line coupling must be 34" (86.4 cm) to 37" (94 cm)
from the floor.
Must include a shutoff valve:
An individual shutoff valve must be installed within
six (6) feet (1.8 m) of the washer/dryer
in accordance with
the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54. The
location should be easy to reach for opening and closing.
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A. Gas shutoff valve
B. _" NPT minimum plugged tapping
C. _2" NPT gas supply line
D. Gas supply line coupling 34" (86.4 cm) min.
to 37" (94 cm) max. from floor
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If you are using Natural gas, do not use copper tubing.
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If your washer/dryer has been converted to use LP gas, %" 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 tubing.
NOTE: Pipe joint compounds
that resist the action of LP gas
must be used. Do not use TEFLON °t tape.
Dryer Gas Connection
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This washer/dryer
is equipped with its own permanent,
flexible gas connector, design-certified
by CSA International,
for connecting the washer/dryer
to the gas supply line.
Flexible gas connector
Burner Input Requirements:
Elevations up to 10,000 ft (3,048 m):
•
The design of this washer/dryer
is certified by CSA
International for use at altitudes up to 10,000 ft (3,048 m)
above sea level at the B.T.U. rating indicated on the model/
serial number plate. Burner input adjustments are not required
when the dryer is operated up to this elevation.
Elevations above 10,000 ft (3,048 m):
•
When installed above 1O,00O ft (3,048 m) a 4% reduction of
the burner B.T.U. 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 washer/dryer
must be disconnected
from the gas supply
piping system during pressure testing at pressures greater
than 1/2psi.
1-®TEFLON is a registered
trademark
of E.I. Du Pont De Nemours and Company.
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