Gas Supply Requirements; Gas Connection - Electrolux EIGD55H Technical & Service Manual

Gas Supply Requirements

1. Installation MUST conform with local codes, or in the
absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1 (latest edition).
2. The gas supply line should be 1/2 inch (1.27cm)
pipe.
EXPLOSION HAZARD
UNCOATED COPPER TUBING WILL CORRODE
WHEN SUBJECTED TO NATURAL GAS,
CAUSING GAS LEAKS. USE ONLY BLACK IRON,
STAINLESS STEEL, OR PLASTIC
COATED BRASS PIPING FOR GAS SUPPLY.
3. If codes allow, flexible metal tubing may be used
to connect your dryer to the gas supply line. The
tubing MUST be constructed of stainless steel or
plastic-coated brass.
4. The gas supply line MUST have an individual
shutoff valve.
5. A 1/8 inch (0.32 cm) N.P.T. plugged tapping,
accessible for test gauge connection, MUST be
installed immediately upstream of the gas supply
connection to the dryer.
6. The dryer MUST be disconnected from the gas
supply piping system during any pressure testing of
the gas supply piping system at test pressures in
excess of 1/2 psig (3.45 kPa).
7. The dryer MUST be isolated from the gas supply
piping system during any pressure testing of the
gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to
or less than 1/2 psig (3.45 kPa).
8. Connections for the gas supply must comply with the
Standard for Connectors for Gas Appliances, ANSI
Z21.24.
EXPLOSION HAZARD
NEVER TEST FOR GAS LEAKS WITH AN OPEN
FLAME.
DO NOT connect the dryer to L.P. gas service
without converting the gas valve. An L.P.
conversion kit must be installed by a qualified
gas technician.
Installation Information

Gas Connection

1. Remove the shipping cap from gas pipe at the rear
of the dryer.
2. Connect a 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) I.D. semi-rigid or
approved pipe from gas supply line to the 3/8 inch
(0.96 cm) pipe located on the back of the dryer. Use
a 1/2 inch to 3/8 inch (1.27 cm to 0.96 cm) reducer
for the connection. Apply an approved thread sealer
that is resistant to the corrosive action of liquefied
gases on all pipe connections. (See Figure 2-12)
Figure 2-12.
3. Open the shutoff valve in the gas supply line to
allow gas to flow through the pipe. Wait a few
minutes for gas to move through the gas line.
The supply line must be equipped with an
approved manual shutoff valve. This valve
should be located in the same room as the dryer
and should be in a location that allows ease of
opening and closing. Do not block access to the
gas shutoff valve.
Valve -
Open position
Figure 2-13.
4. Check for gas system leaks with a manometer.
If a manometer is not available, test all
connections by brushing on a soapy water
solution.
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