Whirlpool WGD5000VQ Installation Instructions Manual page 5

IntheU.S.A.:
Anindividual manual shutoff valve must b einstalled within
six(6) f eet ( 1.8 m) o fthedryer i naccordance withtheNational
Fuel Gas Code, ANSI
Z223.1.
In Canada:
An individual manual shutoff valve must be installed in
accordance with the B149.1, Natural Gas and Propane
Installation Code. It is recommended that an individual manual
shutoff valve be installed within six (6) feet (1.8 m)
of the dryer.
The location should be easy to reach for opening and closing.
A C E
;r
B D
A. _" flexible gas connector
B. _" pipe to flare adapter fitting
C. _" NPT minimum plugged tapping
D. _2" NPT gas supply line
E. Gas shutoff valve
Gas supply connection requirements
• Use an elbow and a %" flare x 3/8"NPT adapter fitting between
the flexible gas connector and the dryer gas pipe, as needed
to avoid kinking.
• Use only pipe-joint compound. Do not use TEFLON °t tape.
• This dryer must be connected to the gas supply line with a
listed flexible gas connector that complies with the standard
for connectors for gas appliances, ANSI Z21.24 or CSA 6.10.
Burner Input Requirements:
Elevations above 10,000 ft (3,048 m):
• When installed above 10,000 ft (3,048 m) a 4% reduction of
the burner Btu 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 dryer must be disconnected from the gas supply piping
system during pressure testing at pressures greater than
1/2psi.
Dryer Gas Pipe
• The gas pipe that comes out through the rear of your dryer
has a %" male pipe thread.
11_"
(3.2cm)
(23.5cm)
A. _" NPT dryer pipe
Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metal vent,
Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a metal foil vent.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death
or fire.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE
EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
The dryer exhaust must not be connected into any gas vent,
chimney, wall, ceiling or a concealed space of a building.
If using an existing vent system
• Clean lint from the entire length of the system and make sure
exhaust hood is not plugged with lint.
• Replace any plastic or metal foil vent with rigid or flexible
heavy metal vent.
• Review Vent system chart. Modify existing vent system if
necessary to achieve the best drying performance.
If this is a new vent system
Vent material
• Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.
• 4" (10.2 cm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps must be
used. DURASAFE
TM
venting products are recommended.
4" (10.2cm) heavymetal exhaust vent
DURASAFF u vent products can be purchased from your
dealer or the toll-free number listed on the cover of the Dryer
User Instructions. For more information, see the "Assistance
or Service" section of the Dryer User Instructions.
Rigid metal vent
• For best drying performance, rigid metal vents are
recommended.
• Rigid metal vent is recommended to avoid crushing and
kinking.
Flexible metal vent
• Flexible metal vents are acceptable only if accessible for
cleaning.
• Flexible metal vent must be fully extended and supported
when the dryer is in its final location.
1-®TEFLON is a registered trademark of E.I. Du Pont De Nemours and Company.