LG DLEX2550 Series Owner's Manual page 19

INSTAllATIONINSTRUCTIONS
cONNEcTiNG GAS DRYERS (cont.)
WARNING:
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. (1.8 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
orifice for the type of gas being used (Natural
Gas or Liquefied Petroleum). Failure to do so
can result in fire, explosion, or death.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this
If necessary, the correct orifice (for the LP
orifice 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 so
can result in fire, explosion, or death.
Gas dryers MUST exhaust to the outdoors.
Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion,
or death.
Connecting the Gas Supply
t_ Make sure that the gas supply to the laundry
room is turned OFR Confirm that the type
of gas available in your laundry room is
appropriate for the dryer. The dryer is
prepared for Natural Gas with a %- inch NPT
gas connection.
O Remove the shipping cap from the gas
connection at the back of the dryer. Be
careful not to damage the threads of the gas
connector when removing the shipping cap.
O Connect the dryer to your laundry room's gas
supply using a new flexible stainless steel
connector with a % - inch NPT fitting.
O Securely all connections between the
tighten
dryer and your laundry room's gas supply.
Turn on your laundry room's gas supply and
check all pipe connections (both internal and
external) for gas leaks with a noncorrosive
leak-detection fluid.
Electrical Connection
Plug dryer into a
120 VAC, 60 Hz
grounded 3-prong
outlet.
Shutoff Valve
AGA/CSA-Certified
Stainless Steel
Flexible Connector
Hig#-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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