Gas Supply Requirements - Whirlpool Cabrio WGD6600VU0 Use & Care Manual

• If your 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 ff (6.1 m), use larger pipe.
NOTE: Pipe-joint compounds that resist the action of LP gas
must be used. Do not use TEFLON ®*tape.
• Must include a shutoff valve:
In the U.S.A.:
An individual manual shutoff valve must be installed within
six (6) feet (1.8 m) of the dryer in accordance with the National
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
B D
A. _" flexible gas connecter
B. _" pipe to flare adapter fitting
C. _" NPT minimum plugged tapping
D. _/_"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 1O,OO0ft (3,048 m) a 4% reduction of
the burner Btu rating shown on the model/serial number plate
is required for each 1,OOO 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 3/8"male pipe thread.
A _"
(1.9cm)
A. 3/8"NPT dryer pipe
1-®TEFLON is a registered trademark of E.I. Du Pont De Nemours and Company.
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) hea W metal exhaust vent and clamps must be
used. DURASAFE
TM
venting products are recommended.
4" (10.2 cm) heavy metal exhaust vent
DURASAFE
TM
vent products can be purchased from your
dealer or by calling Whirlpool Parts and Accessories. For
more information, see the "Assistance or Service" section.
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.