Natural Gas Altitude Adjustments; L.p. Altitude Adjustments - Speed Queen Stacked Washers and Dryers Installation Instructions Manual

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Natural Gas Altitude Adjustments

Altitude
feet
m
No.
3000
915
43
6000
1830
44
8000
2440
45
9000
2740
46
10,000
3050
47
Table 1
8. Remove the shipping cap from the gas
connection at the rear of the dryer. Make sure you
do not damage the pipe threads when removing
the cap.
9. Connect to gas supply pipe.
NOTE: When connecting to a gas line, an
equipment shut-off valve must be installed within
6 feet (1.8 m) of the dryer. An 1/8 in. NPT pipe plug
must be installed as shown for checking inlet
pressure. Refer to Figure 11.
1
5
4
1
New stainless steel flexible connector –
(Use design CSA certified connector)
Use only if allowed by local codes
2
1/8 in. NPT Pipe Plug
3
Equipment Shut-Off Valve
4
Black Iron Pipe
Shorter than 20 ft. (6.1 m) – Use 3/8 in.
(9.5 mm) pipe
Longer than 20 ft. (6.1 m) – Use 1/2 in.
(12.7 mm) pipe
5
3/8 in. NPT Gas Connection
Figure 11
12
Orifice Size
Part
No.
inches
mm
0.0890
2.26
503778
0.0860
2.18
58719
0.0820
2.08
503779
0.0810
2.06
503780
0.0785
1.99
503781
2
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10. Tighten all connections securely. Turn on gas and
check all pipe connections (internal & external)
for gas leaks with a non-corrosive leak detection
fluid.
NOTE: The dryer and its appliance main gas valve
must be disconnected from the gas supply piping
system during any pressure testing of that system
at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psi (3.45 kPa).
Refer to Step 12 (Check Heat Source).
L.P. (Liquefied Petroleum) Gas, 2500 Btu/ft
3
(93.1 MJ/m
) service must be supplied at 10 ± 1.5 inch
water column pressure.
For proper operation at altitudes above 3000 feet
(915 m) the L.P. gas valve spud orifice size must be
reduced to ensure complete combustion. Refer to
Table 2.

L.P. Altitude Adjustments

Altitude
feet
m
3000
915
8000
2440
NOTE: DO NOT connect the dryer to L.P. Gas
Service without converting the gas valve. Install
L.P. Gas Conversion Kit 649P3, available at extra
cost.
3
D434I
Orifice Size
No.
inches
mm
55
0.0520
1.32
56
0.0465
1.18
Table 2
3
Part
No.
58755
503786
802714R5

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