KitchenAid FRONT-LOADING GAS DRYER Use And Care Manual page 8

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.
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A. " flexible gas connector
B. " pipe to flare adapter fitting
C. " NPT minimum plugged tapping
D. ½" NPT gas supply line
E. Gas shutoff valve
Gas supply connection requirements
For close clearances, a
avoid kinking of the gas line.
Use only pipe-joint compound. Do not use TEFLON
There are many methods by which your gas dryer can be
connected to the gas supply. Listed here are some guidelines for
two different methods of connection.
Option 1 (Recommended method)
Flexible stainless steel gas connector:
If local codes permit, use a new flexible stainless steel gas
connector (Design Certified by CSA International) to connect
your dryer to the rigid gas supply line. Use an elbow and a
" flare x " NPT adapter fitting between the stainless steel
gas connector and the dryer gas pipe, as needed to avoid
kinking.
Option 2 (Alternate method)
Approved aluminum or copper tubing:
Lengths under 20 ft (6.1 m) can use
(if codes and gas supplier permit).
If you are using Natural gas, do not use copper tubing.
" flare x " NPT adapter fitting between dryer pipe and
" approved tubing.
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" approved tubing
Lengths over 20 ft (6.1 m) should use larger tubing and a
different size adapter fitting.
If your dryer has been converted to use LP gas,
compatible copper tubing can be used. If the total length of
the supply line is more than 20 ft (6.1 m), use larger tubing.
NOTE: Pipe-joint compounds that resist the action of LP gas
must be used. Do not use TEFLON
Burner input requirements
Elevations up to 10,000 ft (3,048 m):
The design of this dryer is certified by CSA International for
use at altitudes up to 10,000 ft (3,048 m) above sea level at
the B.T.U. rating indicated on the model/serial number plate.
Burner input adjustments are not required when the dryer is
operated up to this elevation.
Elevations above 10,000 ft (3,048 m):
When installed above 10,000 ft (3,048 m) a 4% reduction of
the burner B.T.U. 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
½ psi.
Dryer gas pipe
The gas pipe that comes out through the rear of your dryer
tape.
has a " male pipe thread.
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*NOTE: If the dryer is mounted on a pedestal, the gas pipe height
must be an additional 13" (33 cm) from the floor. For a garage
installation, the gas pipe height must be an additional
18" (46 cm) from the floor.
†®TEFLON is a registered trademark of E.I. Du Pont De Nemours and Company.
®† tape.
*6¼"
(15.9 cm)
1½"
(3.8 cm)
A. ½" NPT gas supply line
B. " NPT dryer pipe
" LP
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