Connecting Gas Dryers - LG DLGX8388WM Manual

I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S

CONNECTING GAS DRYERS

wWARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this
appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:
• Gas supply requirements:
As shipped from the factory, this dryer is
configured for use with natural gas. It can be
converted for use with LP (Liquefied Propane)
gas. Gas pressure must not exceed 13 in.
water column.
• A qualified service or gas company technician
must connect the dryer to the gas service.
Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion,
or death.
• Isolate the dryer from the gas supply system
by closing its individual manual shutoff valve
during any pressure testing of the gas supply.
Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion,
or death.
• Supply line requirements:
Your laundry room must have a rigid gas
supply line to your dryer. In the United States,
an individual manual shutoff valve MUST be
installed within at least 6 ft. (1.8 m) of the dryer,
in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code
ANSI Z223.1 or Canadian gas installation code
CSA B149.1. A 1/8-in. NPT pipe plug must
be installed. Failure to do so can result in fire,
explosion, or death.
• If using a rigid pipe, the rigid pipe should be
1/2-in. IPS. If acceptable under local codes
and ordinances and when acceptable to your
gas supplier, 3/8-in. approved tubing may be
used where lengths are less than 20 ft. (6.1
m). Larger tubing should be used for lengths
in excess of 20 ft. (6.1 m). Failure to do so can
result in fire, explosion, or death.
Electrical Requirements for Gas Models Only
wWARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this
appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:
• Do not, under any circumstances, cut or
remove the third (ground) prong from the power
cord. Failure to follow this warning can result in
fire, explosion, or death.
• For personal safety, this dryer must be properly
grounded. Failure to follow this warning can result
in fire, explosion, or death.
• The power cord of this dryer is equipped with
a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with
a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet
to minimize the possibility of electric shock
hazard from this appliance. Failure to follow this
warning can result in fire, explosion, or death.
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• Connect the dryer to the type of gas shown on
the nameplate. Failure to do so can result in fire,
explosion, or death.
• To prevent contamination of the gas valve,
purge the gas supply of air and sediment
before connecting the gas supply to the dryer.
Before tightening the connection between the
gas supply and the dryer, purge remaining air
until the odor of gas is detected. Failure to do
so can result in fire, explosion, or death.
• DO NOT use an open flame to inspect for gas
leaks. Use a noncorrosive leak-detection fluid.
Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or
death.
• Use only a new AGA- or CSA-certified gas
supply line with flexible stainless steel
connectors. Failure to do so can result in fire,
explosion, or death.
• Securely tighten all gas connections. Failure to
do so can result in fire, explosion, or death.
• Use Teflon ® tape or a pipe-joint compound that
is insoluble in Liquefied Petroleum (LP) gas on
all pipe threads. Failure to do so can result in fire,
explosion, or death.
• DO NOT attempt any disassembly of the dryer;
any disassembly requires the attention and
tools of an authorized and qualified service
person or company. Failure to do so can result
in fire, explosion, or death.
• This dryer must be plugged into a
120-VAC, 60-Hz. grounded outlet protected by
a 15-ampere fuse or circuit breaker. It is also
recommended that a separate circuit serving
only this dryer be provided. Failure to follow this
warning can result in fire, explosion, or death.
• Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is
encountered, it is your personal responsibility
and obligation to have it replaced with a
properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. Failure
to follow this warning can result in fire, explosion,
or death.
I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S
CONNECTING GAS DRYERS
(cont.)
wWARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this
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
nozzle for the type of gas being used (Natural
Gas or Liquefied Petroleum). Failure to do so
can result in fire, explosion, or death.
Connecting the Gas Supply
Make sure that the gas supply to the laundry
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room is turned OFF. 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 3/8-in. NPT
gas connection.
Remove the shipping cap from the gas
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connection at the back of the dryer. Be
careful not to damage the threads of the gas
connector when removing the shipping cap.
Connect the dryer to your laundry room's gas
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supply using a new flexible stainless steel
connector with a 3/8-in. NPT fitting.
4 Securely tighten all connections between the
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.
• If necessary, the correct nozzle (for the LP
nozzle kit order part number 4948EL4002B)
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.
1/8" NPT Pipe
Plug
3/8" NPT Gas
Connection
Gas Supply
Shutoff Valve
AGA/CSA-Certified
Stainless Steel
Flexible Connector
High-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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