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The size of the main gas supply line (header) will vary depending on the distance this line travels from the
gas meter or, in the case of propane gas, the supply tank, other gas-operated appliances on the same line,
etc. Specific information regarding supply line size should be determined by the gas supplier.
NOTE: Undersized gas supply piping can create a low or inconsistent pressure, which will result in
erratic operation of the burner ignition system.
Consistent gas pressure is essential at ALL gas connections. It is recommended that a 3/4-inch (19.05
mm) pipe gas loop be installed in the supply line servicing a bank of dryers. An in-line pressure regulator
must be installed in the gas supply line (header) if the (natural) gas pressure exceeds 12.0 inches (29.9
mb) of water column (W.C.) pressure. Refer to the illustrations on the previous page.
NOTE: A water column test pressure of 3.5 inches (8.7 mb) for natural gas and 10.5 inches (26.1 mb)
for propane dryers is required at the gas valve pressure tap of each dryer for proper and safe
operation.
A plugged tap 1/8" N.P.T. minimum, accessible for a pressure gauge connection, must be installed in the
main gas supply line immediately upstream of the dryers.
IMPORTANT: Pipe joint compounds that resist the action of natural gas and propane gas must be
used.
IMPORTANT: Test ALL connections for leaks by brushing on a soapy water solution (liquid
detergent works well).
WARNING: NEVER TEST FOR LEAKS WITH A FLAME!!!
ALL components/materials must conform to National Fuel Gas Code Specifications ANSI Z223.1-LATEST
EDITION, or in Canada, CAN/CGA-B149.1-M91 (Natural Gas) or CAN/CGA-B149.2-M91 (Propane
Gas) or LATEST EDITION (for General Installation and Gas Plumbing), as well as local codes and
ordinances and must be done by a qualified professional. It is important that gas pressure regulators meet
applicable pressure requirements, and that gas meters be rated for the total amount of ALL the appliance
BTUs being supplied.
IMPORTANT: The dryer and its individual shutoff 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 psig (3.5 kPa).
NOTE: The dryer must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual
shutoff valve during any pressure test of the gas supply system at test pressures equal to or less
than 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).
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