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Whirlpool LTG5243DT5 Installation Instructions Manual page 6

24" (61cm) gas washer/dryer

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Must i nclude a shutoff valve:
Anindividual shutoff valve must b einstalled within
six(6) f eet(1.8 m)ofthewasher/dryer
inaccordance
with
theNational Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA
54. T he
location s hould b eeasy toreach f oropening a nd closing.
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A
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B
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C
A. Gas shutoff valve
B. _" NPT minimum plugged tapping
C. _/2"NPT gas supply line
D. Gas supply line coupling 34" (86.4 cm) min.
to 37" (94 cm) max. from floor
If you are using Natural gas, do not use copper tubing.
If your washer/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 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 _t tape.
Dryer Gas Connection
This washer/dryer is equipped with its own permanent,
flexible gas connector, design-certified
by CSA International,
for connecting the washer/dryer
to the gas supply line.
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Flexible gas connector
Burner Input Requirements:
Elevations up to 10,000 ft (3,048 m):
The design of this washer/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 washer/dryer
must be disconnected from the gas supply
piping system during pressure testing at pressures greater
than r/2psi.
Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metam vent.
Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a metal foim vent,
Faimure to follow
these instructions
can resumt in death
or fire.
WARNING"
To reduce the risk of fire, this washer/dryer
MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.
4" (10.2 cm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps must be used.
DURASAFF Mventing products are recommended.
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 of your
"Washer/Dryer
User Instructions."
The dryer exhaust must not be connected into any gas vent,
chimney, wall, ceiling, or a concealed space of a building.
Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic latch.
Do not install flexible metal vent in enclosed walls, ceilings or
floors.
Use clamps to seal all joints. Exhaust vent must not be
connected or secured with screws or other fastening devices
which extend into the interior of the duct. Do not use duct
tape.
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
improper venting
can cause moisture
and mintto collect
indoors,
which
may resumt in:
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Moisture damage to woodwork,
furniture, paint,
wallpaper, carpets, etc=
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Housecleaning
problems and health problems.
Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.
Rigid metal vent is recommended to prevent crushing and kinking.
Flexible metal vent must be fully extended and supported when
the washer/dryer
is in its final position. Remove excess flexible
metal vent to avoid sagging and kinking that may result in reduced
airflow and poor performance.
An exhaust hood should cap the vent to prevent rodents and
insects from entering the home.
Exhaust hood must be at least 12" (30.5 cm) from the ground or
any object that may be in the path of the exhaust (such as flowers,
rocks or bushes, etc.).
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 metal or flexible
metal vent.
1-®TEFLON is a registered
trademark
of E.I. Du Pont De Nemours and Company.

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