Gas Supply
Line:
•
Must include
1/8" NPT minimum
plugged
tapping
accessible
for test gauge connection,
immediately
upstream
of the gas connection
to the dryer. See illustration.
•
1/2" IPS pipe is recommended.
•
3/8" approved
aluminum
or copper
tubing
is acceptable
for lengths under 20 ff (6.1 m) if
local codes and gas supplier
permit.
•
If you are using Natural
gas, do not use copper
tubing.
•
kengths over 20 ff (6.1 m) should
use larger tubing
and a different
size adapter fitting.
•
If your dryer has been converted
to use LP gas, 3/8" I.P compatible
copper
tubing
can be
used. If the total
length of the supply
line is more than 20 ft (6.1 m), use larger pipe.
NOTE:
Pipe-joint
compounds
that resist the action of IP gas must be used. Do not use
TEFLON
'_ tape.
•
Must include
a shutoff
valve:
In the U.S.A.:
An individual
manual shutoff
w_lve 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. [t 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.
A
C
E
B
D
A. _"
flexible
gas connector
B. _"
pipe
to flare adapter
fitting
C. _"
NP I minimum
plugged
tapping
D. _//' NPT gas supply
line
E. Gas shutoff
valve
Gas supply connection
requirements
•
Use an elbow
and a %" flare x %" NPT adapter fitting
between
the flexible
gas connector
and the dryer gas pipe, as needed
to avoid kinking.
•
Use only pipe-joint
compound.
Do not use FEFI.ON _÷* t ape.
•
[his
dryer must be connected
to the gas supply
line with
a listed flexible
gas connector
that complies
with the standard
for connectors
for gas appliances,
ANSI Z21.24
or
CSA 6.10.
_-f_TEFLON
is a registeued
trademark
of E.I. Du Pont De Nemours
and
Company.
Burner
Input
Requirements:
Elevations above 10,000
ft (3,048
m):
•
When
instal led above 10,000
ft (3,048
m) a 4% reduction
of the burner
Btu rating shown
on the model/serial
number
plate is required
for each
,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 % psi.
Dryer
Gas Pipe
•
The gas pipe that comes out through
the rear of your dryer has a %" male pipe thread.
A
(23.5cm)
A. a_,, NPT dryer pipe
VENTI
NG REQU I REMENTS
Fire Hazard
Use a heavy
metal
vent.
Do not use a plastic
vent.
Do not use a metal
foil vent.
Failure
to follow
these
instructions
can result
in death
or fire.
WARNING:
lb reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED
OUTDOORS.
IMPORTANT:
Observe
all governing
codes and ordinances.
[he dryer exhaust
must not be connected
into any gas vent, chimney,
wall, ceiling
or a
concealed
space of a building.
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