LG DLGX8001W Owner's Manual page 23

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 23
Connecfin 9 gas dryers (conf.)
AWARNING
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 orifice for the type of gas being used (Natural
Gas or Liquefied Petroleum). Failure to do so can result in fire,
explosion, or death.
. If necessary, the correct orifice (for the LR orifice kit order
part number 383EEL3002D) 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.
Connecting the Gas Supply
1. Make sure that the gas supply to the laundry 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
Gaswith a 3/8 - inch NPT gas connection.
2. Remove the shipping cap from the gas connection at the back
of the dryer. Be careful not to damage the threads of the gas
connector when removing the shipping cap.
3. Connect the dryer to your laundry room's gas supply using a
new flexible stainless steel connector with a s/8 - inch 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.
1/8" NPT Pipe
3/8" NPT Gas Plug
Connection Supply
AGA/CSA-Certified ShutoffValve
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.