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serving only this dryer be provided.
GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS
• For a grounded, cord-connected
dryer:
This dryer must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or
breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock
by providing a path of least resistance for electric current.
This dryer is equipped with a cord having an equipment-
grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must
be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes
and ordinances.
WARNING"
Improper connection of the equipment-
grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or service representative
or personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the dryer is
properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the
dryer: if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed
by a qualified electrician.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
Explosion
Hazard
Use a new CSA
International
approved
gas supply
line.
Install
a shut-off
valve.
Securely
tighten
all gas connections.
If connected
to LP, have a qualified
person
make sure
gas pressure
does
not exceed
13" (33 cm) water
column.
Examples
of a qualified
person
include:
licensed
heating
personnel,
authorized
gas company
personnel,
and
authorized
service
personnel.
Failure
to do so can result
in death,
explosion,
or fire.
Gas Type
Natural Gas:
This dryer is equipped
for use with
Natural
gas. It is design-certified
by CSA International
for
I.P (propane
or butane) gases with
appropriate
conversion.
Your dryer must have the correct
burner
for the type of gas in your home.
Burner
information
is located
on the rating plate in the door well of your dryer. If this information
does not agree with
the type of gas available,
contact
your dealer or call the phone
numbers
referenced
on the front page of this manual.
LP gas conversion:
Conversion
must
be made
by a qualified
technician.
No attempt
shall be made to convert
the appliance
from the gas specified
on the model/serial
rating plate for use with
a different
gas without
consulting
your gas company.
For information
on ordering
an LP conversion
kit, please refer to the "Assistance
or Service"
section.
Ask for
Part Number
49572.
Gas Supply Line:
Must include
%" N PT minimum
plugged
tapping
accessible
for test gauge connection,
immediately
upstream
of the gas connection
to the dryer (see illustration).
I/2" IPS pipe is recommended.
s/s" approved
aluminum
or copper
tubing
is acceptable
for lengths
under 20 ft (6.1 m) if
local codes and gas supplier
permit.
If you are using Natural
gas, do not use copper
tubing.
s/s" flare x %" NPT adapter fitting
between
dryer pipe and %" approved
tubing.
I.engths over 20 ft (6.1 m) should
use larger tubing
and a different
size adapter
fitting.
If your dryer has been converted
to use I.P gas, 3/_,, I.P compatible
copper
tubing
can be
used. If the total length of the supply
line is more than 20 fl (6.1 m), use larger pipe.
NOTE:
Pipe-joint
compounds
that resist the action of I.P gas must be used. Do not use
TEFI.ON <i_t t ape.
Must include
a shutoff valve:
In the U.S.A.:
An individual
manual
shutoff valve 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. It is recommended
that an individual
manual
shutoff valve be installed
within
six (6) feet (1.8 m) of the dryer.

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