GE Profile PTDN850GM0WW Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 19

Installation Instructions
CONNECTING THE DRYER TO THE
GAS SUPPLY
r_ Install a female 3/8" NPT elbow at the end of
the dryer gas inlet.
Install a 3/8" flare union adapter to the female
elbow.
IMPORTANT: Use a pipe wrench to securely hold
on to the end of the dryer gas inlet to prevent
twisting the inlet.
NOTE: Apply pipe compound or Teflon ®tape to
the threads of the adapter and dryer gas inlet.
Adapt_
Apply Pipe Compound
_X_ Dryer Gas Inlet
j_ Attach the flexible metal gas line connector
to the adapter.
j'_ Tighten the flexible gas line connection using
two adjustable wrenches.
CONNECTING THE DRYER TO THE
GAS SUPPLY (cont.)
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Install a 1/8" NPT plugged tapping to the dryer
gas line shut-off valve for checking gas inlet
pressure.
Install a flare union adapter to the plugged
tapping.
NOTE: Apply pipe compound or Teflon ® tape to
the threads of the adapter and plugged tapping.
Apply pipe compound or
Teflon¢_ tape to all male
threads.
Tapping
[_ Tighten all connections using two adjustable
wrenches. Do not overtighten.
[_ Open the gas shutoff valve.
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