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Alternate
Method
for Installation
of Wall Hooks
STEP 1
If wall studs are not correctly
spaced
or centered
behind upper unit, it
may be necessary
to attach a horizontal
2" x 4" board to the existing
wall.
STEP 2
Attach wall hooks in approximate
position
of two chains of upper unit so
each chain pulls straight
back to wall.
NOTE: If wall is concrete
or block, drill holes and use appropriate
wall
anchors.
The final construction
must withstand
a pull of 200 Ibs.
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Minimum Clearance
Other Than Alcove or Closet Installation
Minimum clearance to combustible surfaces and for air opening are: 0 in. clearance both sides and 1 in. rear. Consideration
mustb be given to provide adequate clearance for proper operation and service.
GAS CONNECTION
INFORMATION
[i] PREPARING
FOR INSTALLATION
OF NEW DRYER
TIP: Installyourdryerbeforeinstallingyourwasher.
Thiswill allowbetteraccesswhen installingdryerexhaust.
TURN GAS
SHUT-OFF
VALVE TOTHE
OFFPOSITION.
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DISCONNECTING
GAS
DISCONNECT ANDDISCARD O LD _
U
FLEXIBLE G ASCONNECTOR
AND OLDDUCTING M ATERIAL
_
WARNING
- NEVER
REUSE
OLD FLEXIBLE
CONNECTORS.
The use of old flexible connectors can cause leaks and
personal injury. Always use new flexible connectors when
installing gas appliances.
REMOVING
LINT FROM WALL EXHAUST
OPENING
• Remove and discard existing plastic or metal foil transition
duct and replace with UL-listed transition duct.
WALL
INTERNALDUCT
CHECKTHATEXHAUST
HOOD DAMPEROPENS
AND CLOSESFREELY.
[_ GAS REQUIREMENTS
WARNING
• Installation must conform to local codes and ordinances,
or in their absence, the NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE,
ANSI Z223.
• This gas dryer is equipped with a Valve & Burner
Assembly for use only with natural gas. Using conversion
kit WE25X0217,
your local service organization
can
convert this dryer for use with propane (LP) gas. ALL
CONVERSIONS
MUST BE MADE BY PROPERLY TRAINED
AND QUALIFIED PERSONNEL AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH
LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCE REQUIREMENTS.
• The dryer must be disconnected
from the gas supply
piping system during any pressure testing of that system
at a test pressure in excess of 0.5 PSI (3.4 KPa).
• The dryer must be isolated from the gas supply piping
system by closing the equipment shut-off valve during
any pressure testing of the gas supply piping of test
pressure equal to or less than 0.5 PSI (3.4 KPa).
DRYERGAS SUPPLYCONNECTION
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2-5/8"
3/8"NPT MALETHREADGAS SUPPLY
NOTE: Add to vertical
dimension
the distance
between
cabinet
bottom
to floor.
GAS SUPPLY
• A 1/8-in. National Pipe Taper thread plugged tapping,
accessible for test gauge connection, must be installed
immediately upstream of the gas supply connection to the
dryer. Contact your local gas utility should you have
questions on the installation of the plugged tapping.
• Supply line is to be 1/2-in. rigid pipe and equipped with an
accessible shut-off within 6 ft. of, and in the same
room with, the dryer.
• Use pipe thread sealer compound or Teflon tape
appropriate for natural or LP gas.
• You must use with this dryer a flexible metal connector
listed connector ANSI Z21.24 / CSA 6.10. The length of
the connect shall not exceed 3 ft.
• Connect flexible metal connector to dryer and gas supply.
• Open shut-off valve.
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