Installation Instructions; Venting Requirements - Whirlpool WGD7990XG0 Installation Instructions Manual

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1/2" IPS pipe is recommended.
3/8" 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.
Lengths over 20 ft. (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" LP
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
LP gas must be used. Do not use TEFLON<ettape.
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Must include shut-off valve
in the U.S.A.:
An individual manual shut-off valve must be installed within
six (6) ft. (1.8 m) of the dryer in accordance
with the National
Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1. The location should be easy
to reach for opening and closing.
in Canada:
An individual manual shut-off 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) ft. (1.8 m)
of the dryer. The location should be easy to reach for
opening and closing.
GAS SUPPLY
CONNECTION
REQUIREMENTS
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Use an elbow and a 3/8" flare x 3/8" NPT adapter fitting
between the flexible gas connector and the dryer gas pipe,
as needed to avoid kinking.
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Use only pipe-joint compound.
Do not use TEFLON _*_t tape.
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This 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.
BURNER
iNPUT
REQUIREMENTS
Elevations
above
10,000
ft. (3,048 rn):
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When installed 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 1,000 ft. (305 m) increase
in elevation.
Gas supply
pressure
testing
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The dryer must be disconnected
from the gas supply
piping system during pressure testing at pressures greater
than 1/2 psi.
DRYER
GAS PiPE
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The gas pipe that comes out through the rear of your dryer
has a 3/8" male pipe thread.
*6 1/4"
A
(159 ram)
A. 3/8" NPT dryer pipe
*If the dryer is mounted on a pedestal, the gas pipe
height must be an additional 10" (254 mm) or 15.5" (394 mm)
from the floor, depending on the pedestal model. For a garage
installation, the gas pipe height must be an additional
18" (460 mm) from the floor.
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
VENTING
REQUIREMENTS
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:
To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE
EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.
iMPORTANT:
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Dryer exhaust must not be connected
into any gas vent,
chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace,
or a concealed space
of a building. Only rigid or flexible metal vent shall be used for
exhausting.
1®TEFLON
is a registered
trademark
of E.I. Dupont De Nemours and Company.
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(102 rnrn)
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4" (102 ram) heavy metal exhaust vent
Only a 4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps
may be used.
Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.

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