Gas Supplyrequirements - Whirlpool WGD5590VQ1 Installation Instructions Manual

29 in. (73.7 cm) long vent gas dryer
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Mobile Home-Additional
Installation
Requirements
This dryer is suitable for mobile home installations.
The installation must conform to the Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280
(formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction and
Safety, "ntle 24, HUD Part 280) or the Canadian Manufactured
Home Standard, CAN/CSA-Z240
MH.
Mobile home installations require:
Metal exhaust system hardware which is available for
purchase from your dealer.
Mobile Home Installation Kit Part #346764, see "Tools and
Parts" section for ordering information.
Special provisions must be made in mobile homes to
introduce outside air into the dryeE The opening (such as a
nearby window) should be at least twice as large as the dryer
exhaust opening.
FAeetri qulrements
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug Into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these Instructions can result In death,
fire, or electrical shock.
120-Volt, 60-Hz., AC-only, 15- or 20-amp fused electrical
supply is required. ('rime-delay fuse or circuit breaker is
recommended.)
It is recommended
that a separate circuit
serving only this dryer be provided.
IMPORTANT: The dryer must be electrically grounded in
accordance with local codas, or in the absence of local codas,
with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 or Canadian
Electrical Code, CSA C22.1.
GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS
• Fora grounded, cord-connected
dryer:
This dryer must be grounded. In the event or malfunction or
breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock
by providing a path or 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 or the equipment-
grounding conductor can result in a risk or electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or service representative
or pemonnnl 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.
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THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
Gas SupplyRequirements
Explosion Hazard
Use a new AGA or CSA 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,
authorlzad gas company personnel,
and
authorlzad 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 dasign-
certified by CSA International for LP (propane or butane) gases
with appropriate conversion.
Your dryer muat have the corrsct 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 nat agree
with the type of gas available, contact your dealer or cell the
phone numbers referenced on the front page of your "Dryer
User Instructions."
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