GE Unitized Gas Washer/Dryer Installation Instructions Manual page 5

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
room with the dryer.
appropriate for natural or LP gas.
connector shall not exceed 3 ft.
supply.
RECONNECTING GAS
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NEW METAL
FLEXIBLE GAS
LINE CONNECTOR
BACK OF
APPLIANCE
FLARE
NEW METAL
FLEXIBLE GAS
LINE CONNECTOR
ADAPTOR
SHUT-OFF VALVE
PIPE SIZE AT LEAST 1/2"
ITEMS NOT SUPPLIED
Note:
on the original installation and are not to be reused for
adaptor free of grease, oil and thread sealant.
CAUTION: Use adapters as shown. Connector nuts must
not be connected directly to pipe threads.
Installation Instructions
connector
24"
INLET FROM
APPLIANCE
24" & 27"
3/8" NPT INLET
FROM APPLIANCE
27" ONLY
45° ELBOW
NPT
27" ONLY
ADAPTOR
27" ONLY
1/8" NPT PIPE PLUG
FOR CHECKING GAS
INLET PRESSURE
FLOOR
27"
27"
TIGHTEN THE FLEXIBLE GAS LINE TO
THE ADAPTOR USING 2 ADJUSTABLE
24"
24"
TIGHTEN ALL CONNECTIONS USING TWO
ADJUSTABLE WRENCHES.
DO NOT OVERTORQUE GAS CONNECTIONS!
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APPLY PIPE COMPOUND
TO THE ADAPTOR AND
APPLIANCE GAS INLET.
WRENCHES.
APPLY PIPE COMPOUND TO
APPLIANCE INLET
TIGHTEN THE FLEXIBLE GAS
LINE TO THE APPLIANCE
INLET USING 2 ADJUSTABLE
WRENCHES.
24" & 27"
APPLY PIPE COMPOUND
TO ALL MALE THREADS
24" & 27"