Gas Dryer; Gas Connection - GE Dryer Use And Care Manual With Installation Instructions

IMPORTANT - OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES
FOR YOUR SAFETY
What to do if you smell gas
• Do not try to light appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch ; do not use
any phone in your building.
• Clear the room, building or area of all occupants.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
• If you can not reach your gas supplier, call fire
department.
• Installation and service must be performed by
a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas
supplier.
Installation must conform with local Gas Codes and
with CAN/CGA-B149, Natural Gas Installation Code.
Some local codes restrict installation of gas appliances
in garages. They must be 45 cm (18") off the ground
and protected by a barrier from vehicules.
GAS BURNER ORIFICE
This gas dryer is equipped with a Valve & Burner
Assembly for use ONLY WITH ONE TYPE OF GAS.
Using the appropriate kit, your local service
organization can convert this dryer for use with the
alternate fuel.
Use kit WE25M35 to convert from Natural Gas to LP
Gases (Propane).
Use kit WE25M36 to convert from LP Gases to Natural
Gas.
WARNING: CONVERSION SHALL BE CARRIED
OUT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THE PROVINCIAL
AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION AND/OR
ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF
THE CAN/CGA B149.1 AND B149.2
INSTALLATION CODE.
MALE THREAD GAS SUPPLY
9.52 mm (3/8")
66 mm
(2 5/8")
51mm
(2")
INSTALLATION – GAS DRYER
Dryer must be levelled and rest firmly on the floor.
Dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.
GAS CONNECTION INFORMATION
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or
other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or
any other appliance.
GAS SUPPLY
• Supply line is to be 12.7 mm (1/2 in) rigid pipe.
(9.53 mm (3/8 in) copper tubing may be used if the dryer is
operated on propane gas) and equipped with an accessible
shutoff within 6 feet (2 m) from, and in the same room with
the dryer. Increase pipe size for runs longer than 20 feet (7 m).
• During pressure test:
– When test pressure is in excess of 1/2 PSIG (3.45kPa),
disconnect dryer and its individual shutoff valve from gas
supply line prior to test.
– When test pressure is equal to or less than 1/2 PSIG
(3.45kPa), close the dryer shutoff valve prior to test.
• A 3.18 mm (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.
• Pipe dope must be resistant to propane and applied sparingly
to all male threads.
• You must use with this dryer a listed gas connector in
compliance with ANSI Z21.24 / CSA 6.10.
NOTE: The connector and fittings are designed for use
only on the original installation and are not to be reused for
another appliance or at another location.
CAUTION: Do not connect flexible connector nuts
directly to pipe threads. This connector must always be
installed with appropriate, and approved adapters (flare - NPT).
Keep flare end of adaptor free of grease, oil and thread sealant.
LEAK TEST
Check all connections for leaks with soapy solution or
equivalent. Leak test solutions must not contain ammonia
which could cause damage to brass fittings or pipe.
CAUTION: NEVER USE AN OPEN FLAME TO TEST
FOR GAS LEAKS.
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