Make Gas Connection - U.s.a. And Canada; Venting; Venting Requirements - Whirlpool WED8500DC Installation Instructions Manual

MAkE GAS CONNECTION -
U.S.A. AND CANADA
1.
Connect gas supply to dryer
Flared
male fitting
Remove red cap from gas pipe. Using a wrench to tighten,
connect gas supply to dryer. Use pipe-joint compound
on threads of all non-flared male fittings. If flexible metal
tubing is used, be sure there are no kinks.
NOTE: For LP gas connections, you must use pipe-joint
compound resistant to action of LP gas. Do not use
TEFLON tape.
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2.
Plan pipe fitting connection
A
B
A. 3/8" flexible gas connector
B. 3/8" dryer pipe
A combination of pipe fittings must be used to connect dryer
to existing gas line. A recommended connection is shown.
Your connection may be different, according to supply line
type, size, and location.
3.
Open shut-off valve
Closed valve
A
Open shut-off valve in supply line; valve is open when handle
is parallel to gas pipe. Then, test all connections by brushing
on an approved noncorrosive leak-detection solution.
Bubbles will show a leak. Correct any leaks found.
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Non-flared
male fitting
B
D
C
C. 3/8" to 3/8" pipe elbow
D. 3/8" pipe-to-flare adapter fitting
B
Open valve

VENTING

VENTING REQUIREMENTS

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.
4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent
Only a 4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps
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may be used.
Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.
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Rigid metal vent:
Recommended for best drying performance and to avoid
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crushing and kinking.
Flexible metal vent:
(Acceptable only if accessible to clean)
Must be fully extended and supported in final dryer location.
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Remove excess to avoid sagging and kinking that may
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result in reduced airflow and poor performance.
Do not install in enclosed walls, ceilings, or floors.
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The total length should not exceed 7
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The length of flexible metal vent used must be included in
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the overall vent system design as shown in the "Vent System
Charts."
NOTE:
If using an existing vent system, clean lint from
entire length of the system and make sure exhaust hood
is not plugged with lint. Replace plastic or metal foil vents
with rigid metal or flexible metal vents. Review Vent System
Chart and if necessary, modify existing vent system to
achieve best drying performance.
4"
(102 mm)
/ ft. (2.4 m).
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