Owners Guide

8
GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Use a new CSA International approved gas supply line.
Install a shut-off valve.
Securely tighten all gas connections.
If connected to propane, have a qualified person make
sure gas pressure does not exceed 13" (330 mm) water
column.
Examples of a qualified person include:
licensed heating personnel,
authorized gas company personnel, and
authorized 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 certied by
UL for use with propane gas with appropriate conversion.
■ Your dryer must have the correct 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
not agree with the type of gas available, contact your dealer
or call the phone numbers referenced in the “Assistance or
Service” section of your “Quick Reference Guide.”
Propane Gas Conversion:
IMPORTANT: Conversion must be made by a qualied
technician.
No attempt shall be made to convert the dryer from the gas
specied on the model/serial rating plate for use with a
different gas without consulting your gas company.
GAS SUPPLY LINE
Option 1 (Recommended Method)
Flexible stainless steel gas connector:
■ If local codes permit, use a new exible stainless steel gas
connector (Design Certied by the American Gas Association
or CSA International) to connect your dryer to the rigid
gas supply line. Use an elbow and a 3/8" are x 3/8" NPT
adapter tting between the stainless steel gas connector and
the dryer gas pipe as needed to prevent kinking.
Option 2 (Alternate Method)
Approved aluminum or copper tubing
■ Must include 1/8" NPT minimum plugged tapping accessible
for test gauge connection, immediately upstream of the gas
connection to the dryer.
■ 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 tting.
■ If your dryer has been converted to use LP gas, 3/8" propane
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
propane gas must be used. Do not use TEFLON
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tape.
■ 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.
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BA
D
C
A. 3/8" exible gas connector
B. 3/8" pipe to are adapter tting
C. 1/8" NPT minimum plugged tapping
D. 1/2" NPT gas supply line
E. Gas shutoff valve
GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION REQUIREMENTS
■ Use an elbow and a 3/8" are x 3/8" NPT adapter tting
between the exible gas connector and the dryer gas pipe,
as needed to avoid kinking.
■ Use only pipe-joint compound. Do not use TEFLON
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tape.
■ This dryer must be connected to the gas supply line with a
listed exible gas connector that complies with the standard
for connectors for gas appliances, ANSI Z21.24 or CSA 6.10.
BURNER INPUT REQUIREMENTS
Elevations above 2,000 ft (610 m):
■ When installed above 2,000 ft (610 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
■ The dryer must be disconnected from the gas supply piping
system during pressure testing at pressures greater than
1/2 psi.
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TEFLON is a registered trademark of Chemours.