Explosion
Hazard
Use a new CSA international
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,
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 design-certified
by CSA International
for
[P/propane
or butane) gases 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.
LP gas conversion:
Conversion
must be made by a qualified
technician.
No attempt
shall be made to convert
the appliance
from tile gas specified
on the r'nodel/serial
rating plate for use with a different
gas without
consulting
your gas company.
Gas Supply
Line:
•
Must include
1/8" NPT minimum
plugged
tapping
accessible
for test gauge connection,
immediately
upstream
of the gas connection
to the dryer (see illustration).
•
Y2" IPS pipe is recommended.
•
%" 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
fitting.
•
If your dryer has been converted
to use [P gas, %" I.P 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 I.P gas must be used. Do not use
TEFI.ON _'_tape.
•
Must include
a shutoff valve:
In the U.S.A.:
An individual
manual
shutoff w_lve must be installed
within
six (6) feet (1.8 m) of the dryer
in accordance
with the National
Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1.
]he location
should
be
easy to reach for opening
and closing.
In Canada:
An individual
manual
shutoff valve must be installed
in accordance
with
tile Bq 49.1,
Natural
(];as and Propane
Installation
Code. [t is recommended
that an individual
manual
shutoff valve be installed
within
six (6) feet (1.8 m) of the dryer. The location
should
be
easy to reach for opening
and closing.
A
C
E
B
D
A. ?g" flexible
gas connector
B. _"
pipe
to flare adapter
fitting
C. _"
NPT minimum
plugged
tapping
D. _//' NPT gas supply
line
E. Gas shutoff
valve
t®TEFLON
is a legistered
trademark
of E.I. DLI Pont De Nemouls
and
Company.
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