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INSTA LLAiTION
INSTRUCTIONS
Connecfing
Gas Dryers
(conf.)
_WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury
to persons when using this appliance, follow
basic
precautions,
including
the following:
• Installation
and service must be performed
by
a qualified
installer,
service agency,
or the gas
supplier. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion,
or death.
• Use only a new stainless
steel flexible
connector
and a new AGA-certified
connector.
Failure to do so
can result in fire, explosion,
or death.
• A gas shutoff valve must be installed within
6 ft.
(1.8 m) of the dryer. Failure to do so can result in fire,
explosion,
or death.
• The dryer is configured
for Natural
Gas when
shipped from the factory.
Make sure that the dryer
is equipped
with the correct burner orifice for the
type of gas being
used (Natural
Gas or Liquefied
Petroleum).
Failure to do so can result in fire,
explosion,
or death.
• if necessary, the correct
orifice (For the LP orifice
kit, order part number 383EEL3002D)
should be
installed by a qualified
technician
and the change
should be noted on the dryer. Failure to do so can
result in fire, explosion, or death.
• All connections
must be in accordance with local
codes and regulations.
Failure to do so can result in
fire, explosion,
or death.
• Gas dryers
MUST exhaust to the outdoors.
Failure to
do so can result in fire, explosion,
or death.
Connecting
the gas supply
1. Make sure that the gas supply to the laundry
room is
turned OFF. Confirm that the type of gas available in
your laundry
room is appropriate
for the dryer. The
dryer is prepared for Natural Gas with a 3/8 - inch NPT
gas connection.
Remove the shipping
cap from the gas connection
at the back of the dryer. Be careful not to damage
the threads of the gas connector
when removing
the
shipping
cap.
Connect the dryer to your laundry room's gas supply
using a new flexible
stainless steel connector
with a 3/s
-inch NPT fitting.
Securely tighten
all connections
between
the
dryer and your laundry room's gas supply. Turn on
your laundry
room's gas supply and check all pipe
connections
(both internal
and external) for gas leaks
with a noncorrosive
leak-detection
fluid.
Electrical
connection
Plug dryer into a 120 VAC,
__
60 Hz grounded
3-prong
outlet.
3/8" NPT Gas
Connection
AGA/CSA-Certified
Stainless Steel Flexible
Connector
_,,,,,_1/8"
NPT Pipe
Plug
Gas Supply
ShutoffValve
High-altitude
installations
The BTU rating of this dryer is AGA-certified
for
elevations
below 10,000 feet.
If your gas dryer is being installed at an elevation
above
10,000 feet, it must be derated by a qualified technician
or gas supplier.