American Dryer Corp. ADG / MLG-170DR Clothes Dryer User Manual


 
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G. GAS INFORMATION
It is your responsibility to have ALL plumbing connections made by a qualified professional to ensure that the gas
plumbing installation is adequate and conforms to local and state regulations or codes. In the absence of such codes,
ALL plumbing connections, materials, and workmanship must conform to the applicable requirements of the National
Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1-LATEST EDITION, or in Canada, the Canadian Installation Codes CAN/CGA-B149.1-
M91 (Natural Gas) or CAN/CGA-B149.2-M91 (Liquid Propane [L.P.] Gas) or LATEST EDITION.
IMPORTANT: Failure to comply with these codes or ordinances, and/or the requirements stipulated in this
manual, can result in personal injury and improper operation of the dryer.
The dryer and its individual shutoff valves must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure
testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa). The dryer must be isolated from the gas supply
piping system by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any pressure test of the gas supply system at test
pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).
IMPORTANT: Failure to isolate or disconnect dryer from supply as noted can cause irreparable damage to
the gas valve, which will VOID THE WARRANTY.
WARNING: FIRE OR EXPLOSION COULD RESULT.
1. Gas Supply
The gas dryer installation must meet the American National Standard...National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1-
LATEST EDITION, or in Canada, the Canadian Installation Codes CAN/CGA-B149.1 M91 (Natural Gas) or
CAN/CGA-B149.2-M91 (L.P. Gas) or LATEST EDITION, as well as local codes and ordinances and must be
done by a qualified professional.
NOTE: Undersized gas piping will result in ignition problems, slow drying, increased use of energy, and can
create a safety hazard.
The dryer must be connected to the type of heat/gas indicated on the dryer data label. If this information does not
agree with the type of gas available, DO NOT operate the dryer. Contact the reseller who sold the dryer or
contact the ADC factory.
IMPORTANT: Any burner changes or conversions must be made by a qualified professional.
The input ratings shown on the dryer data label are for elevations up to 2,000 feet (609.6 meters), unless elevation
requirements of over 2,000 feet (609.6 meters) were specified at the time the dryer order was placed with the
factory. The adjustment or conversion of dryers in the field for elevations over 2,000 feet (609.6 meters) is made
by changing each burner orifice. If this conversion is necessary, contact the reseller who sold the dryer or contact
the ADC factory.
IMPORTANT: THIS GAS DRYER IS NOT PROVIDED WITH AN INTERNAL GAS SUPPLY
SHUTOFF AND AN EXTERNAL GAS SUPPLY SHUTOFF MUST BE PROVIDED.