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30 American Dryer Corp. 113217-5
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 with local and state regulations or codes. In the absence of such codes,
ALL plumbing connections, materials, and workmanship must conform to applicable requirements of the National
Fuel Code ANSI Z223.1-LATEST EDITION or in Canada, CAN/CGA-B149.1-M91 (Natural Gas) or CAN.CGA-B149.2-
M91 (Liquid Propane [L.P.] Gas) or LATEST EDITION (for General Installation and Gas Plumbing), as well as local
codes and ordinances and must be done by a qualified professional.
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.
WARNING: Twisting of the gas line may cause premature failure.
NOTE: On a yearly basis flex gas lines must be inspected for leaks, if any signs of fraying or abrasion
are found the gas line must be replaced.
The dryer and its individual shutoff valve 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 due to failure of isolating or disconnecting the
gas supply as noted.
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, CAN/CGA-B149.1-M91 (Natural Gas) or CAN/CGA-B149.2-M91
(L.P. Gas) or LATEST EDITION (for General Installation and Gas Plumbing), 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 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 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 the 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.