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INSTALLATION – GAS DRYER
IMPORTANT - OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES
Dryer must be levelled and rest firmly on the floor.
Dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
What to do if you smell gas
• Do not try to light appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch ; do not use
any phone in your building.
• Clear the room, building or area of all occupants.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s
instructions.
• If you can not reach your gas supplier, call fire
department.
• Installation and service must be performed by
a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas
supplier.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or
other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or
any other appliance.
GAS CONNECTION INFORMATION
Installation must conform with local Gas Codes and
with CAN/CGA-B149, Natural Gas Installation Code.
Some local codes restrict installation of gas appliances
in garages. They must be 45 cm (18”) off the ground
and protected by a barrier from vehicules.
GAS BURNER ORIFICE
This gas dryer is equipped with a Valve & Burner
Assembly for use ONLY WITH ONE TYPE OF GAS.
Using the appropriate kit, your local service
organization can convert this dryer for use with the
alternate fuel.
Use kit WE25M35 to convert from Natural Gas to LP
Gases (Propane).
Use kit WE25M36 to convert from LP Gases to Natural
Gas.
WARNING: CONVERSION SHALL BE CARRIED
OUT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THE PROVINCIAL
AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION AND/OR
ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF
THE CAN/CGA B149.1 AND B149.2
INSTALLATION CODE.
GAS SUPPLY
• Supply line is to be 12.7 mm (1/2 in) rigid pipe.
(9.53 mm (3/8 in) copper tubing may be used if the
dryer is operated on propane gas) and equipped with
an accessible shutoff within 6 feet (2 m) from, and in
the same room with the dryer. Increase pipe size for
runs longer than 20 feet (7 m).
• During pressure test:
– When test pressure is in excess of 1/2 PSIG
(3.45kPa), disconnect dryer and its individual
shutoff valve from gas supply line prior to test.
– When test pressure is equal to or less than 1/2 PSIG
(3.45kPa), close the dryer shutoff valve prior to test.
• A 3.18 mm (1/8 in) National Pipe Taper thread
plugged tapping, accessible for test gauge connection,
must be installed immediately upstream of the gas
supply connection to the dryer. Contact your local gas
utility should you have questions on the installation of
the plugged tapping.
• Pipe dope must be resistant to the action of propane
and applied sparingly to all male threads.
• If local codes permit, it is recommended the dryer be
connected to the gas supply with approved semi-rigid
metal tubing or listed connectors.
LEAK TEST
Check all connections for leaks with soapy solution or
equivalent. Leak test solutions must not contain ammonia
which could cause damage to brass fittings or pipe.
CAUTION: NEVER USE AN OPEN FLAME TO
TEST FOR GAS LEAKS.
51mm
(2")
66 mm
(2 5/8")
MALE THREAD GAS SUPPLY
9.52 mm (3/8")
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