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GAS DRYER POWER
HOOKUP
Gas Supply Requirements
WARNING
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 qualied person make sure
gas pressure does not exceed 13" (330 mm) water
column.
Examples of a qualied person include:
licensed heating personnel,
authorized gas company personnel, and
authorized service personnel.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or re.
Gas type
Natural gas:
This dryer is equipped for use with Natural Gas. It is design-
certied by CSA International for LP (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, please reference
the “Assistance or Service” section of the “Dryer User
Instructions.”
LP gas conversion:
Conversion must be made by a qualied technician.
No attempt shall be made to convert the dryer from the gas
specied on the model/serial rating plate for use with a different
gas without consulting the serving gas supplier.
IMPORTANT: The gas installation must conform with local codes,
or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 or the Canadian Natural Gas and
Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1.
Gas supply line
1/2" NPT pipe is recommended. ■
3/8" approved tubing is acceptable for lengths under ■
20 ft. (6.1 m) if local codes and gas supplier permit.
Must include 1/8" NPT minimum plugged tapping accessible ■
for test gauge connection, immediately upstream of the gas
connection to the dryer (see illustration).
Must include a shutoff valve: ■
In the U.S.A.:
An individual manual shutoff valve must be installed within
six (6) feet (1.8 m) of the dryer in accordance with the
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1.
In Canada:
An individual manual shutoff valve must be installed in
accordance with the B149.1, Natural Gas and Propane
Installation Code. It is recommended that an individual
manual shutoff valve be installed within six (6) feet (1.8 m)
of the dryer.
The shut off valve location should be easy to reach for opening
and closing.
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B
E
D
C
A. 3/8" exible gas connector
B. 3/8" pipe to are adapter tting
C. 1/8" NPT minimum plugged tapping
D. 1/2" NPT gas supply line
E. Gas shutoff valve
Gas supply connection requirements
There are many methods by which your gas dryer can be
connected to the gas supply. Listed here are some guidelines
for two different methods of connection.
Screw in leveling legs
2.
Examine leveling legs, nd diamond marking. Screw legs into
leg holes by hand, use a wrench to nish turning legs until
diamond marking is no longer visible.
Now stand the dryer on its feet. Slide the dryer until it is
close to its nal location. Leave enough room to connect the
exhaust vent.
For mobile home use
Gas dryers must be securely fastened to the oor.
Mobile home installations require a Mobile Home Installation
Hold-down Kit. For ordering information please reference the
“Dryer User Instructions.”
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