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Gas Requirements . . .
(Gas Dryers)
NOTE: The gas service to a gas dryer must conform
with the local codes and ordinances, or in the absence
of local codes and ordinances, with the latest edition of
the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 or
the CAN/CGA-B149, National Gas Installation Code.
Natural Gas
, 1,000 Btu/ft
3
(37.3 MJ/m
3
), service must
be supplied at 6.5 ± 1.5 inch water column pressure.
For proper operation at altitudes above 2,000 feet (610 m)
the natural gas valve spud orifice size must be reduced to
ensure complete combustion. See table at right.
L.P. (Propane) Gas
, 2,500 Btu/ft
3
(93.1 MJ/m
3
), service
must be supplied at 10 ± 1.5 inch water column pressure.
NOTE: DO NOT connect the dryer to L.P. (Propane)
Gas Service without converting the gas valve. A 458P3
L.P. (Propane) Gas Conversion Kit must be installed
by the Manufacturer’s Authorized Dealers,
Distributors, or local service personnel.
NOTE: The dryer and its individual shut-off 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 psi (3.45 kPa).
The dryer must be isolated from the gas supply piping
system by closing its individual manual shut-off valve
during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping
system at test pressures equal to or less than
1/2 psi (3.45 kPa)
NOTE: When connecting to a gas line, an equipment
shutoff valve must be installed within 6' (1.8 m) of the
dryer. An 1/8" N.P.T. pipe plug must be installed as
shown. See illustration.
Altitude
Orifice Size
Part
Number
ft
m
#
Inches
mm
2000
610
41
0.0960
2.44
503776
3000
915
42
0.0935
2.37
503777
5500
1680
43
0.0890
2.26
503778
7000
2135
44
0.0860
2.18
58719
9000
2745
45
0.0820
2.08
503779
10500
3200
46
0.0810
2.06
503780
To reduce the risk of gas leaks, fire or
explosion:
• The dryer must be connected to the type of
gas as shown on nameplate located in the
door recess.
• Use a new flexible stainless steel connector.
• Use pipe joint compound insoluble in LP
(propane) Gas, or Teflon tape, on all pipe
threads.
• Purge air and sediment from gas supply line
before connecting it to the dryer. Before
tightening the connection, purge remaining
air from gas line to dryer until odor of gas is
detected. This step is required to prevent
gas valve contamination.
• Do not use an open flame to check for gas
leaks. Use a non-corrosive leak detection
fluid.
W114R1
WARNING
D233IE2E
3/8" NPT
GAS CONNECTION
1/8" NPT
PIPE PLUG
(For checking
inlet gas pressure)
NEW
STAINLESS
STEEL
FLEXIBLE
CONNECTOR
USE ONLY
IF ALLOWED
BY LOCAL
CODES
(Use
Design A.G.A.
Certified
Connector)
EQUIPMENT
SHUT-OFF
VALVE
Installed within
6' (1.8 m) of dryer
BLACK IRON PIPE
Shorter than 20' (6.1 m) - use 3/8" pipe
Longer than 20' (6.1 m) - use 1/2" pipe
