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Section 6 Gas Burner Conversion Procedures
To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, explosion, serious injury or death:
• Disconnect electric power to the dryer(s) before servicing.
• Close gas shut-off valve to gas dryer(s) before servicing.
• Never start the dryer(s) with any guards/panels removed.
• Whenever ground wires are removed during servicing, these ground wires must be
reconnected to ensure that the dryer is properly grounded.
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k. Turn the gas line shut-off valve handle to the
open position, and connect electrical service.
Refer to Figure 45.
l. Check gas valve pressure as follows:
(1) Remove pressure tap pipe plug. Refer to
(2) Connect a “U” tube manometer (or similar
pressure gauge) to the pressure tap. Refer
to Figure 46.
(3) Start dryer. Pressure should be 3.5 ± .2
inches. Refer to Figure 46.
(4) Stop dryer and remove “U” tube and
reinstall the pressure tap pipe plug. Refer to
Figure 45.
m. Check the gas line connection for gas leaks with
a soapy solution.
n. Make sure the dryer conversion has been
completed. Recheck the following:
(1) Installed correct orifice spud (#40), refer to
Step “e”.
(2) Installed the vent screw. Refer to Step “g”.
(3) Gas valve pressure must be 3.5 ± .2 inches.
Refer to Step “l”.
(4) Install four stickers. Refer to Steps “h”, “i”
and “j”.
o. Start dryer and observe burner flame. Adjust air
shutter to obtain a soft, uniform flame. (A lazy,
orange tipped flame indicates lack of air. A
harsh, roaring, very blue flame indicates too
much air.) Adjust air shutter to obtain a soft
uniform blue flame as follows:
(1) Loosen air shutter lockscrew. Refer to
(2) Turn air shutter to the right or left as
necessary to obtain proper flame intensity.
Refer to Figure 46.
(3) After air shutter is adjusted for proper
flame, tighten air shutter lockscrew
securely.
p. Be sure and observe at least two complete
ignition and burn cycles before reinstalling
access door.
q. Reinstall access door and screw.
Figure 46
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MANOMETER
3.5 ± .2
INCHES
AIR
SHUTTER
GAS VALVE
PRESSURE TAP
AIR SHUTTER
LOCKSCREW
To reduce the risk of explosion and fire, do
not use an open flame to check for gas
leaks!
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