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G. GAS INFORMATION
It is your responsibility to have all plumbing connections, materials, and workmanship conform to local and state
regulations or codes of the country of destination. In the absence of such codes, all plumbing connections, materials,
and workmanship must conform to the applicable local requirements. In the USA this is National Fuel Gas Code
ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, or in Canada, Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code CSA B149.1.
In Australia, the fuel gas code is AS/NZS5601, local authority, gas, electricity, and any other relevant statutory regulations.
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.
The dryer and its individual shutoff valves 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 VOIDING THE WARRANTY.
WARNING: FIRE OR EXPLOSION COULD RESULT.
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, the Canadian Installation Codes CAN/CGA-B149.1 M91 (Natural Gas) or
CAN/CGA-B149.2-M91 (Propane Gas) or LATEST EDITION, 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 data label that is affixed to the right
electrical control panel. 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 (610 meters), unless elevation
requirements over 2,000 feet (610 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 (610 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.
IMPORTANT: THIS GAS DRYER IS NOT PROVIDED WITH AN INTERNAL GAS SUPPLY
SHUTOFF AND AN EXTERNAL GAS SUPPLY SHUTOFF MUST BE PROVIDED.