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Dryer gas pipe
The gas pipe that comes out through the rear of your dryer
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has a 3/8" male pipe thread.
29" Wide Model
A
1¼
"
(32 mm)
9¼
"
(235 mm)
A. 3/8" NPT dryer pipe
27" Wide Model
A
*6¼
"
(159 mm)
1½
"
(38 mm)
A. 3/8" NPT dryer pipe
Burner input requirements
Elevations up to 10,000 ft. (3,048 m):
The design of this dryer is certified by CSA International for
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use at altitudes up to 10,000 ft. (3,048 m), above sea level at
the B.T.U. rating indicated on the model/serial number plate.
Burner input adjustments are not required when the dryer is
operated up to this elevation.
Elevations above 10,000 ft. (3,048 m):
When installed above 10,000 ft. (3,048 m) a 4% reduction
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of the burner B.T.U. rating shown on the model/serial
number plate is required for each 1,000 ft. (305 m)
increase in elevation.
Gas supply pressure testing
The dryer must be disconnected from the gas supply piping
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system during pressure testing at pressures greater than
1/2 psi.
Venting Requirements
WARNIN
G
Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metal vent.
Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a metal foil vent.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death
or fire.
VENTING
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE
EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.
IMPORTANT:
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Dryer exhaust must not be connected into any gas vent,
chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space
of a building.
If using an existing vent system
Clean lint from the entire length of the system and make sure
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exhaust hood is not plugged with lint.
Replace any plastic or metal foil vent with rigid heavy metal
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vent or flexible metal vent.
Review Vent system chart. Modify existing vent system if
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necessary to achieve the best drying performance. Only rigid
or flexible metal vent shall be used for exhausting.
If this is a new vent system
Vent Material
Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.
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4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps must be
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used. DURASAFE™ venting products are recommended.
4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent
DURASAFE™ vent products can be purchased by calling
the toll-free number. For further information, please reference
the “Assistance or Service” section of the “Dryer User
Instructions.”
Rigid metal vent:
For best drying performance, rigid metal vents are
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recommended.
Rigid metal vent is recommended to avoid crushing and
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kinking.
Flexible metal vent:
Flexible metal vents are acceptable only if accessible for
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cleaning.
