Kleenmaid Automatic dryers, Installation Instructions Manual

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Gas Service . . .
(Gas Dryers)
NOTE: The gas service to a gas dryer must conform
with the local codes and ordinances and AG601,
Installation Code for Gas Burning Appliances. In
the absence of local codes and ordinances,
applicable National codes should be followed.
Connection of Gas Supply Pipe
1. Install the dryer with sufficient clearance for
adequate air circulation, and for the ease of the
dryer installation, servicing and operation. For
maximum drying performance, we recommend
you allow more clearance than the clearances that
are listed throughout this manual.
2. Remove the shipping cap from the gas connection
at the rear of the dryer. Make sure you do not
damage the pipe threads when removing the cap.
3. Make certain your dryer is equipped for use with
the type of gas in your laundry room.
NOTE: Natural gas, 1,000 Btu/ft
3
(37.3 MJ/m
3
),
service must be supplied at 6.5 ± 1.5 inch (1.6 ± .4
kPa) water column pressure. Do not connect the
dryer to L.P. (propane) gas service without
converting the gas valve. A No. 401P3 L.P.
(propane) Gas Conversion Kit must be installed by
the Manufacturer’s Authorized Dealers,
Distributors, or local service personnel.
NOTE: L.P. (propane) gas, 2,500 Btu/ft
3
(93.1 MJ/
m
3
), service must be supplied at 10 ± 1.5 inch (2.5 ±
.4 kPa) water column pressure and a vent to the
outdoors must be provided.
4. If local codes allow the use of flexible gas tubing,
connect the 3/8 inch NPT (National Pipe Thread)
gas connection at the rear of the dryer to the
laundry room’s gas line with new flexible stainless
steel tubing (using design certified Australian Gas
Association connector only).
IMPORTANT: Use local codes of practice for gas
installation.
This dryer is equipped with jet for Natural gas.
Gas Consumption Natural 21.9 MJ
L.P. (propane) 21.9 MJ
Gas Pressure Natural 0.88 kPa
L.P. (propane) 2.75 kPa
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
D246IE1C
3/8" NPT
GAS CONNECTION
NEW
STAINLESS
STEEL
FLEXIBLE
CONNECTOR
USE ONLY
IF ALLOWED
BY LOCAL
CODES
(Use
Design AGA
Certified
Connector)
SHUT-OFF
VALVE
PRESSURE
TEST
POINT