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installation
Connect flexible metal connector to dryer and gas supply.
Open shut-off valve.
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Use pipe thread sealer compound or Teflon tape appropriate for natural or LP gas in the threaded joints.
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You must use a flexible metal connector certified by
ANSI Z22.25/CSA 6.10
. The length shall not exceed 91.4 cm (3 ft).
reconnecting gas
LEAK TESTING
WARNING: NEVER USE AN OPEN GAS FLAME TO TEST FOR GAS LEAKS
Connectors certified by ANSI Z21.24/CSA 6.1
TILT THE DRYER SIDEWAYS AND REMOVE THE
FOAM SHIPPING PADS BY PULLING AT THE
SIDES AND BREAKING THEM AWAY FROM THE
DRYER LEGS. BE SURE TO REMOVE ALL OF THE
FOAM PIECES AROUND THE LEGS.
gas requirements
warning
Installation must comply with all local codes and
regulations.
The dryer must be disconnected from the gas supply piping
system during any pressure testing over (3.4 KPa).
The dryer must be isolated from the gas supply piping
system by closing the equipment shut-off valve during any
pressure tests - of the gas supply piping - that are equal to
or less than 0.5 PSI (3.4 KPa).
DRYER GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION
gas supply
A plug branch of 3.2 mm with cord must be installed,
accesible for the connection of a testing meter above the
dryer gas supply. Contact your supplier for questions
regarding the installation of plug branch with cord.
Supply line is to be a 12.7 mm ( 1/2-in) rigid pipe equipped
with an accessible shut-off within 182 cm (6 ft.) of, and in the
same room as the dryer.
Check all connections for leaks
with soap solution or equivalent.
Apply soap solution.
Leak test solution must not contain
ammonia which could cause damage
to brass connectors.
If leaks are found, close valve,
retighten the joint and repeat soap test.
APPLY PIPE COMPOUND TO
ALL MALE CORDS
TIGHTEN ALL CONNECTIONS USING TWO
ADJUSTABLE WRENCHES
DO NOT OVERTORQUE GAS CONNECTIONS !
TIGHTEN FLEXIBLE GAS LINE USING TWO
ADJUSTABLE WRENCHES
APPLY SEALER COMPOUND TO THE
CONNECTOR AND THE GAS DRYER
METAL FLEXIBLE
CONNECTOR FOR
NEW GAS SUPPLY LINE
ADAPTER
ELBOW
NPT 9.5
MM (3/8')
ADAPTER
3.2 mm (1/8") NPT
PIPE PLUG FOR
CHECKING GAS
INLET PRESSURE
SHUT-OFF
VALVE
PIPE OF AT LEAST
12.7 mm
CONICAL
NTP gas supply, male cord 9.5 mm (3/8")
NOTE: Add the distance between the
lower part of the cabinet and the
OPEN
SHUT-OFF
VALVE
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note:
use only new connectors.
Do not reuse other appliance
connectors or old installation
connectors. Keep flare end of
adaptor free of dust, grease,
oil or sealing compound.
warning:
Use adaptors as
shown in figures.
Do not use the flexible
connector nuts direct to dryer
or house pipe thread.
Appropriate and approved
adaptors (Conical and NPT)
must be used.
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