8
The location should be easy to reach for opening and closing.
A
B
E
D
C
A.
3
/
8
"
flexible gas connector
B.
3
/
8
" pipe to flare adapter fitting
C.
1
/
8
" NPT minimum plugged tapping
D. ½" NPT gas supply line
E. Gas shutoff valve
Gas supply connection requirements
■
Use an elbow and a
3
/
8
" flare x
3
/
8
" NPT adapter fitting between the flexible gas connector
and the dryer gas pipe, as needed to avoid kinking.
■
Use only pipe-joint compound. Do not use TEFLON
®†
†
®
TEFLON is a registered trademark of E.I. Du Pont De Nemours and Company.
tape.
■
This dryer must be connected to the gas supply line with a listed flexible gas connector
that complies with the standard for connectors for gas appliances, ANSI Z21.24 or
CSA 6.10.
Burner Input Requirements:
Elevations above 10,000 ft (3,048 m):
■
When installed above 10,000 ft (3,048 m) a 4% reduction of the burner Btu 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 system during pressure testing
at pressures greater than ½ psi.
Dryer Gas Pipe
■
The gas pipe that comes out through the rear of your dryer has a
3
/
8
" male pipe thread.
A
2"
(5.1 cm)
³⁄₄
"
(1.9 cm)
A.
3
/
8
" NPT dryer pipe
Venting Requirements
WARNING
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.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.
IMPORTANT:
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
The dryer exhaust must not be connected into any gas vent, chimney, wall, ceiling, 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 exhaust hood is not plugged
with lint.
■
Replace any plastic or metal foil vent with rigid or flexible heavy metal vent.
■
Review Vent system chart. Modify existing vent system if necessary to achieve the best
drying performance.
If this is a new vent system
Vent material
■
Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.
Summary of Contents for Bravos MGDB200
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