5.2 Kit
Installation
5.2.1 LP valve conversion kit
5.2.1.1 Using WTZ1280 LP kit
Follow kit instructions carefully. These general guidelines don’t
include the entire kit instructions.
LP manifold pressure will be 11” wc after the kit is installed. Inlet
pressure should be ~ 11” – 14” wc. LP rating (up to 7700’ elevation)
will be 18,000 BTU/hour after the kit has been installed.
5.2.1.2 Installation instructions
1. Turn off gas supply & unplug power cord.
2. Remove rear panel & rear drum cover. Remove drum (for
better access).
3. Disconnect wire harness, gas pipe & 90º elbow fitting from gas
valve.
4. After noting connections, disconnect wires to all parts, including
gas valve, igniter, flame sensor, Hi-limit & NTC.
Be careful to
not damage igniter
.
5. Remove burner chamber & burner, then remove burner ring
from burner (as its not needed for LP).
6. Remove natural gas valve and replace with LP gas valve.
Install LP rating plate and conversion labels.
7. Reinstall all other parts. Check gas pressure at gas valve and
check for leaks, then check flame quality.
8. Keep natural gas valve & burner ring (with screws) in case
dryer is converted back to natural gas.
Remove the burner ring since it’s not needed for LP.
Burner ring is not
needed for LP
Disconnect gas
line from gas valve
Use 1” open-end wrench
Disconnect wires
from gas valve
Gas
valve
Burner
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