Clothes Dryer User Manual

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B. ELECTRICAL AND GAS REQUIREMENTS
1. Electrical Requirements
It is your responsibility to have
ALL electrical connections made by a properly licensed and competent
electrician to assure that the electrical installation is adequate and conforms to local and state regulations or
codes. In the absence of such codes,
ALL electrical connections, materials, and workmanship must
conform to the applicable requirements of the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA NO. 70-LATEST
EDITION or in Canada, the Canadian Electrical Codes Parts 1 & 2 CSA C22.1-1990 or LATEST EDITION.
2.
Grounding
A ground (earth) connection must be provided and installed in accordance with state and local codes. In
the absence of these codes, grounding must conform to applicable requirements of the National Electrical
Code ANSI/NFPA NO. 70-LATEST EDITION, or in Canada, the installation must conform to applicable
Canada Standards: Canadian Electrical Codes Parts 1 & 2 CSA C22.1-1990 or LATEST EDITION. The
ground connection may be to a proven earth ground at the location service panel.
IMPORTANT: Failure to comply with these codes or ordinances and/or the requirements stipulated in
this manual can result in personal injury or component failure.
3. Gas Information
It is your responsibility to have ALL plumbing connections made by a qualified professional to assure that
the gas plumbing installation is adequate and conforms to local and state regulations or codes. In the
absence of such codes, ALL plumbing connections, materials, and workmanship must conform to the
applicable requirements of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1-LATEST EDITION, or in Canada,
the Canadian Installation Codes CAN/CGA-B149.1-M91 (Natural Gas) or CAN/CGA-B149.2-M91 (Liquid
Propane [L.P.] Gas) or LATEST EDITION.
4. Gas Supply
The gas dryer installation must meet the American National Standard...National Fuel Gas Code ANSI
Z2231-LATEST EDITION, or in Canada, the Canadian Installation Codes CAN/CGA-B149.1 M91 (Natural
Gas) or CAN/CGA-B149.2-M91 (L.P. Gas) or LATEST EDITION, as well as local codes and ordinances
and must be done by a qualified professional.
5. Piping Connections
ALL components/materials must conform to National Fuel Gas Code Specifications ANSI Z223.1-LATEST
EDITION, or in Canada, CAN/CGA-B149.1-M91 (Natural Gas) or CAN/CGA-B149.2-M91 (L.P. Gas)
or LATEST EDITION (for General Installation and Gas Plumbing), as well as local codes and ordinances
and must be done by a qualified professional. It is important that gas pressure regulators meet applicable
pressure requirements, and that gas meters be rated for the total amount of ALL the appliance Btus being
supplied.
WARNING: NEVER TEST FOR LEAKS WITH A FLAME!!!
NOTE: Undersized gas piping will result in ignition problems and slow drying and can create a safety
hazard.