Clothes Dryer User Manual

4. TYPE OF HEAT

This describes the type of heat for your particular dryer: gas (either natural gas or liquid propane [L.P.] gas),

electric, or steam.

5. HEAT INPUT (for GAS DRYERS)

This describes the heat input in British Thermal Units per Hour (Btu/hr).

6. ORIFICE SIZE (for GAS DRYERS)

Gives the number drill size used.

7. ELECTRIC SERVICE

This describes the electric service for your particular model.

8. GAS MANIFOLD PRESSURE (for GAS DRYERS)

This describes the manifold pressure taken at the gas valve tap.

9. APPLICABLE APPROVAL SEAL(S)

I.E., Canadian Standards Association International.

B. USING A MANOMETER

HOW TO USE A MANOMETER (ADC PN: 122804)

1. With dryer in nonoperating mode remove plug on the gas valve pressure tap.

2. Attach plastic tubing to pressure tap. (Fitting is supplied with manometer, refer to the illustration.)

3. Attach manometer to dryer using magnet.

NOTE: Place manometer in a position so that readings can be taken at eye level.

4. Fill manometer as shown in illustration to the zero level.

5. Start dryer. With burner on, take a reading.

a) Read water level at the inner tube. Readings should be taken

at eye level.

b) Correct readings should be:

Natural Gas: ...... 3.5 Inches (8.7 mb) W.C.

L.P. Gas: ............ 10.5 Inches (26.1 mb) W.C.

6. If water column pressure is incorrect refer to “TO ADJUST GAS

PRESSURE” on page 20.

7. Reverse procedure for removing manometer.