Installation Guide

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Installation Instructions
Gas connection
1. Remove the shipping cap from gas pipe at
the rear of the dryer.
2. Connect a 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) I.D. semi-rigid
or approved pipe from gas supply line to the
3/8 inch (0.96 cm) pipe located on the back
of the dryer. Use a 1/2 inch to 3/8 inch (1.27
cm to 0.96 cm) reducer for the connection.
Apply an approved thread sealer that is
resistant to the corrosive action of liquefi ed
gases on all pipe connections.
3. Open the shutoff valve in the gas supply line
to allow gas to fl ow through the pipe. Wait
a few minutes for gas to move through the
gas line.
All connections must be wrench-tightened
Flare
Union
Flare
Union
GAS FLOW
Manual
Shuto
Valve
Closed
Open
Flexible
Connector
Inlet Pipe on
Back of Dryer
elppiN
Shuto Valve -
Open position
to dryer
from gas supply
4. Check for gas system leaks with a
manometer. If a manometer is not available,
test all connections by brushing on a soapy
water solution.
WARNING
EXPLOSION HAZARD
NEVER test for gas leaks with an open fl ame.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT connect the dryer to L.P. gas service
without converting the gas valve. An L.P. con-
version kit must be installed by a qualifi ed gas
technician.
IMPORTANT
Installation to the gas service must follow local
codes and ordinances and the latest edition of
the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NEPA
54 or in Canada, CSA B149.1.