Dryer LP Conversion Kit Instructions

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ADJUSTING BURNER FLAME
Install front panel, console, and top panel. 1.
Plug in dryer and operate in heat cycle.
Place a mirror on the floor under the front 2.
panel to observe flame through the view port
in the base. You may need to extend the
front legs to view the flame in the mirror.
The flame should be blue in color. If it is yel-3.
low, repeat the steps to gain access to the
burner, adjust the shutter, reassemble and
observe the flame again.
Repeat the above steps until the sputtering 4.
or yellow flame disappears.
NOTE
Before the burner will light, the gas line must
bleed itself of air. If the burner does not light
within 45 seconds of being started, the safety
switch will shut the burner off. If this happens,
press the cancel button and wait 5 minutes
before making another attempt to operate the
dryer.
flame view hole in base
view hole
flame in combustion tube
mirror
Verify that all kit parts on the list to the right 4.
are installed on the dryer.
DO NOT plug in unit to electricity yet. Apply 5.
approved thread sealer to inlet pipe and
install gas supply. Open gas supply valve to
check for leaks. Spray a soapy water solu-
tion on gas supply input on back of dryer
and leak limiter threads on gas burner valve.
Look for bubbles and repair as necessary.
WARNING
DO NOT TEST WITH AN OPEN FLAME!
Fire, explosion, serious bodily injury and/or
property damage can result from testing a gas
line for leaks with an open flame.
REINSTALLING BURNER ASSEMBLY, con’t
INSTALLED ITEMS
LP orifice (stamped “55”)
Blocking pin
Stainless steel burner with adjustable
shutter and alignment collar
Control conversion label
LP rating plate (English or French)
CHECKING MANIFOLD PRESSURE
Turn off gas supply and follow previous steps 1.
to gain access to the burner assembly.
Remove the pressure tap plug (item “a” in 2.
both images to the right) and install a pres-
sure tap and manometer.
Reassemble dryer and turn on gas supply.3.
Start dryer in heat cycle. Manifold pressure 4.
should be between 7 and 10 inches of water
column when burner is lit.
Turn off gas supply, disassemble dryer, remove 5.
manometer and replace pressure tap plug.
Turn on gas supply and leak check pressure 6.
tap plug with soapy water solution.
Turn off gas supply and reassemble dryer.7.