Installation guide

Installation
Instructions
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Unitized Gas
Washer/Dryer
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BEFOREYOU BEGIN
Readthese instructions completely and
carefully.
IMPORTANT- Save these instructions for
local inspector'suse.
IMPORTANT- Observe all governing
codesand ordinances.
Note to Installer - Be sure to leave these
instructionswith the customer.
Note to Customer - Keepthese instructions
with your Use and Care Book for future
reference.
Beforethe appliance isremovedfrom service
or discarded, remove the washer and dryer
door.
inspectthedryer exhaustoutlet andstraighten
the outlet walls if they are bent.
Service information and the wiring diagram
are locatedat the accesspanel.
Do not allow children on or in the appliance.
Close supervision of children is necessary
when theapplianceis usednear children.
Install the dryer where the temperature is
above 50°F(].O°C)for satisfactory operationof
the dryercontrol system.
WARNING RISK OF FIRE
, Toreducethe riskofsevereinjuryordeath,followallinstallationinstructions.
. Applianceinstallationmustbeperformedbyaqualifiedinstaller.
. Installtheclothesapplianceaccordingtotheseinstructionsandinaccordancewithlocal
codes.In theabsenceof localcodes,installationmustcomplywith NationalFuelGas
Code,ANSIZ223.1/NFPA54ortheCanadianNaturalGasandPropaneInstallationCode,
CSAB149,1,
,CalifomiaSafeOnnkingWaterandToxicEnforcementAct.
Thisact requiresthegovernorof Californiato publisha listof substancesknownto the
stateto causecancer,birthdefectsorotherreproductiveharmandrequiresbusinesses
to warn customersof potentialexposureto suchsubstances.Gasappliancescan
causeminorexposureto fourof thesesubstances,namelybenzene,carbonmonoxide,
formaldehydeandsoot,causedprimarilybytheincompletecombustionof naturalgas
or LPfuels.Properlyadjusteddryerswillminimizeincompletecombustion.Exposureto
thesesubstancescanbeminimizedfurtherbyproperlyventingthedryerto theoutdoors.
, Thisappliancemustbeexhaustedto theoutdoors.
, Useonly4"rigidmetalductingforexhaustingtheapplianceto theoutdoors.
, DONOTinstalla clothesdryerwithflexibleplasticductingmaterials.If flexiblemetal
(semi-rigidorfoiFtype)ductisinstalled,it mustbeULlistedandinstalledinaccordance
withthe instructionsfoundin"ConnectingTheDryerToHouseVent"onpage8 of this
manual.Flexibleventingmaterialsareknownto collapse,beeasilycrushed,andtraplint.
Theseconditionswillobstructdryerairflowandincreasetheriskoffire.
, Donotinstallorstorethisapplianceinanylocationwhereit couldbeexposedtowater
andorweather.
, Savetheseinstructions.(Installers:Besureto leavetheseinstructionswiththecustomer).
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
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i0" ADJUSTABLEWRENCHES _._
8"PIPEWRENCH LEVEL
SUPJOINTPUERS FLATBLADESCREWDRIVER
1/4" Nutdriver
MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED
4'IDIA.METALDUCT
(RECOMMENDED) 4'IDIAMMETALELBOW
4"DIA.FLEXIBLEMETAL(SEMI-RIGID)
ULLISTEDTRANSITIONDUCT
(IFNEEDED)
KITWXO8XlO077(INCLUDES2ELBOWS)
4"DIA.FLEXIBLEMETAL(FOILTYPE)
ULLISTEDTRANSITIONDUCT
(IFNEEDED.)
EXHAUSTHOOD
(x2)
4"DUCTCLAMPS
OR
4"SPRINGCLAMPS
PIPE
COMPOUND SOAPSOLUTION
FORLEAKDETECTION
DUCTTAPE
FLEXIBLEGASLINECONNECTOR
SAFETYGLASSES
GLOVES
<5
4"COVERPLATE(IFNEEDED)
(KITWEIM454)
In the state of Massachusetts:
Installation must be performed by
e qualifledor licensed contractor,
plumber, or gesfltter qualified or
licensed by the state.
When using bell-type gas shut-off
valves, they shell be T-handle type.
A flexible gas connector, when used,
must not exceed 3 feet.
1.Cable Tie
PARTS SUPPLIED
2 Washer Hoses
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2 Stainer Screens
2 Rubber Washers Rubber Washers
(washers may be in water hoses)
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