Installation guide

L.R gas convemion:
Convemion must be made by a qualified technician.
No attempt shall be made to convert the appliance from the gee
specified on the modal/serial rating plate for use with a different
gee without consulting the serving gee supplier.
IMPORTANT: The gee installation must conform with local codes,
or inthe absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gee Code,
ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 or the Canadian Natural Gee and Propane
Installation Code, CSA B149.1.
Gas Supply Line:
• 1_in. IPS pipeisrecommended.
• % in. approved tubing is acceptable for lengths under 20 ff
(6.1 m) if local codes and gee supplier permit.
• Must include 1_in. NPT plugged tapping accessible for test
gauge connection, immediately upstream of the gee
connection to the dryer (see illustration).
• Must include a shutoff valve:
In the U.S.A.:
An individual shutoff valve must be installed within six (6)feet
(1.8 m) of the dryer in accordance with the National Fuel Gee
Code, ANSI Z223.1. The location should be eeey to reach for
opening and closing.
In Canada:
An individual manual shutoff valve must be installed in
accordance with the B149, Natural Gee and Propane
Installation Code. it isrecommended that an individual manual
shutoff valve be installed within six (6) feet (1.8 m) of the dryen
The location should be easy to reach for opening end closing.
1 3 5
2 4
1. _ in. flexible gas connector
2. _ in. pipe to flare adapter fiffing
3. _ in. NPT plugged tapping
4. _ in. NPT gas supply line
5. Gas shutoff valve
Lengths over 20 ft (6.1 m) should use larger tubing and a
different size adapter fitting.
Ifyour dryer has been converted to use L.P gas, _ in. L.P
compatible copper tubing can be used. Ifthe total length of
the supply line is more than 20 ft (6.1 m), use larger pipe.
NOTE: Pipe joint compounds that resistthe action of L.R gee
must be used. Do not use TEFLON _ tape.
Dryer Gas Pipe
• The gee pipe that comes out through the rear of your dryer
has a _ in. male pipe thread.
11_'
(3.2©m)
1. _,_in. NPT dryer pipe
Bumer Input Requirements:
Elevations up to 10,000 feet (3,048 meters):
• The design of this dryer iscertified by CSA International for
use at altitudes up to I g,0gg ft (3,048 m) above sea level st the
B.TU. rating indicated on the model/eeital number plate.
Burner input adjustments are not required when the dryer is
operated up to this elevation.
Elevations above 10,000 feet (3,048 meters):
• When installed above 1O,O00ft (3,048 m) a 4% reduction of
the burner B.T.U. rating shown on the model/serial number
plate is required for each 1,00O ft (305 m) increase in elevation.
Gas Supply Pressure Testing
• The dryer must be disconnected from the gee supply piping
system during any pressure testing.
VentingRequirements
Gas supply connection requirements
There are many methods by which your gee dryer can be
connected to the gas supply. Listed here are some guidelines for
two different methods of connection.
Option 1 (Recommended Method)
Flexible stainless steel gas connector:
• If local codes permit, use a new flexible stainless steel gee
connector (Design Certified by the American Gas Association
or CSA International) to connect your dryer to the rigid gas
supply line. Use an elbow and a % in.flare x % in. NPT adapter
fitting between the stainless steel gee connector and the dryer
gee pipe, as needed to prevent kinking.
Option 2 (Alternate Method)
Approved aluminum or copper tubing:
• Lengths under 20 ff (6.1 m) can use % in. approved tubing (if
codes and gee supplier permit).
• Ifyou are using natural gas, do not use copper tubing.
• % in. flare x % in. NPT adapter f'itting between dryer pipe and
% in. approved tubing.
Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metal vent.
Do not use a plaatlc vent.
Do not use a metal foil vent.
Failure to follow these Inatructlons can result In death
or fire.
WARNING: To reduca the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE
EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.
4 in. (10.2 cm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps must be
used. DURASAFE TM venting products are recommended.
DURASAFE TM vent products can be purchased from your dealer
or by calling Whirlpool Parts and Accessories. For more
information, see the "Assistance or Service" section of your
"Dryer User Instructions."
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