Installation guide
LP
Gas
Conversion:
IMPORTANT:
Conversion
must
be
made
by
a
qualified
technician.
No
attempt
shall
be
made
to
convert
the
dryer
from
the
gas
specified
on
the
model/serial
rating
plate
for
use
with
a
different
gas
without
consulting
your
gas
company.
GAS
SUPPLY
LINE
@
Must
include
1/8"
NPT
minimum
plugged
tapping
accessible
for
test
gauge
connection,
immediately
upstream
of
the
gas
connection
to
the
dryer.
Cc
B
A.
3/8"
flexible
gas
connector
B.
3/8"
pipe
to
flare
adapter
fitting
C.
1/8"
NPT
minimum
plugged
tapping
D.
1/2"
NPT
gas
supply
line
E.
Gas
shutoff
valve.
@
1/2"
IPS
pipe
is
recommended.
@
3/8"
approved
aluminum
or
copper
tubing
is
acceptable
for
lengths
under
20
ft.
(6.1
m)
if
local
codes
and
gas
supplier
permit.
@
if
you
are
using
Natural
gas,
do
not
use
copper
tubing.
@
Lengths
over
20
ft.
(6.1
m)
should
use
larger
tubing
and
a
different
size
adapter
fitting.
@
if
your
dryer
has
been
converted
to
use
LP
gas, 3/8"
LP
compatible
copper
tubing
can
be
used.
If
the
total
length
of
the
supply
line
is
more
than
20
ft.
(6.1
m),
use
larger
pipe.
NOTE:
Pipe-joint
compounds
that
resist
the
action
of
LP
gas
must
be
used.
Do
not
use
TEFLON®'
tape.
@
Must
include
shut-off
valve
In
the
U.S.A.:
An
individual
manual
shut-off
valve
must
be
installed
within
six
(6)
ft.
(1.8
m)
of
the
dryer
in
accordance
with
the
National
Fuel
Gas
Code,
ANSI
2223.1.
The
location
should
be
easy
to
reach
for
opening
and
closing.
In
Canada:
An
individual
manual
shut-off
valve
must
be
installed
in
accordance
with
the
B149.1,
Natural
Gas
and
Propane
Installation
Code.
It
is
recommended
that
an
individual
manual
shutoff
valve
be
installed
within
six
(6)
ft.
(1.8
m)
of
the
dryer.
The
location
should
be
easy
to
reach
for
opening
and
closing.
GAS
SUPPLY
CONNECTION
REQUIREMENTS
@
Use
an
elbow
and
a
3/8"
flare
x
3/8"
NPT
adapter
fitting
between
the
flexible
gas
connector
and
the
dryer
gas
pipe,
as
needed
to
avoid
kinking.
@
Use
only
pipe-joint
compound.
Do
not
use
TEFLON®'
tape.
@
This
dryer
must
be
connected
to
the
gas
supply
line
with
a
listed
flexible
gas
connector
that
complies
with
the
standard
for
connectors
for
gas
appliances,
ANSI
221.24
or
CSA
6.10.
BURNER
INPUT
REQUIREMENTS
Elevations
above
10,000
ft.
(3,048
m):
@
When
installed
above
10,000
ft.
(8,048
m)
a
4%
reduction
of
the
burner
Btu
rating
shown
on
the
model/serial
number
plate
is
required
for
each
1,000
ft.
(805
m)
increase
in
elevation.
Gas
supply
pressure
testing
@
The
dryer
must
be
disconnected
from
the
gas
supply
piping
system
during
pressure
testing
at
pressures
greater
than
1/2
psi.
DRYER
GAS
PIPE
@
The
gas
pipe
that
comes
out
through
the
rear
of
your
dryer
has
a
3/8"
male
pipe
thread.
A.
1/2"
NPT
gas
supply
line
B.
3/8"
NPT
dryer
pipe
NOTE:
If
the
dryer
is
mounted
on
a
pedestal,
the
gas
pipe
height
must
be
an
additional
10”
(254
mm)
or
15.5"
(894
mm)
from
the
floor,
depending
on
the
pedestal
model.
For
a
garage
installation,
the
gas
pipe
height
must
be
an
additional
18"
(460
mm)
from
the
floor.
+@TEFLON
is
a
registered
trademark
of
E.1.
Dupont
De
Nemours
and
Company.