Installation guide
GAS
SUPPLY
LINE
Option
1
(Recommended
Method)
Flexible
stainless
steel
gas
connector:
@
If
local
codes
permit,
use
a
new
flexible
stainless
steel
gas
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
3/8"
flare
x
3/8"
NPT
adapter
fitting
between
the
stainless
steel
gas
connector
and
the
dryer
gas
pipe,
as
needed
to
prevent
kinking.
Option
2
(Alternate
Method)
Approved
aluminum
or
copper
tubing:
@
Must
include
1/8"
NPT
minimum
plugged
tapping
accessible
for
test
gauge
connection,
immediately
upstream
of
the
gas
connection
to
the
dryer.
See
illustration.
@
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.
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.
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
Z21.24
or
CSA
6.10.
BURNER
INPUT
REQUIREMENTS
Elevations
above
2,000
ft.
(610
m):
@
When
installed
above
2,000
ft.
(610
m)
a
4%
reduction
of
the
burner
Btu rating
shown
on
the
model/serial
number
plate
is
required
for
each
1,000
ft.
(305
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.
“138
mm)
|
3/8"
NPT
dryer
gas
pipe
#53),
(146
mm)
*
NOTE:
If
the
dryer
is
mounted
on
a
pedestal,
the
gas
pipe
height
must
be
an
additional
10”
(254
mm)
or
15.5”
(394
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.
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