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Dryer gas pipe
■
The gas pipe that comes out through the rear of your dryer has a
3
/
" male pipe thread.
8
*6¼"
(159 mm)
A
1
A.
/
" NPT gas supply line
2
3
B.
/
" NPT dryer pipe
8
*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.
Make Gas Connection
1. Remove the red cap from the gas pipe.
2. Using a wrench to tighten, connect the gas supply to the dryer.
Use pipe-joint compound on the threads of all non-flared male
fittings. If flexible metal tubing is used, be sure there are no kinks.
A
A. Flared male fitting
B. Non-flared male fitting
NOTE: For LP gas connections, you must use pipe-joint
compound resistant to the action of LP gas. Do not use
TEFLON
®†
tape.
A combination of pipe fittings must be used to connect the dryer
to the existing gas line. Shown is a recommended connection.
Your connection may be different, according to the supply line
type, size and location.
A
B
3
A.
/
" flexible gas
8
connector
3
B.
/
" dryer pipe
8
†
®TEFLON is a registered trademark of E.I. Du Pont De Nemours and Company.
10
B
1½"
(38 mm)
B
D
C
3
3
C.
/
" to
/
" pipe elbow
8
8
3
D.
/
" pipe-to-flare
8
adapter fitting
3. Open the shutoff valve in the supply line. The valve is open when
the handle is parallel to the gas pipe.
A
A. Closed valve
B. Open valve
4. Test all connections by brushing on an approved noncorrosive
leak-detection solution. Bubbles will show a leak. Correct any
leak found.
VENTING
Venting Requirements
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metal vent.
Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a metal foil vent.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death
or fire.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE
EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
The dryer exhaust must not be connected into any gas vent,
chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space
of a building. Only rigid or flexible metal vent shall be used for
exhausting.
If using an existing vent system
■
Clean lint from the entire length of the system and make sure
exhaust hood is not plugged with lint.
■
Replace any plastic or metal foil vent with rigid or flexible heavy
metal vent.
■
Review vent system chart. Modify existing vent system if
necessary to achieve the best drying performance.
If this is a new vent system
Vent material
■
Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.
B