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GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
GAS TYPE
Natural Gas:
This dryer is equipped for use with natural gas. It is design-
certified by CSA International for LP (propane or butane) gases
with appropriate conversion.
Your dryer must have the correct burner for the type of gas in
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your home. Burner information is located on the rating plate in
the door well of your dryer. If this information does not agree
with the type of gas available, contact your dealer or call the
phone numbers referenced in the "Assistance or Service"
section of your Use and Care Guide.
LP Gas Conversion:
IMPORTANT: Conversion must be made by a
qualified technician.
No attempt shall be made to convert the appliance from the gas
specified on the model/serial rating plate for use with a different
gas without consulting your gas company.
GAS TYPE
Natural Gas:
This dryer is equipped for use with natural gas. It is design-
certified by CSA International for LP (propane or butane) gases
with appropriate conversion.
Your dryer must have the correct burner for the type of gas in
■
your home. Burner information is located on the rating plate in
the door well of your dryer. If this information does not agree
with the type of gas available, contact your dealer or call the
phone numbers referenced in the "Assistance or Service"
section of your Use and Care Guide.
LP Gas Conversion:
IMPORTANT: Conversion must be made by a qualified
technician.
No attempt shall be made to convert the appliance from the gas
specified on the model/serial rating plate for use with a different
gas without consulting your gas company.
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GAS SUPPLY LINE
Option 1 (Recommended Method)
Flexible stainless steel gas connector:
If local codes permit, use a new flexible stainless steel gas
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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
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
/
" NPT minimum plugged tapping accessible
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for test gauge connection, immediately upstream of the gas
connection to the dryer. See illustration.
½" IPS pipe is recommended.
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⁄
3
" approved aluminum or copper tubing is acceptable for
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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.
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Lengths over 20 ft. (6.1 m) should use larger tubing and
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a different size adapter fitting.
If your dryer has been converted to use LP gas,
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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
Must include shut-off valve.
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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 Z223.1. 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 shut-off valve be installed within six (6) ft. (1.8 m) of
the dryer. The location should be easy to reach for opening
and closing.
A
B
⁄
3
A.
" flexible gas connector
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⁄
3
B.
" pipe to flare adapter fitting
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⁄
1
C.
" NPT minimum plugged tapping
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D. ½" NPT gas supply line
E. Gas shut-off valve
†®TEFLON is a registered trademark of E.I. Dupont De Nemours and Company.
⁄
3
3
⁄
" flare x
" NPT adapter
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8
⁄
3
" LP
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tape.
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