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Gas Supply Requirements, Location Of Your Dryer

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English GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS WARNING: Replace copper connecting pipe that is not plasticcoated. Stainless steel or plastic-coated brass MUST be used. 1.Installation MUST conform with local codes. In the absence of local codes, installation must conform with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 (latest edition) or in Canada, the current CAN/CGA B149.1 2. The gas supply line should be 1/2 inch (1.27cm) pipe. 3. If codes allow, flexible metal tubing may be used to connect your dryer to the gas supply line. The tubing MUST be constructed of stainless steel or plasticcoated brass. 4. The gas supply line MUST have an individual manual shutoff valve installed within 6 feet (183cm) of the dryer in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54. In Canada, an individual manual shut-off valve MUST be installed in accordance with the B149.1, Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code. 5. A 1/8 inch (0.32cm) N.P.T. plugged tapping, accessible for test gauge connection, MUST be installed immediately upstream of the gas supply connection to the dryer. 6. The dryer MUST be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.45kPa). 7. The dryer MUST be isolated from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psig (3.45 kPa). LOCATION OF YOUR DRYER Do Not Install Your Dryer: 1. In an area exposed to dripping water or outside weather conditions. 2. In an area where it will come in contact with curtains, thick carpet, or anything that will obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air. 3. On carpet, floor must be solid with a maximum slope of 1inch (2.54 cm). Any floor unevenness should be corrected with leveling legs located on the bottom of the dryer. Installation in Alcove or Closet: 1. DO NOT install your dryer in a closet with a solid door. 2. A dryer installed in a bedroom, bathroom, alcove or closet MUST be exhausted outdoors. 9

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GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
English
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WARNING: Replace copper connecting pipe that is not plastic-
coated. Stainless steel or plastic-coated brass MUST
be used.
1.Installation MUST conform with local codes. In the absence of local codes,
installation must conform with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 (latest
edition) or in Canada, the current CAN/CGA B149.1
2. The gas supply line should be 1/2 inch (1.27cm) pipe.
3. If codes allow, flexible metal tubing may be used to connect your dryer to the
gas supply line. The tubing MUST be constructed of stainless steel or plastic-
coated brass.
4. The gas supply line MUST have an individual manual shutoff valve installed
within 6 feet (183cm) of the dryer in accordance with the National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.
In Canada, an individual manual shut-off valve MUST be installed in
accordance with the B149.1, Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code.
5. A 1/8 inch (0.32cm) N.P.T. plugged tapping, accessible for test gauge
connection, MUST be installed immediately upstream of the gas supply
connection to the dryer.
6. The dryer MUST be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during
any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures in excess
of 1/2 psig (3.45kPa).
7. The dryer MUST be isolated from the gas supply piping system during any
pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or
less than 1/2 psig (3.45 kPa).
Do Not Install Your Dryer:
1. In an area exposed to dripping water or outside weather conditions.
2. In an area where it will come in contact with curtains, thick carpet, or anything
that will obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air.
3. On carpet, floor must be solid with a maximum slope of 1inch (2.54 cm). Any
floor unevenness should be corrected with leveling legs located on the bottom
of the dryer.
Installation in Alcove or Closet:
1.
DO NOT
install your dryer in a closet with a solid door.
2. A dryer installed in a bedroom, bathroom, alcove or closet MUST be
exhausted outdoors.
LOCATION OF YOUR DRYER