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14 Installation Instructions Gas connection 1. Remove the shipping cap from gas pipe at the rear of the dryer. IMPORTANT DO NOT connect the dryer to L.P. gas service without converting the gas valve. An L.P. conversion kit must be installed by a qualified gas technician. 3. Open the shutoff valve in the gas supply line to allow gas to flow through the pipe. Wait a few minutes for gas to move through the gas line. to dryer 2. Connect a 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) I.D. semi-rigid or approved pipe from gas supply line to the 3/8 inch (0.96 cm) pipe located on the back of the dryer. Use a 1/2 inch to 3/8 inch (1.27 cm to 0.96 cm) reducer for the connection. Apply an approved thread sealer that is resistant to the corrosive action of liquefied gases on all pipe connections. Shutoff Valve Open position from gas supply Manual Shutoff Flare Valve Union GAS FLOW Flare Union Closed Nipple Open Flexible Connector Inlet Pipe on Back of Dryer All connections must be wrench-tightened 4. Check for gas system leaks with a manometer. If a manometer is not available, test all connections by brushing on a soapy water solution. WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD NEVER test for gas leaks with an open flame. IMPORTANT Installation to the gas service must follow local codes and ordinances and the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NEPA 54 or in Canada, CSA B149.1.

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14
Installation Instructions
Gas connection
1.
Remove the shipping cap from gas pipe at
the rear of the dryer.
2.
Connect a 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) I.D. semi-rigid
or approved pipe from gas supply line to the
3/8 inch (0.96 cm) pipe located on the back
of the dryer. Use a 1/2 inch to 3/8 inch (1.27
cm to 0.96 cm) reducer for the connection.
Apply an approved thread sealer that is
resistant to the corrosive action of liquefied
gases on all pipe connections.
3. Open the shutoff
valve in the gas supply line
to allow gas to flow through the pipe. Wait
a few minutes for gas to move through the
gas line.
All connections must be wrench-tightened
Flare
Union
Flare
Union
GAS FLOW
Manual
Shutoff
Valve
Closed
Open
Flexible
Connector
Inlet Pipe on
Back of Dryer
e
l
p
p
i
N
Shutoff Valve -
Open position
to dryer
from gas supply
4.
Check for gas system leaks with a
manometer. If a manometer is not available,
test all connections by brushing on a soapy
water solution.
WARNING
EXPLOSION HAZARD
NEVER test for gas leaks with an open flame.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT connect the dryer to L.P. gas service
without converting the gas valve. An L.P. con-
version kit must be installed by a qualified gas
technician.
IMPORTANT
Installation to the gas service must follow local
codes and ordinances and the latest edition of
the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NEPA
54 or in Canada, CSA B149.1.