Fisher and Paykel DE70FA1 Dryers DE70FA* & DG70FA* User Guide (English, Sp - Page 26

Connecting Gas to Your Dryer Gas Models Only - manual

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Connecting Gas to Your Dryer (Gas Models Only) Use compound or thread tape appropriate to the gas type that is to be used (Natural or LP Gas), on the male threads of all non-flared connections. Never use an open flame to test for gas leaks. This dryer will operate satisfactorily up to altitudes of 2000m (6500ft) above sea level at the BTU rating indicated on the model/serial plate. Burner input adjustments may be required if operating above this elevation. The dryer must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing the supply shut-off valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system. Gas Ignition This dryer has an automatic ignition system to ignite the burner. There is no pilot flame burning in this dryer. Connecting to the Gas Supply 1 The gas supply line should be 12.7mm 2 An individual manual shut-off valve must be installed on the gas supply line within 1.8m (6ft) of the dryer, in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 for the United States or in accordance with the B149.1 Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code for Canada. 3 An / inch NPT plugged tapping must be installed to allow the gas inlet pressure to be checked. It must be accessible for test gauge connection and immediately upstream of the gas connection to the dryer. /" NPT plugged tapping Gas shut-off valve /" NPT gas supply line 26

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Connecting Gas to Your Dryer (Gas Models Only)
Use compound or thread tape appropriate to the gas type that is to be used (Natural or LP Gas),
on the male threads of all non-flared connections.
Never use an open flame to test for gas leaks.
This dryer will operate satisfactorily up to altitudes of 2000m (6500ft) above sea level at the
BTU rating indicated on the model/serial plate.
Burner input adjustments may be required if
operating above this elevation.
The dryer must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing the supply shut-off
valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system.
Gas Ignition
This dryer has an automatic ignition system to ignite the burner.
There is no pilot flame burning
in this dryer.
Connecting to the Gas Supply
The gas supply line should be 12.7mm (
1
/“).
An individual manual shut-off valve must be installed on the gas supply line within 1.8m (6ft) of
2
the dryer, in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 for the United
States or in accordance with the B149.1 Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code for Canada.
An
3
/ inch NPT plugged tapping must be installed to allow the gas inlet pressure to be checked.
It must be accessible for test gauge connection and immediately upstream of the gas connection
to the dryer.
Gas shut-off valve
/” NPT plugged tapping
/” NPT gas supply line