GE GFDS170GHWW Installation Instructions - Page 7

Installation Instructions CONNECTING THE DRYER TO THE GAS SUPPLY A Install a female 3/8" NPT elbow at the end of the dryer gas inlet. Install a 3/8" flare union adapter to the female elbow. IMPORTANT: Use a pipe wrench to securely hold on to the end of the dryer gas inlet to prevent twisting the inlet. NOTE: Apply pipe compound or PTFE tape to the threads of the adapter and dryer gas inlet. CONNECTING THE DRYER TO THE GAS SUPPLY (cont.) D Install a 1/8" NPT plugged tapping to the dryer gas line shut-off valve for checking gas inlet pressure. Install a flare union adapter to the plugged tapping. NOTE: Apply pipe compound or PTFE tape to the threads of the adapter and plugged tapping. New Metal Flexible Gas Line Connector Adapter Elbow Items not supplied 3/8" NPT Adapter 1/8" NPT Pipe Plug for Checking Gas Inlet Pressure Shut-Off Valve Pipe size at least 1/2" B Attach the flexible metal gas line connector to the adapter. Apply pipe compound or PTFE tape to all male threads. Plugged Tapping Shut-Off Valve E Tighten all connections, using two adjustable wrenches. Do not overtighten. Apply pipe compound to the adapter and dryer gas inlet. C Tighten the flexible gas line connection, using two adjustable wrenches. Tighten the flexible gas line using two adjustable wrenches. F Open the gas shut-off valve. 7