Hotpoint HTX26EASWWW Installation Instructions - Page 5

Installation Instructions CONNECTING A GAS DRYER (skip for electric dryers) TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Ŷ 10" Adjustable wrenches (2) Ŷ Flat-blade screwdriver • Before beginning the installation, turn off the circuit breaker(s) or remove the dryer's circuit fuse(s) at the electrical box. Be sure the dryer cord is unplugged from the wall. Ŷ 8" Pipe wrench Ŷ Slip-joint pliers Ŷ Level MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED Ŷ 4" dia. metal elbow Ŷ Gloves Ŷ Pipe compound or PTFE tape Ŷ Flexible gas line connector Ŷ Soap solution for leak detection Ŷ Exhaust hood Ŷ Duct clamps (2) or Spring clamps (2) Ŷ Aluminum foil tape • Turn the dryer's gas shut-off valve in the supply line to the OFF position. Shut-off Valve • Disconnect and discard old flexible gas connector and ducting material. Ŷ Safety glasses Ŷ 4" dia. metal duct (recommended) Ŷ 4" dia., UL-listed flexible metal duct (if needed) Ŷ Gas pipe adapters (2), elbow and pipe plug Ŷ 4" Cover Plate (Kit WE49X22606) (if needed) 5