Hotpoint HTX26EASWWW Installation Instructions - Page 6

Installation Instructions CONNECTING A GAS DRYER (cont.) GAS REQUIREMENTS WARNING - Explosion Hazard • Use a new CSA International approved flexible gas supply line. Never reuse old flexible connectors. • Install an individual manual shut-off valve within 6ft. of the dryer in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54. • Securely tighten all gas connections. • If connected to LP gas, have a qualified person make sure gas pressure DOES NOT exceed 13" water column. • Examples of a qualified person include: licensed heating personnel, authorized gas company personnel, and authorized service personnel. • Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. • The installation must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, or the Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1. DRYER GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION GAS SUPPLY (cont.) • Supply line is to be 1/2" rigid pipe and equipped with an accessible shutoff within 6 feet of, and in the same room with, the dryer. • Use pipe thread compound appropriate for natural or LP gas or use PTFE tape. • Connect flexible metal connector to dryer and gas supply. WARNING - Fire Hazard FOR USE WITH NATURAL GAS ONLY Dryer as produced by manufacturer is to be used only with a natural gas supply. A manufacturersupplied conversion kit is required to convert this dryer for propane gas supply. Use propane gas conversion kit WE49X32950. Conversion must be made by properly trained and qualified personnel in accordance with local codes and ordinances. NOTE: THE CONVERSION KIT (LP GAS) IS LOCATED INSIDE THE BACK PANEL. TO ACCESS IT, REMOVE THE FIVE SCREWS AND THE BACK PANEL. Remove back panel 1-7/8" 3-1/8" 3/8" NPT MALE THREAD GAS SUPPLY NOTE: Add to vertical dimension the distance between cabinet bottom to floor. You must use with this dryer a flexible metal connector (listed connector ANSI Z21.24 / CSA 6.10). The length of the connect shall not exceed 4 feet. ADJUSTING FOR ELEVATION • Gas clothes dryers input ratings are based on sea level operation and need not be adjusted for operation at or below 2000 ft. elevation. For operation at elevations above 2000 ft., input ratings should be reduced at a rate of 4 percent for each 1000 ft. above sea level. • Installation must conform to local codes and ordinances or, in their absence, the NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, ANSI Z223. GAS SUPPLY • A 1/8" National Pipe Taper thread plugged tapping, accessible for test gauge connection, must be installed immediately upstream of the gas supply connection to the dryer. Contact your local gas utility should you have questions on the installation of the plugged tapping. WARNING - Fire Hazard Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could result in serious injury, death, or property damage. DO NOT install a booster fan in the exhaust duct. Install all clothes dryers in accordance with the installation instructions of the manufacturer of the dryer. 6