Whirlpool GGW9250PW Use and Care Guide - Page 8

Gas Supply Requirements WARNING Explosion Hazard Use a new AGA or CSA approved gas supply line. Install a shut-off valve. Securely tighten all gas connections. If connected to LP, have a qualified person make sure gas pressure does not exceed 13" (33 cm) 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. Gas Type Natural gas: This dryer is equipped for use with natural gas. It is designcertified by CSA International for L.P. (propane or butane) gases with appropriate conversion. s Your dryer must have the correct burner for the type of gas in your home. Burner information is located on the rating plate in the door well of your dryer. If this information does not agree with the type of gas available, contact your dealer or call the phone numbers referenced in the "Assistance or Service" section of this manual. L.P. gas conversion: Conversion must be made by a qualified technician. No attempt shall be made to convert the appliance from the gas specified on the model/serial rating plate for use with a different gas without consulting the serving gas supplier. Gas supply line s ½" IPS pipe is recommended. s ³⁄₈" approved tubing is acceptable for lengths under 20 ft (6.1 m) if local codes and gas supplier permit. s Must include ¹⁄₈" NPT minimum plugged tapping accessible for test gauge connection, immediately upstream of the gas connection to the dryer (see following illustration). s Must include a shutoff valve: In the U.S.A.: An individual manual shutoff valve must be installed within six (6) feet (1.8 m) of the dryer in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1. In Canada: An individual manual shutoff valve must be installed in accordance with the B149.1, Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code. It is recommended that an individual manual shutoff valve be installed within six (6) feet (1.8 m) of the dryer. 8 The location should be easy to reach for opening and closing. A C E B D A. ³⁄₈" flexible gas connector B. ³⁄₈" pipe to flare adapter fitting C. ¹⁄₈" NPT plugged tapping D. ½" NPT gas supply line E. Gas shutoff valve Gas supply connection requirements There are many methods by which your gas dryer can be connected to the gas supply. Listed here are some guidelines for two different methods of connection. Option 1 (Recommended method) Flexible stainless steel gas connector: s If local codes permit, use a new flexible stainless steel gas connector (Design Certified by the American Gas Association or CSA International) to connect your dryer to the rigid gas supply line. Use an elbow and a ³⁄₈" flare x ³⁄₈" NPT adapter fitting between the stainless steel gas connector and the dryer gas pipe, as needed to prevent kinking. Option 2 (Alternate method) Approved aluminum or copper tubing: s Lengths under 20 ft (6.1 m) can use ³⁄₈" approved tubing (if codes and gas supplier permit). s If you are using natural gas, do not use copper tubing. s ³⁄₈" flare x ³⁄₈" NPT adapter fitting between dryer pipe and ³⁄₈" approved tubing. s Lengths over 20 ft (6.1 m) should use larger tubing and a different size adapter fitting. s If your dryer has been converted to use L.P. gas, ³⁄₈" L.P. compatible copper tubing can be used. If the total length of the supply line is more than 20 ft (6.1 m), use larger tubing. NOTE: Pipe joint compounds that resist the action of L.P. gas must be used. Do not use TEFLON®† tape. Dryer gas pipe s The gas pipe that comes out through the rear of your dryer has a ³⁄₈" male pipe thread. B *6¼" (15.9 cm) A 1½" (3.8 cm) A. ½" NPT gas supply line B. ³⁄₈" NPT dryer pipe *NOTE: If the dryer is mounted on a pedestal, the gas pipe height must be an additional 13" (33 cm) from the floor. †®TEFLON is a registered trademark of E.I. Du Pont De Nemours and Company.