Whirlpool W10150630A VentingRequirements, Gas supply pressure testing, Vent material

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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.

The location should be easy to reach for opening and closing.

A C E

BD

A. ³⁄₈" flexible gas connector

B. ³⁄₈" pipe to flare adapter fitting

C. ¹⁄₈" NPT minimum plugged tapping

D. ½" NPT gas supply line

E. Gas shutoff valve

Gas supply connection requirements

Use an elbow and a ³⁄₈" flare x ³⁄₈" NPT adapter fitting between the flexible gas connector and the dryer gas pipe, as needed to avoid kinking.

Use only pipe-joint compound. Do not use TEFLON®† tape.

This dryer must be connected to the gas supply line with a listed flexible gas connector that complies with the standard for connectors for gas appliances, ANSI Z21.24 or CSA 6.10.

Burner Input Requirements:

Elevations above 10,000 ft (3,048 m):

When installed above 10,000 ft (3,048 m) a 4% reduction of the burner Btu rating shown on the model/serial number plate is required for each 1,000 ft (305 m) increase in elevation.

Gas supply pressure testing

The dryer must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during pressure testing at pressures greater than ½ psi.

Dryer Gas Pipe

The gas pipe that comes out through the rear of your dryer has a ³⁄₈" male pipe thread.

1¼" (3.2cm)

A9¼" (23.5cm)

A.³⁄₈" NPT dryer pipe

®TEFLON is a registered trademark of E.I. Du Pont De Nemours and Company.

VentingRequirements

WARNING

Fire Hazard

Use a heavy metal vent.

Do not use a plastic vent.

Do not use a metal foil vent.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.

IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

The dryer exhaust must not be connected into any gas vent, chimney, wall, ceiling or a concealed space of a building.

If using an existing vent system

Clean lint from the entire length of the system and make sure exhaust hood is not plugged with lint.

Replace any plastic or metal foil vent with rigid or flexible heavy metal vent.

Review Vent system chart. Modify existing vent system if necessary to achieve the best drying performance.

If this is a new vent system

Vent material

Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.

4" (10.2 cm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps must be used. DURASAFE™ venting products are recommended.

4"

10.2 cm

4" (10.2 cm) heavy metal exhaust vent

DURASAFE™ vent products can be purchased from your dealer or the toll-free number listed on the cover of the Dryer User Instructions. For more information, see the “Assistance or Service” section of the Dryer User Instructions.

Rigid metal vent

For best drying performance, rigid metal vents are recommended.

Rigid metal vent is recommended to avoid crushing and kinking.

Flexible metal vent

Flexible metal vents are acceptable only if accessible for cleaning.

Flexible metal vent must be fully extended and supported when the dryer is in its final location.

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