Important Safety Information For proper operation at altitudes above 2,500 feet
The natural gas valve spud orifice size must be reduced to ensure complete combustion. See table.
Altitude | Orifice | Part | |
Ft (M) | Size # | number | |
3000 | (915) | 43 | 503778 |
6000 | (1830) | 44 | 58719 |
8000 | (2440) | 45 | 503779 |
9000 | (2740) | 46 | 503780 |
10000(3050) | 47 | 503781 | |
Gas Connection
Connect gas supply to dryer using a new stainless steel flexible connector or hard pipe (check local codes) according to illustration. Test for leaks and check burner flame after gas supply is connected.
• Dryer must be connected to type of gas as shown on nameplate located in the door recess.
• Use pipe joint compound insoluble on LP (propane) Gas, or Teflon tape, on all pipe threads.
• Purge air and sediment from gas supply line before connecting it to the dryer. Before tightening the connection, purge remaining air from gas line to dryer until odor of gas is detected. This step is required to prevent gas valve contamination.
Use a new stainless steel flexible connector only if allowed by local codes (use A.G.A. certified connector).
3/8" NPT gas 
connection 
1/8" NPT pipe plug (for checking inlet gas pressure)
Install Equipment 
within 6' (1.8 m) of dryer. 
Black iron piping:
• Shorter than 20’ (6.1 m) – use 3/8” piping
• Longer than 20’ (6.1) m) – use 1/2” piping
Testing for Gas Leaks
| After final gas connection is made, turn on manual gas |
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| valve and test all connections in gas supply piping for gas | ||
| leaks. Leak testing of the appliance shall be conducted |
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| according to the manufacturer’s instructions. |
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| 1. | Place soap suds on connections. |
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| 2. | If bubbles appear, a leak is present. Shut off gas |
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| supply valve. |
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| 3. | Tighten joint if leak is at factory fitting. |
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| • If leak is not at factory fitting, unscrew, apply more |
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| joint compound, and tighten to correct leak. |
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