Step 4: (Gas Dryer Only) Connect Gas Supply Pipe

WARNING

To reduce the risk of gas leaks, fire or explosion:

The dryer must be connected to the type of gas as shown on nameplate located in the door recess.

Use a new flexible stainless steel connector.

Use pipe joint compound insoluble in L.P. (Liquified Petroleum) 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.

Do not use an open flame to check for gas leaks. Use a non-corrosive leak detection fluid.

Any disassembly requiring the use of tools must be performed by a suitably qualified service person.

W316

1.Make certain your dryer is equipped for use with the type of gas in your laundry room. Dryer is equipped at the factory for Natural Gas with a 3/8 inch NPT gas connection.

NOTE: The gas service to a gas dryer must conform with the local codes and ordinances, or in the absence of local codes and ordinances, with the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 or the CAN/CGA-B149, National Gas Installation Code.

Natural Gas, 1000 Btu/ft3 (37.3 MJ/m3) service must be supplied at 6.5 ± 1.5 inch water column pressure.

For proper operation at altitudes above 3000 feet

(915 m) the natural gas valve spud orifice size must be reduced to ensure complete combustion. Refer to Table 1.

Natural Gas Altitude Adjustments

Altitude

 

Orifice Size

 

Part No.

 

 

 

 

 

 

feet

m

No.

inches

 

mm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3000

915

43

0.0890

 

2.26

503778

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6000

1830

44

0.0860

 

2.18

58719

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8000

2440

45

0.0820

 

2.08

503779

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9000

2740

46

0.0810

 

2.06

503780

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10,000

3050

47

0.0785

 

1.99

503781

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Table 1

2.Remove the shipping cap from the gas connection at the rear of the dryer. Make sure you do not damage the pipe threads when removing the cap.

3.Connect to gas supply pipe.

NOTE: When connecting to a gas line, an equipment shut-off valve must be installed within

6 feet (1.8 m) of the dryer. An 1/8 in. NPT pipe plug must be installed as shown for checking inlet pressure. Refer to Figure 8.

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5

2

3

4

D434I

1New stainless steel flexible connector - (Use design CSA certified connector) Use only if allowed by local codes

21/8 in. NPT Pipe Plug

3Equipment Shut-Off Valve

4Black Iron Pipe Shorter than 20 ft. (6.1 m) - Use 3/8 in. (9.5 mm) pipe

53/8 in. NPT Gas Connection

Figure 8

4.Tighten all connections securely. Turn on gas and check all pipe connections (internal & external) for gas leaks with a non-corrosive leak detection fluid.

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