Gas Requirements

(Gas Dryers)

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, 1,000 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 2,000 ft.

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

L.P. (Liquefied Petroleum) Gas, 2,500 Btu/ft3

(93.1 MJ/m3), service must be supplied at 10 ± 1.5 in. water column pressure.

NOTE: DO NOT connect the dryer to L.P. Gas Service without converting the gas valve. A 458P3 L.P. Gas Conversion Kit must be installed by the Manufacturer’s Authorized Dealers, Distributors, or local service personnel.

NOTE: The dryer and its individual shut-off valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psi (3.45 kPa).

The dryer must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shut-off valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psi (3.45 kPa).

NOTE: When connecting to a gas line, an equipment shutoff valve must be installed within 6 ft. (1.8 m) of the dryer. An 1/8 in. N.P.T. pipe plug must be installed as shown. Refer to Figure 38.

Installation

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. (Liquefied 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

Natural Gas Altitude Adjustments

Altitude

 

Orifice Size

 

Part

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

feet

m

#

 

inches

 

mm

Number

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,000

610

41

 

0.0960

 

2.44

503776

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,000

915

42

 

0.0935

 

2.37

503777

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,500

1,680

43

 

0.0890

 

2.26

503778

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,000

2,135

44

 

0.0860

 

2.18

58719

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9,000

2,745

45

 

0.0820

 

2.08

503779

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10,500

3,200

46

 

0.0810

 

2.06

503780

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Table 1

800937

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