Frigidaire 137111800B Grounding requirements Gas dryer USA and Canada, Gas connection

Grounding requirements - Gas dryer (USA and Canada)

1.The dryer is equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded three-prong receptacle.

2.The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. If in doubt, call a licensed electrician.

DO NOT cut or remove ground prong from the plug.

Grounding type wall receptacle

Do not, under

any circumstances, cut, remove,

or bypass the grounding prong.

Power cord with

3-prong grounded plug

Gas connection

1.Remove the shipping cap from gas pipe at the rear of the dryer.

DO NOT connect the dryer to L.P. gas service without converting the gas valve. An L.P. conversion kit must be installed by a qualified gas technician.

2.Connect a 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) I.D. semi-rigid or approved pipe from gas supply line to the 3/8 inch (0.96 cm) pipe located on the back of the dryer. Use a 1/2 inch to 3/8 inch (1.27 cm to 0.96 cm) reducer for the connection. Apply an approved thread sealer that is resistant to the corrosive action of liquefied gases on all pipe connections.

Manual		Flare	GAS FLOW
Shutoff			Flare
		Union	Union
	Valve

Closed

Nipple	Flexible	Inlet Pipe on
Open	Connector	Back of Dryer

All connections must be wrench-tightened

The supply line must be equipped with an ap- proved manual shutoff valve. This valve should be located in the same room as the dryer and should be in a location that allows ease of opening and closing. Do not block access to the gas shutoff valve.

3.Open the shutoff valve in the gas supply line to allow gas to flow through the pipe. Wait a few minutes for gas to move through the gas line.

to dryer

from gas supply

Shutoff Valve -

Open position

4.Check for gas system leaks with a manometer. If a manometer is not available, test all connections by brushing on a soapy water solution.

- EXPLOSION HAZARD - NEVER test for gas leaks with an open flame.

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