INSTALLATION – GAS DRYER
IMPORTANT - OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES
Dryer must be levelled and rest firmly on the floor.
Dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
What to do if you smell gas
•Do not try to light appliance.
•Do not touch any electrical switch ; do not use any phone in your building.
•Clear the room, building or area of all occupants.
•Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
•If you can not reach your gas supplier, call fire department.
•Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.
FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Installation
GAS CONNECTION INFORMATION
Installation must conform with local Gas Codes and with
Some local codes restrict installation of gas appliances in garages. They must be 45 cm (18”) off the ground and protected by a barrier from vehicules.
GAS BURNER ORIFICE
This gas dryer is equipped with a Valve & Burner Assembly for use ONLY WITH ONE TYPE OF GAS. Using the appropriate kit, your local service organization can convert this dryer for use with the alternate fuel.
Use kit WE25M35 to convert from Natural Gas to LP Gases (Propane).
Use kit WE25M36 to convert from LP Gases to Natural Gas.
WARNING: CONVERSION SHALL BE CARRIED OUT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PROVINCIAL AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION AND/OR ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CAN/CGA B149.1 AND B149.2 INSTALLATION CODE.
MALE THREAD GAS SUPPLY |
9.52 mm (3/8") |
66 mm |
(2 5/8") |
51mm |
(2") |
GAS SUPPLY
•Supply line is to be 12.7 mm (1/2 in) rigid pipe.
(9.53 mm (3/8 in) copper tubing may be used if the dryer is operated on propane gas) and equipped with an accessible shutoff within 6 feet (2 m) from, and in the same room with the dryer. Increase pipe size for runs longer than 20 feet (7 m).
•During pressure test:
–When test pressure is in excess of 1/2 PSIG (3.45kPa), disconnect dryer and its individual shutoff valve from gas supply line prior to test.
–When test pressure is equal to or less than 1/2 PSIG (3.45kPa), close the dryer shutoff valve prior to test.
•A 3.18 mm (1/8 in) National Pipe Taper thread plugged tapping, accessible for test gauge connection, must be installed immediately upstream of the gas supply connection to the dryer. Contact your local gas utility should you have questions on the installation of the plugged tapping.
•Pipe dope must be resistant to the action of propane and applied sparingly to all male threads.
•If local codes permit, it is recommended the dryer be connected to the gas supply with approved
LEAK TEST
Check all connections for leaks with soapy solution or equivalent. Leak test solutions must not contain ammonia which could cause damage to brass fittings or pipe.
CAUTION: NEVER USE AN OPEN FLAME TO TEST FOR GAS LEAKS.
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