Natural Gas:
This dryer is factory adjusted for use with NATURAL GAS (G20), and no further adjustment should be required at installation.
L.P. Gas:
This dryer is also certified for use with L.P. (propane or butane) gases with appropriate conversion. No attempt shall be made to convert the appliance from the gas specified on the model/serial rating plate for use with a different gas without consulting the serving gas supplier.
Conversion must be done by a competent service technician. Gas conversion kit, part number W10233219, is available for purchase from your dealer. Full instructions are supplied with the kit.
Natural gas (France/Belgium):
This dryer is also certified for France/Belgium for use with G20/G25 gases (20 mbar/25 mbar) with appropriate conversion. No attempt should be made to convert this appliance from the gas specified on the gas rating label for use with a different gas without consulting the serving gas supplier.Gas conversion must be done by a qualified gas service technician. Conversion kit, part number (W10181947) is available for purchase from your dealer. Full instructions are supplied with the kit.
Supply line requirements:
Provide a rigid gas supply line to the dryer location. It should be minimum 12.5 mm (1/2") ID. When acceptable to the gas supplier and local codes, 10 mm (3/8") ID rigid supply line may be used for lengths under 6.1 m (20').
Gas connection to the dryer itself should be made by means of a flexible gas hose suitable for the appliance and gas category in accordance with national installation regulations. If in doubt, contact the gas supplier. It should be minimum 10 mm (3/8") ID.
A means of restraint should be used between the appliance and the wall to prevent straining of the rigid gas supply when the appliance is moved. An appropriate length of chain and a wall hook is recommended.
The dryer gas inlet connection is a 3/8" NPT thread. An adapter is supplied for conversion to standard
Check for leaks by using an approved noncorrosive leak- detection solution. Bubbles will show a leak. Correct any leak found. A pressure measurement tapping is provided on the gas valve within the dryer, accessible after removal of the lower front panel.
The dryer must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system.
Venting Requirements
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metal vent.
Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a metal foil vent.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.
■Following these venting requirements will minimise ducting air noise.
■Gas dryers should only be installed in a room if the room meets the appropriate ventilation requirements specified in the national installation regulations. Make sure the room containing the dryer has an adequate air supply for gas combustion and drying operation. A window or equivalent means of ventilation must be opened in the room when the dryer is in use (an equivalent form of opening includes an adjustable louver, hinged panel, or other means of ventilation that opens directly to outside air). Adequate ventilation has to be provided to avoid the backflow of gases into the room from other
■Thedesign of thefluesystemshouldbe suchthatanycondensate formedwhenoperatingthedryerfromcoldshalleitherbe retained and
■The dryer vent must not be discharged into a flue which
is used for exhausting fumes from appliances burning gas or other fuels, chimney, wall, ceiling, or a concealed space of a building, or any other vent used for venting.
■Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic latch.
■Do not install flexible metal vent in enclosed walls, ceilings, or floors.
■102 mm (4") heavy metal vent and clamps must be used.
■Use clamps to seal all joints. Vent must not be connected or secured with screws or other fastening devices which extend into the interiorof the vent and catchlint. Do not use duct tape.
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances. Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use plastic or metal foil vent. Rigid metal vent is recommended to avoid crushing and kinking.
Flexible metal vent must be fully extended and supported when the dryer is in its final position. Remove excess flexible metal vent to avoid sagging and kinking that will result in reduced airflow and poor performance.
An exhaust hood should cap the vent to keep rodents and insects from entering the building.
Exhaust hood must be at least 305 mm (12") from the ground or any object that may be in the path of the exhaust (such as flowers, rocks, or bushes).
If using an existing vent system, clean lint from the entire length of the system and make sure exhaust hood is not plugged with lint. Replace any plastic or metal foil vent with rigid metal or flexible metal vent.
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