Dryer gas pipe
■The gas pipe that comes out through the rear of your dryer has a 3/8" male pipe thread.
B
*6¼" (159 mm)
A |
| 1½" |
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| (38 mm) |
A. 1/2" NPT gas supply line
B. 3/8" NPT dryer pipe
*NOTE: If the dryer is mounted on a pedestal, the gas pipe height must be an additional 10" (254 mm) or 15.5" (394 mm) from the floor, depending on the pedestal model. For a garage installation, the gas pipe height must be an additional
18" (460 mm) from the floor.
Make Gas Connection
1.Remove the red cap from the gas pipe.
2.Using a wrench to tighten, connect the gas supply to the dryer. Use
A
B
A. Flared male fitting
B.
NOTE: For LP gas connections, you must use
A combination of pipe fittings must be used to connect the dryer to the existing gas line. Shown is a recommended connection. Your connection may be different, according to the supply line type, size and location.
D
A
B | C |
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A. 3/8" flexible gas | C. 3/8" to 3/8" pipe elbow |
connector | D. 3/8" |
B 3/8" dryer pipe | adapter fitting |
3.Open the shutoff valve in the supply line. The valve is open when the handle is parallel to the gas pipe.
A
B
A. Closed valve
B. Open valve
4.Test all connections by brushing on an approved noncorrosive
VENTING
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.
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
The dryer exhaust must not be connected into any gas vent, chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space of a building. Only rigid or flexible metal vent shall be used for exhausting.
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 or flexible heavy metal vent.
■Review vent system chart. Modify existing vent system if necessary to achieve the best drying performance.
†®TEFLON is a registered trademark of E.I. Du Pont De Nemours and Company.
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