Natural Gas:
This dryer is equipped for use with NATURAL GAS. It is
L.P. Gas:
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 qualified service technician. Gas conversion kit part numbers are listed on the gas valve burner base.
Burner input requirements:
Elevations up to 10,000 feet:
The design of this dryer has been certified by CSA International for use at altitudes up to 10,000 feet above sea level at the B.T.U. rating indicated on the model/serial rating plate. Burner input adjustments are not required when the dryer is operated up to this elevation.
Elevations above 10,000 feet:
When installed above 10,000 feet, a four percent (4%) reduction of the burner B.T.U. rating shown on the model/serial rating plate is required for each 1,000 foot increase in elevation. For assistance installing dryer above 10,000 feet elevation, contact your serving gas supplier.
Supply line requirements:
Provide a
An individual manual shutoff valve must be installed within 6 feet of the dryer in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 latest edition*.
shutoff valve “open” position
to dryer
rigid gas supply line
Recommended gas line connection method.
If local codes permit, it is recommended that new flexible metal tubing,
(The gas pipe which extends through the lower rear of the appliance has
Optional gas line connection method.
When acceptable to the gas supplier and local codes,
A combination of pipe fittings must be used to connect the dryer to the gas line.
An elbow and connector between tubing and dryer pipe may be needed to prevent kinking.
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The dryer 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.
The dryer must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing the equipment shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psi.
Copies of the standards listed may be obtained from:
*CSA International
8501 East Pleasant Valley Road Cleveland, Ohio
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