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GE GTX33GASKWW - Connecting the Dryer to the Gas Supply

GE GTX33GASKWW
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Installation Instructions
7
Install a 1/8” NPT plugged tapping to the dryer
gas line shut-off valve for checking gas inlet
pressure.
Install a flare union adapter to the plugged
tapping.
NOTE: Apply pipe compound or PTFE tape
to the threads of the adapter and plugged
tapping.
Attach the flexible metal gas line connector to
the adapter.
B
Tighten the flexible gas line connection, using
two adjustable wrenches.
C
D
Tighten all connections, using two adjustable
wrenches. Do not overtighten.
E
CONNECTING THE DRYER TO THE GAS
SUPPLY (cont.)
Open the gas shut-off valve.
F
Apply pipe compound
or PTFE tape to all
male threads.
Shut-Off
Valve
Plugged
Tapping
CONNECTING THE DRYER TO THE GAS
SUPPLY
Install a female 3/8” NPT elbow at the end of the
dryer gas inlet.
Install a 3/8” flare union adapter to the female
elbow.
IMPORTANT: Use a pipe wrench to securely hold
on to the end of the dryer gas inlet to prevent
twisting the inlet.
NOTE: Apply pipe compound or PTFE tape to the
threads of the adapter and dryer gas inlet.
A
Elbow
Adapter
Items not supplied
Adapter
1/8” NPT
Pipe Plug for
Checking Gas
Inlet Pressure
Shut-Off Valve
Pipe size at
least 1/2”
3/8” NPT
New Metal
Flexible Gas
Line Connector
Apply pipe compound to the
adapter and dryer gas inlet

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