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INSTALLATION
Confirm that the type of gas available in your
laundry room is appropriate for the dryer.
2
Remove the shipping cap from the gas fitting at
the back of the dryer. Be careful not to damage
the threads of the gas connector when
removing the shipping cap.
3
Connect the dryer to your laundry room’s gas
supply using a new flexible stainless steel
connector with a 3/8-inch NPT fitting.
• DO NOT use old connectors.
4
Securely tighten all connections between the
dryer and your laundry room’s gas supply.
5
Turn on your laundry room’s gas supply.
6
Check all pipe connections (both internal and
external) for gas leaks with a noncorrosive
leak-detection fluid.
7
Proceed to Venting the Dryer.
a
3/8'' NPT Gas Connection
b
AGA/CSA-Certified Stainless Steel Flexible
Connector
c
1/8'' NPT Pipe Plug
d
Gas Supply Shutoff Valve
• Installation and service must be performed by a
qualified installer, service agency, or the gas
supplier.
• The dryer is configured for natural gas when
shipped from the factory. Make sure that the
dryer is equipped with the correct burner nozzle
for the type of gas being used (natural gas or
propane gas).
• Use only a new stainless steel flexible connector
and a new AGA-certified connector.
• A gas shutoff valve must be installed within 1.8 m
of the dryer.
• If necessary, the correct nozzle (for the LP nozzle
kit, order part number
383EEL3002D
) should be
installed by a qualified technician and the
change should be noted on the dryer.
• All connections must be in accordance with local
codes and regulations. Gas dryers MUST exhaust
to the outdoors.
High-Altitude Installations
The BTU rating of this dryer is AGA-certified for
elevations below 3048 m.
If your gas dryer is being installed at an elevation
above 3048 m, it must be derated by a qualified
technician or gas supplier.
Connecting the Water
Supply Hose
Note for Connection
• Water pressure must be between
50 kPa
and
800 kPa
(0.5 ‒ 8.0 kgf/cm²). If the water pressure
is more than
800 kPa
, a decompression device
should be installed.
• Periodically check the condition of the water
supply hose and replace the water supply hose if
necessary.
• Do not overtighten the water supply hose or use
mechanical devices to tighten onto the inlet
valves.
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