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Safety
Gas Information
It is your responsibility to have ALL plumbing connections made by a qualified professional to insure that
the installation is adequate and conforms with local and state regulations or codes. In the absence of such
codes, ALL plumbing connections, material, and workmanship must conform to the applicable
requirements of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 or the CAN/CGA-B149, INSTALLATION
CODES - both the latest edition.
IMPORTANT:
Failure to comply with these codes or ordinances, and/ or the requirements stipulated in
this manual, can result in personal injury and improper operation of the dryer.
The dryer must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shut-off
valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or greater
than 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).
IMPORTANT:
Failure to isolate or disconnect the dryer from the gas supply as noted can cause
irreparable damage to the gas valve and will VOID THE WARRANTY.
WARNING:
FIRES or EXPLOSION COULD RESULT.
Gas Supply
The gas dryer installation must meet the American National Standard, National Fuel Gas Code Z223.1-
LATEST EDITION, as well as local codes and ordinances and must be done by a qualified professional,
NOTE:
Undersized gas piping will result in ignition problems, slow drying, increased use of
energy, and can create a safety hazard.
The dryer must be connected to the type of heat/ gas indicated on the dryer data label. If this information
does not agree with the type of gas available, do not operate the dryer. Contact your local dealer or the
Wascomat Sales Department.
IMPORTANT:
Any burner changes or conversions must be made by a qualified licensed professional.
The input ratings shown on the dryer data label are for elevations of up to 1,999 feet. The adjustment or
conversion of the dryer(s) in the field for elevations over 2,000 feet are made by changing each burner
orifice. If these conversions are necessary, contact your local dealer or the Wascomat Sales Department.
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