CONNECT THE GAS LINE (FOR GAS MODELS) Review the “Gas Requirements” section on page 14. Remove the pipe thread protective cap. Apply a pipe joint compound or about 11/2" wraps of teflon tape over all threaded connections. • The pipe joint compound must be resistant to the actions of any liquefied petroleum gas. Connect the gas supply to your dryer. An additional fitting is required to connect the 3/4" (1.9 cm) female thread end of a flexible connector to the 3/8" (1 cm) male threaded end on the dryer. Use only new AGA or CSA certified gas supply line with SS flexible connectors.
The National Fuel Gas Code requires that an accessible, approved manual gas shutoff valve be installed within 6 in. (15 cm) of your dryer. Securely tighten the gas line fitting over the threads. Turn on the gas supply. Dryer Safety Operation Requirements Parts and Features Manual Shutoff Valve Flare Union Flare Union GAS FLOW Installation Instructions Dryer Use Appendix Dryer Care Troubleshooting Open Nipple Flexible Connector Inlet Pipe on Back of Dryer All connections must be wrench-tightened WARNING All gas installations of the dryer must be equipped with Manual Shut- Off valve. Uncoated copper tubing will corrode when subjected to natural gas, causing gas leaks.
Use ONLY black iron, stainless steel, or plastic- coated brass piping for gas supply. Check all gas connections for leaks using a soap solution. If bubbles appear, tighten the connections and recheck. DO NOT use an open flame to check for gas leaks. 23 N