Specifications

2-15
Option 2 (Alternate method)
Approved aluminum or copper tubing:
Lengths under 20 ft (6.1 m) can use 3/8• ˝
approved tubing (if codes and gas supplier
permit).
If you are using Natural gas, do not use •
copper tubing.
3/8• ˝ flare x 3/8˝ NPT adapter fitting be-
tween dryer pipe and 3/8˝ approved tub-
ing.
Lengths over 20 ft (6.1 m) should use larger •
tubing and a different size adapter fitting.
If the dryer has been converted to use LP •
gas, 3/8˝ LP compatible copper tubing can
be used. If the total length of the supply
line is more than 20 ft (6.1 m), use larger
tubing.
NOTE: Pipe-joint compounds that resist
the action of LP gas must be used. Do not
use TEFLON
®†
tape.
†®
TEFLON is a registered trademark of E.I. Du Pont
De Nemours and Company.
Burner input requirements
Elevations up to 10,000 ft (3,048 m):
The design of this dryer is certified by •
CSA International for use at altitudes up
to 10,000 ft (3,048 m) above sea level at
the Btu rating indicated on the model/serial
number plate. Burner input adjustments
are not required when the dryer is oper-
ated up to this elevation.
Elevations above 10,000 ft (3,048 m):
When installed above 10,000 ft (3,048 m) •
a 4% reduction of the burner Btu rating
shown on the model/serial number plate is
required for each 1,000 ft (305 m) increase
in elevation.
Gas supply pressure testing
The dryer must be disconnected from the •
gas supply piping system during pressure
testing at pressures greater than 1/2 psi.
Dryer gas pipe
The gas pipe that comes out through the •
rear of your dryer has a 3/8˝ male pipe
thread.
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metal vent.
Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a metal foil vent.
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death or fire.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, this dry-
er MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes
and ordinances.
The dryer exhaust must not be connected into
any gas vent, chimney, wall, ceiling, or a con-
cealed space of a building.
A. ½" NPT gas supply line
B.
³⁄ 8 " NPT dryer pipe
A
B
*6¼"
(15.9 cm)
1½"
(3.8 cm)
*NOTE: If the dryer is mounted on a pedestal,
the gas pipe height must be an additional 10˝
(25.4 cm) or 15.5˝ (39.4 cm) from the floor,
depending on the pedestal model. For a ga-
rage installation, the gas pipe height must be
an additional 18˝ (46 cm) from the floor.
VENTING REQUIREMENTS