Installation instructions, Warning, Important – Electrolux 27 Inch Electric Dryer Installation Guide Manuel d'utilisation

Page 14: Gas connection

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Installation Instructions

Gas connection

1.

Remove the shipping cap from gas pipe at
the rear of the dryer.

2. Connect a 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) I.D. semi-rigid

or approved pipe from gas supply line to the
3/8 inch (0.96 cm) pipe located on the back
of the dryer. Use a 1/2 inch to 3/8 inch (1.27
cm to 0.96 cm) reducer for the connection.
Apply an approved thread sealer that is
resistant to the corrosive action of liquefi ed
gases on all pipe connections.

3. Open

the

shutoff valve in the gas supply line

to allow gas to fl ow through the pipe. Wait
a few minutes for gas to move through the
gas line.

All connections must be wrench-tightened

Flare

Union

Flare

Union

GAS FLOW

Manual

Shutoff

Valve

Closed

Open

Flexible

Connector

Inlet Pipe on

Back of Dryer

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l

p

p

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N

Shutoff Valve -

Open position

to dr

yer

from gas supply

4. Check for gas system leaks with a

manometer. If a manometer is not available,
test all connections by brushing on a soapy
water solution.

WARNING

EXPLOSION HAZARD

NEVER test for gas leaks with an open fl ame.

IMPORTANT

DO NOT connect the dryer to L.P. gas service
without converting the gas valve. An L.P. con-
version kit must be installed by a qualifi ed gas
technician.

IMPORTANT

Installation to the gas service must follow local
codes and ordinances and the latest edition of
the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NEPA
54 or in Canada, CSA B149.1.

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