LG DF22BV2BR Manual Del Propietário página 24

22 INSTALLATION
NOTE
• In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts: This
product must be installed by a licensed plumber
or gas fitter. When using ball-type gas shut off
valves, they shall be T-handle-type. A flexible gas
connector, when used, must not exceed 3 feet.
This dryer is configured from the factory for propane
(LP). If the dryer is to be used with natural gas (NG)
gas, it must be converted by a qualified service
technician.
1
Make sure that the gas supply to the laundry
room is turned OFF and the dryer is unplugged.
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.
NOTE
• 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.
3/8" → 5/16" NPT 3/8" → 5/16" NPT
coupling (from dryer coupling (from dryer
to hose – gas tank) to hose – gas tank)
3/8" → 1/2" NPT 3/8" → 1/2" NPT
coupling (from dryer coupling (from dryer
to pipe –gas pipe) to pipe –gas pipe)
AGA/CSA-Certified AGA/CSA-Certified
Stainless Steel Flexible Stainless Steel Flexible
Connector Connector
High-Altitude Installations
The BTU rating of this dryer is AGA-certified for
elevations below 10,000 feet.
If your gas dryer is being installed at an elevation
above 10,000 feet, it must be derated by a qualified
technician or gas supplier.
1/8" NPT Pipe Plug 1/8" NPT Pipe Plug
Gas Supply Shutoff Gas Supply Shutoff
Valve Valve