GAS REQUIREMENTS
Use only Natural or LP (liquid propane)
gases.
THE INSTALLATION
MUST
CONFORM
WITH LOCAL
CODES,
OR IN THE ABSENCE
OF LOCAL
CODES,
WITH THE NATIONAL
FUEL GAS CODE ANSI/Z223.1,
LATEST
REVISION
(FOR THE
UNITED
STATES),
OR WITH THE CAN/CGA-B149
INSTALLATION
CODES
(FOR CANADA).
Gas dryers are equipped
with a burner orifice for operation
on NATURAL
gas.
If the dryer
is to be
operated
on LP (liquid
propane)
gas, it must be converted
for safe and proper
performance
and
must
be converted
by a qualified
service
technician.
Conversion
kits from NATURAL
to LP, or LP to
NATURAL
are available
through
your local Amana
dealer
(see Accessories).
If other conversions
are
required,
check with the local gas utility for specific
information
concerning
conversion
requirements.
A 1/2" (1.27 cm) gas supply line is recommended
and must be reduced
to connect
to the 3/8" (1.0 cm)
gas line on the dryer.
The National
Fuel Gas Code requires
that an accessible,
approved
manual
gas shut off valve be
installed
within 6 feet of the dryer.
Gas Dryers
installed
in residential
garages
must be elevated
18 inches
(46 cm) above
the floor.
Additionally,
a 1/8" (.3 cm) N.ET. (National
Pipe Thread)
plugged
tapping,
accessible
for test gauge
connection,
must be installed immediately upstream
of the gas supply connection
to the dryer.
The dryer must be disconnected
from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of the system.
DO NOT re-use old flexible
metal gas line.
Flexible
gas line must be design
certified
by American
Gas
Association
(CGA in Canada).
NOTE:
Any pipe joint compound
used must be resistant
to the action of
any liquefied
petroleum
gas.
NOTE:
As a courtesy,
most local gas utilities
will inspect
a gas appliance
installation.
GAS
IGNITION
-
This dryer uses an automatic
ignition system to ignite the burner.
There is no constant
burning
pilot.
COMMONWEALTH
OF MASSACHUSETTS
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
This gas dryer must be installed
by a licensed
31umber or gas fitter
A "T" handle manual
gas valve must be installed
in
the gas supply line to this gas dryer.
If a flexible
gas connector
is used to install this gas
dryer, the connector
must have a maximum
length
of 3 feet. (36 inches)
Gas leaks may occur
in your system
and result in
a dangerous
situation.
Gas leaks may not be
detected
by smell alone.
Gas suppliers
recommend
you purchase
and install a UL
approved
gas detector.
Install and use in
accordance
with the manufacturer's
instructions.