Gas Requirements - GE UPSE810 Manuel D'utilisation

Minimum Clearance Other Than Alcove or Closet Installation
Minimum clearance to combustible surfaces and for air opening are: 0 in. clearance both sides and 1 in. rear.
Consideration must be given to provide adequate clearance for installation and service.
PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION
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OF NEW DRYER
CSA (AGA) APPROVED
NEW FLEXIBLE GAS
LINE CONNECTOR
GAS
EXTERNAL
INLET
DUCT
PIPE
OPENING
DUCT
TAPE
4" METAL DUCT
DUCT
TAPE
TIP: Install your dryer before installing your washer.
This will allow better access when installing dryer exhaust.
DISCONNECTING GAS
TURN GAS
SHUT-OFF
VALVE TO THE
OFF POSITION.
DISCONNECT AND DISCARD OLD
FLEXIBLE GAS CONNECTOR
AND OLD DUCTING MATERIAL.
WARNING - NEVER REUSE OLD
FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS.
The use of old flexible connectors can cause leaks and
personal injury. Always use new flexible connectors
when installing gas appliances.
REMOVING LINT FROM WALL EXHAUST
OPENING
INTERNAL DUCT
OPENING
WALL
CHECK THAT EXHAUST
HOOD DAMPER OPENS
AND CLOSES FREELY.

GAS REQUIREMENTS

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WARNING
• Installation must conform to local codes and ordinances,
or in their absence, the NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE,
ANSI Z223.
• This gas dryer is equipped with a Valve & Burner
Assembly for use only with natural gas. Using conversion
kit WE25X0217, your local service organization can
convert this dryer for use with propane (LP) gas. ALL
CONVERSIONS MUST BE MADE BY PROPERLY TRAINED
AND QUALIFIED PERSONNEL AND IN ACCORDANCE
WITH LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCE REQUIREMENTS.
• The dryer must be disconnected from the gas supply
piping system during any pressure testing of that system
at a test pressure in excess of 0.5 PSI (3.4 KPa).
• The dryer must be isolated from the gas supply piping
system by closing the equipment shut-off valve during
any pressure testing of the gas supply piping of test
pressure equal to or less than 0.5 PSI (3.4KPa).
DRYER GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION
2"
3/8" NPT MALE THREAD GAS SUPPLY
2-5/8"
NOTE: Add to vertical dimension the
distance between cabinet bottom to floor.
GAS SUPPLY
• A 1/8-in. National Pipe Taper thread plugged tapping,
accessible for test gauge connection, must be installed
immediately upstream of the gas supply connection to
the dryer. Contact your local gas utility should you have
questions on the installation of the plugged tapping.
• Supply line is to be 1/2-in. rigid pipe and equipped with
an accessible shut-off within 6 ft. of, and in the same
room with, the dryer.
• Use pipe thread sealer compound appropriate for natural
or LP gas or use Teflon tape.
• The flexible gas connector, when used, must not exceed 3 feet.
• Connect flexible metal connector to dryer and gas supply.
• Open shut-off valve.
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TILT THE DRYER SIDEWAYS
AND REMOVE THE FOAM
SHIPPING PADS BY
PULLING AT THE SIDES
AND BREAKING THEM
AWAY FROM THE DRYER
LEGS. BE SURE TO
REMOVE ALL OF THE FOAM
PIECES AROUND THE LEGS.