Whirlpool W10471647B - SP User Manual
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GAS DRYER POWER HOOKUP
Gas Supply Requirements
Gas Type
Natural gas:
This dryer is equipped for use with Natural gas. It is design-certified
by CSA International for LP (propane or butane) gases with
appropriate conversion.
by CSA International for LP (propane or butane) gases with
appropriate conversion.
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Your dryer must have the correct burner for the type of gas in
your home. Burner information is located on the rating plate in
the door well of your dryer. If this information does not agree
with the type of gas available, contact your dealer or call the
phone numbers referenced in the “Assistance or Service”
section.
your home. Burner information is located on the rating plate in
the door well of your dryer. If this information does not agree
with the type of gas available, contact your dealer or call the
phone numbers referenced in the “Assistance or Service”
section.
LP gas conversion:
Conversion must be made by a qualified technician.
No attempt shall be made to convert the appliance from the gas
specified on the model/serial rating plate for use with a different gas
without consulting your gas company.
specified on the model/serial rating plate for use with a different gas
without consulting your gas company.
Gas supply line
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Must include 1/8" NPT minimum plugged tapping accessible
for test gauge connection, immediately upstream of the gas
connection to the dryer. See illustration.
connection to the dryer. See illustration.
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1/2" IPS pipe is recommended.
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3/8" approved aluminum or copper tubing is acceptable for
lengths under 20 ft (6.1 m) if local codes and gas supplier
permit.
lengths under 20 ft (6.1 m) if local codes and gas supplier
permit.
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If you are using Natural gas, do not use copper tubing.
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Lengths over 20 ft (6.1 m) should use larger tubing and a
different size adapter fitting.
different size adapter fitting.
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If your 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 pipe.
compatible copper tubing can be used. If the total length of the
supply line is more than 20 ft (6.1 m), use larger pipe.
NOTE: Pipe-joint compounds that resist the action of LP gas
must be used. Do not use TEFLON
must be used. Do not use TEFLON
®†
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®TEFLON is a registered trademark of E.I. Du Pont De Nemours and Company.
tape.
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Must include a shutoff valve:
In the U.S.A.:
An individual manual shutoff valve must be installed within
six (6) feet (1.8 m) of the dryer in accordance with the National
Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1.
Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1.
In Canada:
An individual manual shutoff valve must be installed within
six (6) feet (1.8 m) of the dryer in accordance with the B149.1,
Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code.
Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code.
The location should be easy to reach for opening and closing.
A
B
E
D
C
A. 3/8" flexible gas connector
B. 3/8" pipe to flare adapter
B. 3/8" pipe to flare adapter
fitting
C. 1/8"
NPT minimum
plugged tapping
D. 1/2" NPT gas supply line
E. Gas shutoff valve
Gas supply connection requirements
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Use an elbow and a 3/8" flare x 3/8" NPT adapter fitting
between the flexible gas connector and the dryer gas pipe, as
needed to avoid kinking.
between the flexible gas connector and the dryer gas pipe, as
needed to avoid kinking.
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Use only pipe-joint compound. Do not use TEFLON
®†
tape.
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This dryer must be connected to the gas supply line with a listed
flexible gas connector that complies with the standard for
connectors for gas appliances, ANSI Z21.24 or CSA 6.10.
flexible gas connector that complies with the standard for
connectors for gas appliances, ANSI Z21.24 or CSA 6.10.
Burner input requirements
Elevations above 10,000 ft (3,048 m):
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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.
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
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The dryer must be disconnected from the gas supply piping
system during pressure testing at pressures greater than 1/2 psi.
system during pressure testing at pressures greater than 1/2 psi.