CONNECTING THE DRYER TO THE
GAS SUPPLY
Install a female 3/8" NPT elbow at the end
A
of the dryer gas inlet.
Install a 3/8" flare union adapter to the
female elbow.
IMPORTANT: Use a pipe wrench to
securely hold on to the end of the dryer
gas inlet to prevent twisting the inlet.
NOTE: Apply pipe compound or Teflon
tape to the threads of the adapter and
dryer gas inlet.
Adapter
Elbow
Apply Pipe Compound
Attach the flexible metal gas line
B
connector to the adapter.
Tighten the flexible gas line connection
C
using two adjustable wrenches.
Installation Instructions
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Dryer Gas Inlet
CONNECTING THE DRYER TO THE
GAS SUPPLY (cont.)
Install a 1/8" NPT plugged tapping to the
D
dryer gas line shut-off valve for checking
gas inlet pressure.
Install a flare union adapter to the plugged
tapping.
NOTE: Apply pipe compound or Teflon
tape to the threads of the adapter and
plugged tapping.
Apply pipe compound or
Teflon
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tape to all male
threads.
Shut-Off Valve
Tighten all connections using two
E
adjustable wrenches. Do not overtighten.
Open the gas shut-off valve.
F
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Plugged
Tapping