Connecting To The Gas Supply - Fisher&Paykel Smartload DEGX1 Instructivo De Instalacion Y Guia Del Usuario

Connecting Gas to Your Dryer (Gas Models Only)
Use compound or thread tape appropriate to the gas type that is to be used (Natural or LP Gas),
on the male threads of all non-flared connections.
Never use an open flame to test for gas leaks.
This dryer will operate satisfactorily up to altitudes of 6500ft (2000m) above sea level at the
BTU rating indicated on the model/serial plate. Burner input adjustments may be required if
operating above this elevation.
The dryer must be disconnected from the gas supply system during any pressure testing.
Gas Ignition
This dryer has an automatic ignition system to ignite the burner. There is no pilot flame burning
in this dryer.

Connecting to the Gas Supply

The gas supply line should be ½ inch.
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An individual manual shut-off valve must be installed on the gas supply line within 6ft (1.8m) of
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the dryer, in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 for the United
States or in accordance with the B149.1 Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code for Canada.
An 1⁄8 inch NPT plugged tapping must be installed to allow the gas inlet pressure to be checked.
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It must be accessible for the test gauge connection and immediately upstream of the gas
connection to the dryer.
1⁄8" NPT plugged tapping
Gas shut–off valve
1⁄2" NPT gas supply line
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