Installation instructions, Connecting a gas dryer (cont.), Connecting the dryer to the gas supply (cont.) – GE PFMN445 User Manual
Page 20: Connecting the dryer to the gas supply
Install a 1/8″ NPT plugged tapping to the 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.
Installation Instructions
Attach the flexible metal gas line connector to
the adapter.
B
Tighten the flexible gas line connection, using
two adjustable wrenches.
C
D
Tighten all connections, using two adjustable
wrenches. Do not overtighten.
E
CONNECTING THE DRYER
TO THE GAS SUPPLY (cont.)
Apply pipe compound or
Teflon
®
tape to all male
threads.
Open the gas shut-off valve.
F
Shut-Off Valve
Plugged
Tapping
CONNECTING THE DRYER
TO THE GAS SUPPLY
Install a female 3/8″ NPT elbow at the end
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.
Elbow
A
Adapter
Items not supplied
Adapter
1/8″ NPT
Pipe Plug for
Checking Gas
Inlet Pressure
Shut-Off Valve
Pipe size at
least 1/2″
3/8″ NPT
New Metal
Flexible Gas
Line Connector
Apply pipe compound to the
adapter and dryer gas inlet.
CONNECTING A GAS DRYER (cont.)
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