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TYPE OF GAS
Liquid
Propane
Conversion Kit
Part Number
Btu/hr
Rating
kcal/hr
Rating
Natural Liquid Propane
Qty. D.M.S.* Part No. Qty. D.M.S.* Part No.
343,000 86,436 3 #8 140837 3 #31 140818 880876
1) Natural Gas
Regulation is controlled by the dryer’s gas valve’s internal regulator. Incoming supply pressure
must be consistent between a minimum of 6.0 inches (14.92 mb) and a maximum of 12.0 inches
(29.9 mb) water column (W.C.) pressure.
2) Liquid Propane (L.P.) Gas
Dryers made for use with L.P. gas have the gas valve’s internal pressure regulator blocked open so
that the gas pressure must be regulated upstream of the dryer. The pressure measured at each gas
valve pressure tap must be a consistent 10.5 inches (26.1 mb) water column. There is no regulator
or regulation provided in an L.P. dryer. The water column pressure must be regulated at the source
(L.P. tank) or an external regulator must be added to each dryer.
Shaded area is stated in metric equivalent
* Drill Measurement Size (D.M.S.) equivalents are as follows:
Natural Gas ........................ #8 = 0.1990” (5.0546 mm).
Liquid Propane Gas ........... #31 = 0.1200” (3.048 mm).
3. Piping and Connections
ALL components/materials must conform to National Fuel Gas Code Specifications ANSI Z223.1-LATEST
EDITION, or in Canada, CAN/CGA-B149.1-M91 (Natural Gas) or CAN/CGA-B149.2-M91 (L.P. Gas) or
LATEST EDITION (for General Installation and Gas Plumbing), as well as local codes and ordinances and
must be done by a qualified professional. It is important that gas pressure regulators meet applicable
pressure requirements, and that gas meters be rated for the total amount of ALL the appliance Btu being
supplied.
The dryer is provided with a 1” N.P.T. inlet pipe connection extending out the back area of the burner box.
The minimum pipe size connection (supply line) to the dryer is 1” diameter. For ease of servicing, the gas
supply line of each dryer must have its own shutoff valve.
The size of the main gas supply line (header) will vary depending on the distance this line travels from the
gas meter or, in the case of L.P. gas, the supply tank, other gas-operated appliances on the same supply line,
etc. Specific information regarding supply line size should be determined by the gas supplier.
NOTE: Undersized gas supply piping can create a low or inconsistent pressure, which will result in
erratic operation of the burner ignition system.
Consistent gas pressure is essential at ALL gas connections. It is recommended that a 1-inch (2.54 cm)
pipe gas loop be installed in the supply line servicing a bank of dryers. An in-line pressure regulator must be
installed in the gas supply line (header) if the (natural) gas pressure exceeds 12.0 inches (29.9 mb) of water
column (W.C.) pressure.
IMPORTANT: A water column pressure of 3.5 inches (8.7 mb) for natural gas and 10.5 inches
(26.1 mb) for L.P. dryers is required at the gas valve pressure tap of each dryer for
proper and safe operation.