Fisher & Paykel Smartload DGGX1US - Manual (Page 19)

Connecting gas to your dryer
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 isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing the supply shut-off
valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system.
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
1. The gas supply line should be 1⁄2 inch.
2. A shut-off valve must be installed on the gas supply line within 6ft (1.8m) of the dryer.
3. An ⁄ inch NPT plugged tapping must be installed to allow the gas inlet pressure to be
checked.
1 /
2
” NPT gas supply line
Gas shut-off valve
1 /
8
” NPT plugged tapping
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