Installation instructions, Connecting a gas dryer (skip for electric dryers), Warning – GE UPVH880 User Manual

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❒ 10

Adjustable

wrenches (2)

❒ 8

Pipe wrench

❒ Slip joint pliers

❒ Flat-blade screwdriver

❒ Level

16

Installation Instructions

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

CONNECTING A GAS DRYER (skip for electric dryers)

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

WARNING

Before beginning the installation, turn off the circuit
breaker(s) or remove the dryer’s circuit fuse(s) at the
electrical box. Be sure the dryer cord is unplugged
from the wall.

Turn the dryer’s gas shutoff valve in the supply line
to the OFF position.

Disconnect and discard old flexible gas connector
and ducting material.

Shutoff
Valve

MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED

❒ 4

dia. metal elbow

❒ Pipe compound

❒ Flexible gas line

connector

❒ Duct clamps (2) or

Spring clamps (2)

❒ Safety glasses

❒ 4

dia. metal duct

(recommended)

❒ 4

dia. flexible metal

duct (if needed)

❒ Gloves

❒ Soap solution for

leak detection

❒ Exhaust hood

❒ Duct tape

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