LG DLE5911W - Manual (Page 18)

GAS REQUIREMENTS
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Safety Instructions
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When a rigid pipe is used it should be 1/2 inch IPS.
When acceptable to the gas supplier and local codes, 3/8-
inch approved tubing may be used for lengths under 6.1
m (20 feet). For lengths over 6.1m (20 feet), larger
tubing should be used. Pipe-joint compounds resistant to
the action of L.P. gas must be used.
Gas Dryers
NOTE : The gas service to a gas dryer must conform
with the local codes and ordinances or, in the absence
of local codes and ordinances, with the latest edition
of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA
54 or the CAN/CGA-B149, National Gas Installation
Code.
L.P (Liquefied Petroleum) Gas, 2,500 Btu/ft 3 (93.1
MJ/m 3 ), service must be supplied at 10 1.5 in. water
column pressure.
NOTE : DO NOT connect the dryer to L.P. Gas
Service without converting the gas valve.
L.P. gas conversion:
In U.S.- Conversion must be made by a qualified
technician.
See gas valve burner base for gas conversion kit part
number.
In Canada- Conversion must be made by a licensed
technician. Contact your local service branch if you
require further assistance.
The dryer must be isolated from the gas supply piping
system by closing its individual manual shut-off valve
during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping
system at test presure equal to or less than 1/2 psi (3.45
kPa).
NOTE : When connecting to a gas line, an equipment
shutoff valve must be installed within 6 feet (1.8m) of
the dryer. An 1/8 in. N.P.T. pipe plug must be
installed as shown. Refer to Fig
Supply line requirements:
Provide a rigid gas supply line to the dryer location.
In U.S.- An individual manual shutoff valve must be
installed within 1.8m (6 feet) of the dryer in accordance
with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1*.
In Canada- An individual manual shutoff valve must be
installed in accordance with the B-149 installation codes,
CAN/CGA B-149.1 and B-149.2*.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of gas leaks, fire or
explosion:
• The dryer must be connected to the
type of gas as shown on the nameplate
located in the door recess.
• Use a new flexible stainless steel
connector.
• Use pipe joint compound insoluble in
L.P. (Liquefied Petroleum) Gas, or
Teflon tape, on all pipe threads.
• Purge air and sediment from gas supply
line before connecting it to the dryer.
Before tightening the connection, purge
remaining air from gas line to dryer
until odor of gas is detected. This step
is required to prevent a gas valve
contamination.
• Do not use an open flame to check for
gas leaks. Use a non-corrosive leak
detection fluid.
• Any dis-assembly requiring the use of
tools must be performed by an
authorized qualified service person.