Whirlpool LTG5243DQ - Manual (Page 3)

Panel B
F.
An individual manual shutoff valve
must be installed within six (6) feet (1.8 m) of
the dryer in accordance with the National
Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1*. This valve should
be located in the same room as the
washer/dryer and should be in a location
that allows ease of opening and closing. Do
Not block access to the shutoff valve.
G.
The dryer must be exhausted to the
outside and provision made for enough
combustion and ventilation air. Check
governing codes and ordinances. Also refer to
“Recessed and closet installations,” Panel D.
to dryer
gas supply line
shutoff valve
“open” position
J.
For ease of installation, operating and
servicing (if ever needed), adequate space
should be provided around the washer/dryer.
K.
An 1/8-inch NPT plugged tapping,
accessible for test gauge connection, must
be installed immediately upstream of the gas
supply connector to the dryer.
The dryer must be disconnected from the
gas supply piping system during any pressure
testing of that system at test pressures in
excess of 1/2 psig (3.45 kPa).
The dryer must be isolated from the gas
supply piping system by closing its individual
manual shutoff valve during any pressure
testing of the gas supply piping system at test
pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psig
(3.45 kPa).
Electrical requirements
Important: Observe all governing codes and
ordinances.
If codes permit and a separate ground wire
is used, it is recommended that a qualified
electrician determine that the ground path is
adequate.
A 120-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only, 15- or 20-ampere
fused electrical supply is required. A time-
delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended.
It is recommended that a separate circuit
serving only this appliance be provided.
Recommended
ground method
For your personal safety, this appliance must
be grounded. This washer/dryer is equipped
with a power supply cord having a 3-prong
ground plug. To minimize possible shock
hazard, the cord must be plugged into a
mating, 3-prong, ground-type, wall
receptacle, grounded in accordance with
local codes, or in the absence of local
codes, with the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70**. If a mating wall receptacle
is not available, it is the personal
responsibility and obligation of the customer
to have a properly grounded, 3-prong wall
receptacle installed by a qualified
electrician.
WARNING - Improper connection of the
equipment-grounding conductor can result
in a risk of electric shock. Check with a
qualified electrician or serviceman if you are
in doubt as to whether the appliance is
properly grounded. Do not modify the plug
provided with the appliance – if it will not fit
the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by
a qualified electrician.
3-prong
ground
plug
power
supply
cord
ground
prong
3-prong
ground-type
wall receptacle
E.
Provide a rigid gas supply line to the
dryer location. When 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 20 feet. For lengths over 20 feet, larger
tubing should be used. Pipe-joint compounds
resistant to the action of L.P. gas must
be used.
H.
This washer/dryer is equipped with its
own permanent, flexible gas connector,
design-certified by CSA International, for
connecting the appliance to the gas supply
line.
A.
This installation must conform with
local codes, or in the absence of local
codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code
ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54*.
Gas supply requirements
B.
The design of this dryer has been
certified by CSA International for use at
altitudes up to 10,000 feet above sea level at
the B.T.U. rating indicated on the
model/serial rating plate. Burner input
adjustments are not required when the dryer
is operated up to this elevation.
When installed above 10,000 feet, a four
percent (4%) reduction of the burner B.T.U.
rating shown on the model/serial rating plate
is required for each 1,000 foot increase in
elevation. For assistance when converting to
other gas types and/or installing above
10,000 feet elevation, contact your local
service company.
C.
Check that this
dryer is equipped with
the correct burner for
the particular type of
gas in the home. Burner information will be
found on the model/serial rating plate in the
door well of the appliance. If this information
does not agree with the type of gas
available, see your dealer.
D.
This dryer is equipped for use with
NATURAL GAS. It is designed-certified by CSA
International for L.P. (propane or butane)
gases with appropriate conversion. No
attempt shall be made to convert the
appliance from the gas specified on the
model/serial rating plate for use with a
different gas without consulting the servicing
gas supplier or your authorized service
company. Conversion must be done by a
qualified service technician. Gas conversion
kit part numbers are listed on the gas valve
burner bracket behind the access panel.
(See Step 25, Panel G.)
Copies of the standards listed may be obtained from:
* CSA International
8501 East Pleasant Valley Road
Cleveland, Ohio 44131-5575
** National Fire Protection Association
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269
I.
If rigid pipe is
used as a gas supply
line, a combination
of pipe fittings must
be used to obtain an
in-line connection to
the washer/dryer.
Use pipe-joint
compound.
Adapter
supplied
Do Not use
pipe-joint
compound.
flexible gas
connector
household rigid
gas supply pipe
Observe all governing codes and
ordinances.
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Use a new AGA or CSA approved gas
supply line.
Install a shut-off valve.
Securely tighten all gas connections.
If connected to LP, have a qualified
person make sure gas pressure does
not exceed 13" water column.
Examples of a qualified person include
licensed heating personnel, authorized
gas company personnel, and
authorized service personnel.
Failure to do so can result in death,
explosion, or fire.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death, fire, or electrical shock.