Gas supply requirements – haier Gas & Electric Dryer RDE/RDG 350AW User Manual

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GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS

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WARNING

Replace copper connecting pipe that is not plastic-

coated. Stainless steel or plastic-coated brass MUST

be used.

1. Installation MUST conform with local codes. In the absence of local codes,

installation must conform with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 (latest

edition) or in Canada, the current CAN/CGA B149.1

2. The gas supply line should be 1/2 inch (1.27cm) pipe.
3. If codes allow, flexible metal tubing may be used to connect your dryer to the

gas supply line. The tubing MUST be constructed of stainless steel or plastic-

coated brass.

4. The gas supply line MUST have an individual manual shutoff valve installed

within 6 feet (183cm) of the dryer in accordance with the National Fuel Gas

Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.

In Canada, an individual manual shut-off valve MUST be installed in

accordance with the B149.1, Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code.

5. A 1/8 inch (0.32cm) N.P.T. plugged tapping, accessible for test gauge

connection, MUST be installed immediately upstream of the gas supply

connection to the dryer.

6. The dryer MUST be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during

any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures in excess

of 1/2 psig (3.45kPa).

7. The dryer MUST be isolated from the gas supply piping system during any

pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or

less than 1/2 psig (3.45 kPa).

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