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Installation instructions, Connecting a gas dryer (skip for electric dryers), Warning – GE UPVH890 User Manual

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10

″ Adjustable

wrenches (2)

8

″ Pipe wrench

Slip-joint pliers

Flat-blade screwdriver

Level

17

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 shut-off valve in the supply
line to the OFF position.

Disconnect and discard old flexible gas connector
and ducting material.

Shut-off
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., UL-listed flexible

metal duct (if needed)

Gloves

Soap solution for
leak detection

Exhaust hood

Duct tape