LG DX0002TM - Manual (Page 17)

I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S T RU C T I O N S I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S T RU C T I O N S
• Installation and service must be performed
by a qualifi ed installer, service agency, or the
gas supplier. Failure to do so can result in fi re,
explosion, or death.
• Use only a new stainless steel fl exible
connector and a new AGA-certifi ed
connector. Failure to do so can result in fi re,
explosion, or death.
• A gas shutoff valve must be installed within
6 ft. (1.8 m) of the dryer. Failure to do so can
result in fi re, explosion, or death.
• The dryer is confi gured for Natural Gas when
shipped from the factory. Make sure that the
dryer is equipped with the correct burner
nozzle for the type of gas being used (Natural
Gas or Liquefi ed Petroleum). Failure to do so
can result in fi re, explosion, or death.
• If necessary, the correct nozzle (for the LP
nozzle kit order part number 4948EL4002B)
should be installed by a qualifi ed technician
and the change should be noted on the dryer.
Failure to do so can result in fi re, explosion,
or death.
• All connections must be in accordance with
local codes and regulations. Failure to do so
can result in fi re, explosion, or death.
• Gas dryers MUST exhaust to the outdoors.
Failure to do so can result in fi re, explosion,
or death.
3/8" NPT Gas
Connection
Gas Supply
Shutoff Valve
Connecting the Gas Supply
Make sure that the gas supply to the laundry
room is turned OFF. Confirm that the type
of gas available in your laundry room is
appropriate for the dryer. The dryer is
prepared for Natural Gas with a 3/8-in. NPT
gas connection.
Remove the shipping cap from the gas
connection at the back of the dryer. Be
careful not to damage the threads of the gas
connector when removing the shipping cap.
Connect the dryer to your laundry room’s gas
supply using a new flexible stainless steel
connector with a 3/8-in. NPT fitting.
Securely tighten all connections between the
dryer and your laundry room’s gas supply.
Turn on your laundry room’s gas supply and
check all pipe connections (both internal and
external) for gas leaks with a noncorrosive
leak-detection fluid.
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High-Altitude Installations
The BTU rating of this dryer is AGA-certified for
elevations below 10,000 feet.
If your gas dryer is being installed at an elevation
above 10,000 feet, it must be derated by a
qualified technician or gas supplier.
Electrical Connection
Plug dryer into a
120-VAC, 60-Hz.
grounded 3-prong
outlet.
CONNECTING GAS DRYERS
(cont.)
1/8" NPT Pipe
Plug
AGA/CSA-Certified
Stainless Steel
Flexible Connector
w WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this
appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:
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