Bosch WTXD5500UC - Manual (Page 10)

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Gas supply line
1 /
2
" I.D. pipe is recommended.
3 /
8
" approved tubing is acceptable
for lengths under 20 ft (6.1 m) if
local codes and gas supplier
permit.
Must include
1 /
8
" NPT plugged
tapping, immediately upstream of
the gas connection.
A shut off valve must be included:
- USA:
An individual manual shutĆoff
valve must be installed within
6 ft (1.8 m) of the dryer in
accordance with the National
Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1.
- Canada:
An individual manual shutĆoff
valve must be installed in
accordance with the B149,
Installation Codes, CAN/CSA
B149.1 and CAN/CSA B149.2.
It is recommended that an
individual manual shutĆoff valve
be installed within 6 ft (1.8 m) of
the dryer.
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5
1
2 3 4
1 ć 1 /
2
" NPT gas supply line
2 ć Gas shutĆoff valve
3 ć
1 /
8
" NPT plugged tapping
4 ć 3 /
8
" pipe to flare adapter fitting
5 ć 3 /
8
" flexible gas connector (to the dryer)
The shutĆoff valve should be easy to
reach for opening and closing.
Note:
The dryer must be checked for
proper operation whenever the gas
connections have been broken
Dryer gas pipe
The gas pipe that comes out
through the rear of the dryer has
a 3 /
8
" male pipe thread.
Connection of the dryer
d CAUTION d
Connection must be made by
a qualified technician.
The dryer must be disconnected
from the gas supply piping
system during testing pressure.
When using for the first time
make sure that there is no air in
the piping system.
d WARNING d
Do not use copper pipes and
tubing if connected to natural
gas.
The connection may be different,
according to the supply line type,
size and location.
If local codes permit, use a flexible
stainless steel connector (Design
certified by the America Gas
Association or CSA International)
to connect the dryer.
1 2
To reduce the distance between
body sheet and wall install
a 3 /
8
" elbow on the gas pipe of the
dryer.
1 ć gas pipe ( 3 /
8
" male pipe thread)
2 ć 3 /
8
" elbow
Exhaust air connection
d WARNING! d
1. To reduce the risk of fire, this
dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED
OUTDOORS.
2. To reduce the risk of fire, do
not use ductwork longer than
recommended.
3. DO NOT use a plastic or
nonĆmetal duct with this dryer.
4. DO NOT use a duct smaller
than 4 inches in diameter.
5. DO NOT use exhaust hoods
with magnetic latches.
6. DO NOT exhaust the dryer into
a chimney, furnace cold air
duct, attic, crawl space, or any
other ductwork used for
venting.
7. DO NOT install a flexible duct
in an enclosed wall, ceiling or
floor.
8. DO NOT crush or kink the
duct.
9. Do clean and inspect the
exhaust system on a regular
basis; at least once a year.
10. The exhaust duct must
terminate in a manner to
prevent back drafts or entry of
birds or other wildlife.
The Siemens dryers must be vented
outdoors. To prevent buildĆup of
moisture and accumulation of lint
indoors, as well as to maintain
maximum drying efficiency, it is
recommended that the dryer is
vented outdoors.
Exhaust air outlet on the dryer
The dryer is delivered with an
exhaust air outlet on the rear of the
appliance.
To take account of the spatial
requirements and an existing
exhaust air system, the following
connection options are possible for
the exhaust air outlet:
- on right side of the appliance,
- on the underside of the
appliance.