Connecting A Gas Dryer; Tools You Will Need - GE GFDR485 Manuel D'utilisation

CONNECTING A GAS DRYER (skip for electric dryers)

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

10" Adjustable
wrenches (2)
8" Pipe wrench
Slip-joint pliers
MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED
4" dia. metal elbow
Pipe compound or
PTFE tape
Flexible gas line
connector
Duct clamps (2) or
Spring clamps (2)
Safety glasses
4" dia. metal duct
(recommended)
Installation Instructions
Flat-blade
screwdriver
Level
4" dia., UL-listed
flexible metal duct (if
needed)
Gloves
Soap solution for
leak detection
Exhaust hood
Duct tape
pipe adapters (2),
Gas
elbow and pipe plug
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.
Shut-off
Valve
Disconnect and discard old flexible gas connector
and ducting material.
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