Gas Connection - Frigidaire 137153700B Installation Instructions Manual

Gas connection

1. Remove the shipping cap from gas pipe at the rear of the
dryer.
DO NOT connect the dryer to L.P. gas service
without converting the gas valve. An L.P. conversion kit must
be installed by a qualifi ed gas technician.
2. Connect a 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) I.D. semi-rigid or approved
pipe from gas supply line to the 3/8 inch (0.96 cm) pipe
located on the back of the dryer. Use a 1/2 inch to 3/8
inch (1.27 cm to 0.96 cm) reducer for the connection.
Apply an approved thread sealer that is resistant to the
corrosive action of liquefi ed gases on all pipe connections.
Manual
Flare
Shutoff
Union
Valve
Closed
N p i p e l
Open
All connections must be wrench-tightened
The supply line must be equipped with an ap-
proved manual shutoff valve. This valve should be located in
the same room as the dryer and should be in a location that
allows ease of opening and closing. Do not block access to
the gas shutoff valve.
Electrical connection (non-Canada) 3-wire cord
- ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD - Failure
to disconnect power source before servicing could result in
personal injury or even death.
1. Turn off power supply to outlet.
2. Remove the screw securing the terminal block access cover in the
upper corner on the back of the dryer.
3. Install a UL-approved strain relief according to the power cord/
strain relief manufacturer's instructions in the power cord entry
hole below the access panel. At this time, the strain relief should
be loosely in place.
4. Thread an UNPLUGGED, UL-approved, 30 amp. power cord,
NEMA 10-30 type SRDT, through the strain relief.
5. Attach the power cord neutral (center wire) conductor to the
SILVER colored center terminal on the terminal block. Tighten the
screw securely.
6. Attach the remaining two power cord outer conductors to the
outer, BRASS colored terminals on the terminal block. Tighten
both screws securely.
- ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD - Do not
make a sharp bend or crimp wiring/conductor at connections.
7. Follow manufacturer's guidelines for fi rmly securing the strain
relief and power cord.
8. Reinstall the terminal block cover.
GAS FLOW
Flare
Union
Inlet Pipe on
Flexible
Back of Dryer
Connector
3. Open the shutoff valve in the gas supply line to allow gas
to fl ow through the pipe. Wait a few minutes for gas to
move through the gas line.
Shutoff Valve -
Open position
4. Check for gas system leaks with a manometer. If a
manometer is not available, test all connections by
brushing on a soapy water solution.
- EXPLOSION HAZARD - NEVER test for gas
leaks with an open fl ame.
3-wire
receptacle
(NEMA type
10-30R)
DO NOT remove
internal ground in a
3-wire system!
and installing it in a 3-wire system, move the internal
ground from the center terminal back to the GREEN
screw next to the terminal block.
10
30 AMP 30 AMP
NEMA 10-30 NEMA 10-30
If moving dryer from a 4-wire system
Neutral Neutral
(center wire) (center wire)
Neutral
terminal