Amana 402P3 Installation Instructions

Instructions for Installing No. 402P3

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Natural Gas Conversion Kit

WARNING

“This conversion kit shall be installed by a qualified service agency in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions and all applicable codes and requirements of the authority having jurisdiction. The information in these
instructions must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal
injury or death. The qualified service agency is responsible for the proper installation of this kit. The installation is
not proper and complete until the operation of the converted appliance is checked as specified in the
manufacturer’s instructions supplied with the kit.”

“THE CONVERSION SHALL BE CARRIED OUT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE
PROVINCIAL AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF
THE CAN-B149.1 AND CAN1-B149.2 INSTALLATION CODE.”

WARNING

To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, explosion, serious injury or death:

• Disconnect electric power to the dr yer before ser vic in g.

• Close equipment shut-off valve to gas dryer before servicing.

• Never start the dryer with any guards/panels removed.

• Whenever ground wires are removed during servicing, these ground wires must be reconnected to ensure that

the dryer is properly grounded.

Important Note:

For proper operation at elevations above 2500 feet (760 m) one of the following orifice sizes must be used to ensure
complete combustion. These parts are not included in standard kits. See Table below for proper orifice size.

Altitude Orifice Size Part Number

Feet m Number Inches mm
2500 760 45 0.0820 2.08
4500 1370 46 0.0810 2.06 40114407
6000 1830 47 0.0785 1.99 40114408
7500 2290 48 0.0760 1.93 40114409
9500 2900 49 0.0730 1.85 40114410

11000 3355 50 0.0700 1.78 40114411

40114406

Kit consists of:
Quantity Part number Description

1 ---------------------------------------------- 40115901 ---------------------------------------Vent Screw
1 ---------------------------------------------- 40114405 ---------------------------------------Burner Orifice Spud (#44)
1 ---------------------------------------------- 40097005 ---------------------------------------Conversion Plate
1 ---------------------------------------------- 40114601 ---------------------------------------Valve Converted to

Natural Gas Sticker (English)
2 ---------------------------------------------- 40096607 ---------------------------------------Natural Gas Stickers (English)
2 ---------------------------------------------- 40096609 ---------------------------------------Natural Gas Stickers (French)
2 ---------------------------------------------- 40096611 ---------------------------------------Natural Gas Stickers (Spanish)
1 ---------------------------------------------- 40114701 ---------------------------------------Valve Converted to

Natural Gas Sticker (French)
1 ---------------------------------------------- 40114801 ---------------------------------------Valve Converted to

Natural Gas Sticker (Spanish)
1 ---------------------------------------------- 40115801 ---------------------------------------Instructions

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Instructions for Installing No. 402P3
Natural Gas Conversion Kit

#44

Vent ScrewBurner Orifice Spud

GAS Input

• When converting the dryer gas valve to Natural gas, be sure the incoming gas supply line is equipped with a
pressure regulator (located ahead of the dryer) that will maintain the gas supply to the dryer at 6.5 ± 1.5 inches
(16.5 ± 3.81 cm) water column pressure. Remove pressure tap pipe plug and check gas pressure by connecting

a “U” tube manometer (or similar pressure gauge) to the pressure tap.

− 20,000 BTU/HR

Equipment
shut-off valve

within 6' (1.8 m) of dryer.

Manometer

6.5 + 1.5"
(16.5 + 3.81 cm)

1/8" NPT pipe plug

(for checking inlet
gas pressure)

Install the No. 402P3 Kit as follows:

1. Disconnect electrical power to the machine.

2. Turn the equipment shut-off valve handle to the closed position (if so equipped). If shut-off valve is not present,
turn off dryer gas supply at the appliance.

3. Gain access to burner housing by following Step “a” for early models or Step ”b” for later models.
a. Apply thumb pressure to the right side of the access door. When door opens, move door to the left to

disengage from the door supports.

Early Models

Apply pressure
here

Service Access Door

b. Remove lower access panel by removing two access panel screws.

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Later Models

Service Access Panel
screws