Bosch GASCONVERSIONKIT User Manual

BOSCH CLOTHES DRYER GAS CONVERSION KIT INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING WARNING WARNING

FOR TYPE WAT1G DRYERS

The Bosch Clothes Dryer is manufactured for use with natural (city) gas. Installation of this kit
converts the dryer for use with propane gas with a manifold pressure of 11" wc, and supply pressure
between 11" and 14" wc. When the dryer is converted for use with propane gas by means of this kit,
the input rating will be 18,000 Btu/hr for altitudes up to 7,700 feet above sea level. For installations
at an altitude greater than 7,700 feet above sea level, contact a qualified service agency for derating
instructions.

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 DEA TH. THE QUALIFIED SER VICE AGENCY
IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PROPER INST ALLATION OF THIS KIT. THE INSTALLA TION IS NOT
PROPER AND COMPLETE UNTIL THE OPERATION OF THE CONVERTED APPLIANCE IS CHECKED
AS SPECIFIED IN THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS SUPPLIED WITH THIS KIT.

• These instructions are intended for use by qualified service technicians only. A qualified service technician

is any person or representative of a company who is 1) trained and experienced in the servicing of natural

gas and propane (LP gas) appliances, 2) familiar with the precautions for performing work on natural gas

and propane (LP gas) appliances, and 3) knowledgeable of the applicable municipal codes governing work

on natural gas and propane (LP gas) appliances.

• Do not use these instructions or the materials contained in the Bosch Clothes Dryer Gas Conversion Kit for

any other purpose than that for which they are intended, which is the conversion of the Bosch Gas Clothes

dryer from operation with natural gas to operation with propane (LP gas).

• Follow these instructions carefully to minimize the risk of death and/or serious injury by fire and/or

explosion.

• As Bosch has no control over the customer’s selection of the service technician who will perform the work

described in this manual, Bosch can not be held responsible for death, injury, or property damage that may
result from work performed improperly or from the use of inferior tools and/or materials.

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 CSA B149.1, INSTALLATION CODE.

Carefully read and understand these instructions before attempting the appliance conversion.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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BOSCH CLOTHES DRYER
GAS CONVERSION KIT
INSTRUCTIONS

6) Remove the top panel and back
panel, being careful to remove the
power cord from the back panel as
shown in Figure 2.

8) Use a Torx T20 driver to remove the
four screws shown in Figure 4. Set
the screws aside for reinstallation
later.

1. Materials Supplied

• LP gas valve

• Label, Rating Plate

• Label, Conversion Record

• Instructions

2. Materials Needed

• T orx T20 driver

• 1” open-ended wrench

• Torque Wrench (English or metric)

• Torque Screwdriver (English or metric)

3. Procedure

1) Turn off the gas supply to the
dryer.

2) Disconnect the electrical power to
the dryer.

3) Disconnect the gas connection
from the dryer.

4) Move the dryer away from the wall.

5) Use a Torx T20 driver to remove

the screws on the back of the dryer
that secure the top panel and back
panel as shown in Figure 1. Set the
screws aside for reinstallation later.

Figure 1

Figure 2

7) Pull the tension lever to the right as
shown by the arrow in Figure 3,
and remove the belt from the drive
pulley.

Figure 3

Figure 4

9) Lift and remove the drum/hood
assembly as shown in Figure 5.

Figure 5

10) Carefully set the drum/hood
assembly aside.

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