Bosch GASCONVERSIONKIT User Manual

BOSCH CLOTHES DRYER GAS CONVERSION KIT INSTRUCTIONS

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.

W A R N I N G W A R N I N G W A R N I N G

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 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.

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BOSCH CLOTHES DRYER GAS CONVERSION KIT INSTRUCTIONS

1. Materials Supplied

•LP gas valve

•Label, Rating Plate

•Label, Conversion Record

•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.

Figure 2

2. Materials Needed

•Torx 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.	7) Pull the tension lever to the right as
2)	Disconnect the electrical power to	shown by the arrow in Figure 3,
	the dryer.	and remove the belt from the drive
3)	Disconnect the gas connection	pulley.
	from the dryer.	Figure 3
4)	Move the dryer away from the wall.	Figure 3
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

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

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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