Kenmore HE2 110.9656 - Manual (Page 9)

Burner input requirements
Elevations up to 10,000 ft (3,048 m):
■ The design of this dryer is certified by CSA International for
use at altitudes up to 10,000 ft (3,048 m) above sea level at
the B.T.U. rating indicated on the model/serial number plate.
Burner input adjustments are not required when the dryer is
operated up to this elevation.
Elevations above 10,000 ft (3,048 m):
■ When installed above 10,000 ft (3,048 m) a 4% reduction of
the burner B.T.U. rating shown on the model/serial number
plate is required for each 1,000 ft (305 m) increase in
elevation.
Gas supply pressure testing
■ The dryer must be disconnected from the gas supply piping
system during pressure testing at pressures greater than
Уг psi.
Dryer gas pipe
■ The gas pipe that comes out through the rear of your dryer
has a %" male pipe thread.
A. 'h" NPTgas supply line
B. %" NPT dryer pipe
*^NOTE: If the dryer is mounted on a pedestal, the gas pipe height
must be an additional 10" (25.4 cm) from the floor. For a garage
installation, the gas pipe height must be an additional
18" (46 om) from the floor.
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WARNING
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Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metal vent.
Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a metal foil vent.
Failure to follow these instructions can resuit in death
or fire.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE
EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
The dryer exhaust must not be connected into any gas vent,
chimney, wall, ceiling or a concealed space of a building.
If using an existing vent system
Clean lint from the entire length of the system and make sure
exhaust hood is not plugged with lint.
Replace any plastic or metal foil vent with rigid or flexible
heavy metal vent.
Review Vent system chart. Modify existing vent system if
necessary to achieve the best drying performance.
If this is a new vent system
Vent material
■ Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.
■ 4" (10.2 cm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps must be
used. DURASAFE"^“ venting products are recommended.
4" (10.2 cm) heavy metal exhaust vent
DURASAFE'^'^ vent products can be purchased from your
local Sears store or Sears Service Center. For more
information, call
1-800-4-MY-HOME® (1-800-469-4663).
Rigid metal vent
■ For best drying performance, rigid metal vents are
recommended.
■ Rigid metal vent is recommended to prevent crushing and
kinking.
Flexible meta! vent
■ Flexible metal vents are acceptable only it accessible for
cleaning.
■ Flexible metal vent must be fully extended and supported
when the dryer is in its final position.
■ Remove excess flexible metal vent to avoid sagging and
kinking that may result in reduced airflow and poor
performance.
■ Do not install flexible metal vent in enclosed walls, ceilings or
floors.