Dryer gas pipe, Gas supply pressure testing, Awarning – Kenmore ELITE HE4 110.9586 User Manual

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Must include a shutoff valve:

An individual shutoff valve must be installed within

6

feet

(1

.8

m) of the dryer in accordance with the National Fuel Gas

Code, ANSI Z223.1. The location should be easy to reach for
opening and closing.

A

C E

A.

%“

flexible gas connector

B.

%“

pipe to flare adapter fitting

C. Vs' NPTplugged tapping
D. V

2

" NPT gas supply line

E.

Gas shutoff valve

Gas supply connection requirements
There are many methods by which your gas dryer can be
connected to the gas supply. Listed here are some guidelines for
two different methods of connection.

Option 1 {Recommended method)

Flexible stainless steel gas connector:

■ If local codes permit, use a new flexible stainless steel gas

connector (Design Certified by the American Gas Association
or CSA international) to connect your dryer to the rigid gas
supply line. Use an elbow and a %" flare x %" NPT adapter
fitting between the stainless steel gas connector and the
dryer gas pipe, as needed to prevent kinking.

Option 2 (Alternate method)

Approved aluminum or copper tubing:

■ Lengths under 20 ft (6.1 m) can use %" approved tubing (if

codes and gas supplier permit).

■ if you are using natural gas, do not use copper tubing.

■ %" flare

X

%" NPT adapter fitting between dryer pipe and

%" approved tubing.

■ Lengths over 20 ft (6.1 m) shouid use iarger tubing and a

different size adapter fitting.

■ if your dryer has been converted to use L.P. gas, %" L.P.

compatible copper tubing can be used. If the total length of
the supply line is more than

20

ft (

6.1

m), use iarger tubing.

NOTE: Pipe joint compounds that resist the action of L.P. gas

must be used. Do not use TEFLON®^ tape.

Dryer gas pipe

■ The gas pipe that comes out through the rear of your dryer

has a %" male pipe thread.

A.

NPT gas supply tine

B. W NPT dryer pipe

*NOTE:

If the dryer is mounted on a pedestal, the gas pipe height

must be an additional 14" (35.56 cm) from the floor.

Burner input requirements

Elevations up to 10,000 ft (3,048 meters):

■ 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^eriai number piate.

Burner input adjustments are not required when the dryer is
operated up to this elevation.

Elevations above 10,000 ft (3,048 meters):

■ 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
У

2

psi.

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AWARNING

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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 result in death

or fire.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE

EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.

4" (10.2 cm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps must be used.
DURASAFETM venting products are recommended and are
available from your local Sears store or Sears Service Center.

DURASAFETM vent products can be purchased from your dealer.
For further information, please call

1-800-4-MY-HOME®

(1-800-469-4663)

or visit our Internet site at;

www.sears.com.

■ The dryer exhaust must not be connected into any gas vent,

chimney, wall, ceiling, or a conceaied space of a building.

■ Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic latch.

■ Do not install flexible metal vent in enciosed walls, ceilings or

floors.

■ Use clamps to seal all joints. Exhaust vent must not be

connected or secured with screws or other fastening devices

which extend into the interior of the duct. Do not use duct
tape.

IMPORTANT:

Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

Improper venting can cause moisture and lint to collect

indoors, which may result in;

■ Moisture damage to woodwork, furniture, paint,

wallpaper, carpets, etc.

■ Housecleaning probiems and health problems.

t<E>TEFLON is a registered trademark of E.l. Du Pont De Nemours and Company.

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