Gas Supply Requirements; Gas Supply Line; Gas Supply Connection Requirements; Gas Type - Kenmore Oasis 110.67032600 Manual

GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS

Explosion Hazard
Use a new CSA International approved

gas supply line.

Install a shut-off valve.
Securely tighten all gas connections.
If connected to LP, have a qualified
person make sure gas pressure does
not exceed 13˝ (33 cm) water column.
Examples of a qualified person include:
licensed heating personnel,
authorized gas company personnel, and
authorized service personnel.
Failure to do so can result in death,
explosion, or fire.

GAS TYPE

Natural Gas:
This dryer is equipped for use with Natural
gas. It is design-certified by CSA International
for LP (propane or butane) gases with appro-
priate conversion.
• The dryer must have the correct burner for
the type of gas in your home. Burner infor-
mation is located on the rating plate in the
door well of your dryer. If this information
does not agree with the type of gas avail-
able, contact your dealer.
LP gas conversion:
Conversion must be made by a qualified
technician.
No attempt shall be made to convert the ap-
pliance from the gas specified on the model/
serial rating plate for use with a different gas
without consulting your gas company.
GAS SUPPLY LINE
• 1/2˝ IPS pipe is recommended.
• 3/8˝ approved tubing is acceptable for
lengths under 20 ft (6.1 m) if local codes
and gas supplier permit.
• Must include 1/8˝ NPT minimum plugged
tapping accessible for test gauge connec-
tion, immediately upstream of the gas con-
nection to the dryer (see illustration).
• Must include a shutoff valve:
An individual manual shutoff valve must
be installed within six (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
³⁄
A. "
8
³⁄
B. " pipe to flare adapter fitting
8
C. ¹⁄ " NPT minimum plugged tapping
8
D. ½" NPT gas supply line
E. Gas shutoff valve
GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION
REQUIREMENTS
• For close clearances, a 3/8˝ to 3/8˝ elbow
is recommended to avoid kinking of the
gas line.
• Use only pipe-joint compound. Do not use
TEFLON tape.
®†
There are many methods by which your gas
dryer can be connected to the gas supply.
Listed here are some guidelines for two differ-
ent methods of connection.
®†
TEFLON is a registered trademark of E.I. DuPont
De Nemours and Company.
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D
B
flexible gas connector