Kenmore 6972 - 700 7.5 cu. Ft. Capacity Electric Dryer Installation Instructions Manual page 5

• Must i nclude a shutoff valve:
Anindividual manual shutoff valve must b einstalled within s ix
(6) feet(1.8 m)ofthedryer i naccordance withtheNational
Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1. The location s hould beeasy to
reach foropening a ndclosing.
A C E
B D
A. _" flexible gas connector
B. _" pipe to flare adapter fitting
C. _" NPT plugged tapping
D. 7/p,, N PT 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) should use larger tubing and a
different size adapter fitting.
• If your dryer has been converted to use L.R gas, %" L.R
compatible copper tubing can be used. If the total length of
the supply line is more than 20 ft (6.1 m), use larger pipe.
NOTE: Pipe joint compounds that resist the action of L.R gas
must be used. Do not use TEFLON °t tape.
Dryer Gas Pipe
• The gas pipe that comes out through the rear of your dryer
has a %" male pipe thread.
A 1!/2"
cm)
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/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 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
1/2psi.
Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metal vent.
Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a metal foim vent.
FaUure to follow these instructions can resumt 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.
DURASAFE
TM
venting products are recommended.
DURASAFE
TM
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).
• The dryer exhaust must not be connected into any gas vent,
chimney, wall, ceiling, or a concealed space of a building.
• Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic latch.
• Do not install flexible metal vent in enclosed 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.
A. _2" NPT gas supply line
B. _" NPT dryer pipe
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