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C. INSTALL GAS LiNE
The proper gas connection
ensures
a safe installation that meets local
code requirements,
GAS REQUIREMENTS
Explosion
Hazard
Use a new AGA approved
gas
supply
line.
Connect
dryer
to a regulated
gas
supply
with
a shut=off
valve.
L.P. gas supply
pressure
must
not
exceed
13" water
column.
Securely
tighten
all gas connections.
Failure
to follow
these
instructions
can result
in death,
explosion,
or fire.
It is your responsibility
to contact
a
qualified
gas line installer
to ensure
you have
natural
gas.
• The design
of this dryer
has been
certi-
fied by the American
Gas Association
for use at altitudes
up to 10,000
feet
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 level.
• When
installed
above
10,000
feet,
a four percent
(4%) reduction
of the
burner
B.T.U. rating
shown
on the
model/serial
number
plate is required
for each
1,000 foot increase
in eleva-
tion.
For assistance
when
converting
to other gas types
and/or
installing
above
10,000
feet elevation
contact
your
local service
company.
• Make certain
your dryer
has the correct
burner
for the type of gas in your home.
Burner
information
is located
on the
rating
plate
in the door well of your
dryer.
If this information
does
not agree
with the type of gas available,
contact
your local
Sears
store
or Sears
Service
Center.
Any change
to the burner
must
be made
by a qualified
installer.
• Provide
a rigid gas supply
line of
1/2-inch pipe to your dryer.
• If you are using
natural
gas, do not use
copper
tubing.
• If your dryer
has been
converted
to use
L.R gas, 3/8-inch L.P.-compatible
copper
tubing
may be used.
If the total length
of the supply
line is more than 20 feet,
use larger
pipe.
Pipe joint
compounds
that resist the action
of L.R gas MUST
be used.
Do not use Teflon
tape.
1/2-inch gas threaded
supply line
3/8-inch male
threaded pipe
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