Kenmore HE4 Gas dryer 110.9586 Use And Care Manual page 9

• Must i nclude a shutoff valve:
Anindividual shutoff valve must b einstalled within 6feet
(1.8 m)ofthedryer i naccordance withtheNational Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z 223.1. The location s hould beeasy toreach f or
opening a ndclosing.
A C E
B D
A. ¾" flexible gas connector
B. %" pipe to flare adapter fitting
C. _" NPT minimum plugged tapping
D. ½" 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 3/8"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 LP gas, %" LP
compatible copper tubing can be used. If the total length of
the supply line is more than 20 ft (6.1 m), use larger tubing.
NOTE: Pipe joint compounds that resist the action of LP 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.
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
r/2psi.
Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metat vent.
Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a metal foU vent.
Failure to foUow 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.
DURASAFF Mventing products are recommended and are
available from your local Sears store or Sears Service Center.
DURASAFE
TM
vent products can be purchased from your dealer.
For further information, please call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®
(1-800-489-4883} 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 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.
A. ½" NPT gas supply line
B. %" 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.
1-®TEFLON is a registered trademark of E.I. Du Pont De Nemours and Company.