Gas Connection - Kenmore 41791122310 Installation Instructions Manual

Installation instructions
Gas connection
1 Remove the shipping cap from gas pipe at the rear
of the dryer.
IMPORTANT ..................................................................
DO NOT connect the dryer to L.P. gas service without
converting the gas valve. An L.P. conversion kit must be
installed by a qualified gas technician.
Connect a 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) I.D. semi-rigid or
approved pipe from gas supply line to the 3/8 inch
(0.96 cm) pipe located on the back of the dryer. Use
a 1/2 inch to 3/8 inch (1.27 cm to 0.96 cm) reducer
for the connection. Apply an approved thread sealer
that is resistant to the corrosive action of liquefied
gases on allpipe connections.
3 Open the shutoff valve in the gas supply line to
allow gas to flow through the pipe. Wait a few
minutes for gas to move through the gas line.
Shutoff Valve-
Open position
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Nipple Flexible Inlet Pipe on
Open Connector Backof Dryer
All connections must be wrench-tightened
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The supply line must be equipped with an approved
manual shutoff valve. This valve should be located in the
same room as the dryer and should be in a location that
allows ease of opening and closing. Do not block access
4 Check for gas system leaks with a manometer. If a
manometer is not available, test all connections by
brushing on a soapy water solution.
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