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Explosion hazard, Gas type, Natural gas – Kenmore HE2 110.9758 User Manual

Page 8: Gas supply connection requirements, Burner input requirements, Elevations above 10,000 ft (3,048 m), Gas supply pressure testing, Awarning, Gas supply reciyirerneris

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Gas Supply Reciyirerneris

AWARNING

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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.

%" approved aluminum or copper tubing is acceptabie for
lengths under 20 ft (6.1 m) if local 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 pipe.

NOTE: Pipe-joint compounds that resist the action of LP gas
must be used. Do not use TEFLON®* tape.

Must include a shutoff valve:

An individual manual shutoff valve must be installed in
accordance with the B149.1, Natural Gas and Propane

Installation Code. It is recommended that an individual
manual shutoff valve be installed within six (6) feet (1.8 m) of

the dryer and the location be easy to reach for opening and
closing.

A

C

E

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 appropriate conversion.

■ Your dryer must have 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.

LP gas conversion:

Conversion must be made by a qualified technician.

No attempt shall be made to convert the appliance from the gas
specified on the model/serial rating plate for use with a different
gas without consulting your gas company.

Gas supply line

Must include Vs" NPT minimum plugged tapping accessible

for test gauge connection, immediately upstream of the gas
connection to the dryer (see illustration).

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2

" IPS pipe is recommended.

B

D

A. W flexible gas connector

B. W pipe to flare adapter fitting

C. Va" NPT minimum plugged tapping

D. V

2" NPT gas supply line

E. Gas shutoff valve

Gas supply connection requirements

Use an elbow and a Ys" flare x %" NPT adapter fitting
between the flexible gas connector and the dryer gas pipe, as
needed to avoid kinking.

Use only pipe-joint compound. Do not use TEFLON®* tape.

This dryer must be connected to the gas supply line with a
listed flexible gas connector that complies with the standard
for connectors for gas appliances, CSA 6.10.

Burner input requirements

Elevations above 10,000 ft (3,048 m):

■ When installed above 10,000 ft (3,048 m) a 4% reduction of

the burner Btu 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
У

2

psi.

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