Dryer gas pipe, If using an existing vent system, If this is a new vent system – Kenmore HE2 110.9758 User Manual
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Dryer gas pipe
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The gas pipe that comes out through the rear of your dryer
has a %" male pipe thread.
A. Vs" NPTgas supply line
B. W NPT dryer pipe
*NOTE: If the dryer is mounted on a pedestal, the gas pipe height
must be an additional 10" (25.4 cm) from the floor. For a garage
installation, the gas pipe height must be an additional
18" (46 cm) from the floor.
Venting Reqyiremerts
A WARNING
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Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metal vent.
Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a metal toil vent.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death
or fire.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE
EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
The dryer exhaust must not be connected into any gas vent,
chimney, wall, ceiling or a concealed space of a building.
If using an existing vent system
Clean lint from the entire length of the system and make sure
exhaust hood is not plugged with lint.
■ Replace any plastic or metal foil vent with rigid or flexible
heavy metal vent.
■ Review Vent system chart. Modify existing vent system if
necessary to achieve the best drying performance.
If this is a new vent system
Vent material
■ Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.
■ 4" (10.2 cm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps must be
used. DURASAFE'^'^ venting products are recommended.
4" (10.2 cm) heavy metal exhaust vent
DURASAFE'^'^ vent products can be purchased from your
dealer. For further information, please call
1-800-4-MY-HOME® (1 -800-469-4663) or visit our website at
Rigid metal vent
■ For best drying performance, rigid metal vents are
recommended.
■ Rigid metal vent is recommended to avoid crushing and
kinking.
Flexible meta! vent
■ Flexible metal vents are acceptable only if accessible for
cleaning.
■ Flexible metal vent must be fully extended and supported
when the dryer is in its final location.
■ Remove excess flexible metal vent to avoid sagging and
kinking that may result in reduced airflow and poor
performance.
■ Do not install flexible metal vent in enclosed walls, ceilings or
floors.
Elbows
45° elbows provide better airflow than 90° elbows.
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