Kenmore 7703 Use and Care Guide - Page 7

Ifyourdryerhasbeenconvertetdo useLPgas,%"LP compatibcleoppetrubingcanbeusedI.fthetotalengthof thesupplylineismorethan20ft (6.1m),uselargepripe. NOTEP: ipe-joinctompoundthsatresisttheactionofLPgas mustbeusedD. onotuseTEFLO_Ntape. Mustincludaeshutofvfalve: Anindividuamlanuaslhutofvfalvemusbt einstallewdithin six(6)feet(1.8m)ofthedryeirnaccordancweiththe NationaFlueGl asCodeA, NSZI 223.1T.helocatiosnhouldbe easyto reachforopeninagndclosing. A C E B D A. _" flexible gas connector B. _" pipe to flare adapter fitting C. _" NPT minlinum plugged tapping D. _/2"NPT gas supply line E. Gas shutoff valve Gas supply connection requirements • Use an elbow and a %" 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 °t 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, ANSI Z21.24. 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 1/2psi. Fire Hazard Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use a plastic vent. Do not use a metal foil 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. DURASAFF Mventing products are recommended. Dryer Gas Pipe • The gas pipe that comes out through the rear of your dryer has a %" male pipe thread. A (1.9cm) A. 3/8"NPT dryer pipe ¢d_TEFLON is a registered trademark of E.I. Du Pont De Nemours and Company. 4" (10.2cm) heavymetal exhaust vent DURASAFF Mvent 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 www.sears.com. Rigid metal vent • For best drying performance, rigid metal vents are recommended. • Rigid metal vent is recommended to avoid crushing and kinking. Flexible metal vent • Flexible metal vents are acceptable only if accessible for cleaning.