Kenmore 7808 Use and Care Guide - Page 7

• If you are using Natural gas, do not use copper tubing. • 3/8"flare x %" NPT adapter fitting between dryer pipe and %" approved tubing. • Lengths over 20 ff (6.1 m) should use larger tubing and a different size adapter fitting. • If your dryer has been converted to use LP gas, 3/8"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 within six (6) feet (1.8 m) of the dryer in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1. The location should be easy to reach for opening and closing. A C E 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. B D A. _" flexible gas connector B. _" pipe to flare adapter fitting C. W NPTminimum plugged tapping D. _/_" NPT gas supply line E. Gas shutoff valve Gas supply connection requirements • Use an elbow and a %" flare x 3/8"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 ff (3,048 m) a 4% reduction of the burner Btu rating shown on the model/serial number plate is required for each 1,0OOft (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. Dryer Gas Pipe • The gas pipe that comes out through the rear of your dryer has a 3/8"male pipe thread. __ II (5.12crn) (1.9 era) A. 3/8"NPT dryer pipe 1-®TEFLON is a registered trademark of E.I. Du Pont De Nemours and Company. 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 Yf_ • 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) hea W metal exhaust vent and clamps must be used. DURASAFE TM venting products are recommended. 4" (10.2 cm) heavy metal exhaust vent DURASAFE TM 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 www.sears.eom or www.sears.ca. 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.