Kenmore 9787 Installation Instructions - Page 6

_ii:;iiiii:!iil_il;!i!i!!!!i!ii_!ii:l¸;i_ii:ii:i_iiii:ii__!ii!i!ii:::i_li_i':iiii:_ii:j!i!i_!ijiii:i_iii:i__!!!b!!_!i;li;i; • Must include a shutoff valve: An individual shutoff valve must be installed within 6 feet (1.8 m) of the laundry center in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1. The location should be easy to reach for opening and closing. Explosion Hazard Use a new CSA _nternational approved gas supply lineo Install a shut-off valveo Securemy tighten aH gas connections. tf connected to LP, have a qualified person make sure gas pressure does not exceed 13" (33 cm) water comumno ExampBes of a quamified person incmude: licensed heating personnel, authorized gas company personnel, and authorized service personnel Failure to do so can resuJt in death, explosion, or fire. Gas Type Natural Gas: This laundry center is equipped for use with Natural gas. It is design-certified by CSA International for LP (propane or butane) gases with appropriate conversion. • Your laundry center 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 r/8" NPT minimum plugged tapping accessible for test gauge connection, immediately upstream of the gas connection to the laundry center (see illustration). • r/2" IPS pipe is recommended. • %" approved aluminum or copper tubing is acceptable 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. • Lengths over 20 ft (6.1 m) should use larger tubing and a different size adapter fitting. • Gas supply line coupling must be 34" (86.4 cm) to 37" (94 cm) from the floor. If your laundry center 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 ®ttape. 1-®TEFLON is a registered trademark of E.I. Du Pont De Nemours and Company. A B.. C A. Gas shutoff valve B. Vs" NPT minimum plugged tapping C. _2" NPT gas supply line D. Gas supply line coupling 34" (86.4 cm) min. to 37" (94 cm) max. from floor Burner input requirements: Elevations up to 10,000 ft (3,048 m): The design of this laundry center is certified by CSA International for use at altitudes up to 10,000 ft (3,048 m) above sea level at the Btu rating indicated on the model/serial number plate. Burner input adjustments are not required when the dryer is operated up to this elevation. 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 laundry center must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during pressure testing at pressures greater than 1/2psi. Dryer gas connection • This laundry center is equipped with its own permanent, flexible gas connector, design-certified by CSA International, for connecting the laundry center to the gas supply line. Flexible gas connector