Connecting The Gas Supply - Kenmore 402.8903 Serie Manual De Uso Y Cuidado

CONNECTING GAS DRYERS {CONT.)
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions,
including the following:
• InstaUation and service must be performed by a
qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.
Failure to do so can result irafire, explosion, or death.
• Use only a new stainless steel flexible connector and a
new AGA=certified connector. Failure to do so can result ira
fire, explosion, or death.
• A gas shutoff valve must be installed within 6 ft. (1.8 m)
of the dryer. Failure to do so can result irafire, explosion, or
death.
• The dryer is configured for Natural Gas when shipped
from the factory. Make sure that the dryer is equipped
with the correct burner nozzle for the type of gas being
used (Natural Gas or Liquefied Petroleum}. Failure to do
so can result irafire, explosion, or death.
If you plan to use your dryer with LP(Bquid propane}
gas, it must be converted for safe and proper
performance by a qualified service technician. Failure to
do so can result irafire, explosion, or death.
• All connections must be in accordance with local codes
and regulations. Failure to do so can result irafire, explosion,
or death.
Gas dryers MUST exhaust to the outdoors. Failure to do
so can result in fire, explosion, or death.
CONNECTING THE GAS SUPPLY
NOTE: This dryer is configured from the factory set for Natural
Gas (NG). If dryer is to be used with LP gas, it must be converted
by a qualified service technician.
1. Make sure that the gas supply to the laundry room is turned
OFF and the dryer is unplugged. Confirm that the type of gas
available in your laundry room is appropriate for the dryer.
2. Remove the shipping cap from the gas fitting at the back of
the dryer. Be careful not to damage the threads of the gas
connector when removing the shipping cap.
3. Connect the dryer to your laundry room's gas supply using
a new flexible stainless steel connector with a 3/8-in. NPT
fitting.
NOTE: DO NOT use old connectors.
4. Securely tighten all connections between the dryer and your
laundry room's gas supply.
5. Turn on your laundry room's gas supply.
6. Check all pipe connections (both internal and external) for gas
leaks with a noncorrosive leak-detection fluid.
7. Proceed to Venting Requirements on page 14.
High-Altitude installations
The BTU rating of this dryer is AGA-certified for elevations
below 10,000 feet.
If your gas dryer is being installed at an elevation above
10,000 feet, it must be derated by a qualified technician or
gas supplier.
3/s" NPT Gas 1/8" NPT Pipe Plug
Connection
AGA/CSA-Certified
Stainless Steel Gas Supply
Flexible Connector Shutoff Valve
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