Installation Instructions; Gas Connection - Kenmore A06161001A Instrucciones De Instalación

Installation Instructions

Gas connection

1 Remove the shipping cap from gas pipe at the rear
of the dryer.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT connect the dryer to L.P. gas service without
converting the gas valve. An L.P. conversion kit must be
installed by a qualifi ed gas technician.
2 Connect a 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) I.D. semi-rigid or
approved pipe from gas supply line to the 3/8 inch
(0.96 cm) pipe located on the back of the dryer. Use
a 1/2 inch to 3/8 inch (1.27 cm to 0.96 cm) reducer
for the connection. Apply an approved thread sealer
that is resistant to the corrosive action of liquefi ed
gases on all pipe connections.
Manual
Flare
Shutoff
Union
Valve
Closed
N p i p e l
Open
All connections must be wrench-tightened
IMPORTANT
The supply line must be equipped with an approved
manual shutoff valve. This valve should be located in the
same room as the dryer and should be in a location that
allows ease of opening and closing. Do not block access
to the gas shutoff valve.
GAS FLOW
Flare
Union
Inlet Pipe on
Flexible
Back of Dryer
Connector
3 Open the shutoff valve in the gas supply line to
allow gas to fl ow through the pipe. Wait a few
minutes for gas to move through the gas line.
Shutoff Valve -
Open position
4 Check for gas system leaks with a manometer. If a
manometer is not available, test all connections by
brushing on a soapy water solution.
WARNING
EXPLOSION HAZARD
NEVER test for gas leaks with an open fl ame.
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