Venting Requirements - KitchenAid Pro Line KHEV01RSS Technical Education

Burner input requirements
Elevations above 10,000 ft (3,000 m):
• When installed above 10,000 ft (3,000 m)
a 4% reduction of the burner Btu rating
shown on the model/serial number plate is
required for each 1,000 ft (300 m) above
sea level.
Gas supply pressure testing
• The dryer must be disconnected from the
gas supply piping system during pressure
testing at pressures greater than 1/2 psi.
Dryer gas pipe
• The gas pipe that comes out through the
rear of your dryer has a 3/8˝ male pipe
thread.
A
2- ¹³⁄ "*
16
(7.1 cm)
A. ½" NPT gas supply line
.
B ³⁄ " NPT dryer pipe
8
*NOTE: If the dryer is mounted on a pedes-
tal, the gas pipe height must be an additional
11˝(28 cm) from the floor. For a garage instal-
lation, the gas pipe height must be an addi-
tional 18˝ (46 cm) from the floor.
B
4"
(12.3 cm)

VENTING REQUIREMENTS

WARNING
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 dry-
er 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 con-
cealed space of a building.
If using an existing vent system
• Clean lint from the entire length of the sys-
tem and make sure exhaust hood is not
plugged with lint.
• Replace any plastic or metal foil vent with
rigid metal vent.
• Review Vent system chart. Modify existing
vent system if necessary to achieve the
best drying performance.
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Fire Hazard