Gas Supply Requirements - Maytag Epic W10150638A Use And Care Manual

WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Use a new CSA International approved gas supply line.
Install a shut-off valve.
Securely tighten all gas connections.
If connected to LP, have a qualified person make sure
gas pressure does not exceed 13" (33 cm) water
column.
Examples of a qualified person include:
licensed heating personnel,
authorized gas company personnel, and
authorized service personnel.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
Gas Type
Natural gas:
This dryer is equipped for use with Natural gas. It is design-certified by CSA International for
LP (propane or butane) gases with appropriate conversion.
Your dryer 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 dealer or call the phone
numbers referenced in the "Assistance or Service" section.
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 " NPT minimum plugged tapping accessible for test gauge connection,
immediately upstream of the gas connection to the dryer. See illustration.
" 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.

Gas Supply Requirements

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.
If your dryer has been converted to use LP gas,
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 ®†
Must include a shutoff valve:
In the U.S.A.:
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.
In Canada:
An individual manual shutoff valve must be installed in accordance with the B149.1,
Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code. It is recommended that an individual manual
shutoff valve be installed within six (6) feet (1.8 m) of the dryer. The location should be
easy to reach for opening and closing.
Gas supply connection requirements
Use an elbow and a
and the dryer gas pipe, as needed to avoid kinking.
Use only pipe-joint compound. Do not use TEFLON
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 or CSA
6.10.
Burner input requirements
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.
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®TEFLON is a registered trademark of E.I. Du Pont De Nemours and Company.
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A. " flexible gas connector
B. " pipe to flare adapter fitting
C. " NPT minimum plugged tapping
D. ½" NPT gas supply line
E. Gas shutoff valve
" flare x " NPT adapter fitting between the flexible gas connector
" LP compatible copper tubing can be
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