Installation Instructions; Location Requirements - Maytag MLG30 Installation Manual

Installation Instructions _________

WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people and mechanical equipment to
lift, move and install dryer.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
Installation should be performed by qualified professional in
accordance with local, state, and country codes. In the absence
of these codes, the installation must conform to applicable
American National Standards: ANSI Z223.1- LATEST EDITION
(National Fuel Gas Code) or ANSI/NFPA NO. 70-LATEST
EDITION (National Electrical Code) or in Canada, the installation
must conform to applicable Canadian Standards: CAN/CGA-
B149.1-M91 (Natural Gas) or CAN/CGA-B149.2-M91
(Propane Gas) or LATEST EDITION (for General Installation and
Gas Plumbing) or Canadian Electrical Codes Parts 1 & 2 CSA
C22.1-1990 or LATEST EDITION (for Electrical Connections).
Tools Required
ʍ
Utility Knife to remove packaging
ʍ
9/16" Box wrench or 9/16" socket to remove pallet bolts
ʍ #2 Phillips screwdriver to open box cover
ʍ Pipe wrench for gas connections
ʍ 7/8" open end wrench or adjustable wrench to install
coin box lock
Leveling feet adjustment
ʍ
TORX T20 TORX T25 to open front and rear to get foot
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adjustment ends
ʍ 1/4" socket or 1/4" open end wrench to make the
adjustment
Moving to Final Location
1. Move the dryer near the point of installation.
2. Use a carton knife to cut the plastic film.
3. Remove all plastic wrap and corrugated cardboard.
4. Dispose of/recycle all packaging material.
Leveling Dryer
The dryer is equipped with 4 leveling legs, 1 at each corner of
the base. For optimum performance the dryer should be level
front-to-back and side-to-side.
† Torx and T20 are registered trademarks of Acument Intellectual Properties, LLC.
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Location Requirements _________

WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from dryer.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
IMPORTANT: The dryer must be installed on noncombustible
floor only.
The dryer is for use in noncombustible locations.
Before installing the dryer, be sure the location conforms to
local codes and ordinances. In the absence of such codes or
ordinances the location must conform with the National Fuel
Gas Code ANSI.Z223.1 LATEST EDITION, or in Canada, the
installation must conform to applicable Canadian Standards:
CAN/CGA-B149.1-M91 (Natural Gas) or CAN/CGA-B149.2-M91
(Propane Gas) or LATEST EDITION (for General Installation and
Gas Plumbing).
The operation of this dryer may affect the operation of other
types of gas dryers, which take their air for safe combustion from
the same room. If in doubt, consult the dryer manufacturer(s).
The dryer must be installed on a sound level floor capable of
supporting its weight. Carpeting must be removed from the floor
area that the dryer is to rest on.
The dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where it will
be exposed to water and/or weather.
Provisions for adequate air supply must be provided as noted in
this manual (refer to Fresh Air Supply Requirements section).
Clearance provisions must be made from combustible
construction as noted in this manual (refer to Dryer Enclosure
Requirements section).
Provisions must be made for adequate clearances for servicing
and for operation as noted in this manual (refer to Dryer
Enclosure Requirements section).
The dryer must be installed with a proper exhaust duct
connection to the outside as noted in this manual (refer to
Exhaust Requirements section).
The dryer must be located in an area where correct exhaust
venting can be achieved as noted in this manual (refer to Exhaust
Requirements section).
IMPORTANT: The dryer should be located where a minimum
amount of exhaust ducting will be necessary.
The dryer must be installed with adequate clearance for air
openings into the combustion chamber.
IMPORTANT: The dryer must be installed in a location/
environment, which the ambient temperature remains between
40°F (4.44°C) and 130°F (54.44°C).
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