Make Gas Connection - Maytag MGT8655XB Installation Manual

4. Drill two " (3.0 mm) holes that correspond to the bracket
holes of the determined mounting method. See the following
illustrations.
Floor Mounting
A
B
A. #12 x 1 " screws
B. Anti-tip bracket
5. Using a Phillips screwdriver, mount anti-tip bracket to the wall
or floor with the two #12 x 1 " screws provided.

Make Gas Connection

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 14" (36 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.
Typical flexible connection
1. Apply pipe-joint compound made for use with LP gas to the
smaller thread ends of the flexible connector adapters (see B
and G in the following illustration).
2. Attach one adapter to the gas pressure regulator and the
other adapter to the gas shutoff valve. Tighten both adapters.
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Wall Mounting
A
B
A. #12 x 1 " screws
B. Anti-tip bracket
3. Use a " combination wrench and an adjustable wrench to
attach the flexible connector to the adapters. Check that
connector is not kinked.
H
G
F
A. Gas pressure regulator
B. Use pipe-joint compound.
C. Adapter (must have ½" male
pipe thread)
D. Flexible connector
4. Gas supply pipe must be located within the shaded area as
shown in the "Cabinet Dimensions" illustration in "Location
Requirements" section.
A
Adaptor
B
C
A. Gas pressure regulator
B. Adapter
C. Flexible connector
D. Manual shutoff valve
Complete connection
1. Open the manual shutoff valve in the gas supply line. The
valve is open when the handle is parallel to the gas pipe.
A
A. Closed valve
B. Open valve
2. Test all connections by brushing on an approved
noncorrosive leak-detection solution. If bubbles appear, a
leak is indicated. Correct any leak found.
A
B
C
D
E
E. Manual gas shutoff valve
F. ½" or ¾" gas pipe
G. Use pipe-joint compound.
H. Adapter
D
B