Gas Supply Requirements - Maytag MED5800TW - Electric Dryer Technical Education

GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS

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 appro-
priate conversion.
• The dryer must have the correct burner for
the type of gas in your home. Burner infor-
mation is located on the rating plate in the
door well of your dryer. If this information
does not agree with the type of gas avail-
able, contact your dealer.
LP gas conversion:
Conversion must be made by a qualified
technician.
No attempt shall be made to convert the ap-
pliance from the gas specified on the model/
serial rating plate for use with a different gas
without consulting your gas company.
GAS SUPPLY LINE
• 1/2˝ IPS pipe is recommended.
• 3/8˝ approved aluminum or copper tubing
is acceptable for lengths under 20 ft (6.1 m)
if local codes and gas supplier permit.
• Must include 1/8˝ NPT minimum plugged
tapping accessible for test gauge connec-
tion, immediately upstream of the gas con-
nection to the dryer (see illustration below).
• 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, 3/8˝ LP compatible copper tubing can
be 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.
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.
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A. " flexible gas connector
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B. " pipe to flare adapter fitting
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C. " NPT minimum plugged tapping
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D. ½" NPT gas supply line
E. Gas shutoff valve
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