Gas Dryer Power Hookup; Gas Supply Requirements - Maytag MGDE500VW3 Installation Instructions Manual

29" gas dryer
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GAS DRYER POWER HOOKUP
Gas Supply Requirements
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" (330 ram) 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
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 e_ttape.
Must include a shutoff valve:
The
In the U.S.A.:
An individualmanual shutoff valve must be installedwithin
six (6) feet (1.8 m) of the dryer in accordance with the National
Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1.
In Canada:
An individualmanual shutoff valve must be installedwithin
six (6) feet (1.8 m) of the dryer in accordance with the B149.1,
Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code.
location should be easy to reach for opening and closing.
E
B
A. 3/8" flexible gas connector
B. 3/8" pipe to flare adapter
fitting
C. 1/8" NPTminimum
plugged tapping
D. 1/2" NPT gas supply line
E. Gas shutoff valve
Gas supply connection requirements
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 1/8" NPT minimum plugged tapping accessible
for test gauge connection, immediately upstream of the gas
connection to the dryer. See illustration.
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.
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.
Use an elbow and a 3/8" flare x 3/8" NPT adapter fitting
between the flexible gas connector and the dryer gas pipe, as
needed to avoid kinking.
Use only pipe-joint compound. Do not use TEFLON Qt tape.
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 ff (3,048 m) a 4% reduction of the
burner Btu rating shown on the model/serial number plate is
required for each 1,000 ff (305 m) increase in elevation.
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.
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