American Dryer Corp MDG75V installation manual GAS Information

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G. GAS INFORMATION

It is your responsibility to have ALL plumbing connections made by a qualified professional to assure that the gas plumbing installation is adequate and conforms to local and state regulations or codes. In the absence of such codes, ALL plumbing connections, materials, and workmanship must conform to the applicable requirements of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1-LATEST EDITION, or in Canada, the Canadian Installation Codes CAN/CGA-B149.1-M91 (Natural Gas) or CAN/CGA-B149.2-M91 (Liquid Propane [L.P.] Gas) or LATEST EDITION.

IMPORTANT: Failure to comply with these codes or ordinances, and/or the requirements stipulated in this manual, can result in personal injury and improper operation of the dryer.

The dryer and its individual shutoff valves must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa). The dryer must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any pressure test of the gas supply system at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).

IMPORTANT: Failure to isolate or disconnect dryer from supply as noted can cause irreparable damage to the gas valve, which will VOID THE WARRANTY.

WARNING: FIRE OR EXPLOSION COULD RESULT.

1.Gas Supply

The gas dryer installation must meet the American National Standard...National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1-LATEST EDITION, or in Canada, the Canadian Installation Codes CAN/CGA-B149.1 M91 (Natural Gas) or CAN/CGA-B149.2-M91 (L.P. Gas) or LATEST EDITION, as well as local codes and ordinances and must be done by a qualified professional.

NOTE: Undersized gas piping will result in ignition problems, slow drying, increased use of energy, and can create a safety hazard.

The dryer must be connected to the type of heat/gas indicated on the dryer data label affixed to the upper left side panel area behind the top control (access) door. If this information does not agree with the type of gas available, DO NOT operate the dryer. Contact the Maytag dealer who sold the dryer or contact the

Maytag Co.

IMPORTANT: Any burner changes or conversions must be made by a qualified professional.

The input ratings shown on the dryer data label are for elevations up to 2,000 feet (610 meters), unless elevation requirements of over 2,000 feet (610 meters) were specified at the time the dryer order was placed with the factory. The adjustment or conversion of dryers in the field for elevations over 2,000 feet (610 meters) is made by changing each burner orifice. If this conversion is necessary, contact the Maytag dealer who sold the dryer or contact the Maytag Co.

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Contents MDG75V Retain This Manual In a Safe Place For Future Reference For Your Safety Page Table of Contents Section Procedure for Functional Check of Replacement Receiving and Handling Important InformationWhat to do if YOU Smell GAS Safety PrecautionsPage Specifications SpecificationsMDG75V Component Identification Page Location Requirements Installation ProceduresUNPACKING/SETTING UP Dryer Enclosure Requirements Fresh AIR Supply Requirements General Exhaust Ductwork Information Exhaust RequirementsPage Page Multiple common Dryer Venting Importantventingreminders Electrical Requirements Electrical InformationMust be Provided SINGLE-PHASE 1Ø Electrical Connections Leads Important a Circuit Servicing Each Dryer Must be Provided Page MDG75V GAS GAS Information Type of GAS Page Page Preparation for OPERATION/START-UP GAS Models only Preoperational TestsBasket Tumbler Coating Shutdown Instructions Preoperational InstructionsParts SERVICE/PARTS InformationService Suggested Cleaning Schedule Routine MaintenanceCleaning Lubrication AdjustmentsLint Drawer Removal Microprocessor Controller Computer Models TroubleshootingBlower motor is not operating does not start Microprocessor controller computer display reads dSFL GAS Models only Dryer operates but is taking too long to dry Dryer is making scraping noise at basket tumbler area Data Label Data Label InformationSerial Number Sectionviii Procedure for Functional Check Replacement ComponentsPage 113160 1 11/27/02-25