Maytag MGDB850WL, W10267631A-SP Make Gas Connection, Venting Requirements, Dryer gas pipe

Dryer gas pipe

■The gas pipe that comes out through the rear of your dryer has a 3/8" male pipe thread.

B

*6¼" (159 mm)

A	1½"
	(38 mm)

A. 1/2" NPT gas supply line

B. 3/8" NPT dryer pipe

*NOTE: If the dryer is mounted on a pedestal, the gas pipe height must be an additional 10" (254 mm) or 15.5" (394 mm) from the floor, depending on the pedestal model. For a garage installation, the gas pipe height must be an additional

18" (460 mm) from the floor.

Make Gas Connection

1.Remove the red cap from the gas pipe.

2.Using a wrench to tighten, connect the gas supply to the dryer. Use pipe-joint compound on the threads of all non-flared male fittings. If flexible metal tubing is used, be sure there are no kinks.

AB

A. Flared male fitting

B. Non-flared male fitting

NOTE: For LP gas connections, you must use pipe-joint compound resistant to the action of LP gas. Do not use TEFLON®† tape.

A combination of pipe fittings must be used to connect the dryer to the existing gas line. Shown is a recommended connection. Your connection may be different, according to the supply line type, size and location.

D

A

B	C
A. 3/8" flexible gas	C. 3/8" to 3/8" pipe elbow
connector	D. 3/8" pipe-to-flare
B 3/8" dryer pipe	adapter fitting

3.Open the shutoff valve in the supply line. The valve is open when the handle is parallel to the gas pipe.

A

B

A. Closed valve

B. Open valve

4.Test all connections by brushing on an approved noncorrosive leak-detection solution. Bubbles will show a leak. Correct any leak found.

VENTING

Venting Requirements

WARNING

Fire Hazard

Use a heavy metal vent.

Do not use a plastic vent.

Do not use a metal foil vent.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.

IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

The dryer exhaust must not be connected into any gas vent, chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space of a building. Only rigid or flexible metal vent shall be used for exhausting.

If using an existing vent system

■Clean lint from the entire length of the system and make sure exhaust hood is not plugged with lint.

■Replace any plastic or metal foil vent with rigid or flexible heavy metal vent.

■Review vent system chart. Modify existing vent system if necessary to achieve the best drying performance.

†®TEFLON is a registered trademark of E.I. Du Pont De Nemours and Company.

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