GAS REQUIREMENTS
Use only Natural or LP (liquid propane) gases.
THE INSTALLATION MUST CONFORM WITH LOCAL CODES, OR IN THE ABSENCE OF LOCAL CODES, WITH THE NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE ANSI/Z223.1, LATEST REVISION (FOR THE UNITED STATES), OR WITH THE
Gas dryers are equipped with a burner orifice for operation on NATURAL gas. If the dryer is to be operated on LP (liquid propane) gas, it must be converted for safe and proper performance and must be converted by a qualified service technician. Conversion kits from NATURAL to LP, or LP to NATURAL are available through your local Maytag dealer (see Accessories). If other conversions are required, check with the local gas utility for specific information concerning conversion requirements.
A 1/2” (1.27 cm) gas supply line is recommended and must be reduced to connect to the 3/8” (1.0 cm) gas line on the dryer.
The National Fuel Gas Code requires that an accessible, approved manual gas shut off valve be installed within 6 feet of the dryer.
Gas Dryers installed in residential garages must be elevated 18 inches (46 cm) above the floor.
Additionally, a 1/8” (.3 cm) N.P.T. (National Pipe Thread) plugged tapping, accessible for test gauge connection, must be installed immediately upstream of the gas supply connection to the dryer.
The dryer must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of the system.
DO NOT
NOTE: As a courtesy, most local gas utilities will inspect a gas appliance installation.
GAS IGNITION –
This dryer uses an automatic ignition system to ignite the burner. There is no constant burning pilot.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
This gas dryer must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter
A “T” handle manual gas valve must be installed in the gas supply line to this gas dryer.
If a flexible gas connector is used to install this gas dryer, the connector must have a maximum length of 3 feet. (36 inches)
WARNING
Gas leaks may occur in your system and result in a dangerous situation. Gas leaks may not be detected by smell alone. Gas suppliers recommend you purchase and install a UL approved gas detector. Install and use in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
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