Maytag MGDB855D Installationsanweisungen

3/8" NPT dryer pipe

NOTE: For a garage installation, the gas pipe height must be an 

additional 18" (460 mm) from the floor.

 

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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.

 

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Use only pipe-joint compound. Do not use TEFLON

®†

 tape.

 

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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.

 

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When installed above 2,000 ft. (610 m) a 4% reduction of the 

burner Btu rating shown on the model/serial number plate is 

required for each 1,000 ft. (305 m) increase in elevation.

 

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The dryer must be disconnected from the gas supply piping 

system during pressure testing at pressures greater than  

1/2 psi.

A. 3/8" flexible gas connector

B. 3/8" pipe to flare adapter fitting 

C. 1/8" NPT minimum plugged tapping

D. 1/2" NPT gas supply line

E. Gas shutoff valve.

 

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Lengths over 20 ft. (6.1 m) should use larger tubing and  

a different size adapter fitting.

 

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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

®† 

tape.

 

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Must include shut-off valve

An individual manual shut-off valve must be installed within  

six (6) ft. (1.8 m) of the dryer in accordance with the National 

Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1. The location should be easy to 

reach for opening and closing. 

An individual manual shut-off 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) ft. (1.8 m) of 

the dryer. The location should be easy to reach for opening 

and closing. 

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

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The gas pipe that comes out through the rear of your dryer 

has a 3/8" male pipe thread.

Firmly grasp dryer body (not console panel) and gently lay 

dryer down on back cardboard corner posts.

IMPORTANT: If laying dryer on its back, use the cardboard 

corner posts the dryer was packed with to avoid damaging 

the back of the dryer. 

Using a wrench and tape measure, screw leveling legs into 

leg holes until bottom of foot is approximately 1/2" (13 mm) 

from bottom of dryer.

Now stand the dryer on its feet. Slide the dryer until it is  

close to its final location. Leave enough room to connect  

the exhaust vent.

Gas dryers must be securely fastened to the floor.

Mobile home installations require a Mobile  

Home Installation Hold-down Kit. For  

ordering information please reference  

the “Use and Care Guide.”