Maytag MGD8100DC Installationsanweisungen

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 3/8" NPT dryer gas pipe

Flexible stainless steel gas connector:

 

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If local codes permit, use a new flexible stainless steel gas 

connector (Design Certified by the American Gas Association 

or CSA International) to connect your dryer to the rigid gas 

supply line. Use an elbow and a 3/8" flare x 3/8" NPT adapter 

fitting between the stainless steel gas connector and the dryer 

gas pipe, as needed to prevent kinking.

Approved aluminum or copper tubing: 

 

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Must include 1/8" NPT minimum plugged tapping accessible 

for test gauge connection, immediately upstream of the gas 

connection to the dryer. See illustration.

 

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1/2" IPS pipe is recommended.

 

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3/8" approved aluminum or copper tubing is acceptable for 

lengths under 20 ft. (6.1 m) if local codes and gas supplier 

permit. 

 

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If you are using Natural gas, do not use copper tubing.

 

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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

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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 shut-off valve be installed within six (6) ft. (1.8 m) of 

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

and closing.

 

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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

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 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.

 

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

a 3/8" male pipe thread.

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 shut-off valve.

*   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.