Maytag Commercial MDE20CSBGW, Installation Instructions Manual

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GAS DRYER INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS GAS DRYER INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Gas Supply
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
In Australia and New Zealand, refer to AS/NZS 5601.1 – Gas
Installations.
Gas Supply
Before installation, check that the local gas distribution
conditions, nature of gas and pressure, and the adjustment of
the appliance are compatible. Burner information will be found
on the model/serial rating plate in the door recess of the dryer.
If this information does not agree with the type of gas available,
see your dealer.
Natural Gas:
This dryer is factory adjusted for use with NATURAL GAS
(G20), and no further adjustment should be required at
installation.
L.P. Gas:
This dryer is also certified for use with L.P. (propane or butane)
gases with appropriate conversion. No attempt shall be made
to convert the appliance from the gas specified on the model/
serial rating plate for use with a different gas without consulting
the serving gas supplier.
Conversion must be done by a Whirlpool authorized service
technician. Gas conversion kit (European Country), part number
W10233219, is available for purchase from your dealer. Gas
conversion kit (Australia), part number W11603127, is available
for purchase from your dealer. Full instructions are supplied
with the kit.
Natural Gas (France/Belgium):
This dryer is also certified for France/Belgium for use with G20/
G25 gases (20 mbar/25 mbar) with appropriate conversion.
No attempt should be made to convert this appliance from the
gas specified on the gas rating label for use with a different gas
without consulting the serving gas supplier. Gas conversion
must be done by a Whirlpool authorized gas service technician.
Conversion kit, part number (W10181947) is available for
purchase from your dealer. Full instructions are supplied with
the kit.
Supply line requirements:
Provide a rigid gas supply line to the dryer location. It should
be minimum 12.5 mm (1/2") ID. When acceptable to the gas
supplier and local codes, 10 mm (3/8") ID rigid supply line may
be used for lengths under 6.1 m (20'). Pipe-joint compounds
resistant to the action of L.P. gas must be used.
NOTE: For installation in Australia and New Zealand, refer to
AS/NZS 5601 for pipe sizing details. All piping is to be in
accordance with AS/NZS 5601.1 – Gas Installations.
Gas connection to the dryer itself should be made by means
of a flexible gas hose suitable for the appliance and gas
category in accordance with national installation regulations. If
in doubt, contact the gas supplier. It should be minimum
10 mm (3/8") ID.
A means of restraint should be used between the dryer and the
wall to avoid straining of the rigid gas supply when the dryer
is moved. An appropriate length of chain and a wall hook is
recommended.
The dryer gas inlet connection is a 3/8" NPT thread. An adapter
is supplied for conversion to standard ISO.228-1 thread
(3/8" BSP).
Check for leaks by using an approved noncorrosive leak-
detection solution. Bubbles will show a leak. Correct any leak
found. A pressure measurement tapping is provided on the gas
valve within the dryer, accessible after removal of the lower
front panel.
The dryer must be disconnected from the gas supply piping
system during any pressure testing of that system.
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Use a new CSA International approved gas supply line.
Install a shut-off valve.
Securely tighten all gas connections.
If connected to LP, have a qualified person make sure
gas pressure does not exceed 13" (33 cm) water
column.
Examples of a qualified person include:
licensed heating personnel,
authorized gas company personnel, and
authorized service personnel.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.