Maytag MDG31, Installation & Operator'S Manual

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Installation Procedures _______________
Installation should be performed by competent professional
in accordance with local, state, and country codes. In the
absence of these codes, the installation must conform to
applicable American National Standards: ANSI Z223.1-LATEST
EDITION (National Fuel Gas Code) or ANSI/NFPA NO. 70-
LATEST EDITION (National Electrical Code) or in Canada,
the installation must conform to applicable Canadian
Standards: CAN/CGA-B149.1-M91 (Natural Gas) or CAN/
CGA-B149.2-M91 (L.P. Gas) or LATEST EDITION (for General
Installation and Gas Plumbing) or Canadian Electrical Codes
Parts 1 & 2 CSA C22.1-1990 or LATEST EDITION (for
Electrical Connections).
Location Requirements _______________
Before installing the dryer, be sure the location conforms to
local, state, and country codes. In the absence of such codes
or ordinances the location must conform with the National
Fuel Gas Code ANSI.Z223.1 LATEST EDITION, or in Canada,
the installation must conform to applicable Canadian
Standards: CAN/CGA-B149.1-M91 (Natural Gas) or
CAN/CGA-B149.2-M91 (L.P. Gas) or LATEST EDITION (for
General Installation and Gas Plumbing).
The dryer must be installed on a sound level floor capable of
supporting its weight. Carpeting must be removed from the
floor area that the dryer is to rest on.
The dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where it
will be exposed to water and/or weather.
Dryers installed in residential garages must be elevated
18-inches (45.72 cm) above the floor.
Provisions for adequate air supply must be provided as noted
in this manual (refer to Fresh Air Supply Requirements
section).
Clearance provisions must be made from combustible
construction as noted in this manual (refer to Dryer Enclosure
Requirements section).
Provisions must be made for adequate clearances for
servicing and for operation as noted in this manual (refer to
Dryer Enclosure Requirements section).
The dryer must be installed with a proper exhaust duct
connection to the outside as noted in this manual (refer to
Exhaust Requirements section).
The dryer must be located in an area where correct exhaust
venting can be achieved as noted in this manual (refer to
Exhaust Requirements section).
Important
The dryer should be located where a minimum
amount of exhaust ducting will be necessary.
The dryer must be installed with adequate clearance for air
openings into the combustion chamber.
Caution
This dryer produces combustible lint and must be
exhausted to the outdoors. Every 6 months,
inspect the exhaust ducting and remove any lint buildup.
Important
The dryer must be installed in a location/
environment, which the ambient temperature
remains between 40° F (4.44° C) and 130° F (54.44° C).
Unpacking/Setting Up _________________
Remove protective shipping material (i.e., plastic wrap and
optional shipping box) from the dryer.
Important
Dryer must be transported and handled in an
upright position at all times.
The dryer can be moved to its final location while still attached
to the skid or with the skid removed. To remove the skid from
the MDG31, MDG51, or MDG77, locate and remove the 2
bolts securing the base of the dryer to the wooden skid. One
is located at the center rear and the other is at the center
front.
With the skid removed, use caution and assure all four
leveling legs are fully retracted if the dryer is to be slid into its
final position.
Leveling Dryer
The dryer is equipped with 4 leveling legs, 1 at each corner of
the base. For optimum performance the dryer should be
level front-to-back and side-to-side.
Dryer Enclosure Requirements _______
Commercial Type II (MDG31, MDG51, MDG77)
Bulkheads and partitions should be made of noncombustible
material.
Note
Allowances must be made for opening the control
door.
A The requirement to allow the door to open completely for
the MDG31 is 33-inches (83.8 cm), and the MDG51 and
MDG77 are 40-inches (101.6 cm).
B A minimum overhead clearance of 6-inches (15.24 cm)
is required.
C Dryer should be positioned a minimum of 12-inches
(30.48 cm) away from the nearest obstruction. 24-inches
(60.96 cm) is recommended for ease of installation,
maintenance, and service.
D 1/16” (1.5875 mm) minimum is required.
E Flooring should be level or below dryer cabinet for ease
of removing panels during maintenance.
F Dryers may be positioned sidewall to sidewall, however
a 1/16” (1.5875 mm) minimum allowance must be made
for the opening and closing of the control door, along
with the removal of panels during maintenance.
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