10
Dryer gas pipe
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The gas pipe that comes out through the rear of your dryer
has a 3/8" male pipe thread.
9
1
/
4
"
(235 mm)
1
1
/
4
"
(32 mm)
3/8" NPT dryer gas pipe
GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION REQUIREMENTS
■
Use an elbow and a 3/8" fl are x 3/8" NPT adapter fi tting
between the fl exible gas connector and the dryer gas pipe,
as needed, to avoid kinking.
■
Use only pipe-joint compound. Do not use TEFLON
®
tape.
■
This dryer must be connected to the gas supply line with a
listed fl exible gas connector that complies with the standard
for connectors for gas appliances, ANSI Z21.24 or CSA 6.10.
BURNER INPUT REQUIREMENTS
Elevations above 2,000 ft. (610 m):
■
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.
Gas supply pressure testing
■
The dryer must be disconnected from the gas supply piping
system during pressure testing at pressures greater than
1/2 psi.
A. 3/8" fl exible gas connector
B. 3/8" pipe to fl are adapter fi tting
C. 1/8" NPT minimum plugged tapping
D. 1/2" NPT gas supply line
E. Gas shutoff valve
E
B
A
D
C
INSTALL LEVELING LEGS
Screw in leveling legs
2.
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 (so that the dryer height matches that
of the accompanying washer).
Now stand the dryer on its feet. Slide the dryer until it is
close to its fi nal location. Leave enough room to connect
the exhaust vent.
For mobile home use
Gas dryers must be securely fastened to the fl oor.
Mobile home installations require a Mobile
Home Installation Hold-down Kit. For
ordering information, please reference
the “Use and Care Guide.”
Prepare dryer for leveling legs
1.
To avoid damaging fl oor, use a large, fl at piece of cardboard
from dryer carton; place under entire back edge of dryer.
Firmly grasp dryer body (not console panel) and gently lay
dryer down on cardboard.
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Summary of Contents for MGDB766FW
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