Maytag 27 Inch Electric Dryer Installation Guide - Manual (Página 11)

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B
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D
2.
Plan pipe fitting connection
A combination of pipe fittings must be used to connect dryer
to existing gas line. A recommended connection is shown.
Your connection may be different, according to supply line
type, size, and location.
A. 3/8" flexible gas connector
B. 3/8" dryer pipe
C. 3/8" to 3/8" pipe elbow
D. 3/8" pipe-to-flare adapter fitting
Open shut-off valve in supply line; valve is open when handle
is parallel to gas pipe. Then, test all connections by brushing
on an approved noncorrosive leak-detection solution.
Bubbles will show a leak. Correct any leaks found.
3.
Open shut-off valve
A
B
Closed valve
Open valve
Connect Vent
1.
Connect vent to exhaust outlet
Using a 4" (102 mm) clamp, connect vent to exhaust outlet
in dryer. If connecting to existing vent, make sure vent is
clean. Dryer vent must fit over dryer exhaust outlet and inside
exhaust hood. Check that vent is secured to exhaust hood
with a 4" (102 mm) clamp.
2.
Move dryer to final location
Move dryer to final location. Avoid crushing or kinking vent.
After dryer is in place, remove corner posts and cardboard
from under the dryer.
A
B
1.
Connect gas supply to dryer
Remove red cap from gas pipe. Using a wrench to tighten,
connect gas supply to dryer. Use pipe-joint compound
on threads of all non-flared male fittings. If flexible metal
tubing is used, be sure there are no kinks.
NOTE: For propane gas connections, you must use pipe-joint
compound resistant to action of propane gas. Do not use
TEFLON ® tape.
Non-flared
male fitting
Flared
male fitting
1.
Level dryer
Check levelness of dryer from side to side. Repeat from
front to back.
NOTE: The dryer must be level for the moisture sensing
system to operate correctly.
LEVEL DRYER