Make Gas Connection; Connect Vent - Maytag MGT3800XW3 Installation Instructions Manual

MAKE GAS CONNECTION
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1, Connecting gas supply to dryer
A. Flared male
fitting ____j_._
B. Non-flared
male fitting
_B
Remove red cap from flexible gas connector. Remove the
1/2" NPT adapter from the flexible gas connector (it will be
necessary to use two adjustable wrenches). Using a wrench
to tighten, connect gas supply to washer/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 LP gas connections, you must use pipe-joint
compound resistant to action of LP gas. Do not use
TEFLON ® tape.
2, Install adapter
A. 1/2" rigid gas supply
pipe
B. Use pipe-joint
compound.
C.1/2" NPT adapter
D. Do not use pipe-joint
compound.
E. Flexible gas
connector
E
Install the adapter on the 1/2" rigid gas supply pipe using
pipe-joint compound.
NOTE: For LP gas connections, you must use pipe-joint
compound resistant to action of LP gas. Do not use
TEFLON ® tape.
3.
Attach connector
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Attach the flexible gas connector to the 1/2" NPT adapter.
Do not use pipe-joint compound for this connection.
There should be a natural loop in the flexible gas connector.
The flexible gas connector must not be twisted, kinked, or
attached with any sharp bends.
4. Open shut-off valve "_
A. Closed valve
B. Open valve
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 leak found.
CONNECT VENT
"1, Connect vent to exhaust outlet
Connecting from front Connecting
(for closet or recessed from rear
area)
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 washer/dryer to final location
Move washer/dryer to final location, taking care not to crush
or kink vent.
After washer/dryer is in place, remove corner posts and
cardboard from under washer/dryer.
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