Maytag MGD5500FC Instruction Sheet - Page 12
Checking for Leaks, Completing the Conversion
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4. Turn on and zero manometer. See Figure 4. MANOMETER FRONT PANEL Checking for Leaks 1. With front panel removed, brush or spray an approved non-corrosive leak detection solution onto pressure tap plug. 2. Reassemble dryer in reverse order as described in "Disassembling the Dryer." 3. Turn on gas supply. 4. Plug in dryer or reconnect power. 5. Set dryer cycle to time dry, high heat and turn on dryer. 6. View through the hole on the right side panel inspecting for leaks indicated by growing bubbles. See Figure 1. FIGURE 4 SIDE VIEW PRESSURE HOLE TAP PLUG 5. Plug in dryer or reconnect power. 6. Turn on gas supply. 7. Set dryer cycle to time dry, high heat and turn on dryer. 8. After ignition, verify gas inlet pressure is between 8" (203 mm) and 13" (330 mm) water column. 9. Turn off dryer. 10. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 11. Turn off gas supply. 12. Disassemble control panel or top and console assembly (depending on application) and front panel assembly from dryer to regain access to burner assembly. 13. Disconnect manometer and remove hose from pressure tap. 14. Remove pressure tap. 15. Reinstall pressure tap plug to gas valve and tighten. NOTE: Pressure tap plug can be reinstalled and securely tighten to gas valve body without removal of the bulkhead assembly with the use of a 3/16" hex wrench. GAS VALVE BODY FIGURE 1 7. If any bubbles are present, turn off gas supply, tighten the leaking connection and retest for leaks. 8. If dryer was moved during conversion, use the same method to check for leaks in the flexible gas supply line and fittings between the dryer and the gas supply pipe. 9. If any bubbles are present, tighten the leaking connection and retest for leaks. NOTE: Replace flexible gas supply line if bubbles are present on supply line. 10. If no bubbles are present, reinstall hole plug to side panel and unplug dryer. Completing the Conversion 1. Check to assure all components are attached securely in place and lint filter has been installed to dryer. 2. Reattach dryer top or top and console assembly (depending on application). If dryer was moved from its original position, reposition dryer to its location. 3. Connect external exhaust vent to dryer. 4. Plug in dryer or reconnect power. 5. Check that dryer is working properly by: • Turning on dryer. • Running on high heat for 5 minutes. • Checking for heat in drum. 12