Alliance Laundry Systems Washer-Dryer User Manual

Installation Instructions

1 Laundry System

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Before you start...

Check locatlon

installed. Proper installation is your responsibility. The washer/dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where it will be exposed to water and/or weather. Make sure you have everything necessary for correct installation.

Location

open dryer door 90”. (See Panel E for ‘Recessed and closet installation instructions” and “Product dimensions,“)

should be large enough to fully

Check utllltles: must

be available.

Dryer may be exhausted from rear or left or right side. Exhausting through the side requires Side Exhaust Kit LCK4600. See “Exhaust requirements, ti Panel B.

10.2 cm (4 In) metal exhaust duct Is required.

Standplpe draln system

needs a 5 cm (2 in) diameter standpipe with a minimum carry-

away capaclry or

65.6 litres (14.2 Imperiafi) gallons) per minute. Top of standpipe beatleast71.1 cm (28 in) high and no higher than 121.9 cm (48 in) from floor.

where washer/dryer will be

Proper electrical supply

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Important : Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

Check code requirements.

or do not permit the installation of clothes dryers in garages, closets, mobile homes and sleeping quarters. Contact your local building inspector.

Grounded electrlcal outlet

“Electrical requirements,” Panel A.

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Some codes limit

is required. See

Electric Shock Hazard

It Is the customer’s responslblllty:

To contact a quallfled electrlcal

Installer.

. To assure that the electrlcal InstallatlOn

Is adequate and In conformance wlth the Canadlan Electrlcal Codes, and all local codes and ordinances.

Failure to do so could result In flre, electrlcal shock or other personal InJury.

Hot and cold water faucets

1.2 meters (4 feet) of the back of the washer/dryer and provide water pressure of 34 to 690 kPa (5-100 psi).

Water heater:

water to the washer.

Set to deliver 60°C (140°F)

Laundry tub drain sysiem

(16.6 Imperial gallons) laundry tub. Top of tub must be at least 71 .l cm (28 in) high

no higher than 121.9 cm (48 in) from

If a longer drain hose is needed, Drain Hose Part No. 388423, and Hose

Connection Kit Part No. 285442, are available from your authorized parts distributor.

must be within

needs a 75.5 litres

Floor drain system

requires a siphon break, Part No. 285320, available from your authorized parts distributor.

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Personal Injury Hazard

More than one person Is required to Ilft. tilt, or move thls washer/dryer because of Its weight and size.

Failure to follow these lnstructlons may result In personal InJury.

Fire Hazard

Do Not use or store gasoline, palnt,

thlnners and other flammable materials near washer/dryer. Fumes from such materials could result In flre or explosion.

Never Install washer/dryer up agalnst draperies or curtains or on carpet. To do so may result In a fire.

Keep any and all Items from klllng or collecting behlnd the washer/dryer. Failure to do so may result In a fire.

Replace all access panels before operatlng washer/dryer.

Failure to follow these lnstructlons may result In a fire, exploslon or electrlcal shock.

.- -..pport washer/dryer weight wifi

water and clothes of 170 kg (375 lb).

Tools and materials needed for installation:

0.64 cm (l/4

socket wrench or nut

in)

driver

Product Damage

Do Not store or operate washer/dryer below 0°C (32°F) (some water may remaln In washer). Proper operatlon of dryer cycles requires temperatures above

7.2% (45°F). See Use & Care Guide for “Wlnterlzlng” InformatIon.

Failure to do so may result In damage

from freezlng.

Electrical requirements

OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES AND ORDINANCE

Electrlcal Shock Hazard

. Electrlcal ground Is required on thls

product.

Improper connectlon of the equlpmentgroundlng conductor can result In a rlsk

of electrlcal shock.

Check wlth a quallfled electrlclan If you are In doubt as to whether the appliance Is properly grounded. Do Not modify the power supply cord plug. If It will not flt the outlet, have a proper outlet Installed by a quallfled electrlclan.

Do Not use an extension cord wlth thls

appliance. Such use may result In a fire, electrlcal shock or other personal InJury.

Do Not have a fuse In the neutral or grounding clrcult. Thls could result In a

rlsk of electrlcal shock.

Failure to follow these lnstructlons could result In serlous InJury or death.

Panel A

A four-wire, single-phase, 120/240- volt, 60-

Hz, AC only electrical supply is required on a separate 3(lampere circuit, fused on both sides of the line. (Time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended.)

2. This washer/dryer is equipped with a fourwire, 30-amp rated flexible-type power supply cord. It must be plugged into a mating 30-amp receptacle (NEMA-type

14-30R). See Figure 1.

Use 30-amp receptacle where local codes permit flexible-type supply cord (pigtall).

14-30R I-wire

receptacle

Figure 1

Exhaust reauirements

Fire Hazard

Do Not use non-metal, flexible duct.

Do Not use metal duct smaller than

10.2 cm (4 In) In diameter.

Do Not use exhaust hoods with magnetic latches.

Check that exhaust system Is not longer than speclfled. Exhaust systems longer

than speclfled will:

- Accumulate Ilnt.

- Shorten the II18 of the product.

- Reduce performance and result In longer drying times and Increased energy usage.

Failure to follow speclflcatlons may result In a flre.

Do Not exhaust the dryer Into a chimney, furnace cold alr duct, attlc or crawl space, or any other duct used for venting.

Clean the exhaust system every other

year.

Do Not Install flexible duct under wall, celling or rloor materials.

Accumulated lint could be fuel for a flre or cause moisture damage.

Exhausting your dryer Indoors Is Not

recommended. The moisture and lint

Indoors may cause:

- Lint to gather lnslde and around the dryer and be a fuel for rlre.

- Moisture damage to woodwork, furniture, paint, wallpaper, carpet, etc.

- Housecleanlng problems and posslble health problems.

Failure to follow these lnstructlons could result In fire damage, personal InJury or health problems.

If uslng an exlstlng exhaust system, clean lint from entlre length of exhaust system. Make sure exhaust hood Is not plugged with Ilnt.

Replace plastic exhaust duct with rlgld metal or tlexlble metal duct.

Use duct tape

to seal all joints.

10.2 cm (4 in) better

rlgld metal pipe

is preferred. Plan

installation to use the fewest number of elbows and turns.

exhaust air flow

Metal rlexlble duct

and supported when the dryer is in its final position. DO NOT KINK OR CRUSH THE DUCT.

&CA

must be fully extended

The metal flexible duct must be completely open to allow adequate exhaust alr to flow.

Allow as much room as possible when using elbows or making turns. Bend duct gradually to avoid kinking. Remove excess flexible duct to avoid sagging and kinking that may result in reduced air flow.

good

exhaust air flow

NUMBER OF 90” TURNS

10.2 cm (4

in)

13.1 m (43 ft)

10.1 m (33 ft)

7.0

(23

ft)

9.1 m (30 w

7.3 m (24 ft)

4.9

Wfi)

The maximum length using a 5.1 cm x 15.2 cm (2 in x 6 in) rectangular duct with 2

6.4 cm Q-1/2 in) (TYPE C) exhaust hood is 2.4 m (8 ft).

For exhaust systems

exhaust length chart, see Service Manual, Part No. 603197, available from your authorized parts distributor.

Service check:

exhaust system used must not exceed

0.8 cm (0.3 in) of water column measured with an inclined manometer at the point that the exhaust duct connects to the dryer.

Exhausting the dryer outslde

recommended. A closet installation exhausted outside. Recessed installation that is not exhausted outside must use Exhaust Deflector Kit Part No. 694609, available from your authorized parts distributor. See “Recessed and closet installation instructions,” Panel E. for unobstructed air

opening requirements.

12.5 m 12.5

(41 fu (41 fu

9.5 m (31 fv

6.4 m

(21

ft)

7.0 m

(23 fi)

4.6 m

(lsft)

not covered by the

The back pressure in any

11.0 m 11.0 m (36 ft) (36 ft)

7.9 m

(26

4.9 m

(16ft)

5.5

U8fQ

3.1 m

(10 ft)

elbows

fi)

and a

must

Maximum length of

10.2 cm (4

in) dia.

rigid meta

duct.

ength of

10.2 cm

4 in) dia. lexible

netal duct

If the washer/dryer Is Installed In a conflned area such as a bedroom, bathroom or closet,

and provision must be made for enough air for combustion and ventilation. Check

governing codes and ordinances. Also refer to the “Recessed and closet installation instructions” on Panel E.

An the exhaust duct to prevent exhausted air from returning into dryer. The outlet of the hood must be at least

30.5 cm (12 in) from the

ground or any object that may be in the path of the exhaust.

it must be exhausted to the outside

exhaust

hood should cap

30.5

(12

in)

minimum

10.2 cm (4 In) outlet hood Is preferred.

However, a 6.4 cm (2-l /2 in) outlet may be used with short systems only. A 6.4 cm (2-l/2 in) outlet can result in longer drying

times than other hood types.

For permanent Installation, a stationary exhaust system Is required.

Exhaustlng the dryer through the side

washer/dryer requires the

use of Side Exhaust Kit Part No. 3391335. Follow kit instructions for proper

exhaust installation.

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Mobile home installation

Now start...

With washer/dryer in laundry area.

Personal Injury Hazard

More than one person Is required to Ilft, tilt or move the washer/dryer because of Its weight and size.

Failure to follow this InstructIon may result In personal Injury.

Truck only from the rear to prevent product

damage.

n Remove shipping cardboard base.

legs

1 drain hose clamp

1 plastic beaded

4 flat,

hose washers

1 small

n Remove parts from plastic package. Check that all parts were included.

washer/dryer in the carton on its side. Insert a rearleveling leg into the hole in the rear corner on the bottom of the washer/dryer. Push leg in until it snaps into place. Do the same same thing with the other leveling leg in the other rear corner.

n Push up one leg; check to see that the other leg goes down. Check the other leg the same way. (If legs do not adjust, repeat Step

3.1

strap

water-

clamp

The exhaust duct

routed up, down, left,

right or straight out the back of the washer/dryer. Space requirements are provided on Panel E and on the rear panel of the washer/dryer.

Maxlmum length

depends upon the type of duct used, number of elbows and the type of exhaust hood. The maximum length for both rigid and flexible duct is shown in the chart.

can be

of the exhaust system

Panel B

outslde wall

floor

Moblle home exhaust requirements:

washer/dryer If the dryer is exhausted through the floor

and the area under the mobile home is enclosed, the exhaust system outside the enclosed area. Extension beyond the enclosure will prevent lint and moisture buildup under the mobile home.

must

have an outside exhaust.

must

The

terminate

n With one of the front legs in hand, check the ridges fo;a diamond marking. -

That’s how far the leg is supposed to go into the hole. Start to screw the legs into the holes in the front corners by han

Jse a wrench or 2.5 cm (1 in) socket wrench !o finish turning the legs until you reach the diamond mark.

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