Speed Queen FTUA1AWN1102 Installation Guide

Installation Instructions

for Frontload Washers

Inside ......................................

Washer Dimensions ........................................................... 2

Before You Start ................................................................ 2

Installation ......................................................................... 3

Installer Checklist .............................................. Back Cover

Date Purchased
Model Number

Serial Number

REMARQUE : Le guide est r_dig_ en anglais et en fran_ais. La version fran_aise figure A la
suite de la version anglaise.

Keep these instructions for future reference.
(If this machine changes ownership, this manual must accompany machine.)

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Part No. 802754R3

May 2011

Washer Dimensions

61 cm

3.8 cm (1.5 in.)

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5.1 cm (2 ir .)

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Before You Start

Supplies

For most installations, the basic supplies you will need
are:

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Safety Glasses
Wood Block

Wrench
Screwdriver
Pliers
Socket Wrench
Level

Parts Included

An accessories bag has been shipped inside your
washer. It includes:

• Two fill hoses with washers and filter screens.
Refer to step 2 of Installation.

• Four rubber feet. Refer to step 4 of Installation.

• Beaded strap. Refer to step 3 of Installation.

• Installation Instructions.

• User's Guide.

• Warranty Bond.

NOTE: If the washer is delivered on a cold day

(below freezing), or is stored in an unheated room
or area during the cold months, do not attempt to
operate it until the washer has had a chance to

warm up.

NOTE: Some moisture in the wash drum is normal.
Water is used during testing at the manufacturer.

NOTE: Install dryer before washer. This allows
room for attaching exhaust duct.

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Installation

Step 1: Position Washer Near Installation
Area

Move washer as close to the desired area of
installation as possible.

NOTE: For best performance and to minimize
vibration or movement, install washer on a solid,

sturdy and level floor. Some floors may need to be
reinforced, especially on a second floor or over a
basement. Do not install the washer on carpeting,
soft tile, a platform or other weakly supported

structures.

Step 2: Position and Level the Washer

WARNING

Washers elevated above floor level must

be anchored to that elevated surface,
base or platform. The material used to

elevate the washer should also be
anchored to the floor to ensure that the

washer will not walk or that the washer

can not be physically pulled, tipped or

slid from its installed position. Failure to

do so may result in conditions which can
produce serious injury, death and/or
property damage.

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Position washer so it has sufficient clearance for
installation and servicing.

NOTE: Use of the dispenser drawer or washer door

as a handle in the transportation of the washer may
cause damage to the dispenser or door.

Make sure that the washer does not rock. When
washer is level and does not rock, tighten locknuts

securely against bottom of washer base. If these
locknuts are not tight, washer will move out of
position during operation.

Do not slide washer across floor once the leveling legs
have been extended. Legs and base could become
damaged.

Place rubber feet (supplied in accessories bag) on all
four leveling legs. Refer to Figure 3.

Verify that washer does not rock.

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Level
Wood Block
Rubber Foot

Leveling Leg
Locknut

Washer Base

Figure 3

Place washer in position on a solid, sturdy and level
floor. Installing the washer on any type of carpeting,
soft tile, a platform or other weakly supported

structures is not recommended.

For easier access to leveling legs, prop up washer with
a wooden block. Refer to Figure 3.

Place a level on the cabinet top and check if the
washer is level from side to side and front to back.

NOTE: Level must rest on raised portion of top
panel. Refer to Figure 3.

If washer is not level, tilt washer to access the front
and rear leveling legs. Loosen the locknuts and adjust

legs by screwing into or out of washer base.

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Step 3: Connect Fill Hoses

WARNING

NOTE: When installing in newly constructed or
renovated buildings, it is very important to flush
the lines since build-up may have occurred during

construction.

Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas
may be produced in a hot water system

that has not been used for two weeks or

more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If

the hot water system has not been used
for such a period and before using the

washer, turn on all hot water faucets and

let the water flow from each for several
minutes. This will release any

accumulated hydrogen gas. The gas is
flammable. Do not smoke or use an open
flame during this time.

Water Supply

Water supply faucets must fit standard 19.1 mm
(3/4 inch) female garden hose couplings. DO NOT

USE SLIP-ON OR CLAMP-ON CON_ECTIONS.

Water supply faucets should be readily accessible to
permit turning them off when washer is not being

used.

Recommended cold water temperature is 16° to 27 °
Celsius (60 ° to 80° Fahrenheit). Recommended

maximum hot water temperature is 51 ° Celsius
(125 ° Fahrenheit). Warm water is a mixture of hot and
cold water. Warm water temperature is dependent
upon water temperature and pressure of both the hot
and cold water supply lines.

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WARNING

Connecting Hoses

Remove the two plain rubber washers and two filter
screens from the accessories bag. Install them into
each end of the fill hoses as shown in Figure 4. The
screen must be facing outward.

Screw hose couplings with the filter screens onto the
water faucets until they are finger-tight. Then, using a
pliers, screw approximately 1/4 turn.

Screw hose couplings from other end of hoses onto the
water mixing valve until they are finger-tight. Then,
using a pliers, screw approximately 1/4 turn. Refer to

Figure 5.

IMPORTANT: Do not cross thread or overtighten
couplings. This will cause them to leak.

Turn water on and check for leaks. If leaks are found,
turn off the water, unscrew hoses and reinstall them

until there are no leaks.

IMPORTANT: Turn off water supply whenever
there will be an extended period of non-use.

NOTE: Longer fill hoses are available (as optional
equipment at extra cost) if the hoses supplied with
the washer are not long enough for the installation.

Order hoses as follows:

No. 20617 Fill Hose 2.44 m (8 feet)
No. 20618 Fill Hose 3.05 m (10 feet)

To prevent personal injury, avoid contact
with inlet water temperatures higher than

51 ° Celsius (125 ° Fahrenheit) and hot
surfaces.

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Water pressure must be a minimum of 138 to a
maximum of 827 kPa (20 to 120 psi) static pressure

measured at the faucet.

NOTE: Water pressure under 138 kPa (20 psi) will
cause an extended fill time in the washer and may
not properly flush out the detergent dispenser.

Turn on the water faucets and flush the lines for
approximately two minutes to remove any foreign

material that could clog the screens in the water
mixing valve.

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Step 4: Connect Drain Hose to Drain

Receptacle

Remove the drain hose from its shipping position on
the rear of the washer by unhooking the hose from the
retainer clamp and by removing the shipping tape.

Install the drain hose into the drain receptacle
(standpipe, wall or laundry tub) following the

instructions below.

IMPORTANT: Drain receptacle must be capable of
handling a minimum of 3.2 cm (1-1/4 inch) outside

diameter drain hose.

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Water Faucet
Fill Hose
Plain Rubber Washer

Hose Coupling
Filter Screens

Figure 4

IMPORTANT: Hoses and other natural rubber
parts deteriorate after extended use. Hoses may

develop cracks, blisters or material wear from the
temperature and constant high pressure they are
subject to.

All hoses should be checked on a monthly basis for
any visible signs of deterioration. Any hose showing

the signs of deterioration listed above should be
replaced immediately. All hoses should be replaced

every five years.

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Standpipe Installation:

Place the drain hose into the standpipe.
Remove the beaded strap from accessories bag and

place around standpipe and drain hose and tighten
strap to hold hose to standpipe. Refer to Figz_re 6. This
will prevent the drain hose from dislodging from drain
receptacle during use.

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61 to 91.44 cm (24 to 36 in.) recommended
height

Standpipe - 5.08 cm (2 in.) or 4 cm (1-1/2 in.)
Beaded Strap

Figure 6

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Water Faucets
Cold Water Connection
Hot Water Connection
Fill Hoses

Figure 5

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Wall Installation:

Laundry Tub Installation:

For installations of this type, the drain hose MUST be
secured to one of the fill hoses using the beaded strap
from accessories bag. Refer to Figure 7.

NOTE: End of drain hose must not be below 61 cm
(24 in.).

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Drain Hose
Beaded Strap (tape if necessary)

Fill Hoses

For this type of installation, the drain hose MUST be
secured to the stationary tub to prevent hose from
dislodging during use. Refer to FJg_re 8. Use the
beaded strap (supplied in accessories bag) to secure

hose.

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Drain Hose
Beaded Strap (tape if necessary)

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Step 5: Remove the Shock Sleeves and
Shipping Brace

Remove front access panel by removing the two
screws at the bottom of the panel.

Remove the five bolts and lockwashers from shipping
brace with 9/16 inch wrench and remove brace. Refer

to Figure 9. One is holding the brace to the weight.
Remove this bolt first. Four bolts are located on the

washer base. Remove the two front bolts next and then
the two rear bolts. Remove shock sleeves by pulling

on the yellow rope. Refer to Figure 9. Remove the
brace from the machine with shock sleeves and label

attached to it.
For older models remove label from front side of front

access panel and place on backside of front access
panel for future reference.

Store the shipping materials in the accessories bag.
Save materials for use whenever the unit is moved.

Reinstall front access panel.

IMPORTANT: The shipping brace, bolts,
lockwashers and shock sleeves should be saved and

MUST be reinstalled whenever the unit is moved
more than 1,22 m (4 ft.). Do not lift or transport

unit from front or without shipping materials
installed. Refer to the User's Guide for proper
instructions on reinstalling the shipping materials.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT tip washer more than

152.4 mm (6 inches) in any direction after shipping
brace has been removed. Shock absorbers may
separate and damage to washer may result. For
leveling purposes, the washer may be tilted a
maximum of 152.4 mm (6 inches) in any direction.

Step 6: Wipe Out Inside of Washer Drum

Before using the washer for the first time, use an all-
purpose cleaner, or a detergent and water solution, and
a damp cloth to remove shipping dust from inside the

drum.

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Shock Sleeves
Motor Mount

Hooked End of Shipping Brace
Bolts and Lockwashers

Figure 9

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