Whirlpool 8315965 User Manual

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Installation Instructions
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COMMERCIAL ELECTRONIC WASHER
120-volt, 60-Hz Models
Part No. 8315965
COMMERCIAL LAUNDRY PRODUCTS
®
www.whirlpool.com
Check location where washer will be installed. Proper installation is your responsibility. Make sure you have everything necessary for correct installation.
Do Not store or operate washer below 32°F (0°C) (some water may remain in washer).
Hot and cold water faucets: Must be
within 4 feet (1.2 meters) of the back of the washer and provide water pressure 10 - 100 PSI (69-690 kPa). A pressure reduction valve should be used in the supply line where inlet pressure entering the building exceeds 100 PSI (690 kPa) to prevent damage to the washer mixing valve.
Grounded electrical outlet
is required. See Electrical requirements.
Single washer installations require 12-inch (30 cm) minimum risers to provide an air cushion and prevent noise and damage to valves.
Untape and open washer lid. Remove packages and hoses from washer.
Water heater: Set to deliver 140°F to 160°F (60°C-70°C) water to the washer.
Standpipe drain system: Needs a two­inch (5 cm) minimum carry-away capacity of 17 gallons (64.4 liters) per minute. Top of standpipe must be at least 39 inches (99 cm) high and no higher than 72 inches (183 cm) from bottom of washer.
Level floor: Maximum slope under washer — 1 inch (2.5 cm).
Front access to the pump area is available by removing 2 No. T20 Torx screws and then removing the front panel.
Support: Floor must be sturdy enough to support loaded washer weight of 315 pounds (143 Kg).
A floor drain should be provided under the bulkhead. Prefabricated bulkheads with electrical outlets, water supply lines and drain facilities should be used only where local codes permit.
Important: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
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Before you start...

We have provided many important safety message in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
WARNING
This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to
potential hazards that can kill or
hurt you and others.
All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or “WARNING”. These words mean:
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t immediately follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.
D ANGER
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
No. T20 TORX
®
screws
® Registered trademark of TEXTRON
Tools needed for installation:
level
pliers
utility knife
wrench
scissors
flat-blade screwdriver

Electrical requirements

ground prong
Figure 1
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3-prong ground­type outlet
3-prong ground plug
power supply cord
Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Parts supplied for installation:
s
Remove parts from packages. Check that all parts were included.
1 hose clamp 2 inlet hoses 4 flat water hose washers 2 front-leveling legs with nuts 1 drain hose
Recommended ground method
For your personal safety, this appliance must be grounded. This appliance is equipped with a power supply cord having 3-prong ground plug. To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be plugged into a mating 3-prong ground­type outlet, grounded in accordance with local codes and ordinances. See Figure 1. If a mating outlet is not available, it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have a properly grounded 3-prong outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
WARNING – Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance – if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
WARNING
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Front view
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Side view
Minimum installation spacing

Recessed area instructions

This washer may be installed in a recessed area or closet.
The installation dimensions shown are the minimum spaces allowable. Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation and servicing. If closet door is installed, the minimum air openings in top and bottom of door are required. Louvered doors with air openings in top and bottom are acceptable. Companion appliance spacing should be considered.
closet door
Front view
closet door
17"
(43 cm)
14"
(35 cm)
max.
4"
(10 cm)
min.
1" (2.5 cm) min.
3"
(7.6 cm)
3"
(7.6 cm)
24 sq. in.
(155 sq. cm)
48 sq. in.
(310 sq. cm)
24 sq. in.
(155 sq. cm)
48 sq. in.
(310 sq. cm)
If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the ground path is adequate.
Do Not ground to a gas pipe. Check with a qualified electrician if you are
not sure the washer is properly grounded. Do Not have a fuse in the neutral or ground
circuit.
A 120-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only, 15- or 20-ampere fused electrical supply is required. (Time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended.) It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided.
Use new hoses and washers that came with your Whirlpool washer.
Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of hose failure. Inspect and replace inlet hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are found. When replacing your inlet hoses, mark the date of replacement on the label with a permanent marker.
2.Insert a flat washer into each end
of the inlet hoses. Check that washers are firmly seated in couplings.
coupling
3.Attach hose to bottom inlet
valve opening first. Then second hose to top inlet. Tighten couplings by hand; then use pliers to make an additional two-thirds turn.
7. Before
attaching water inlet hoses, run water through both faucets into a bucket. This will get rid of particles in water lines that might clog hoses. Mark which is the hot water faucet.
8.Attach bottom hose (inlet
marked “H”) to hot water faucet. Attach top hose (inlet marked “C”) to cold water faucet. Tighten coupling to faucet by hand; then use pliers to make final two-thirds turn.
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Inlets are plastic.
Do Not strip or
crossthread.
hot water inlet valve
cold water inlet valve
washer
4.Move washer close to final
position. Put “hook” end of drain hose into standpipe. Estimate length of drain hose needed when washer is in final position. Hose must be cut exactly to length so “hook” end is held tightly over edge of standpipe. If drain hose is too long, cut straight end of hose. (Do Not cut “hook” shaped
end of drain hose.)
DO NOT FORCE EXCESS LENGTH OF DRAIN HOSE DOWN THE STANDPIPE. THIS COULD CAUSE SIPHONING. See Step 6.
5.Place hose clamp over washer
drain connector. Push drain hose onto washer connector. Use pliers to open clamp and slide clamp over drain hose. Check for good fit.
6.Measure and mark a point
approximately 16 inches (40.6 cm) from the plug end of the shipping strap. Cut this shipping strap at this point.
Check that hose is not twisted or kinked and is securely in place.
Put “hook” end of drain hose into standpipe. Tightly wrap the shipping strap around the standpipe. Push plug into the nearest hole in the shipping strap.
Now start...
Pull firmly to remove the end of shipping strap from the back of the washer. The shipping strap plug must be completely removed from the washer for the self-leveling legs to be released.
Save the shipping strap for use in Step 6.
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install washer.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
WARNING
shipping tape
Pull the strap completely
out of the washer.
1.
Remove tape that covers
shipping strap. Pull to completely remove the shipping strap with 2 cotterpins from the inside of the washer.
16"
(40.6 cm)
1/2"
(1.3 cm)
base
nut
10.Use legs and nuts from parts
package. Screw nut down to within 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) of base.
11.
Insert legs into correct holes at each front corner of washer until nuts touch washer. Do Not tighten nuts until Step 14.
13.Tilt washer forward raising
back legs 1 inch (2.5 cm) off of floor. To adjust rear self-leveling legs, gently lower washer to floor. Check levelness of the washer by placing a carpenter’s level on top of the washer, first side to side; then front to back.
14.If washer is not level, adjust
the front legs up or down. Make final check with level.
When washer is level, use wrench to turn nuts on front legs up tightly against washer base. If nuts are not tight against washer base, the washer may vibrate.
19.Check that you have all of
your tools. Check that the shipping strap was removed from the back of the washer and used to secure the drain hose.
If entire strap is not removed, washer may vibrate and be noisy.
20.Plug power supply cord into
grounded outlet.
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17.
Check that all parts are now installed. See parts list, Page 3. If there is an extra part, go back through steps to see which step was skipped.
18.Turn on water faucets and
check for leaks. Tighten couplings if there is leaking. Do Not overtighten; this could cause damage to faucets.
12.Tilt washer backward and
remove corner posts. Gently lower washer to floor.
Move washer to its permanent location. Remove cardboard or hardboard from under washer.
16 . CHECK ELECTRICAL
REQUIREMENTS. BE SURE YOU HAVE CORRECT ELECTRICAL SUPPLY AND RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD.
9.Stack two corner posts on top of
each other. Tilt washer backwards and insert corner posts 3 inches (7.6 cm) in from one side of washer as shown. Repeat with other corner posts on other side of washer.
15.Remove the service door of
the meter case. Lift the service door up at the back and remove. Install money accepting device (refer to manufacturers instructions for proper installation). For machines using coin slides, use adapter kit (provided with unit). Replace meter case service door.
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