Whirlpool 8316243 User Manual
Installation Instructions
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COMMERCIAL
WASHER
120-volt, 60-Hz Models
Part No. 8316243 Rev. C
COMMERCIAL
LAUNDRY
PRODUCTS
®
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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 m) 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 120°F (48.9°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 clips under
the console area and removing the
top and cabinet assembly.
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.
DANGER
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
Tools needed for
installation:
level
pliers
utility
knife
wrench
scissors
flat-blade
screwdriver
Electrical requirements
ground
prong
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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
Grounding instructions
This appliance must be grounded. In the
event of a malfunction or breakdown,
grounding will reduce the risk of electric
shock by providing a path of least
resistance for the electric current. This
appliance is equipped with a cord having
an equipment-grounding conductor and
a grounding plug. The plug must be
plugged into an appropriate outlet that is
properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and
ordinances.
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
(door not shown)
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"
(43.2 cm)
48 sq. in.
(310 cm
2
)
14"
(35.6 cm)
max.
4"
(10.2 cm)
min.
24 sq. in.
(155 cm
2
)
1" (2.5 cm) min.
3"
(7.6 cm)
3"
(7.6 cm)
24 sq. in.
(155 cm
2
)
48 sq. in.
(310 cm
2
)
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.
Slide washer onto cardboard or
hardboard before moving across
floor.
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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.
16" (40.6 cm)
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.
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.
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.
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.
18.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.
19.Plug power supply cord into
grounded outlet.
Note: On some models, during factory
testing, the timer is advanced partially
into the cycle causing the start button
to be depressed. Allow timer to
advance to the end of the cycle.
When the cycle is complete, the timer
will reset and the start button will
return to the start position. If the timer
is not allowed to advance to the end
of the first cycle and reset, the wash
load will not be completed.
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16.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.
17.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.
15. 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.
11.Insert legs
into correct holes at
each front corner of washer until nuts
touch washer. Do Not tighten nuts
until Step 14.
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