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Installation Requirements; Tools And Parts; Location Requirements; Before Installing Your Pedestal - Whirlpool LAB0050PQ Installation Instructions Manual

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Tools and Parts

Check that you have everything necessary for correct installation.
Tools Required
⁷⁄₁₆" (11 mm) wrench (for bracket self-locking nut)
⁹⁄₁₆" (14 mm) open-ended wrench (for foot locknut)
Level
Parts Supplied
Remove parts from package. Check that all parts were included.
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A. Metal pedestal
B. Mounting brackets (4)
C. Carriage bolts (4)
D. Self-locking nuts (4)
E. Feet with rubber caps (4)
F. Locknuts (4)

Location Requirements

WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from dryer.
Place dryer at least 18 inches (46 cm) above the floor
for a garage installation.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
If dryer and pedestal assembly is located in a garage, 6" (15.2 cm)
must be added under pedestal so that the dryer is 18" (46 cm)
above garage floor. A separate riser, able to support at least
275 lbs 124.7 kg), may be required. The entire pedestal must sit
completely on the riser.

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

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Before Installing Your Pedestal

IMPORTANT: If your washer and dryer are already installed, they
must be uninstalled.
If you need to uninstall your washer or dryer, see the Installation
Instructions that came with your model for tools required.
Uninstalling Your Washer
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and uninstall washer.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
1. Unplug the power supply cord.
2. Turn off the hot and cold water faucets.
3. Slowly loosen the fill hoses at the faucets to relieve the water
pressure. Use a sponge or towel to absorb the released
water.
4. Pull the washer away from the wall so the pedestal can be
placed in its final location.
Uninstalling Your Electric Dryer
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and uninstall dryer.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2. Pull the dryer away from the wall enough to loosen the vent
clamp. Loosen the clamp and slowly remove the exhaust vent
from the dryer exhaust outlet.
3. Pull the dryer away from the wall so the pedestal can be
placed in its final location.
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