Drain System - Maytag MHW8000AG Installation Manual

Recessed area or closet installation (washer only):
4"
(102 mm)
1"
(25 mm)

DRAIN SYSTEM

Drain system can be installed using a floor drain, wall standpipe,
floor standpipe, or laundry tub. Select method you need.
IMPORTANT:
To avoid siphoning, only 4.5" (114 mm) of drain
hose should be inside standpipe. Always secure drain hose with
cable tie.
Floor standpipe drain system
4.5"
(114 mm)
Minimum diameter for a standpipe drain: 2" (51 mm). Minimum
carry-away capacity: 17 gal. (64 L) per minute. A 1/4" (6 mm)
diameter to 1" (25 mm) diameter Standpipe Adapter Kit is
available (Part Number 3363920). Top of standpipe must be at
least 30" (762 mm) high; install no higher than 96" (2.44 m) from
bottom of washer. If you have an overhead sewer and need to
pump higher than 96" (2.44 m), a sump pump and associated
hardware are needed. See "Alternate Parts".
Wall standpipe drain system
4.5"
(114 mm)
See requirements for floor standpipe drain system.
4
3"
(76 mm)
48 in.
(310 cm
24 in.
(155 cm
3"
(76 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
Custom cabinet installation:
2
)
2
2
)
2
Laundry tub drain system
4.5"
(114 mm)
Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). Top of laundry tub must
be at least 30" (762 mm) above floor; install no higher than
96" (2.44 m) from bottom of washer.
Floor drain system
Floor drain system requires a Siphon Break Kit (Part Number
285834), 2 Connector Kits (Part Number 285835), and an
Extension Drain Hose (Part Number 285863) that may be
purchased separately. See "Alternate Parts". Minimum siphon
break height: 28" (710 mm) from bottom of washer. (Additional
hoses may be needed.)
7"
(178 mm)
14"
(356 mm)
4"
(102 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
min.
30"
(762 mm)
1"
(25 mm)