Drain System - Whirlpool 3LWTW4840YW Product Manual

Recessed area or closet installation
356 mm
(14" max.)
126 mm
(5")
25 mm
(1")
Dimensions show recommended spacing allowed, except for
closet door ventilation openings which are minimum required.
This washer has been tested for installation with spacing of
0 mm (0") clearance on the sides. Consider allowing more space
for ease of installation and servicing, and spacing for companion
appliances and clearances for walls, doors, and floor moldings.
Add spacing of 25 mm (1") on all sides of washer to reduce
noise transfer. If a closet door or louvered door is installed, top
and bottom air openings in door are required.
IMPORTANT: Washers that feature ventilation openings in the
base of the unit must not be obstructed by carpet.
4
76 mm
(3")
310 cm
(48 in. 2
432 mm
(17")
155 cm
(24 in. 2
25 mm
(1")
76 mm
(3")

DRAIN SYSTEM

Drain system can be installed using a floor drain, wall standpipe,
floor standpipe, or laundry tub. Select method you need.
Floor standpipe drain system
2
)
114 mm
(4.5")
Minimum diameter for a standpipe drain: 51 mm (2"). Minimum
carry-away capacity: 64 L (17 gal.) per minute. Top of standpipe
2
) must be at least 990 mm (39") high; install no higher than
1.22 m (48") from bottom of washer. If you must install higher
than 1.22 m (48"), you will need a sump pump system.
Wall standpipe drain system
114 mm
(4.5")
See requirements for "Floor standpipe drain system."
Floor drain system
Floor drain system requires a Siphon Break Kit (Part Number
285834), 2 Connector Kits (Part Number 285385), and an
Extension Drain Hose (Part Number 285863) that may be
purchased separately. To order, please contact the dealer from
whom you purchased your washer or an authorized service
company. Minimum siphon break: 710 mm (28") from bottom
of washer. (Additional hoses may be needed.)
Laundry tub drain system
114 mm
(4.5")
Minimum capacity: 76 L (20 gal.) Top of laundry tub must be at
least 990 mm (39") above floor; install no higher than 1.22 m (48")
from bottom of washer.
IMPORTANT: To avoid siphoning, no more than 114 mm (4.5") of
drain hose should be inside standpipe or below the top of wash
tub. Secure drain hose with cable tie.
990 mm
(39")
990 mm
(39")