Drain System - Maytag MTW5800 Use And Care Manual

Recessed area or closet installation
The dimensions shown are for the recommended spacing allowed (A and B), except the closet
door ventilation openings. The dimensions shown for the closet door ventilation openings (C)
are the minimum required.
19"
(48.3 cm)
0" 0"
27"
(0 cm) (0 cm)
(68.6 cm)
A
A. Front view
B. Side view
C. Closet door with vents
Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation and servicing.
Additional clearances may be required for wall, door and floor moldings.
Additional spacing of 1" (2.5 cm) on all sides of the washer is recommended to reduce
noise transfer.
If a closet door is installed, the minimum air openings in the top and bottom of the door
are required (C). Louvered doors with air openings in the top and bottom are acceptable.
Companion appliance spacing should also be considered.

Drain System

The washer can be installed using the standpipe drain system (floor or wall), the laundry tub
drain system, or the floor drain system. Select the drain hose installation method you need.
See "Tools and Parts."
Standpipe drain system—wall or floor (views A & B)
The standpipe drain requires a minimum diameter standpipe of 2" (5 cm). The minimum
carry-away capacity can be no less than 17 gal. (64 L) per minute. A 1 " (3.2 cm) diameter to
1" (2.5 cm) diameter standpipe adapter kit is available. See "Tools and Parts."
The top of the standpipe must be at least 39" (99 cm) high and no higher than 96" (244 cm)
from the bottom of the washer.
6
3"
(7.6 cm)
14" max.
2
48 in.
(35.6 cm)
2
(310 cm )
2
24 in.
3"
2
(155 cm )
(7.6 cm)
1" 25 " 4"
(2.5 cm)
(64.8 cm) (10.2 cm)
B C
To avoid siphoning, no more than 8" (20.3 cm) of drain hose should be inside the standpipe.
Secure drain hose with beaded tie strap.
A
Laundry tub drain system (view C)
The laundry tub needs a minimum 20 gal. (76 L) capacity. The top of the laundry tub must be
at least 39" (99 cm) above the floor and no higher than 96" (244 cm) from the bottom of the
washer.
Floor drain system (view D)
The floor drain system requires a siphon break that may be purchased separately. See "Tools
and Parts."
The siphon break must be a minimum of 28" (71 cm) from the bottom of the washer.
Additional hoses might be needed.
To avoid siphoning, no more than 8" (20.3 cm) of drain hose should be below the top of the
wash tub. Secure drain hose with beaded tie strap.
C
39"
(99 cm)
B
28"
39"
(71 cm)
(99 cm)
D