Drain System - Whirlpool CHW9050 Service Manual

A floor drain should be provided under the bulkhead.
Prefabricated bulkheads with electrical outlets, water inlet
lines, and drain facilities should be used only where local
codes permit.
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 needed. See "Tools and Parts".
Standpipe drain system: wall or floor
(views A & B)
The standpipe drain requires a minimum

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diameter standpipe of 2" (5.0 cm). The
minimum carry-away capacity can be no less
The washer can be installed using the standpipe drain system
A floor drain should be provided under the bulkhead.
(floor or wall), the laundry tub drain system, or the floor drain
Prefabricated bulkheads with electrical outlets, water inlet than 12 gal. (45.5 L) per minute per washer.
system. Select the drain hose installation method you need.
lines, and drain facilities should be used only where local
See "Tools and Parts."
codes permit.
The top of the standpipe must be at least 30"
Standpipe drain system – wall or floor (views A & B)
(76.2 cm) high and no higher than 96" (2.4m)
The standpipe drain requires a minimum diameter standpipe
of 2" (50 mm). The minimum carry-away capacity can be no from the bottom of the washer. A drain hose
less than 10 gal. (38 L) per minute.
extension must be added to reach maximum
The top of the standpipe must be at least 30" (762 mm) high
drain height.
and no higher than 96" (2.4 m) from the bottom of the washer.
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The washer can be installed using the standpipe drain system
A
(floor or wall), the laundry tub drain system, or the floor drain
system. Select the drain hose installation method you need.
Laundry tub drain system (view C)
See "Tools and Parts."
The laundry tub needs a minimum 20 gal. (76 L) capacity.
The top of the laundry tub must be at least 30" (762 mm)
Standpipe drain system – wall or floor (views A & B)
above the floor.
The standpipe drain requires a minimum diameter standpipe
of 2" (50 mm). The minimum carry-away capacity can be no
less than 10 gal. (38 L) per minute.
The top of the standpipe must be at least 30" (762 mm) high
and no higher than 96" (2.4 m) from the bottom of the washer.
A
Laundry tub drain system (view C)
DRAIN SYSTEM
30" min.
(762 mm)
B
30" min.
(762 mm)
B
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" (710 mm) from
the bottom of the washer. Additional hoses might be needed.
Laundry tub drain system (view C)
Laundry tub needs a minimum 20 gal. (76 L)
capacity. The top of the laundry tub must be
at least 30" (76.2 cm) above the floor.
Floor drain system (view D)
Electrical Requirements
The floor drain system requires a siphon break
that may be purchased separately. See "Tools
and Parts".
Floor drain system (view D)
The siphon break must be a minimum of 26"
The floor drain system requires a siphon break that may be
purchased separately. See "Tools and Parts.''
(66.0 cm) from the bottom of the washer.
The siphon break must be a minimum of 28" (710 mm) from
Additional hoses might be needed.
the bottom of the washer. Additional hoses might be needed.
C
A 120 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15- or 20-amp, fused electrical
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Electrical Requirements
supply is required. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is
recommended. It is recommended that a separate circuit
serving only this appliance be provided.
This washer is equipped with a power supply cord having
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a 3 prong grounding plug.
To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be
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plugged into a mating, 3 prong, grounding-type outlet,
grounded in accordance with local codes and ordinances.
If a mating outlet is not available, it is the personal
responsibility and obligation of the customer to have the
properly grounded outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is
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recommended that a qualified electrician determine that
the ground path is adequate.
Do not ground to a gas pipe.
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Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure the
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washer is properly grounded.
Do not have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit.
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A 120 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15- or 20-amp, fused electrical
■
supply is required. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is
recommended. It is recommended that a separate circuit
serving only this appliance be provided.
This washer is equipped with a power supply cord having
■
a 3 prong grounding plug.
To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be
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2-4
plugged into a mating, 3 prong, grounding-type outlet,
grounded in accordance with local codes and ordinances.
If a mating outlet is not available, it is the personal
responsibility and obligation of the customer to have the
28" min.
30" min.
(710 mm)
(762 mm)
C
28" min.
30" min.
(710 mm)
(762 mm)
D
D
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