Installation Requirements; Tools, Parts, And Equipment; Location Requirements - Maytag MFS80 Installation Instructions Manual

Tools, Parts, and Equipment

Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed
here.
Tools Needed
Washers must be installed by professional installers, who
should have a full compliment of standard SAE and metric hand
tools, and specialized tools as required. Gather the required
tools and parts before starting installation.
Additional Materials
Additional materials may be required for this type of installation
and the customer is responsible for supplying additional
hardware and adapters as necessary.
Parts Supplied
Remove parts bag from washer drum. Check that all parts were
included. The number of parts supplied varies with model.
Molded rubber drain hose and band clamp (2 each)
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Rubber washers for the hoses (4)
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Water supply hoses (2)
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Equipment for Handling, Transport, and Storage
Use a lift truck or a manual skid cart for handling the washer
when it still is in the packaging material.
The lift truck forks must be at least 4" (100 mm) longer
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than the length of the washer frame.
X - fork length
Required Fork Length Chart
80 lbs/100 lbs/125 lbs
X
(33 kg/40 kg/55 kg)
Fork
59"
Length
1500 mm
If possible, leave the washer in the packaging or on wooden
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skid until foundation is prepared for installation. Washer is
attached to skid by four (4) M-16 bolts.
See "Moving to Final Location" for more information on
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moving washer to its final location.

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

180 lbs 230 lbs/275 lbs
(80 kg) (104 kg/125 kg)
71" 79"
1800 mm 2000 mm

Location Requirements

Washers must be installed on a level concrete floor on the
ground level of a building. Washers should not be installed on a
floor other than the ground floor, or in a room with a basement
or on a floor with rooms below without approval of a structural
engineer.
Proper installation is your responsibility and must meet all
governing codes and ordinances.
Working Conditions
Washers should not be installed within reach of spraying
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water.
Do not install washer where it will be exposed to weather or
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excessive humidity. Do not allow water or condensation to
run over walls or floor under washer. Ambient temperature
for storage or transportation must be between -13 and 131°F
(-25 and 55°C).
Floor
Space requirements for installations are determined by
the number of washers being installed. See "Technical
Specifications" and "Installation Instructions" for more detailed
information.
Installation must be on a solid concrete floor or slab capable
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of withstanding the weight and vibration produced by the
washer. The maximum slope of the floor is 1° under the
washer. A rough, uncovered concrete surface is preferable
to a smooth or covered surface.
Weight of Washers
Weight on 80 lbs 100 lbs
floor 33 kg 40 kg
Maximum 3239 lbs 4083 lbs
static load 1469 kg 1852 kg
(with linen and
water)
Maximum 2855 lbs 3615 lbs
dynamic 1295 kg 1640 kg
load +616 lbs +661 lbs
(alt.
stress when
+279 kg +300 kg
extracting)
Dynamic 14.0 Hz 14.0 Hz 14.0 Hz
load
frequency
Washer must be secured with four (4) M16 x 160 mm
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anchoring bolts. Install all four anchors before final
installation of the washer. Apply a torque of 210 Nm/
155 ft. lbs.
Washer will be firmly secured to the floor and all four (4)
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footings must touch the floor.
Allow for adequate sanitary sewer drainage, located
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behind the washers.
Water and Electric
A hot water heater set at 158°F (70°C).
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1" (25 mm) inlet valves for hot and cold water. Determine
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water hardness levels. Hard or medium levels may require
a water softener.
A dedicated, GFCI-equipped circuit for each washer
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(see "Electrical Requirements").
125 lbs 180 lbs 230 lbs
55 kg 80 kg 104 kg
4400 lbs 7144 lbs –
1996 kg 3241 kg
3835 lbs 6176 lbs –
1740 kg 2801 kg
+704 lbs +1511 lbs
+319 kg +685 kg
12.5 Hz –
275 lbs
125 kg
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