Drain System - Whirlpool NTW5100TQ Installation Instructions Manual

You will need:
A water heater set to 120° F (49° C).
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A grounded electrical outlet located within 4 ft (0.9 m) of
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power
cord on back of washer.
Hot and cold water faucets located within 3 ft (0.9 m) of hot
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and cold water fill valves on washer, and water pressure of
5-100 psi (34.5-690 kPa).
A level floor with maximum slope of 1" (25 mm) under entire
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washer. Installing on carpet is not recommended.
Floor must support washer's total weight (with water and
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load) of 315 lbs (143 kgs).
IMPORTANT: Do not install, store or operate washer where it
will be exposed to weather or in temperatures below 32° F
(0° C). Water remaining in washer after use may cause
damage in low temperatures. See "Washer Care" in Washer
User Instructions for winterizing information.
Proper installation is your responsibility.
14" max.
(356 mm)
4"
(102 mm)
0"
(0 mm)
Recessed area or closet installation
Dimensions show recommended spacing allowed, except for
closet door ventilation openings which are minimum required.
Consider allowing more space for ease of installation and
servicing; spacing for companion appliances and clearances
for walls, doors and floor moldings. Add spacing of 1" (25 mm)
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.
3"
(76 mm)
48 in.
(310 cm
19"
(483 mm)
24 in.
(155 cm
1"
3"
(25 mm)
(76 mm)

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
Minimum diameter for a standpipe drain: 2" (51 mm).
Minimum carry-away capacity: 17 gal. (64 L) per minute.
A / " (6 mm) diameter to 1" (25 mm) diameter Standpipe Adapter
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Kit is available (Part Number 280130). To order, please see toll-free
phone numbers on front page of your Washer User Instructions.
Top of standpipe must be at least 39" (991 mm) high; install
no higher than 96" ((2.44 m) from bottom of washer. If you
must install higher than 96" (2.44 m), you will need a sump
pump system.
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Wall standpipe drain system
See requirements for floor standpipe drain system
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Floor drain system
Floor drain system requires a Siphon Break Kit (Part Number
280129) and additional drain hose (Part Number 3357090)
that may be purchased separately. To order, please see
toll-free phone numbers in your Washer User Instructions.
Minimum siphon break: 28" (711 mm) from bottom of washer.
(Additional hoses might be needed.)
Laundry tub drain system
Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). Top of laundry tub
must be at least 39" (991 mm) above floor; install no
higher than 96" (2.44 m) from bottom of washer.
IMPORTANT:
To avoid siphoning, no more than 8" (203 mm)
of drain hose should be inside standpipe or below the top of
wash tub. Secure drain hose with beaded tie strap.
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