Installation Instructions; Foundation Requirements; Mounting - Dexter Laundry T-300 Operator's Manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

All washers must be installed in accordance with all local, state and national
building, electrical, plumbing and other codes in effect in the area.
THESE INSTALLATION AND SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR USE
BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY. TO AVOID INJURY AND ELECTRICAL
SHOCK, DO NOT PERFORM ANY SERVICING OTHER THAN THAT
CONTAINED IN THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS, UNLESS QUALIFIED.
2.1

FOUNDATION REQUIREMENTS

T-300, 400, 600:
This machine is designed for use on or over bare concrete floor - not to be
used above combustible flooring, such as carpet or wood. The washer
must be securely bolted to a substantial concrete floor, or mounted upon
a suitable base that is securely bolted to a substantial concrete floor.
T-350, 450, 650, 750, 900, 950, 1200, 1450:
This machine is designed for use on or over bare concrete floor - not to be
used above combustible flooring, such as carpet or wood. The washer
must be securely bolted and grouted to a substantial concrete floor, or
mounted and grouted upon a suitable base that is securely bolted and
grouted to a substantial concrete floor.
CARE MUST BE TAKEN WITH ALL FOUNDATION WORK TO ENSURE A
STABLE UNIT INSTALLATION, ELIMINATING POSSIBILITIES OF
EXCESSIVE VIBRATION.
All installations require concrete floors and quality grade anchor bolts or
expansion anchors. Mounting hardware is not provided with the
machines. Refer to appropriate model Machine Mounting Detail Figures 1-
1, 1-2 and 1-3 for floor thickness and bolt sizes. See mounting diagram
for overall washer dimensions.
2.2

MOUNTING

A concrete pedestal or steel-mounting base that elevates the machine
above the floor level is recommended to provide easy access to the
loading door.
Recommended height:
T-300/350: approximately 8 inches (200 mm)
T-400/450/600: approximately 6 inches (152 mm)
T-650/750/900/950/1200/1450: approximately 4 inches (102 mm)
Allow a minimum 24 inches (610 mm) of clearance behind the rear of the
machine to provide access for motor service. Contact a Dexter laundry
equipment distributor for recommended steel mounting bases.
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