Contents Contents 1 . Safety precautions..........................5 Symbols..........................10 Personal protection equipment....................11 Preliminary instructions ......................11 2 Environmental information .........................12 3 Data plate explanation ........................14 4 Locking and tagging procedure......................17 5 Handling ............................18 Lifting with a fork-lift truck ......................19 Lifting with handlings straps ......................19 6 Packing-Weight..........................20 Packing...........................20 Weight ............................21...
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Contents 21 Feeder cable sections........................60 22 Electricity power supply ........................62 23 Compressed air connection........................64 23.1 Compressed air standard ISO 8573–1..................65 24 Function checks ..........................66 25 Conversion of measurement units.......................69 The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes to design and component specifications.
Installation manual 1 . Safety precautions This machine should be installed in conformance to the health and safety regulations, and only used in a sufficiently aerated area. Check the instructions before installing or using the machine. CAUTION Before any use, to retire all the parts needed to install the machine put in the drum , please follow these actions 1.
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Installation manual CAUTION Before any use, it is compulsory to read the instruction handbook. Users must have learnt how the machine operates. This device must not be installed in places accessible to the public. The machine is only intended for water-wash use. Do not allow minors to use the machine.
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Installation manual IMPORTANT The identification plate is located on the right side near the main switch. Never use the main switch as an emergency stop. Use it only when the machine does not work in progress. Instead of that, use the emergency stop buttons in both sides of the machine.
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Installation manual CAUTION With AIDO(Automatic Inner Door Opening) option, Take care of the disc of the opening system above your head. Risk of cutting with the edge of the disc!! Take care also of the locking system on your side; risk of cutting with the edge of the plate!! CAUTION When you put your hands into the drum, take care of the edge of the outer drum doors...
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Installation manual THINK OF THE ENVIRONMENT! The use and handling of chemical products such as detergent, chlorine, acids, desca- ling agents, etc may create hazards for health and environment ; the following precau- tions should be taken: • Do not breathe the dusts or steam; •...
Installation manual 1.2 Personal protection equipment Given below is a summary table of the Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) to be used during the various phases of the machine’s service life. Phase Protection Safety Gloves Glasses Ear protectors Mask Safety helmet garments footwear Transport...
Installation manual WARNING Risk of the upper door being raised quickly on loading WARNING After the installation, Send back the commissionning form ,signed document, to Elec- trolux to validate the warrantly of the product. 2 Environmental information Concerned by providing the end user with useful and necessary environmental information, we wish to precise: •...
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Installation manual Scrapping of machine When the machine is no longer to be used, it must be submitted to a recycling facility for destruction. The majority of the components in the machine can be reused, but it also contains other materials that must be taken care of in the correct way.
Installation manual 3 Data plate explanation In this chapter, you will find the explanation of the different data input on the data plate of your product. • Commercial name : Usual name of your product ( i.e. WB6–20). • Type : Type of your product (you have the same on the Declaration of Conformity CE if delivered with CE certification).
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Installation manual Electrical heating : • P.Max : maximum power installed of your product • Power of the motorization in kW and its isolation class (F) . • Heating power in W .
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Installation manual Gas heating : Left side • P.Max : maximum power installed of your product • Power of the motorization in kW and its isolation class (F) . • Heating power in W . • Gas approval number depending on your machine except ETL product (begin by1312/..) Right side •...
Installation manual Steam heating : Left side • P.Max : maximum power installed of your product • Power of the motorization in kW and its isolation class (F) . • Heating power in W . Right side • P.Maxi. (kPa) maximum pressure For additional information, do not hesitate to consult with our quality department.
Installation manual Put the main switch to Off Close the stop valves for and lock the handle with a the other supplies (steam, padlock in one of the gas, thermal fluid, com- three holes provided for pressed air) to stop and this purpose.
Installation manual 5.1 Lifting with a fork-lift truck Warning You should never handle the machine in its longitudinal side (any other than shown on the drawing below) with a fork-lift truck. Important risk of parts deterioration for those fixed under the machine. This can be carried out from the front or back, at the centre of the machine.
Installation manual Caution In order to avoid any bending of casings, you should never climb and stand on top of the machine. 6 Packing-Weight 6.1 Packing Packing dimensions in mm/in Size A Size B Size C Washer extractor type WH5500H 1570 / 61.81 1520 / 59.85 1980 / 77.95...
Installation manual 7.2 Connections Water Units WH5500H WHB5500H Water valves connection mm-BSP DN20–3/4″ DN20–3/4″ Capacity at 250 kPa l/min Functioning limits for water valve 50–300 50–300 Water consumption for a wash program Drain Units WH5500H WHB5500H Drain connection, outer ⌀ Double drain connection (option) outer ⌀...
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Installation manual Units WH5500H WHB5500H Gas connection mm-BSP DN20–3/4″ DN20–3/4″ Combustion products evacuation Electricity Units WH5500H WHB5500H Supply voltage 380/415 380/415 Frequency 50/60 50/60 Electric cable (section) See chapter “Feeder cable section” mm² Rated electric power, gas heating Rated electric power, electric heating 38.5 38.5 Rated electric power, steam heating / indirect steam heating...
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Installation manual Heating Units WH5500H WHB5500H Installed heating power, gas heating Installed heating power, electric heating Electric consumption for a standardized cycle, gas heating Electric consumption for a standardized cycle, electric heating 10.7 10.7 Electric consumption for a standardized cycle, steam heating Floor load Units WH5500H...
Installation manual 7.3 Dimensions — WHB5500H WHB5500H 1300 1265 1770 1385 1135 1560 2330 Front view Left view Control panel Double drain connection (option) Loading door Air vent connection Unloading door Electrical connection Detergent container Compressed air inlet Cold hard water inlet Main switch Hot water inlet Electric cable...
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Installation manual Back view Right view Drain connection Top view...
Installation manual 7.4 Dimensions — WH5500H WB5500H 1300 1265 1770 — 1385 1135 1560 2310 Front view Left view Control panel Double drain connection (option) Loading door Air vent connection Not used Electrical connection Detergent container Compressed air inlet Cold hard water inlet Main switch Hot water inlet Electric cable...
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Installation manual Back view Right view Drain connection Top view...
Installation manual 7.5 Gas heating Gas exchanger Evacuation of burn gas Ø 125 mm Exchanger output Ø 36/40 mm Exchanger input Ø 36/40 mm DN 20 mm (3/4″ BSP) Gas connection Regulator Draught accelerator Front view Side view...
Installation manual Top view Gas exchanger with draught accelerator 7.5.1 Washers — WHB5 500H Input machine/exchanger ( higher plug on the outer drum) Output machine/exchanger (lower plug on the outer drum) Hole for electric cable to gas exchanger Output on the right side of the washer Output on the left side of the washer...
Installation manual 7.5.2 Connection of the gas exchanger with the washer Exchanger output Exchanger input Filter Input machine/exchanger ( higher plug on the outer drum) Output machine/exchanger (lower plug on the outer drum) Important The gas exchanger pump must always be connected to the lower plug on the outer drum. Layout of the gas exchanger on the right side of the washer (recommended) You can rotate it by 90°...
Installation manual 7.5.3 Washers — WH5 500H Input machine/exchanger ( higher plug on the outer drum) Output machine/exchanger (lower plug on the outer drum) Hole for electric cable to gas exchanger Output on the right side of the washer Output on the left side of the washer...
Installation manual 7.5.4 Connection of the gas exchanger with the washer Exchanger output Exchanger input Filter Input machine/exchanger ( higher plug on the outer drum) Output machine/exchanger (lower plug on the outer drum) Important The gas exchanger pump must always be connected to the lower plug on the outer drum. Layout of the gas exchanger on the right side of the washer (recommended) You can rotate it by 90°...
Installation manual 9 Working place lighting The lighting should be designed so as to avoid eye strain for the operator ; it should be uniform without any glare, and should be sufficient to detect any hazards. The average lighting value on the working place recommended by the clothing industry for inspecting linen is 500 lux. Whenever possible, the working place should be illuminated by daylight.
Installation manual 11 Barrier partition Leave at least 1 m (40") (according to the recommendation in standard EN 60204) between the machine, a wall or any other machine at the sides. Rubber seal Washer-extractor Barrier partition mm/in WHB5500H 1290 1770 * Minimum 70 mm (2.76″),, maximum 100 mm (4″),.
Installation manual 12.1 Unpacking Take off the plastic film or remove the machine from his transport pallet. Please refer to the handling chapter in this instruction handbook for a description of handling operations. Important Check that no damage has been caused during transport. 12.2 Installation The installation must be done by competent technicians in accordance with local codes and regulations.
Installation manual Warning Electrical safety device. As rubber is a very good electric insulating material, the earthing of the machine is compulsory. Moving machines sealed with the shock absorber runners • Moving machines sealed with the shock absorber runners 12.4 Instructions for securing the machine on the ground Caution Only for machines without weighing equipment.
Installation manual Caution Only for machines with weighing equipment. Place the machine on a perfectly even surface and horizontal. Control this using a water level (see drawing). Each point must be level. Weighing equipment: P Water level: N Fixing dowels: C Flange safety locks: B Mark the place of the drilling hole for the fixing dowels (C) and drill the holes for fixing of flanges (holes ⌀...
Installation manual Important Never handling the machine without the transportation bridles. 14 Drain connection The machine's exhaust sleeve outside diameter is of 75 mm (3″). It is located underneath the machine. The waste water collector diameter 150 mm (6″) (manufactured by customer) should have a 3 cm/m (3 %) slope and resist to a temperature of 90 °C (194 °F).
Installation manual 14.1 Option Double Drain connection It is possible to connect the simple drain or the double drains to the washer extractor. Instead of rep1 and 2 of previous graphic, the second drain below is possible. 14.2 Drain connection at the left of the machine All washers It is possible to connect the simple drain or the double drains on the left side of the washer extractor.
Installation manual Code 55015026 55015028 Replace the casings after taking care to remove the pre-cut of the left casing to allow the pass of the rubber hose. 14.3 Drain connection at the right of the machine All washers It is possible to connect the simple drain or the double drains on the right side of the washer extractor. Remove the casings from the washer for easy access to the drain valve.
Installation manual Code 55015025 55015027 Replace the casings after taking care to remove the pre-cut of the right casing to allow the pass of the rubber hose. 15 Waters connections Washer extractors are assembled in standard execution with two waters inlet. One hot water and one hard water.
Installation manual The hoses should be flushed through before being connected to the machine. The hereunder example sketch shows the connection of the machine to the different inlets. Cold soft water inlet (option) DN 20 (¾" BSP) Hot water inlet DN 20 (¾" BSP) Hard water inlet DN 20 (¾"...
Installation manual ADVISE IF USING LIQUID DETERGENTS After use, there is always chemical remaining in the liquid detergents' dosing pipes. When the machine is not running, this detergent may slowly drip and so, quickly corrode the parts in contact with. In order to avoid (ex.
Installation manual Multi-inlet dose controller with a compulsory rinsing device. 3 way valve Retention tank Pump Scoops + Rinsing Liquid detergents Water Water Washer extractor Soap box rinsing electrovalve Toward retention tank Dose controller Retention tank d2032 16.2 Electrical liquid detergents' connection Electrical installation must be carried out by an authorized personnel.
Installation manual Connection on the A8 output relay card Common of signals Signal 1 Signal 2 Signal 3 Signal 4 Signal 5 Signal 6 Signal 7 Signal 8 Signal 9 Signal 10 Signal 11 Signal 12 Signal 13 Signal 14 (controlled by water level) Signal 15 (controlled by water level) Signal 16 (reserved) Supply voltage : 250 V~ maximum...
Installation manual 18 Gas exchanger installation The gas exchanger can be installed indifferently on the left or on the right of the machine according to the available place. Holes are provided on the sole of the machine on the two sides. Caution The machine should be installed in conformity with the regulations and standards enforced and situated in a cor- rectly ventilated room.
Installation manual 18.1 Connection of the evacuation pipe of the gas exchanger 18.1.1 Fresh air inlet To allow the gas exchanger to work at its best, it is important that the laundry air inlet passes through an opening from the outside. The fresh air arrival must be equivalent to the volume of evacuated air.
Installation manual Installation on the left side of the washer (detergent container side) Installation on the right side of the washer (motion side) Caution Evacuation of burn gas from a machine with gas heating must never be connected to the evacuation used for a dry cleaning machine or other machine of the same type.
Installation manual 18.4 Gas connection Caution The installation, connection and gas arrival adjustments for the machine must be done by qualified personnel only. Note! The customer must install a filter and a manual stop valve on the supply side of the machine if NATURAL GAS is used.
Installation manual 18.4.3 Changing a gas from one family to another (from butane or propane to type H or L) • Change the 3 injectors with joints (see tables of correspondences) • Unscrews the fixing screws (V) and remove the plate (P) as well as the cork (L), keep these parts in case a change would by necessary.
Installation manual 1. Close the gas inlet and remove the binding screw from the pressure tapping (F) and connect the manometer tube. 2. The electricity supply must be energized otherwise gas will not be supplied to the burner. 3. Open and check the gas inlet main burner using the manometer on the pressure tapping (F). 4.
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Installation manual Important Tightness test after installation. The gas leak test is performed as follows : 1. Paint pipe joints, pilot gas tubing connections and inspect outlets with rich soap and water solution ; do not use an aggressive soap. 2.
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Installation manual To do this, recover the power cable W5 which is rolled around the motor M4 for transportation. Unroll it, and fix it on the pipe as here under picture (boiler air vent pipe).
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Installation manual Connect cable W5 to gas boiler on connector X W5.
Installation manual 18.8.1 Gas boiler connection Heating signal Take cable W6 on the boiler and connect it to the connector X W6 fix in the electrical cabinet of the washer Gas boiler power supply Connect the power cable on breaker output Q2 : L21/L22L23. Do not forget to also plug the ground cable.
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Installation manual Connect the air vent, to the outside of the laundry in accordance with the legislation. The air vent should resist to 100 °C (212 °F) temperature and allow the condenses to return to the machine.
Installation manual 20 Note about the A.C. power According to the EN 60204-1:2018 standard, the machine is provided for A.C. supplies corresponding to the ex- tracted characteristics below : 4.3.2 A.C. supplies Voltage: Steady state voltage: from 0.9 to 1.1 of nominal voltage. Frequency: from 0.99 to 1.01 of nominal frequency continuously.
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Installation manual 35 °C 1.08 40 °C 1.00 45 °C 0.91 50 °C 0.82 55 °C 0.71 60 °C 0.58 Table 3 (correction factors for different cable insulating materials) Insulating material Max. Working tempera- Correction factor ture range 70°C (158 °F) 1.00 Natural or Synthetic Rubber 760°C (140 °F...
Installation manual Table 4 (B2, C and correction factors for cable grouping) Number of cables Seated in Cable Duct Wall fixing or Cable trough Cable tray 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.80 0.85 0.87 0.65 0.75 0.78 0.57 0.72 0.75 0.50 0.70 0.73 The total current included for using Table 1 should be the maximum rated current for the machine divided by the product of the different correction factors.
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Installation manual The use of power electronics (converter or filter for example) may lead to unexpected release of breakers with 30 mA differential current device. Therefore a Type B residual differential protection system with reinforced immunity of 300 mA in accordance with standard NFC 15100 must be used for our washing machines.
Installation manual Machine Connection cable Heating Supply Voltage Rated Intensity Rated Power Protection type section 380/415 V 3+E ~ 50/60 Hz 5 kW 12 A 4 x 2.5 mm² 3 x 16 A Electric 380/415 V 3+E ~ 50/60 Hz 38 kW 57 A 4 x 16 mm²...
Installation manual Important To avoid too big head losses, the compressed air supply pipe should be bigger in diameter than the coupling di- ameter (DN 8 for example); in this case, put a 6/8-8/10 adapter. 23.1 Compressed air standard ISO 8573–1 This chapter explains the required by our product for the air compressed quality, from the standard EN ISO 8573-1.
Installation manual So, the customer should arrange the installation of filter device, as well as a pressure regulator (manometer) on the machine's compressed air supply. Important To ensure the proper functioning of pneumatic devices (cylinders, distributors, clamps, silencers) of our products, the following air quality is recommended: Particles = class 7 Water = class 4...
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Installation manual • Check the direction of rotation of the circulating pump and of the draught accelerator gas heating. The exchangers of the gas heated machines have a water circulating pump. Before the first start of the machine, you must check if this pump is priming well. Therefore, it is necessary to fill the machine with water and to run only the circulating pump, without heating, by pushing, with an isolated screwdriver, on the manual control of the exchanger's KM3 contactor.
Installation manual 25 Conversion of measurement units This following is a list of correspondences of the main frequency used units, to avoid the need to use measurement unit conversion table. 1 bar = 100 000 Pa British thermal unit 1 Btu = 1 055.06 J 1 bar = 1.019 7 kg/cm²...
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