Installation Instructions; Before You Start; Remove Transport System; Drain System - Whirlpool 8578566 Use And Care Manual

Before You Start

WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install washer.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
To avoid floor damage, set the washer onto cardboard before
moving across floor.
Using 2 or more people, move the washer to within
approximately 3 ft (90 cm) of its final location.

Remove Transport System

To install the machine, follow the steps below:
1. Move the machine to its installation position.
2. For transport reasons, the drum is locked in position. Loosen
the four transport bolts and remove them along with the
plastic splined and rubber spacers.
A. Plastic splined spacers
B. Rubber spacers (4)
NOTE: If the plastic spacers cannot be removed from the
machine, call for service.
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 you need. See
"Tools and Parts."
Standpipe drain system - wall or floor (views A & B)
The standpipe drain requires a minimum diameter standpipe of
2" (5 cm). The minimum carry-away capacity can be no less than
4.2 gal. (15.9 L) per minute. A 2" (5 cm) diameter to 1" (2.5 cm)
diameter standpipe adapter kit is available. See "Tools and
Parts."

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

A
B
C
D
(4)
C. Flat washers (4)
D. Transport bolts (4)
3. Next, loosen the two locking screws "A" and remove the two
bars "B," as illustrated below. Keep the transport bolts,
screws, spacers and bars for future use.
4. Plug the holes with the 4 clear plastic plugs and 2 black
plastic plugs, packed inside the parts bag.
NOTE: If the washer is to be transported at a later date, call your
local service center.

Drain System

The top of the standpipe must be at least 23.5" (59.7 cm) high
and no higher than 72" (183 cm) from the bottom of the washer.
A
B
A Screws (2)
B. Transport bars (2)
A. Clear plastic plugs (4)
B. Black plastic plugs (2)
23.5 - 35"
(59.7 - 88.9 cm)
A
A
B
B
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