Installation Instructions; Inspection And Storage; Mechanical Installation - Maytag MFR18 Installation Instructions Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Inspection and Storage
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people and mechanical equipment to
lift, move and install washer.
Failure to do so can result in back or ether injury.
1. Inspect carton for damage. Inspect
washer if carton shows signs of
damage. Do not remove washer
from pallet.
2. Verify model number and serial
number on the data plate with
your order.
3. Store inside in a temperature
of -13-130°F (-25-55°C). Do not
expose washer to the weather.
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Mechanical Installation
1. Move the washer near the point of installation with a lift truck
or fork lift. Remove packing material.
2. Remove rear panel and front service panel, if not already
removed. Remove the bolts attaching the washer to the pallet.
iMPORTANT: This washer is very heavy. Consider equipment
and manpower required to move this washer prior to
installation and be sure that all necessary preparations
are made. See page 15, "Technical Specifications".
Fixed installation on concrete floor or elevated concrete pad:
1. Lay out and mark the total washer footprint and the anchor
locations of the washers.
2. Bond J-bolts with diameter "S" x (P+O) into the concrete
or drill into the cured concrete and install chemical anchor
bolts (see "Dimensions for anchor bolt placement" on pages
4 and 5). Expansion bolts can be used but are not preferred.
Mounting bolts must withstand 2,500 Ibs.
Depth (O) of the anchor bolt must be firmly anchored into
the concrete and a minimum dimension (P) must protrude
to secure the washer (see "Dimensions for anchor bolt
placement" on page 4). For maximum strength, allow concrete
to cure for a minimum of 72 hours in dry weather. After curing,
check for J-bolt alignment, or install chemical anchor bolts or
expansion bolts.
Elevated Concrete Floor or Pad
1. Foundation bolt 5. Foundation base
2. Counter Nut 6. Rebar
3. Machine frame 7. Floor
4. Machine grout 8. Flat Washer
or shim 9. Bolt Steel Base
Washer or riser installation on a concrete pad:
1. Position the washer or riser on the pad over the bolts and
spaced above the pad approximately 3/8" to 1/2" using
wooden "door-stop" wedges. The washer always needs to
be installed level or very slightly tipped, with the front higher
(not more than 1/8" [3.5 mm] front to back) and resting on
the wedges.
2. Completely fill the space between the washer base frame
or riser and the pad with machinery grout under all frame
surfaces. Most machinery grout will begin to set in about
20 minutes to 1/2 hour. When the grout is hardened to the
touch, remove the wedges and fill in the gaps with additional
grout. Be sure to leave a gap under the middle frame member
and an opening in the perimeter grout for water to drain out in
case of a leak. At this point, "snug" the washer, lock-washer
(not shown in the illustration above), and nut on each of the
anchoring bolts to make sure the flat washer or riser is level
or very slightly tipped, with the front higher. Do not overtighten
the nuts at this time.
3. Allow at least two hours (overnight is preferred) before final
tightening of the hold-down nuts.
4. Securely fasten the washer (and riser) to the mounting base
or foundation with washers and double nuts to keep the
washer in place.
5. Retighten these nuts after the washer has been operating
for a few days. Recheck at six-month intervals. Be sure to
release the counter nut before checking to allow you to verify
the correct tightness of the washer (and riser). Retighten the
counter nut after checking.
Washer installation on a steel base (riser):
1. If the base profile causes the bolt surfaces to be tapered, it
is recommended to use special tapered washers against the
base to avoid bending stress on the hold-down bolts. The
steel base should be supported by machinery grout between
the base and the floor. (See installation procedure above).
2. When the base is installed (level or very slightly tipped with
the front higher) and the grout is cured, the washer can then
be positioned on the base and bolted in place. Use an 8 mm
minimum bolt and an 8 mm minimum nut. With the washer
sitting firmly (bolts not tightened) on the base, there may still
be some slight "rock" of the washer. Use shims to eliminate
any movement before the hold-down bolts are tightened. Any
rocking of the washer frame using the hold-down bolts will
stress the frame and could lead to premature bearing and/or
frame failures.
3.
Securely fasten the washer (and riser) to the mounting base
or foundation with washers and double nuts to keep the
washer in place.
Retighten these nuts after the washer has been operating
for a few days. Recheck at six-month intervals. Be sure to
release the counter nut before checking to allow you to verify
the correct tightness of the washer (and riser). Retighten the
counter nut after checking.
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