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DRAIN SYSTEM
The washer can be installed using the stand -
pipe 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 diam -
eter standpipe of 2
˝
(5 cm). The minimum car -
ry-away capacity can be no less than 17 gal.
(64 L) per minute. A 1-1/4 in. (3.2 cm) diameter
to 1
˝
(2.5 cm) diameter standpipe adapter kit
is available (see “Tools and Parts”).
The top of the standpipe must be at least 39
˝
(99 cm) high and no higher than 96
˝
(244 cm)
from the bottom of the washer.
To avoid siphoning, no more than 8
˝
(20.3 cm)
of drain hose should be below the top of the
washtub. Secure drain hose with beaded tie
strap.
Laundry tub drain system (view C)
The laundry tub needs a minimum 20 gal.
(76 L) capacity. The top of the laundry tub
must be at least 39 in. (99 cm) above the floor
and no higher than 96 in. (244 cm) from the
bottom of the washer.
Floor drain system (view D)
The floor drain system requires a siphon break
that may be purchased separately (see “Tools
and Parts”).
The siphon break must be a minimum of
28 in. (71 cm) from the bottom of the washer.
Additional hoses might be needed.
To avoid siphoning, no more than 8
˝
(20.3 cm)
of drain hose should be inside the standpipe.
Secure drain hose with beaded tie strap.
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B
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