Installation & Operation
All washers must be installed in accordance with all local, state and national building,
electrical, and plumbing codes in effect in the area.
Foundation Requirements
The washer must be securely bolted to a substantial concrete floor or mounted upon a suitable base
which is in turn securely bolted to a substantial concrete floor. Care must be stressed with all foundation
work to ensure a stable unit, eliminating vibration. All installations must be made on sound concrete floors
8” or thicker.
Mounting
A concrete pad or steel base which elevates the machine 4 inches above the floor level is recommended
to provide easy access to the loading door. Allow a minimum of 24” of clearance behind the rear of the
machine for service as is shown. Six bolts are required to mount the washer to the steel base or concrete
pad.
Mounting Holes
The following pages illustrate the mounting dimensions for the machine and also show a typical concrete
pad arrangement. Note: Mounting bolts should be checked frequently to ensure that they remain tight.
The machine should be checked with a spinning load to be sure there is no unusual vibration or movement
between the machine and the base or floor.
Plumbing
Water supply hoses are furnished with each machine. The threaded connections on the hoses are
standard garden hose type thread. Separate hot and cold water lines with shut off valves or faucets for
inlet hose connections must be provided, maintaining 30 to 120 psi. water flow pressure. A hot water
recovery rate of approximately 70 gallons per hour is required with normal wash and cold rinses. A hot
water temperature of 140 degrees Fahrenheit is recommended for best washing results.
Drain
The drain outlet tube at the rear of the machine is 3” in outside diameter. A flexible hose (Pt. No. 9242-
417-003) is available to extend the drain system. Adequate fall must be maintained for proper drainage.
Protective Film
The machine may have protective adhesive film on the front escutcheon area and the front and side
stainless steel panels. The film may be peeled off before putting the machine into service.
Electrical
Dexter WCN55 series washers are intended to be permanently installed appliances. The machines should
be connected to an individual branch circuit not shared by lighting or other equipment. The electrical
connection should be sheathed in water proof flexible conduit, or equivalent, with conductors of the
proper size and insu lation (suggested size below). A power cord is not provided. The following diagram
shows the proper power connections to the rear terminal block for both 1 and 3 phase machines. Wiring
should be performed by a qualified person.
Electrical power connections are made to the terminal block located at the upper right-rear corner of the
washer (viewed from the front). The terminal block is accessed by removing the cover.
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Section 2:
Machine
Installation
& Operating
Instructions
Machine
Mounting
Installation
& Operation
Trouble-
shooting
Machine
Service
Electrical
Wiring
Parts
Data
Coin
Handling
Maintenance
