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CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION
CONSTRUCTION
The front loading, tumble action clothes washer con-
sists of a perforated, cylindrical tub suspended
horizontally on its axis within a larger solid cylindrical
tub. This assembly is suspended by springs within a
four piece steel cabinet. A see through door and a
flexible bellows (seal) provides access for loading and
unloading clothes. The control console configuration
provides the versatility of stacked or undercounter
installations.
The washer is shipped with a painted top panel, but a
galvanized panel is available if the washer is to be
installed undercounter.
CONSOLE
The controls are mounted on the front of the cabinet and
are accessible for service by removing the washer top
service panel. On stacked installations, the dryer must
be removed from the washer.
CABINET
The cabinet is made of heavy steel in a four piece
design with an enamel finish. The sides and front are
riveted at the front corners and base. The rear of the
cabinet is galvanized steel and is secured with screws.
FRONT PANEL AND DOOR ASSEMBLY
The front panel is riveted to the side panels for maxi-
mum strength and structural rigidity.
BELLOWS
The bellows is a rubber sleeve that seals the sus-
pended outer tub to the stationary cabinet front at the
tub opening. Its purpose is to provide a water tight
opening into the tub that can be sealed by the cabinet
door, yet allow flexibility for the oscillation of the tub
during the wash and spin cycles.
OUTER TUB ASSEMBLY
The outer tub assembly is supported by two suspension
springs and stabilized by two air shock assemblies.
Cement counter weights are mounted to the outer tub
front (top & bottom), and the rear top. These counter
weights prevent excessive oscillation of the entire sus-
pended assembly during an unbalanced spin cycle.
INNER TUB ASSEMBLY
The inner tub is constructed of stainless steel. The
circumference of the tub is perforated to allow water to
flow through the tub as it revolves. A heavy steel shaft
is pressed into the tub support which is bolted to the tub.
The tub is supported by two ball bearings pressed into
the rear of the outer tub.
A large drive pulley is mounted to the free end of the
shaft that extends through the rear of the outer tub.
There are three plastic vanes mounted to the tub to aid
in the washing action during the wash cycle. The
rotation of the tub provides both the washing action
during the wash cycle, and water extraction during the
spin cycle.