Maytag MTW6500TB, Service Manual

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A
B
(99 cm)
39 "
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,” page 2-1.
STANDPIPE DRAIN SYSTEM—WALL OR
FLOOR (VIEWS A & B)
The standpipe drain requires a minimum di-
ameter standpipe of 2
˝
(5 cm). The minimum
carry-away capacity can be no less than 17
gal. (64 L) per minute. A 2
˝
(5 cm) diameter to
1
˝
(2.5 cm) diameter standpipe adapter kit is
available. See “Tools and Parts,” page 2-1.
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.
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
˝
(99 cm) above the floor
and no higher than 96
˝
(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,” page 2-1.
The siphon break must be a minimum of 28
˝
(71 cm) from the bottom of the washer. Addi-
tional hoses might be needed.
C
D
39 "
(99 cm)
28 "
(71 cm)