Alliance Laundry Systems FLW1526C Original operating instructions

Installation/Operation
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Frontload Washers
Metered Commercial
FLW1526C
Part No. 803148R1
March 2009
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NOTE: The WARNING and IMPORTANT instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover
all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood that common sense, caution,
and carefulness are factors which cannot be built into these washers. These factors MUST BE supplied by
the person(s) installing, maintaining, or operating the washer.
Always contact the distributor, service agent, or the manufacturer about any problems or conditions you do not
understand.
Failure to install, maintain, and/or operate this machine according to the manufacturer's
instructions may result in conditions which can produce bodily injury and/or property
damage. W030
WARNING

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Table of
Contents
Safety Information.............................................................................. 3
Explanation of Safety Messages........................................................... 3
Important Safety Instructions ............................................................... 3
Installation........................................................................................... 5
Dimensions and Specifications............................................................. 5
Before You Start................................................................................... 6
Tools ................................................................................................ 6
Installing the Washer............................................................................ 7
Step 1: Position Washer Near Installation Area .............................. 7
Step 2: Connect Fill Hoses............................................................... 7
Step 3: Connect Drain Hose to Drain Receptacle............................ 9
Step 4: Position and Level the Washer............................................ 10
Step 5: Remove the Shock Sleeves and Shipping Brace ................. 11
Step 6: Wipe Out Inside of Wash Drum.......................................... 11
Step 7: Plug In the Washer............................................................... 12
Step 8: Check Installation................................................................ 13
Vending................................................................................................. 13
Meter Case ....................................................................................... 13
Models Prepped for Card Reader..................................................... 13
Operation............................................................................................. 14
Operation Instructions .......................................................................... 14
Step 1: Load Laundry....................................................................... 14
Step 2: Close Loading Door............................................................. 14
Step 3: Add Laundry Supplies......................................................... 15
Step 4: Set Fabric Selector............................................................... 15
Step 5: Set Wash Temperature......................................................... 15
Step 6: Set Soil Level....................................................................... 16
Step 7: Insert Coin(s) or Card.......................................................... 16
Step 8: Start Washer......................................................................... 16
Indicator Lights................................................................................ 17
Maintenance........................................................................................ 18
User-Maintenance Instructions............................................................. 18
Cold Weather Care........................................................................... 18
Care of Your Washer ....................................................................... 18
Cleaning Glass Sealing Area ........................................................... 18
Replacing Hoses............................................................................... 18
Filter Screens ................................................................................... 18
Vacations and Extended Non-Use ................................................... 18
Reinstallation of Shipping Materials ............................................... 19
Cleaning Foreign Object Trap ......................................................... 19
Troubleshooting.................................................................................. 20
Contact Information........................................................................... 22
Installer Checklist................................................................ Back Cover

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Safety Information
Explanation of Safety Messages
Throughout this manual and on machine decals, you
will find precautionary statements (“DANGER,”
“WARNING,” and “CAUTION”) followed by specific
instructions. These precautions are intended for the
personal safety of the operator, user, servicer, and
those maintaining the machine.
Additional precautionary statements (“IMPORTANT”
and “NOTE”) are followed by specific instructions.
IMPORTANT: The word “IMPORTANT” is used
to inform the reader of specific procedures where
minor machine damage will occur if the procedure
is not followed.
NOTE: The word “NOTE” is used to communicate
installation, operation, maintenance or servicing
information that is important but not hazard
related.
Important Safety Instructions
(Save These Instructions)
1. Read all instructions before using the washer.
2. Refer to the GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS in
the INSTALLATION manual for the proper
grounding of the washer.
3. Do not wash articles that have been previously
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with
gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other
flammable or explosive substances as they give
off vapors that could ignite or explode.
4. Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or
other flammable or explosive substances to the
wash water. These substances give off vapors that
could ignite or explode.
5. Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be
produced in a hot water system that has not been
used for two weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS
IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not
been used for such a period, before using a
washing machine or combination washer-dryer,
turn on all hot water faucets and let the water
flow from each for several minutes. This will
release any accumulated hydrogen gas. The gas
is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame
during this time.
6. Do not allow children to play on or in the washer.
Close supervision of children is necessary when
the washer is used near children. This is a safety
rule for all appliances.
7. Before the washer is removed from service or
discarded, remove the door to the washing
compartment.
8. Do not reach into the washer if the wash drum is
moving.
9. Do not install or store the washer where it will be
exposed to water and/or weather.
10. Do not tamper with the controls.
Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation that, if not avoided, will cause
severe personal injury or death.
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, could cause severe personal
injury or death.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, may cause minor or moderate
personal injury or property damage.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,
serious injury or death to persons when
using your washer, follow these basic
precautions: W023
WARNING

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11. Do not repair or replace any part of the washer,or
attempt any servicing unless specifically
recommended in the user-maintenance
instructions or in published user-repair
instructions that you understand and have the
skills to carry out.
12. To reduce the risk of an electric shock or fire, DO
NOT use an extension cord or an adapter to
connect the washer to the electrical power
source.
13. Use your washer only for its intended purpose,
washing clothes.
14. ALWAYS disconnect the washer from electrical
supply before attempting any service. Disconnect
the power cord by grasping the plug, not the cord.
15. Install the washer according to the
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. All
connections for water, drain, electrical power and
grounding must comply with local codes and be
made by licensed personnel when required. Do
not do it yourself unless you know how!
16. To reduce the risk of fire, clothes which have
traces of any flammable substances such as
vegetable oil, cooking oil, machine oil,
flammable chemicals, thinner, etc. or anything
containing wax or chemicals such as in mops and
cleaning cloths, must not be put into the washer.
These flammable substances may cause the
fabric to catch on fire by itself.
17. Do not use fabric softeners or products to
eliminate static unless recommended by the
manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.
18. Keep your washer in good condition.Bumping or
dropping the washer can damage safety features.
If this occurs, have your washer checked by a
qualified service person.
19. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by a special cord or assembly available from the
manufacturer or its service agent.
20. Be sure water connections have a shut-off valve
and that fill hose connections are tight. CLOSE
the shut-off valves at the end of each wash day.
21. Loading door MUST BE CLOSED any time the
washer is to fill, tumble or spin. DO NOT bypass
the loading door switch by permitting the washer
to operate with the loading door open.
22. Always read and follow manufacturer’s
instructions on packages of laundry and cleaning
aids. Heed all warnings or precautions. To reduce
the risk of poisoning or chemical burns, keep
them out of the reach of children at all times
(preferably in a locked cabinet).
23. Always follow the fabric care instructions
supplied by the garment manufacturer.
24. Never operate the washer with any guards and/or
panels removed.
25. DO NOT operate the washer with missing or
broken parts.
26. DO NOT bypass any safety devices.
27. Failure to install, maintain, and/or operate this
washer according to the manufacturer’s
instructions may result in conditions which can
produce bodily injury and/or property damage.
NOTE: The WARNING and IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS appearing in this
manual are not meant to cover all possible
conditions and situations that may occur. Common
sense, caution and care must be exercised when
installing, maintaining, or operating the washer.
Always contact your dealer, distributor, service agent
or the manufacturer about any problems or conditions
you do not understand.

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Dimensions and Specifications
FLW2209N
FLW2209N
43 in. (109.2 cm)
28 in. (71.1 cm)
24 in.
(61.0 cm)
26.9 in. (68.3 cm)
13.1 in.
(33.3 cm)
31.1 in. (79 cm)
2 in.
(5.1 cm)
36 in. (91.44 cm)
14.6 in.
(37.08 cm)
38.19 in. (97 cm)
22.06 in. (56.03 cm)
29.6 in. (75.1 cm)
1.5 in.
(3.8 cm)

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Before You Start
Tools
For most installations, the basic tools you will need
are:
Figure 1
NOTE: If the washer is delivered on a cold day
(below freezing), or is stored in an unheated room
or area during the cold months, do not attempt to
operate it until the washer has had a chance to
warm up.
NOTE: Install dryer before washer. This allows
room for attaching exhaust duct.
NOTE: Some moisture in the wash drum is normal.
Water is used during testing at the manufacturer.
D074I
1Wrench
2Screwdriver
3Pliers
4Socket Wrench
5Level
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5
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Installing the Washer
Step 1: Position Washer Near Installation
Area
Move washer so that it is within 4 feet (1.2 meters) of
the desired area of installation.
NOTE: For best performance and to minimize
vibration or movement, install washer on a solid,
sturdy and level floor. Some floors may need to be
reinforced, especially on a second floor or over a
basement. Do not install the washer on carpeting,
soft tile, a platform or other weakly supported
structures.
Figure 2
Step 2: Connect Fill Hoses
Water Supply
Water supply faucets must fit standard 3/4 inch
(19.1 mm) female garden hose couplings. DO NOT
USE SLIP-ON OR CLAMP-ON CONNECTIONS.
Water supply faucets should be readily accessible to
permit turning them off when washer is not being
used.
Recommended cold water temperature is 60° to 80°
Fahrenheit (16° to 27° Celsius). Recommended
maximum hot water temperature is 125° Fahrenheit
(51°Celsius). Warm water is a mixture of hot and cold
water. Warm water temperature is dependent upon
water temperature and pressure of both the hot and
cold water supply lines.
Water pressure must be a minimum of 20 to a
maximum of 120 pounds per square inch (138 to 827
kPa) static pressure measured at the faucet.
NOTE: Water pressure under 20 pounds per
square inch (138 kPa) will cause an extended fill
time in the washer and may not properly flush out
the detergent dispenser.
H135I
H135I
Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas
may be produced in a hot water system
that has not been used for two weeks or
more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If
the hot water system has not been used
for such a period and before using the
washer, turn on all hot water faucets and
let the water flow from each for several
minutes. This will release any
accumulated hydrogen gas. THE GAS IS
FLAMMABLE, DO NOT SMOKE OR USE
AN OPEN FLAME DURING THIS TIME. W029
WARNING
To prevent personal injury, avoid contact
with inlet water temperatures higher than
125°Fahrenheit (51°Celsius) and hot
surfaces. W748
WARNING

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Turn on the water supply faucets and flush the lines for
approximately two minutes to remove any foreign
materials that could clog the screens in the water
mixing valve.
NOTE: When installing in newly constructed or
renovated building, it is very important to flush the
lines since build-up may have occurred during
construction.
Connecting Hoses
Insert each filter screen into the end of each fill hose
that will connect to the water supply faucet. The screen
must be facing outward. Refer to Figure 3.
Insert each plain rubber washer into the other end of
each fill hose that will connect to the water mixing
valve at the rear of the washer. Refer to Figure 3.
Thread hose couplings onto valve connections finger-
tight, then approximately 1/4 turn with pliers.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT cross thread or
overtighten couplings.
Turn water on and check for leaks. If leaks are found,
retighten the hose couplings. Continue tightening and
rechecking until no leaks are found.
Figure 3
IMPORTANT: Hoses and other natural rubber
parts deteriorate after extended use. Hoses may
develop cracks, blisters or material wear from the
temperature and constant high pressure they are
subjected to.
All hoses should be checked on a monthly basis for
any visible signs of deterioration. Any hoseshowing
the signs of deterioration listed above should be
replaced immediately. All hoses should be replaced
every five years.
Figure 4
IMPORTANT: Turn off water supply faucets after
check-out and demonstration. Owner should turn
off water supply whenever there will be an
extended period of non-use.
NOTE: Longer fill hoses are available (as optional
equipment at extra cost) if the hoses supplied with
the washer are not long enough for the installation.
Order hoses as follows:
No. 20617 Fill Hose (8 feet) (2.44 m)
No. 20618 Fill Hose (10 feet) (3.05 m)
TLW1976N
1Faucet
2Fill Hoses
3Plain Rubber Washer
4Filter Screens
HOT
COLD
2
1
3
4
FLW1977N
1Water Supply Faucets
2Hot Water Connection
3Cold Water Connection
4Fill Hoses
2
13
4
WATER
MIXING
VALVE