Alliance Laundry Systems UW35B2 Machine Foundation

Installation

Machine Foundation

A proper foundation is absolutely necessary for UW 2 speed washer-extractors because of the high extract speed and the G-forces exerted.

Do not mount on wooden floors, above ground level, or over basements. Installation must be “slab on grade” or equal.

Thoroughness of detail must be stressed with all foundation work to ensure a stable unit installation, eliminating possibilities of excessive vibration during extract.

CAUTION

Ensure that the machine is installed on a level floor of sufficient strength and that the recommended clearances for inspection and maintenance are provided. Never allow the inspection and maintenance space to be blocked.

SW020

The washer-extractor must be anchored to a smooth level surface so that the entire base of the machine is supported and rests on the mounting surface. (Do not support the washer-extractor on only four points.)

A concrete base designed to elevate the washer- extractor to a comfortable and more accessible height for loading and unloading laundry may be used. Care must be exercised in the design of such a base due to the force exerted by the machine during extract. This base must be adequately tied in to the existing floor with rebar.

Static and dynamic loads on the floor or foundation are shown in Table 3. This table can be used as a reference when designing floors and foundations.

UW 2 Speed Pocket Hardmount

Floor Load Data

	35	60

Static floor load, lbs (kN)	1174 (5.2)	1678 (7.5)

Static pressure,	184 (8.8)	188 (9.0)
lbs/ft2 (kN/m2)
Dynamic floor load,	663 (3.0)	1179 (5.2)
lbs (kN)
Dynamic pressure,	104 (5.0)	132 (6.3)
lbs/ft2 (kN/m2)
Dynamic load frequency, Hz	8.4	7.75

Maximum vertical load,	1448 (6.4)	2375 (10.6)
lbs (kN)*
Minimum vertical load,	122 (0.5)	17 (0.08)
lbs (kN)*
Base moment, lb/ft (kN/m)	1712 (2.3)	3709 (5.0)

*Acting in the downward direction against the floor.

Table 3

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