STRUT ASSEMBLY
Two struts are mounted to the base and in- serted into rubber isolators in the rear of the outer tub assembly. The struts provide sus- pension support to the outer tub assembly.
REMOVAL
1.Disconnect power to the unit.
2.Remove the front panel, top cover and front shroud (See Front Panel, Top Cover and Front Shroud Removal).
3.Disconnect dispenser hoses and injector hose connections to the outer tub.
4.Lean the cabinet forward to access the two locking nuts that secure the struts to the bottom of the base frame assembly. Use an 8mm or ½" socket. Remove the lock- ing nuts and lower strut washers.
5.With the washer standing upright, roll the washer forward and off the struts, which mount into the rubber isolators inserted into the rear of the outer tub.
6.To Reinstall: Reverse the previous steps.
Strut Displacement Switch
1.Disconnect power to the unit.
2.Remove the rear access panel for imme- diate access or remove the front panel.
3.Remove the wires to the switch.
Isolator
Strut
Push Rod
Rear Strut
Isolator
Lower Strut Washer
Locking Nut
Figure
4.Release the small locking tab on top of the switch and rotate the switch to disengage the switch from the strut.
5.To Reinstall: Reverse the aforementioned steps.
INERTIAL UNBALANCE SWITCH
The purpose of the switch is to monitor the lateral horizontal movement of the outer tub during spin (above 500 RPM), versus the ver- tical movement. When a severe amount of motion is detected, the machine control will implement a reduction in speed or start a re- distribution of the clothes load. This is done by gradually stopping the motor. After the motor stops, the tumbler will alternately tumble, first in one direction then another. Af- ter a brief time, the machine will again work up to a full spin. Should the machine detect another unbalance, the control will implement another redistribution of the load.
SECTION 7. OUTER TUB & SPINNER ASSEMBLY | |
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