The automatic washing machine is no longer a luxury. It has become an indispensable assistant in almost every home.
In order for the machine to serve long and serviceable, it is necessary to start by transporting it correctly to the consumer from the manufacturer.
How to ship your washing machine
For example, music equipment is safely placed in a box and protected by a frame made of foam plastic. This is quite enough to move the equipment without damage. With a washing machine this option will not work. Here everything is more complicated.
When transporting a washing machine, the most fragile part is the drum. It is secured in the body by means of shock absorbers in the form of huge springs. This makes it easy to move inside the washing machine.
When transporting the appliance on an uneven road surface, an loose drum can cause damage to the appliance from the inside and to itself. To prevent this from happening, the role of transport bolts in the washing machine is important, which are a kind of safety device.
Shipping bolts on the washing machine
In fact, the shipping bolts in the machine are essential when transporting appliances.
The drum's stability ensures that the shock absorbers and bearings When you tilt them, they don't touch, and they stay intact. And they're very important when spinning the laundry in the washing machine.
What the mounts look like
Some people wonder what are the shipping bolts on the washing machine. The answer is very simple.
They look like regular bolts, only they have plastic caps on top of them. They have a special shape that helps keep the drum from moving.
Therefore, in shipment and delivery it is not afraid of jiggling and vibration. Different models of washing machines may have different-looking fasteners.
But their essence is the same, they fix the drum to the wall, as if pressing it in. The number of bolts varies from 3 to 6 units.
Where are the transport bolts
Washing machines have the same structure regardless of the model. Therefore, the answer to the question "Where are the transport bolts in the washing machine", is the same for all models.
You can see them on the back wall of the washing machine. As in any rule there are exceptions, and in our case, there are some models of machines with vertical loading, in which the fasteners are located on top.
This is a great rarity, but it is worth remembering.
How to remove the shipping bolts
Otherwise, the washing appliance will fail instantly. If the cause of the failures were not removed transport bolts, the warranty card will not help.
For the fault here lies not with the manufacturer, but with the one who purchased the equipment and did not follow the instructions in operation.
To do this, you need to unscrew them, with the usual with a universal wrench. Generally, the smallest bolt size is 10 mm, the largest is 14 mm. LG machine manufacturers include a wrench with the drain hose, which removes the transport bolts.
There are times when there is simply no wrench. To help, you can use ordinary pliers. They will come in handy if metal pins are put in place of the bolts. When removing the shipping bolts or pins, turn them a quarter turn. After easily removed from the body of the washing machine.
In the place of the bolts there are holes. It is desirable to close them with plugs, which are available in the set of washing machines.
Some people believe that this is needed more for aesthetic appearance.
There is an opinion that they reduce noise in the vibration of the washing machine.
There is no telling what will happen in the future. Many people change their place of residence, taking their appliances with them. In this case, when moving the washing machine, the retaining bolts can be put back in place, securing the drum. And minimize the risk of damaging the appliances.
The plugs, which are inserted in place of the bolts, are removed with a knife or scissors. The bolts are screwed in place without the help of any tools. Doing everything correctly, according to the instructions, you can not worry about the state of the machine in transit.
If the old bolts are lost
There are cases when the old fasteners are lost without a trace and it is not clear how to transport the washing machine without transport bolts.
There is a need to purchase new ones.
FirstTo install the transport bolts, you need to know the material in which they are screwed.
Seconddecide on their diameter. Do not forget to buy plastic fixings, in the form of tubes into which the bolts are screwed.
Manufacturers of washing machines of various models have provided for all the nuances of operating the equipment.
An important role is played by the functions of protection of the washing machine, not only during its operation, but also during transportation. The main one relates to the transport bolts, which keep not only the drum, but also the body of the washing machine in motion. They are easy to remove when installing the washing machine. And are just as easy to put back in place.
