How many transit bolts are in a Beko washing machine?
five transit bolts
When your new Beko washing machine is delivered it will have up to five transit bolts attached to the back of the machine which keep the machine secure while it is in transit.
What are transportation bolts on a washing machine?
A transit bolt, also called a washer shipping bolt, is installed through the back a washing machine to keep the tub from moving around during shipping.
Do you have to remove transport bolts from washing machine?
Washing machine transit bolts are a vital piece of equipment required to move your washing machine securely. However, you must remember to remove the transit bolts once your move is complete, as they can seriously damage your machine should you begin a wash cycle with them still in place.
What happens if you don’t remove transit bolts from a washing machine?
Potential Damage. If you do not remove the transit bolts correctly you risk damage to your washing machine, in some cases this can be considerable, to the point where you can comprehensively wreck your shiny new washing machine. In other words, by not doing as instructed you risk major damage to your washing machine.
Will a washing machine work with transit bolts?
Normally when you get your new washing machine there will be two (rare), three or four transit bolts fitted through the rear panel of the washing machine that fix to the outer tank of the washing machine. These bolts must be removed before the washing machine is used.
What happens if you move washer without shipping bolts?
It is not recommended that you move front load washers without shipping bolts, and it can damage the machine. If you cannot use shipping bolts, you’ll want to make sure there’s no water in the bottom of the tub, and fill it with furniture blankets.
