Installation Support Centre
We created this support centre to provide guidance on how to prepare for the installation so it goes as smoothly as possible.
Thank you for choosing JLA
The Installation Support Centre helps you to prepare your site ready for JLA engineers. Ths will allow us to install your equipment smoothly, effectively and in a timely manner.
Preparing your laundry room
Prior to JLA engineers visiting your site, ensuring the room, electrical loadings, gas and ducting are fully prepared will help to make the installation smooth and timely. The following guidelines can help to make sure your site is planned in advance.
- Please ensure the room is clear of any obstructions.
- When installing machines, please ensure there is clearance both behind and in front as well as the sides for engineer service access.
- Ensure adequate flooring with a solid base is required so it can withstand the weight and loadings of commercial machines. You may need to seek advice from structural engineers if you are planning on having machines on upper levels.
- Commercial equipment can come in both three or single phase.
- It is important to be aware that commercial equipment can have a big draw on electrics so it’s important to bear in mind that the main fuse to your premises may need increasing by electrical suppliers.
- Some machines do have options if electrics are an issue, this may include using already hot water or gas fired machines.
- In the UK there is 2 types of gas. Natural and LPG.
- Lot’s of our machines can be either but may require conversion.
- LPG is useful in remote areas but it’s costly and requires ongoing replenishment.
- Gas meters come in different sizes and may need upsizing if too much is demanded from them. This would need to be completed by gas suppliers.
- Ducting and ventilation are an important part of commercial tumble dryers. It enables the moist air to be exhausted and fresh air replenished into the room.
- This will need holes to be cut into walls which may need permission from building owners.
- Following an update to BS8446 it is now a legal requirement that exhaust ducting must be located a minimum of 2M away from any openings. This may require ducting to be installed up and onto roofs.
- It’s important to factor in fire zones when routing ducting if they pass from room to room.
Equipment guidelines
Click on your equipment type for guidance and information so your site is ready for the installation.
Commercial washing machines
Commercial tumble dryers
Coin-operated washers
Specialist considerations
For guidance and advice on specialised equipment installations.
Larger machines (20kg+)
LPG or gas mains considerations
Router, connected or vended machines
Useful resources
Take a look at our useful videos, blogs and guides to help plan for your upcoming laundry equipment installation.
Our installations expert
George joined JLA as an apprentice service engineer in 2011. With years of experience in plumbing, engineering, electrical and mechanical engineering, he oversees the delivery of safe, compliant installations.
Planning & designing a laundry room
Watch our video to learn about the importance of preparing and designing your laundry room, including drainage, flooring types, reducing cross-contamination and power output requirements.
Commercial laundry planning guide
Discover the best way to prepare flooring, room layout, utilities and ducting for your laundry room.
