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PECIFICATIONS
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ONNECTION
CAUTION
CAUTION– To prevent siphoning, an air gap MUST BE USED
when waste tee or disposer connection is less than 18” above
the floor to prevent siphoning. Failure to provide the proper
drain connection using an air gap or a 30” minimum high drain
loop will result in improper draining and may cause property
damage or poor wash performance.
1
Follow local codes and ordinances.
2
Review Figure 5 and Figure 8 to see the different ways to
connect dishwasher to drain system. Choose the method
that best suits your need.
3
If you connect to a sink drain, entry will need to be above
the trap. A “Y” branch tailpiece and connector kit, not
included, will make this method easier and includes all
needed fittings and instructions. See Figure 8.
Entry must be above trap
Sink at left
Sink at right
Y-Branch
Tailpiece
2” Drain Hose Hole
4
If you connect to a sink trap, local codes may require you
to install an air gap kit, not included. The drain hose will be
routed from the dishwasher to an air gap inlet as shown in
Figure 8. An air gap kit is available from a plumbing supply
store.
5
If you connect to a disposer, the large end of drain hose
will fit. Figure 6. The knock out plug must be removed from
inside disposer inlet before making the final fit to the drain
hose. See Figure 7.
6
Before cutting the drain hose access, check both sides of
the selected area to avoid interference. Cut a 2” diameter
hole in shaded area shown in Figure 2, page 3.
7
If the cabinet wall is wood, sand edges of hole until smooth
and rounded. If cabinet wall is metal, cover all sharp edges
with electrical or duct tape to avoid cutting drain hose.
Air Gap
Right Side
Installation
Drain
Motor
End
cut for 5/8” connection
cut for 3/4” connection
Larger end
hose fits
disposer inlet
fitting
Drain Hose
Sink at Left
Sink at Right
Remove Knockout
Plug in Disposer
2” Drain Hose Hole
Alternate
Drain Through
Floor into
Seperate
Trap
Drain Air Gap
FIG 5
FIG 6
FIG 7
FIG 8