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4.6 Connecting Catch Basin Waste Drain
(optional)
Installing the drain is highly recommended to prevent
basin overflow.
The water dispenser does not require a drain connection
to the wastewater plumbing. The water dispenser has a
built-in catch basin that will hold the typical overflow that
can occur when using the product.
Some local building codes, however, may require a
wastewater drain to prevent the potential overflow of
water. The following steps cover the installation of the
drain .
1 .
Remove the two screws attaching the drain basin to
the water dispenser . Remove the drain basin .
2 .
Place the drain basin on a flat, hard surface, such as
a piece of sacrificial wood. Carefully drill a hole in the
basin using a 1" hole saw using the centering-dimple
as a guide to center the hole saw.
Note:
Do not use a 1-1/8" hole saw as this will make the
opening too large.
3 .
Trial fit the strainer. If the strainer does not fit, carefully
open the size of the hole. If it fits well, place a small
amount of plumbers putty around the lip of the strainer
flange and insert it into the hole.
4 .
Install the O-ring over the strainer threads.
5 . Thread the strainer into the drain adapter .
Needle-nose pliers can be used to hold the drain
adapter from the top while tightening. Ensure that
the connection creates a watertight seal. The drain
adapter must be facing to the left.
Note:
Twisting the strainer instead of the drain adapter
can compromise the seal created by the plumber's
putty.
