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Step 1. Removal of Old Unit
Before starting this step, turn off electrical power at the circuit breaker or fuse box. If your old mount is
the same as the mount on your new disposer, just reverse the assembly instructions found in section 3. If
your new mount system is different, follow these instructions:
A.
Use a pipe wrench to disconnect drain line where it attaches to disposer discharge tube (see 1A).
B.
Remove disposer from sink flange by turning mount ring to the left clockwise (see 1B). If you are
unable to turn the mount ring, tap on one of the extensions from the ring with a hammer. Some
mounting systems have tubular extensions. Inserting a screwdriver into one tube will provide
additional leverage for turning the mount ring (see 1B). Some disposers may require the removal
or loosening of nuts from the mount screws (see 1C). Some disposers may require the removal of
a clamp.
CAUTION
: Be sure to support the disposer while performing this step or it may fall when the
mounting ring is disconnected from the mounting assembly. If your disposer is hard wired (metal
shielded cable not utilizing a wall plug), complete steps C and D. If you utilize a plug-in cord, go
on to step E.
C.
When disposer is removed, turn up side down and remove electrical cover plate (see 1D).
D.
Use screwdriver to remove green ground wire. Remove wire nuts from black and white power
wires and separate disposer wires from power cable wires. Loosen screws on cable clamp and
separate cable from disposer.
E.
To remove remaining mount system from the sink, loosen mount screws, push mount ring up.
Under it is the snap ring. Use screwdriver to pop off ring (see 1E). Remove mount ring, protector
ring and gasket from sink flange. Some mounts will require the unscrewing of a large ring holding
the sink flange in place. Pull sink flange up through sink and clean off old putty from sink.
IMPORTANT
: Unless you have a new home, this is a good time to clean out the trap
and drain lines by running a drain auger or plumber’s snake before installing your
new disposer.
1A
1B
1E
1D
1C
