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2.2
Plumbing
2.2.1
Water supply
The machine should be connected to a suitable cold water supply as follows:-
The connection to the machine water tank is made at the upper rear left or right hand
side corner of the machine. It is a standard connection to a 1/2 inch BSP float-type
cistern valve. This can be made in rigid or flexible piping, according to customer
preference. Flow rate should be 18 litres per minute (4 gallons/minute) minimum, into
the water tank, which holds sufficient water for a complete cycle.
Note:
The inlet flow valve is supplied already fitted with a flow restrictor in place. The
restrictor should be left in place on tank fed installations with heads above 50ft or mains
fed installations with pressures above 1.5 bar (25psi). In all other circumstances the flow
restrictor is not required.
2.2.2
Drain connection
The “Vernacare ” is fitted with a 2 inch/50mm ‘P’ Trap. In order to connect to the
drain, it is necessary to cut a minimal clearance hole in the plastic drain access cover
located at the rear of the machine below the water tank. It is important to ensure that the
drain access cover is fitted so as to prevent access to internal electrical components.
The drain is secured by tightening the compression fitting on the ‘P’ Trap onto the
inserted plastic pipe. The free area below the water tank allows for the fitting of a swept
bend if required.
