Whirlpool ATE0743RPP, Technical Manual

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LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
• Unpack and dispose of packaging materials.
• The drain kit accessory contains 10 com-
plete drain kits.
• Locate the drain kit in the primary area for
best drainage. Maintain at least 1/2
″
(1.27
cm) distance from the embossed area. If the
primary area cannot be used, locate the
drain kit in the secondary area and cut away
the foam insulation to allow access to the
drain. Do not locate the drain kit within 3
″
(7.6
cm) of the indoor side of the sleeve.
NOTES:
Determine whether the drain will be located
on the exterior of the wall, internally in the wall
cavity or internally in the room.
Internal Drain
• Drain kit located inside the room will allow
condensate to drain to a field drain located
inside the room.
• Drain kit located inside the wall cavity will
allow condensate to drain to a field drain
located inside the wall cavity.
External Drain
• Drain kit located outside will allow conden-
sate to drain to a field drain located outside
or to drain away from the wall sleeve.
• When using an external drain system, select
the drain hole on the back of the wall sleeve
which best meets your drainage situation.
• The cover plate and external drain tube
assembly may be placed on either side of the
wall sleeve.
1. Second ary area
2. Primary area - no foam insulation
3. If the drain must be located in the secondary area,
the foam insulation must be cut away and removed
to allow access to the drain.
4. Embossed area
3"
(7.6 cm)
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DRAIN KIT INSTALLATION