Wiring Disposal Directly to House Current
This appliance must be connected to a grounded, metal permanent wiring system or an equip-
ment-grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equip-
ment-grounding terminator or lead on the appliance.
1.
If you use BX cable:
a. Install cable connector in hole.
b. Connect white wire to white lead of disposal.
c. Connect black.
d. Connect bare ground.
IF BX cable it not used, provide a separate ground wire to nearest cold water metal pipe or other
suitable ground, using the screw in the bottom of the end bell for the ground wire (see photo C).
2.
If your power supply does not include a ground wire, you must provide one unless metal cable
is used. Attach a copper wire securely to disposal ground screw and attach other end of wire to a
metal cold water pipe. Use only UL approved ground clamp. If plastic pipe is used in your home, a
qualified electrician must install a proper ground.
5. ATTACHING DISCHARGE ELBOW
1.
Connect waste elbow to the disposal (see photo J) proceed to step 6 then connect bottom of the
elbow by tightening the slip nut (see photo K).
2.
If you are connecting to a dishwasher, return to proper section. If not, make sure all plumbing
connections are tight and in accordance with all plumbing codes and ordinances. Run water and
check for leaks.
J
K
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