9
DRAIN PREPARATION
NOTE:
The type of drain installation depends on answers to the following questions:
• Do local codes or ordinances require an air gap?
• Will the waste tee or garbage disposal connection be less than 18" (457 mm) above
the floor?
• Will installation have a drain loop less than 32" (813 mm) above the floor?
If the answer to ANY of these questions is YES, Method 1 MUST be used. Otherwise,
either Method 1 or Method 2 may be used.
Install the waste tee or garbage disposal connection and air gap according to
manufacturer’s instructions.
Method 1 - Air gap with a waste tee or garbage disposal connection
Method 2 - High drain with a waste tee or garbage disposal connection
You must provide a method to attach the drain hose to the underside of the countertop.
An air gap MUST BE USED if the drain hose is connected to a waste tee
or garbage disposal lower than 18
"
(457 mm) above the floor� Failure
to provide the proper drain connection height with an air gap or a 32
"
(813 mm) minimum high drain loop will result in improper draining of
the dishwasher�
WARNING
BEFORE INSTALLATION
9
Dr
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