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REMOVAL OF OLD UNIT
TYPICAL INSTRUCTIONS, YOUR MODEL MAY VARY
Before starting this step, turn off electrical power at the circuit breaker or fuse box.
Unplug disposer.
Caution: Be sure to support the disposer while performing this step or it may fall when the
mounting ring is disconnected from the assembly.
If your old mount is the same type 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.
1.
Use a pipe wrench to disconnect drain line where it attaches to disposer discharge
elbow (see 1A).
2.
Remove disposer from sink flange by turning mount ring to the left counter-
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 of
loosening of nuts from the mount screws (see 1C). Some disposers may require the
removal of a clamp.
3.
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 1D).
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 the sink.
IMPORTANT: 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.
INSTALLATION