Hotpoint HDA3500NBB Installation Instructions - Page 4
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Installation Preparation-Drain PREPARE DRAIN PLUMBING Drain Requirements • Followlocalcodes and ordinances. • Drainhose must notexceed 10 feetinlength, • A highdrainloopor airgap isrequiredS.ee below. METHOD 1-Air Gap with Waste Tee or Disposer Drain Method The type of drain installation depends on the following: • Do local codes or ordinances require an air gap? • Is waste tee less than 18" above the floor? If the answer to either question is YES, on air gap (Method 1) must be used. If both answers are NO, either on air gap or a high drain loop (Method 2) malj be used. Waste Tee Installation Figure C Disposer Installation METHOD 2-High Drain Loop with Waste Tee or Disposer Provide a method to attach the drain hose to the underside of countertop. Attachment will be made in a later step. Special consideration for a dishwasher installed on a pedestal If the dishwasher is installed on an elevated platform, a high drain loop of at least 32" above the platform must be provided in addition to the air gap requirement determined above. This is necessary for proper drain performance. Waste Tee Installation Figure D n. Disposer Installation Install waste tee or disposer and the air gap according to the manufacturer's instructions. CAUTION An air gap MUST BE USED if the drain hose is connected to waste tee or disposer lower than 18" above the floor level. Failure to provide the proper drain connection height with an air gap or 32" minimum, high drain loop will result in improper draining of the dishwasher, which mag cause damage. Cabinet Preparation Drill a 1-1/2" diameter hole in the cabinet wall within the shaded area shown in Figure A for the drain hose. Make sure there are no sharp edges. The drain hose will be passed through this hole and connected to the drain in a later step. IMPORTANT- When connecting the drain line to a disposer, check to be sure that _4 drain plug has been removed. Dishwasher will not drain if plug is left in place. Drain RePmluogve