GE GTUP270EM0WW Instrucciones De Instalación página 10

Installation
If]PLUMBING INFORMATION
WATER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
. HOT AND COLDWATERFAUCETS - Must be within 42" of
the appliance water inlet hose connections. The faucets
must be 3/4" garden hose-type so inlet hoses can be
connected.
. WATERPRESSURE - Must be between !0 and 120 pounds
per square inch with a maximum unbalance pressure,
hot vs. cold flowing, of !0 pounds per square inch.
. WATERTEMPERATURE - Water heater should be set to
deliver !20°F (50°C) in the washer when HOT wash is
selected.
, SHUT-OFFVALVES- Both hot and cold water shut-off
valves (faucets) should be supplied.
. LOCATION - Do not install appliance in an area where the
temperature will fall below freezing. If appliance is stored
or transported in freezing temperatures, be sure all water
from the fill and drain systems has been removed.
DRAIN REQUIREMENTS
. DRAIN RATE- The drain or standpipe must be capable
of accepting a discharge at the rate of 16 gallons per
minute.
, DRAIN HEIGHT- The drain height must be 33" minimum
and 96" maximum.
. STANDPIPEDIAMETER- The standpipe diameter must
be 1-1/2" minimum. There MUST be an air gap around
the drain hose in the standpipe. A snug fit can cause a
siphoning action.
, SIPHONBREAKKIT - For a drain facility less than 33" high,
the hose, coupling and clamps provided in the machine
must be used and, in addition, a siphon break MUST be
installed on the back of the machine. Use Siphon Break
Kit WH49X228 and follow instructions in the kit.
Instructions
[8-1CONNECTING TO PLUMBING FACILITIES
If not installed,install rubber washer in one end of hot water hose.
Thread hot water hose onto connection labeled H at top rear
of washer. Hand tighten, plus an additional 1/8 turn with pliers.
If not installed, install rubber washer in one end of cold water
hose. Thread cold water hose onto connection labeled C at top
rear of washer. Hand tighten, plus an additional 1/8 turn with
pliers.
Moveappliance as closeto final location aspossible,leaving room
for you to make water, drain, electrical and vent connections to
your home.
NOTE: If longer drain hose
is required, order drain hose
extension kit, part number
WH49X301.Connect additional
drain hose (contained in kit)to
original hose with hose clamp
(contained in kit).
Insert free end of drain hose into
drain opening of your home up
to drain hose stopper (do not
remove hose stopper it prevents
siphoning). If water valves and
drain are built into wall, fasten
drain hose to one of water
hoses with cable tie provided
(ribbed side on inside). If your
drain isa standpipe,fasten drain
hose to standpipe with cable tie
provided.
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