Drain Requirements - GE ADA 18 Instrucciones De Instalación

PREPARE DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE
This wall area
MUST be
pipes and wires
A = Height
Underside of
5"
countertop to
floor
Floor MUST be even
with room floor
B = Width
Plumbing and electric service
MUST enter shaded area
18" Models Only 32-1/2" min.-34-3/4" max.
24" Models Only 32-3/8" min.-34-3/4" max.

DRAIN REQUIREMENTS

• Follow local codes and ordinances.
• Do not exceed 12' distance to drain.
• Drain connection height is not to exceed 72" above
bottom of dishwasher.
NOTE : Air gap must be used if waste tee or disposer
connection is less than 18" above floor to prevent
siphoning.
DETERMINE DRAIN METHOD
The type of drain installation depends on the following
questions.
• Do local codes or ordinances require an air gap?
• Is waste tee less than 18" above floor?
If the answer to either question is YES, Method 1
MUST be used.
•
If the answers are NO, either method may be used
CABINET PREPARATION
• Drill a 1-1/2" diameter hole in the cabinet wall within
the shaded areas shown in PREPARE DISHWASHER
ENCLOSURE for the drain hose connection. The hole
should be smooth with no sharp edges.
IMPORTANT –
When connecting
drain line to disposer, check to be sure
that drain plug has been removed.
DISHWASHER WILL NOT DRAIN IF
PLUG IS LEFT IN PLACE.
Installation Preparation
free of
24"
5"
3"
4"
Cabinets
square
6"
A B
18"
24"
WARNING
To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or injury
to persons, the installer must ensure that the
dishwasher is completely enclosed at the time of
installation.
• The dishwasher must be installed so that drain hose is
no more than 12' in length for proper drainage.
• The dishwasher must be fully enclosed on the top, sides
and back, and must not support any part of the enclosure.
CLEARANCES:
and
• When installed into a corner,
plumb
allow 2" min. clearance
between dishwasher and
adjacent cabinet, wall or other
appliances. Allow 23-1/8" min.
clearance from the front of the
dishwasher for door opening.
Method 1 – Air Gap with Waste Tee or Disposer
An air gap must be used when required by local codes
and ordinances. The air gap must be installed according to
manufacturer's instructions.
Method 2 – "High Drain Loop" with Waste Tee or Disposer
Drain Hose Hanger
.
Tip: Avoid unnecessary service call charges.
Remove
Always be sure disposer drain plug has been removed
Drain
before attaching dishwasher drain hose to the disposer.
Plug
3
32"
Min.
18"
Min.
Countertop
Dishwasher
23-1/8"
Clearance for Door
Opening 2" Minimum
Drain Hose Hanger
32"
Min.
18"
Min.