INSTALLATION
INSTRUCT
ONS
11
CONNECTING
THE DRAIN
HOSE
The drain hose should
always
be properly
secured.
Failure to properly
secure the drain hose can result in
flooding and property
damage.
The drain must be installed
in accordance
with
any
applicable
local codes and regulations.
Make
sure
that
the drain
hose
is not stretched,
pinched,
crushed,
or kinked.
OPTION
2: LAUNDRY
TUB
Bend the end of the drain hose to the desired
shape
and support
it on the edge
of the laundry
tub. Use
the tie strap to secure
the drain hose in place.
Drain Hose
Drain
Hose
OPTION
I: STANDPIPE
Bend the outletend of the drain hose to form a U
shape. Insertthe end of the drain hose intothe drain.
If the drain islargeenough for the flange on the hose
to fitinside,do not insertthe flange more than I-2
inches into the drain.Use the tiestrap included with
the
installation
materials
(in the foam
block
in the
tub) to secure
the drain hose to the drain.
If the water
valves
and drain are built into the wall,
fasten
the drain hose to one of the water
hoses with
the tie strap (ribbed
side on inside).
If your drain is a standpipe,
fasten
the drain hose to
the standpipe
with
the tie strap provided.
L
39"
(9i
Tie Strap
)
Tie Strap
NOTE:
Normal
height of the end of the hose should
be ap-
proximately
35"-47"
(0.9-1.2
m) from the floor.
Do not install the end of the drain hose lower than
29" (73.7
cm)
or higher
than
96 in. (243.8
cm)
above the bottom
of the washer
or more than
60
in. (152.4 cm) away from
the washer.
Never
create
an air-tight
seal between
the
drain
hose and the drain, using tape or other
methods.
If
no air gap is present,
water
can be siphoned
out of
the tub resulting
in poor wash/rinse
performance
or clothing
damage.