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PLUMBING CONNECTIONS

Plumbing connections must comply with applicable sanitary, safety, and plumbing

codes.

Drain

The disposer is furnished with a 1-1/2" O.D. waste discharge

spout suitable for connection to a standard trap. Install

waste lines with the shortest possible run and best fall. The

waste exit must not be higher than the center line of the

waste outlet (1, Fig. 3 and 1, Fig. 4). Old waste lines must

be thoroughly cleaned. Ream burrs from cut pipe ends and

use ttings which will permit unrestricted ow. Drum traps

and grease traps must NOT be used.

Water Connections

Connect disposer swirl (1, Fig. 5) from a 3/4" IPS cold water

supply line. Install the ve gallon per minute ow control

supplied with the disposer (2, Fig. 5). If the water line pressure

exceeds 60 psig, a pressure reducing valve (6, Fig. 5) (not

supplied) should be installed. The minimum ow pressure for the disposer to function properly is 16

psig. Install a shut-off valve (not supplied) for proper servicing of the disposer.

All controls are supplied with a solenoid valve (4, Fig. 5) which must be installed in the water supply

line as shown. Control Group 3 is furnished with a pressure switch which must be installed between

the solenoid valve and pressure reducing valve.

Install a vacuum breaker (3, Fig. 5) according to the local plumbing codes. If local plumbing codes

prohibit the use of a vacuum breaker, install an air gap water inlet (not supplied) observing the local

codes.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Electrical and grounding connections must comply with the applicable portions of

the National Electrical Code and/or other local electrical codes.

Disconnect the electrical power to the machine and follow lockout/tagout procedures.

This unit must be connected to a dedicated, acceptable motor control switch with a marked OFF

position to disconnect the appliance from all ungrounded supply conductors. The switch must be

mounted within sight of the disposer or sink opening for the disposer.

Knockouts are provided in the motor junction box for making electrical connections to the unit. Flexible

conduit should be used to permit moving the unit for periodic servicing and maintenance.

Select and follow wiring diagram, furnished with machine, applicable to your disposer and electrical

service.

WASTE EXI

9 1/8"

SHORT UPPER

HOUSING

WASTE OUTLET

Fig. 4