Operation Manual

Plumbing The Drip Tray

The drip tray may come with the plumbing ﬁtting (seen here) installed

on the drip tray. It “plugs” into a “socket” on the machine so that water will

ﬂow out of the tray and through that ﬁtting. Two O-rings on the tray’s ﬁtting

eliminate leakage at that point.

CAUTION: Check to see that the nut holding the brass drain ﬁtting

on the drip tray is tight. If left loose, water will leak, get under the

drip tray, into the machine, and onto the counter. Water damage is not

covered by the warranty.

If the plumb option is being used, be sure to use the included seal which

may be a white plastic washer or a black O-ring, and place it on the plumb

ﬁtting before inserting the ﬁtting through the back of the drip tray from the

outside of the tray. The nut is tightened on the inside of the drip tray.

To complete the drainage system of the

drip tray you need to attach the included rein-

forced vinyl hose to the barb ﬁtting under the

machine. That hose then needs to be routed

to send the waste water away from the ma-

chine. There are a number of ways to deal

with that. It could be as simple as running the

hose along the counter’s back-splash and into

the nearest sink.

Be aware that this hose drains by grav-

ity, and waste cannot ﬂow “uphill.” Along its

length the hose should not run “uphill.” This

can create a water dam which can result in

ﬂooding of the drip tray.

Another method could be to drop the

end of the hose into a waste container. If you

choose that method, keep these things in mind:

• A large plastic container such as a one gallon plastic water bottle (not included) should be sufﬁcient for at

least a week or two’s use. When choosing such an option take care that the bottle will remain upright.

• A larger size can allow you to go for an extended period of time before having to empty the waste container,

but we recommend emptying it regularly to avoid unwanted growth and odors in the area which also may

constitute a health hazard.

• Be sure that the container is vented to allow the air in it to be displaced by the water ﬂowing in.

• The waste container should be placed so that children and pets do not have access to it.

NOTE: The waste must be collected and handled according to local health and safety codes. Check

with the local health department or building code engineer to assure you are in compliance.

The waste hose can also be connected in such away as empty into your structure’s existing waste (sewage)

system. Be aware that building codes generally are quite strict as to how waste systems are connected. Con-

necting a waste line improperly has the potential to direct waste into the drip tray or to allow sewage gas to

vent into the drip tray. For safety and sanitary reasons, we advise that you consult a licensed plumber before

connecting the drain hose directly to a structure’s waste-water drainage or sewage system.

WARNING: Connecting a waste line improperly has the potential to direct waste into the drip tray

or to allow sewage gas to vent into the drip tray. This can create a very serious health hazard.