GE PDW8400JBB Installation Instructions Manual

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�� METHOD 1–Air Gap with Waste Tee or DisposerDisposer InstallationMETHOD 2–High Drain Loop with Waste Teeor DisposerUse the drain hose hanger included in the installation kit toattach the drain hose to the underside of the countertop.Attachment will be made in a later step.Waste Tee InstallationFigure CWaste Tee Installation Disposer InstallationFigure DInstall waste tee or disposer and the air gap according to themanufacturer’s instructions.Cabinet Preparation for drain lineDrill a 1-1/2" diameter hole in the cabinet wall within theshaded area shown in Figure A for the drain hose. Makesure there are no sharp edges. The drain hose will be passedthrough this hole and connected to the drain in a later step.IMPORTANT – Whenconnecting the drain line to adisposer, check to be sure thatdrain plug has been removed.Dishwasher will not drain ifplug is left in place.307Dia5032"Min.18"Min.307Dia5132"Min.18"Min.CAUTIONAn air gap MUST BE USED if the drain hose is connectedto waste tee or disposer lower than 18" above the floorlevel. Failure to provide the proper drain connection heightwith an air gap or 32" minimum high drain loop will resultin improper draining of the dishwasher, which may causedamage.Installation Preparation–DrainRemoveDrainPlug1871 Art1PREPARE DRAIN PLUMBINGDrain Requirements• Drain hose must not exceed 10 feet in length.• A high drain loop or air gap is required. See below.Drain MethodThe type of drain installation depends on the following:• Do local codes or ordinances require an air gap?• Is waste tee less than 18" above the floor?If the answer to either question is yes, an air gap must be used.Refer to Method 1 (Figure C) in the adjacent illustrations.If both answers are no, either an air gap or high drain loop maybe used. Refer to Method 1 (Figure C) or Method 2 (Figure D) inthe adjacent illustrationsNoteDrain hose elevation must not exceed 48".Special consideration for a dishwasher installed on aelevated platformlf the dishwasher is installed on an elevated platform, a highdrain loop of at least 32" above the platform must be providedin addition to the air gap or drain loop requirement determinedabove. This is necessary for proper drain performance.4