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CONNECT DISPOSER TO ELECTRICAL SUPPLY
• If you are not thoroughly familiar with electric
power, contact a qualified electrician to
connect disposer to electrical circuit.
• Disconnect power before installing or
servicing disposer.
• If three-prong, grounded plug is used, plug
must be inserted into three-hole, grounded
receptacle.
• Do not modify plug provided with unit (if
applicable).
• Improper connection of equipment
grounding conductor can result in shock.
Disposer Circuit Requirements
Ensure the following electrical requirements are met before connecting disposer to switch (see Figure 9-1 for
typical direct wired electrical circuit diagram):
•
Remove fuse (or open the circuit breaker) before connecting disposer to circuit.
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If junction box is used, connect the junction box to the switch on a separate 15 or 20 Amp, 115 Volt circuit with the appropriate cable. (Use
14 gauge wire with 15 Amp circuit, and 12 gauge wire with 20 Amp circuit).
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Batch feed disposers do not require a separate wall switch - switch is built into disposer and disposer is wired directly into circuit.
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If you install a double receptacle to handle other small kitchen appliances, include a wall switch
in disposer receptacle circuit and wire other receptacle directly to power source.
•
This disposer requires a switch with a marked "Off" position (wired to disconnect all ungrounded supply conductors) installed within sight of
the disposer sink opening (1 HP minimum rating).
Connect Disposer to Electrical Supply/Ground Disposer
Follow these instructions to direct wire the disposer. (If adding a cord
and plug, follow the directions included with the cord and plug).
1. Remove electrical cover plate from bottom of disposer and pull out
wires (see Figure 9-1). DO NOT REMOVE CARDBOARD INSULATION SHIELD.
2. Run electrical cable through access hole (A) on bottom of disposer (with 1/2" conduit or
3/8" flex and secure with clamp connector).
3. Strip wires back approximately 1/2 inch. Connect white (neutral)
electrical wire to white disposer wire, and black (hot) electrical wire to black disposer
wire with wire nuts (see Figure 9-1). Insulate wire connections with electrical tape, and
push connections into
disposer housing without displacing cardboard insulation shield. Do not reinstall
electrical plate until disposer is properly grounded.
If the circuit you are using is grounded at the service panel, attach the
ground wire to the green ground screw (B) in the electrical cover plate
opening and secure the electrical plate (C) (see Figure 9-1).
If the circuit you are using is not grounded at the service panel, com-
plete steps 4 and 5 (below).
4. Attach length of copper wire at least as thick as supply wire to green ground screw (B)
and run wire out through electrical plate opening. Secure electrical cover plate (C).
5. If cold water pipe is continuous metal from sink to ground, attach free end of ground wire
to your cold water pipe (use UL listed ground clamp). (If a nonmetal pipe is used in your
home water connections or water supply pipe, a qualified electrician must install proper
ground.)
Grounding Instructions for Cord Connected Units
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction
or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for
electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. If this appli-
ance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding
conductor and a grounding plug, the plug must be plugged into
an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
Electric Shock
• All wiring must comply with local electrical
codes.
• Do not attach ground wire to gas supply pipe.
• Disposer must be connected to grounded,
permanent wiring system, or circuit
conductors must be accompanied by
equipment-grounding conductor and
connected to equipment grounding terminal
or lead on disposer.
• Do not reconnect electrical current at main
service panel until proper grounds are
installed.
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Improper connection of the equipment-grounding
conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check
with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in
doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.
If plug is provided with the appliance, do not modify it - if
it will not fit the outlet, a proper outlet must be installed
by a qualified electrician.
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