Drain Connection (continued)
Plumbing connections must comply with national, provincial local plumbing and sanitary codes.
DO NOT CONNECT THE DRAIN HOSE TO A DISPOSER.
DO NOT REDUCE THE SIZE OF THE DRAIN HOSE CONNECTION.
DO NOT ADD ADDITIONAL LENGTH TO THE DRAIN HOSE.
DO NOT ALLOW THE DRAIN HOSE TO KINK.
For a Direct Drain Connection:
1.
Install the drain hose to an 1-1/2" or larger "WYE" vented drain fitting.
2.
CONNECTION TO A "TEE" FITTING WILL PREVENT THE DISHWASHER FROM
DRAINING COMPLETELY.
Drain Hose
Clamp
For an Indirect Drain Connection:
1.
A 1" [25.4mm] minimum air gap must be provided between the outlet of the dishwasher
drain hose outlet and the flood-level rim of the floor drain, floor sink or any other locally
approved drain receptacle. (See illustration below.)
NOTE
3/4" NPT Hose Barb
Fitting
Drain
Adapter
WYE
Fitting
Fitting
(Supplied by others)
DO
connect the dishwasher flexible drain
hose to a WYE drain fitting.
DO NOT
connect the dishwasher flexible
drain hose to a TEE drain fitting.
Dishwasher
Drain Hose
1" [25.4mm]
Floor
Floor Drain
Installation
Minimum
Air Gap
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