InSinkErator SS-50 Service Manual page 31

Problem
Water leaks from grind chamber
area.
Water leaks from siphon breaker.
Water does not drain or drains
slowly.
Water splashes from disposer during
operation.
Water splashes from sink bowl.
Water runs continuously after dis-
poser is turned off.
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Cause
Stationary shredder gasket faulty.
Water inlet connection loose in body. Replace water inlet connection. See "Cold Water Flow
Bottom cover loose or damaged.
Stationary shredder damaged.
Loose plumbing connections.
Improper installation.
Drain line blocked.
Waste outlet centerline is below
drain line centerline.
Improper drain line slope.
Grind elements worn or broken.
Excessive water entering disposer
and/or excessive water pressure.
Spray nozzle not installed properly.
Solenoid valve installed backward.
Solenoid valve dirty.
Diaphragm bleeder hole out of posi-
tion.
Water pressure too high.
Normal operation with time delay re-
lay.
Defective time delay relay.
Commercial Disposers
Solution
Replace gasket. See "Replacing Shredder Gasket" on
page 10.
& Drain Line Diameter" on page 3.
Tighten or replace cover. See "Bottom Cover and
Fan" on page 18.
Replace it. See "Replacing Stationary Shredder" on
page 11.
Tighten plumbing connections.
See Installation Guide and reinstall disposer.
Clean drain lines from dispose to main sewer. Vent
lines may also required cleaning.
Adjust plumbing so drain line centerline is below waste
outlet connections.
Adjust the drain line slope to a minimum fall of 1/4"
per foot.
Replace rotating and/or stationary shredder. See "Re-
placing Stationary Shredder" on page 11 and "Replac-
ing Rotating Shredder" on page 12.
Reinstall solenoid valve with arrow pointing down-
stream. Disassemble solenoid valve, clean and rein-
stall.
Adjust water amount entering disposer. See "Cold Wa-
ter Flow & Drain Line Diameter" on page 3.
If water pressure can not be adjusted, install safety
baffle, silver guard, and/or cover.
Spray nozzle should be angled downward approxi-
mately 15°- 20°.
Arrow on solenoid must point downstream.
Replace solenoid valve.
Replace solenoid valve.
Reduce water pressure.
Time delay relay can be set for five seconds to ten
minute post flush.
Check time delay relay circuitry with volt meter and re-
place if necessary.
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