GE Homespring Operation Manual page 30

Final Plumbing Assembly
The system, when properly assembled, will appear as shown
in figure 52.
1
Fasten a drain hose to the nylon elbow of the drain
solenoid valve. Run the drain hose to a floor drain, sink or
dedicated drain that can accommodate the pressure and flow
created during a flush/drain cycle. The drain hose must be free
of kinks and leaks. Fasten the hose to the floor or wall and
direct the hose into the drain with an elbow or clamp. Ensure
that the drain hose can withstand the pressure of the home's
water supply.
All systems will have a pressurized flush sequence during the
cleaning cycle. Depending on the controller program selected,
the system may also have a draining sequence. Refer to the
Setting the Controller section for detailed information on
flushing and draining cycles. The following are recommended
drain line discharge set-ups for the systems.
NOTE: Drain configuration must comply with the local
plumbing codes.
For Systems That Have Only Flushing Sequences (Program
1 or 2):
The floor drain and/or drain hose may be raised above the
drain port of the system. The entire drain line must be leak-
proof, The floor drain does not have to be in the same room as
the system.
As an alternative, the system may be drained directly into a
laundry tub. The laundry tub is usually above the drain port of
the system.
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figure 52
The local plumbing
code may require
an air gap to be
installed at the
drain line.
Drain hose must be
anchored down to the
floor or wall and
directed down into the
drain
figure 53
For Systems That Have Both Flushing and Draining
Sequences (Program 3 or 4):
The draining sequence is non-pressurized. Because the system
is completely emptied under only atmospheric pressure during
the draining sequence, the entire drain line, including the floor
drain, must be below the drain port of the system.
NOTE: Systems installed in surface water applications must
have flushing and draining cycles.
Dedicated Trap Drain:
The trap drain must be installed in accordance with local
plumbing regulations. Ensure that there is an adequate air gap
between the drain and the main discharge line. If a dedicated
trap drain is installed in a system that undergoes both
draining and flushing cycles, ensure that the dedicated trap
drain is below the drain port of the system.
2
The cold water pipe is often used to ground electrical
outlets inside the dwelling. If grounding connection(s) to the
cold water line exists downstream of the system, the
grounding path might have been broken after this installation.
To restore the grounding path, attach a ground wire across
the inlet and outline lines of the system. Refer to the local
electrical code for the ground wire gauge, ground wire
material, and connection method requirements.
WARNING:
occupants from electrical shock. Broken grounding
may cause personal injuries and/or death.
Grounding protects home