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copper, the copper
should be 12” plus a
12” length of flexible
hose attached to the end.
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If drain hose connection is less
than 20” above the floor, the hose
must form a loop using 38” OD
copper tubing 20 inches above the
floor. Make sure there are no kinks
in the hose or copper tubing.
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All solder connections must be
made before the water line is
connected to the dishwasher
to prevent damage to the inlet
valve.
‘0 Do Not solder within 6” of inlet
valve. The plastic part of the
1 water inlet valve could be
damaged.
If connection to an air gap is
required, air gap kits are available
from local plumbing sources.
Recommended methods:
Air-gap kit
Install air gap according to kit
instructions.
Connect the air gap to a waste
tee or disposer using a rubber
connector. Most disposers have
7/8” connectors or special
connectors are available at plumbing
supply houses. Be sure to remove
the disposer knockout or plug
before connecting the drain hose.
Air-gap
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Alternate methods:
If local plumbing codes permit,
dishwasher drain hose may be
connected directly to a waste tee
or directly to a waste disposer.
The waste tee connection MUST be
made ahead of the trap and a
minimum of 20 inches above the
floor. Most disposers have 7/8”
connectors or special connectors
are available at plumbing supply
houses. Be sure to remove the
disposer plug before connecting
the drain hose.
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