Section 2 Installation Information
2-4
Connections For Electrical, Water, and
Drain
Locating the Connections
1. Follow local codes and ordinances.
2. Do not exceed 10 feet distance to drain.
3. Do not connect drain lines from other devices to the
dishwasher drain hose.
4. Dishwasher must be connected to waste line with an
air gap (not supplied) or 32” minimum high drain
loop, depending on local codes and ordinances to
prevent back flow into the dishwasher.
5. Air gap must be used if waste tee or disposer
connection is less than 18’ above the floor to
prevent siphoning.
Drain Preparation
The type of drain installation depends on answers to
the following questions:
1. Do local codes or ordinances require an air gap?
2. Will waste tee or disposer connection be less than
18” above the floor?
3. Will installation have a drain loop less than 32”
above floor?
If the answer to ANY of the 3 questions above is YES,
Method 1 MUST be used. Otherwise either Method 1
or Method 2 may be used. (See Figure 2-3 & 2-4)
Cabinet Preparation
Drill a 1-1/2” diameter hole in the cabinet wall within the
shaded areas shown in Figure 2-2 for the drain hose
connection. The hole should be smooth with no sharp
edges.
Do not cross drain, water, and electrical lines in front
of dishwasher motor or frame.
IMPORTANT
Disconnect power before starting installation.
IMPORTANT
An air gap MUST be used if the drain hose is connected
to waste tee or disposer lower than 18” above the
floor. Failure to provide the proper drain connection
height with air gap or 32” minimum, high drain loop
will result in improper draining of the dishwasher.
CAUTION
Figure 2-3.
Method 1- Air Gap with Waste Tee or Disposer
18”
Min.
18”
Min.
32”
Min.
32”
Min.
Figure 2-4.
Method 2 - High Drain with Waste Tee or Disposer
Provide a method to attach drain hose to underside
of countertop.
Install waste tee or disposer and air gap according to
manufacturer’s instructions.
NOTE
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