InSinkErator Evolution Excel - Old Disposer Removal: Initial Steps; Electrical Shock Hazard Warnings; Disconnecting Drain and Power; Using Jam-Buster Wrench

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Falling Hazard
WARNING
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Removal of old disposer:
Disconnect drain trap from waste
discharge tube. Disconnect
dishwasher if connected to the
disposer.
Support disposer, insert end of
Jam-Buster
®
wrench (K) into
right side of mounting lug, and
turn. Disposer will fall free.
*WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD
With the electrical supply turned
off, flip disposer over and remove
electrical cover plate. Save cable
connector if applicable.
*WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD
With the electrical supply turned
off, disconnect the disposer wires
from the electrical supply.
If the new disposer mount-
ing is the same as the old one,
you can go to step 15. Note:
For sinks thicker than 3/8”, you
will need to replace existing 1
1/2” screws with 1 1/8” screws
(H). See step 14.
SHOCK HAZARD
Turn off electric power at
fuse box or circuit breaker.
W A R N I N G
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Loosen the 3 screws on the
mounting assembly.
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Using a screwdriver, remove the
snap ring.
Remove flange from sink. Remove old plumber’s putty from
sink with putty knife.
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If you are replacing
an existing disposer,
continue to Step 2.
If there is no existing
disposer, disconnect
sink drain and skip to
Step 10.