FRIGIDAIRE FFBD1821MB - Manual (Page 10)

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Installation Instructions
DRAIN LINE INSTALLATION
• Connect drain line to air gap, waste tee or disposer
using either previously determined method.
Waste Tee Installation Disposer Installation
Method 2 – High drain loop with waste tee or dis-
poser
IMPORTANT
–
When connecting drain line to
disposer, check to be sure that drain
plug has been removed.
DISHWASHER WILL NOT DRAIN IF
PLUG IS LEFT IN PLACE.
TIP: Avoid unnecessary service call charges. Always be
sure disposer drain plug has been removed before
attaching dishwasher drain hose to the disposer.
Cutting Lines
1" 3/4" 5/8"
IMPORTANT: Do not cut corrugated
portion of hose
Fasten to underside
of countertop
32"
Min.
18"
Min.
Fasten to underside
of countertop
18"
Min.
Hose Clamp
Coupler
Hose Clamp
Remove
Disposer
Plug
STEP 12 CONNECT DRAIN LINE
FOLLOW ALL LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES.
The drain hose molded end will fit 5/8”, 3/4” or 1”
diameter connections on the air gap, waste tee or
disposer. Cut on the marked line as
required for your
installation.
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• If a longer drain hose is required, add up to 42” of
length for a total of 10 ft. to the factory installed
hose. Use 5/8” or 7/8” inside
diameter hose and a
coupler to connect the two hose ends. Secure the
connection with hose clamps.
• Secure the drain hose to the air gap, waste tee or
disposer with clamps.
NOTE: TOTAL DRAIN HOSE LENGTH MUST NOT
EXCEED 10 FEET FOR PROPER DRAIN OPERATION.
Method 1 – Air gap with waste tee or disposer
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Waste Tee Installation Disposer Installation
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