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| 132996260.qxd 7/24/01 9:12 PM Pagina 46 | (Nero/Process Black pellicola) |
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Installation
| The upright standpipe should have a mini- |
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| mum length of 30 cm (12”) from the bottom |
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| of the elbow to the top of the pipe (see dia- | cm.(12")30 |
| way that the end of the drain hose cannot be | |
| gram). Make sure that it is designed in such a |
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| covered with water. | Min. |
| If you intend the drain hose from the machine |
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| to empty into a sink, make sure that the sink |
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| is empty and the plug hole is not blocked. Use |
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| the plastic “U |
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Important
38mm.(1/2") diameter standpipe
Before connecting up the machine to new pipework or to pipework that has not been used for some time, run off a reasonable amount of water to flush out any debris that may have collected in the pipes.
In the interest of the environment
Washing machines and dish- washers should be connected to the FOUL drainage system, the water will then be taken to a sewage works for treat- ment before being discharged safely into a river.
It is essential that these appli- ances are not connected to the surface water drainage system as this water is discharged directly into a river or stream and may cause pollution.
If you require any further advice please contact your local water authority.
SHOWER
SINK TOILET
BATHBIDET
WASHING
MACHINE DISHWASHER
RAINWATER
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UNTREATED | TREATMENT | ||||
WORKS |
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DISCHARGE |
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TREATED |
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RIVER | DISCHARGE |
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