4 HERE IS WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE INSTALLING YOU R SINK'SFIRST DISPOSER,
EXTENSION TUBE
Use a pipe wrench to | loosen the | Next, | remove the | nut | at the top | of | |
nut at the top of the drain | trap. | the | sink | strainer | and | remove | the |
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| extension | tube. |
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Now, remove the large nut at the base of the sink strainer by placing the
tip of your screwdriver on the edge of the nut. (There are usually ridges to hold your screwdriver,) Then strike the head of the screwdriver with
a hammer in a counterclockwise direction.
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Loosen the nut until you can spin it | Now, push the strainer up through |
off by hand. | the sink hole and remove it. |
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ELECTRICAL
Before you begin this job, you should be thoroughly familiar with electrical power and proper procedures. Local electrical codes must be followed. If you are not sure, call in a professional who is knowledgeable.
This appliance is equipped with copper wires. Use 3 con- ductor copper cable in accordance with your local code to make your connections to the unit.
First, remove the fuse or turn off the circuit breaker on the circuit you plan
to use for your disposer. Use a
separate 15 or 20 amp., 115 volt cir- cuit for the disposer.
If you are replacing an old disposer, skip to Step 6.
Except for batch feed models, this disposer requires that a wall switch with a marked off position and wired to
disconnect all ungrounded supply conductors be installed within sight of
the disposer sink opening.
It will be necessary to install a 20 amp. walt switch above the countertop and a
junction box under the sink as illustrated.
Position the switch in any convenient location, and connect to junction box.
All wiring must comply with local electrica! codes.
14 gauge size wire is the smallest per-
missible for use with a 15 amp. circuit,
and 12 gauge size wire is the smallest
permissible for use with a 20 amp. circuit.
SEALANT FROM
THE RIM OF THE
CLEAN THE OLD
SINK HOLE.
Use your screwdriver or a putty knife to scrape away all traces of the old putty or caulking from the edge of the sink drain hole. Make sure you get this as clean as possible so
that you'll have a good,