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
| FOUL DRAIN | |
SURFACE WATER | FOUL SEWERS | |
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DRAINS & SEWERS | SEWAGE | |
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UNTREATED | TREATMENT | |
WORKS | ||
DISCHARGE | ||
TREATED | ||
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| DISCHARGE | |
RIVER | RIVER |
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