Installation

The upright standpipe should have a mini-

 

mum length of 30 cm (12”) from the bottom

 

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

 

covered with water.

Min.

If you intend the drain hose from the machine

 

to empty into a sink, make sure that the sink

 

is empty and the plug hole is not blocked. Use

 

the plastic “U -Piece” supplied.

 

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

'RUN-OFF'

 

FOUL DRAIN

SURFACE WATER

FOUL SEWERS

 

DRAINS & SEWERS

SEWAGE

 

UNTREATED

TREATMENT

WORKS

DISCHARGE

TREATED

 

 

DISCHARGE

RIVER

RIVER

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Electrolux 14500 VI manual Interest of the environment, Elbow to the top of the pipe see dia