GE SH208 Water supply and drain requirements, Water Supply Requirements, Drain Requirements

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Water supply and drain requirements.

Water Supply Requirements

Hot and cold water faucets MUST be installed	per square inch (maximum unbalance pressure,
within 42 inches (107 cm) of your washer’s water	hot vs. cold, 10 psi.) Your water department can
inlet. The faucets MUST be 3/4″ (1.9 cm) garden	advise you of your water pressure. The hot water
hose-type so inlet hoses can be connected. Water	temperature should be set to deliver water at 120°
pressure MUST be between 10 and 120 pounds	to 150°F (50°–60°C).

Drain Requirements

1	Drain capable of eliminating 17 gals (64.3 L)
	per minute.

2 A standpipe diameter of 1 1/4″ (3.18 cm) minimum.

3 The standpipe height above the floor should be:

Minimum height: 24″ (61 cm)

Maximum height: 96″ (244 cm)

96 in.

(244 cm) Max.

24 in.

(61 cm)

Min.

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NOTE: The drain hose attached to the washer can reach a 58″ (147 cm) high standpipe. For a higher standpipe, contact an authorized parts distributor. If the drain is less than 24″ (61 cm), install a siphon break kit, available at your local hardware store.

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