copper, the copper should be 12” plus a 12” length of flexible hose attached to the end.
Connect the air gap to a waste tee or disposer using a rubber connector. Most disposers have 7/8” connectors or special connectors are available at plumbing supply houses. Be sure to remove the disposer knockout or plug before connecting the drain hose.
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If drain hose connection is less than 20” above the floor, the hose must form a loop using 38” OD copper tubing 20 inches above the floor. Make sure there are no kinks in the hose or copper tubing.
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l All solder connections must be made before the water line is connected to the dishwasher
to prevent damage to the inlet valve.
‘0Do Not solder within 6” of inlet valve. The plastic part of the
1 water inlet valve could be damaged.
If connection to an air gap is required, air gap kits are available from local plumbing sources.
Recommended methods:
Install air gap according to kit instructions.
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Alternate methods:
If local plumbing codes permit, dishwasher drain hose may be connected directly to a waste tee or directly to a waste disposer.
The waste tee connection MUST be made ahead of the trap and a minimum of 20 inches above the floor. Most disposers have 7/8” connectors or special connectors are available at plumbing supply houses. Be sure to remove the disposer plug before connecting the drain hose.
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