Water drainage
If you intend the drain hose from the machine to empty into a sink, make sure that the sink is empty and that the plug hole is not blocked.
If the machine is permanently plumbed in, hook the end of the hose into a standpipe installed for the purpose. The standpipe must have an internal diameter of at least 40 mm (1 1/2") in order that there is an air gap between the drain hose and the standpipe. Make sure, that it is designed in such a way, that the end of the drain hose cannot be covered with water.
The drain hose may be extended to a maximum of 4 metres. An additional drain hose and joining piece is available from your local service centre. The joining piece must have an internal diameter of 18 mm.
3 pin |
Joining piece |
40 mm |
inside dia min |
600 mm min |
900 mm max |
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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.
When discharging into a sink or a standpipe ensure that the end of the drain hose is neither too high nor too low. The top of the curve in the hose’s end should be no more than 90 cm (35.4”), and no less than 60cm (23.6”) above floor level.
Levelling
| Level the washing ma- |
| chine by raising or low- |
| ering the feet. The feet |
| may be tight to adjust as |
| they incorporate a self |
| locking nut, but the machi- |
| ne MUST be level. |
| Any necessary adjustment |
| can be made with a span- |
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prevents vibration, noise and displacement of the ma- chine during operation.
Some vibration is inevitable, especially if mounted on a wooden floor.
Sprung wooden floors are particularly susceptible to vibration. For advice, consult a builder. If possible, always place the machine on a solid floor.
Special conditions
If the floor is carpeted with a
Warning
The machine should NOT be placed on deep pile car- peting.
Note
Please ensure that when the appliance is installed it is easily accessible for the engineer in the event of a break- down.
All plumbing and electrical work required to install this appliance must be carried out by competent persons or qualified plumbers or electricians.
In the interest of the environment
Washing machines and dishwashers should be connec- ted to the FOUL drainage system, the water will then be taken to a sewage works for treatment before being discharged safely into a river.
It is essential that these appliances 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 authority drainage department.
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BATH |
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SURFACE WATER |
| FOUL SEWERS |
DRAINS & SEWERS |
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| SEWAGE |
UNTREATED |
| TREATMENT |
DISCHARGE |
| WORKS |
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| TREATED |
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| DISCHARGE |
RIVER |
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