Equator SF924 Owner's Manual

Fully Integrated Dishwasher

Installation Instructions

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully .

IMPORT ANT – Observe all

governing codes and ordinances.

• Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these instructions for the Note to Consumer Keep these instructions with your Owner`s Manual for future reference.

Skill level basic mechanical and electrical skills. Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer . Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the

• Completion Time – 1 to 3 Hours. New installations require more time than replacement installations.

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Model SF 924

IMPORT ANT – The dishwasher

MUST be installed to allow for future removal from the enclosure if service is required.

If you received a damaged dishwasher , you should immediately contact your dealer or builder .

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Read and observe all CAUTIONS and WARNINGS shown throughout these instructions. While performing installations described in this booklet, gloves, safety glasses or goggles should be worn.

W ARNING

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, or injury to persons, the installer must ensure that the dishwasher is completely enclosed at the time of installation.

READ CAREFULLY. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Installation Preparation

PA R TS SUPPLIED:

Two #8 Phillips flat head wood screws, 5/8" long

to secure dishwasher to underside of countertop (in literature package).

MA TERIALS YOU WILL NEED :

Ferrule, compression nut and 90 ° Elbow (3/8"NPT external

thread on one end, opposite end sized to fit water supply)

Thread seal tape

UL Listed wire nuts (3)

Materials For New Installations Only:

Air gap for drain hose, if required

Waste tee for house plumbing, if applicable

Electrical cable or power cord, if applicable

Screw type hose clamps

Strain relief for electrical connection.

Hand shut-off valve

Water line 3/8" min. copper

Coupler for extending drain line, if applicable

2 Wood Screws

90 ° Elbow, Ferrule and Compression Nut

Waste Tee

Air Gap

Hand Shut-Off Valve

Electrical Cable (or Power Cord, if applicable)

Screw Type Hose Clamps

Thread Seal Tape

Strain Relief

Wire Nuts (3)

Hot Water line

Coupler

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED:

Phillips head screwdriver 5/16" and 1/4" nutdriver 6" Adjustable wrench Level Carpenters square Measuring tape Safety glasses Flashlight Bucket to catch water when flushing the line Gloves

For New Installations Only:

Tubing cutter Drill and appropriate bits Hole saw set

Phillips Head Screwdriver

Flashlight

Gloves

Bucket

1/4" and 5/16" Nutdriver

6" Adjustable Wrench

Safety Glasses

Hole Saw Set

Level

Carpenters Square

Tubing Cutter

Measuring Tape

Drill and Bits

Installation Preparation

PREPARE DISHW ASHER ENCLOSURE

34-1/2 to 35"

Underside of

Countertop

to Floor

23-5/8" Min.

Max.

Floor MUST

Figure 1

be Even with

Room Floor.

Plumbing and Electric Service

Must Enter Shaded Area

• The rough cabinet opening must be at least 24" deep and 23-5/8" To Wide. The opening should be to

35" max. height.

24"

Min.

Cabinets

Square

and

Plumb

• The dishwasher must be installed so that drain hose is no more than 10 feet in length for proper drainage.

• The dishwasher must be fully enclosed on the top, sides and back, and must not support any part of the enclosure.

CLEARANCES: When installed into a corner, allow 2" min. clearance between dishwasher and adjacent cabinet, wall or other appliances. Allow 25-5/8" min. clearance from the front of the dishwasher for door opening. Figure 2

Note: tops may by the and leveling legs.

Llation,

(32-1/2") counter

Countertop

Dishwasher

25-5/8"

Clearance for Door

Opening 2" Minimum

Figure

DRAIN REQUIREMENTS

• Follow local codes and ordinances. Do not exceed 10 feet distance to drain.

• Do not connect

drain lines from other devices

to the dishwasher drain hose.

• Dishwasher must be connected to waste line with an

air gap (not supplied) or 32" minimum high drain loop, depending on local codes and ordinances to prevent back flow into the dishwasher .

• Air gap must be used if waste tee or disposer connec-

tion is less than 18" above the floor to prevent siphoning.

DRAIN PREPARATION

The type of drain installation depends on answers to the following questions:

Do local codes or ordinances require an air gap? Will waste tee or disposer connection be less than

18" above the floor?

Will installation have a drain loop less than 32"

above floor? If the answer to ANY of the 3 questions above is YES, Method 1 MUST be used . Otherwise either Method 1 or Method 2 may be used. Figure 3 or Figure

CAUTION:

An air gap MUST BE USED if the drain hose is connected to waste tee or disposer lower than 18" above the floor.

Failure to provide the proper drain connection height with air gap or 32" minimum, high drain loop will result in improper draining of the dishwasher .

Method 1 – Air Gap with Waste Tee or Disposer

Figure 3

Method 2 – High Drain with Waste Tee or Disposer

Provide a method to attach drain hose to underside of countertop.

32"

18"

Min.

32"

Min.

Figure 4

Min.

18"

Min.

Install waste tee or disposer and air gap according to manufacturer ’Manufacturer`s instructions.

CABINET PREPARATION

Drill a 1-1/2 dia.Hole in the cabinet wall within the

shaded areas shown in Figure 1 for the drain hose connection. The hole should be smooth with no sharp edges.

Installation Preparation

PREPARE ELECTRICAL WIRING

W ARNING

FOR PERSONAL SAFETY: Remove house fuse or open circuit breaker before beginning installation. Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug with this appliance.

Electrical Requirements

• This appliance must be supplied with 120V, 60 Hz., and connected to an individual properly grounded branch circuit, protected by a 15 or 20 ampere circuit breaker or time delay fuse.

• Wiring must be 2 wire with ground.

• If the electrical supply does not meet the above requirements, call a licensed electrician before proceeding.

Grounding Instructions – Cable Direct

This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipment grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and be connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the appliance.

Grounding Instructions – Power Cord Models

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electrical shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is installed and grounded in accordance with local codes and ordinances.

W ARNING

The improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service representative if you are in doubt that the appliance is properly grounded.

1-1/2" Dia.

Hole (Max.)

from

Cabinet

24"

from Wall

Ground

Figure 5

Cabinet Preparation & Wire Routing

• The wiring may enter the opening from either side, rear or the floor within the shaded area. Cut a 1-1/2 The hole must be free of sharp edges. If the cabinet wall is metal, the hole edge must be covered with a bushing.

• Cable direct connections may pass through the same hole as the drain hose and hot water line, if convenient. If cabinet wall is metal, the hole edge must be covered with a bushing. NOTE: Power cords with plug must pass through a separate hole.

Electrical Connection to Dishwasher

Electrical connection is on the right front of dishwasher .

• For cable direct connections the cable must be routed as shown in Figure 5. Cable must extend a minimum of 24" from the rear wall.

For power cord connections, install a 3-prong ground-ing

type receptacle. appliance shall be installed wall adjacent to the undercounter space in which the appliance is to be installed.

Max.dia.hole to admit the electrical cable.

The power -supply receptacle for

Black

a cabinet or on a

White

the

Installation Instructions

PREPARE

• The line may enter from Either side, rear or floor within the shaded area shown in Figure F.

• The line may pass through the same hole as the electrical cable and Drain hose. Or, Cut an additional 1-1/2" dia. hole to accommodate the water line. If power cord with plug is used, water line Must not pass through power cord hole.

Hot

Cabinet

Cabinet Face

Figure 6

HOT W ATER LINE

Valve

1-1/2" Dia.

Hole

18" From Wall

Shut-off

From

3" From Floor

BEFOR YOU BEGAINRE

Locate and set aside the package containing

Locate set aside

2 phillips head countertop mounting screws

2 Phillips screws

and 2 additional toekickscrews(located in

and 2 in

the literature).

the literature package).

CAUTION:

Opening the door will cause the dishwasher to tip forward. Do not open the door until you are ready to install the dishwasher . If it is necessary to open the door, hold the top of the dishwasher securely with one hand and hold the door with the other hand.

W ater Line Connection

• Turn off the water supply.

• Install a hand shut-off valve in an accessible location, such as under the sink. (Optional, but strongly recommended and may be required by local codes.)

• Water connection is on the left side of the dishwasher . Install the hot water inlet line, using no less than 3/8" O.D. copper tubing. Route the line as shown in Figure F and extend forward at least 18" from rear wall.

Adjust water heater for 120 F to 15 0 F temperature.

• Flush water line to clean out debris.

• The hot water supply line pressure must be 20-120 PSI.

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