Insinkerator GN Installation Manual

Instant Hot Water Dispenser

Owner’s Manual

Installation, Care & Use

Instalacion, Cuidado & Uso

Installation, Sion & Utilisation

We are delighted that you have chosen the InSinkErator

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Instant Hot Water Dispenser to be a part of your home. This unique
appliance will save you time and effort in the kitchen, and you’ll enjoy
discovering new uses for it each day. That’s exactly why millions of people
are now using an InSinkErator Instant Hot Water Dispenser.

We are confident that by following our step-by-step instructions, you’ll
soon be enjoying the convenience of instant hot water.

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WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE YOU BEGIN

For your satisfaction and safety, read all instructions, cautions, warnings and dangers before installing

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or using this instant hot water dispenser.

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This particular unit is not intended for commercial use.
Make sure that all electrical wiring and connections conform to local codes.

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A standard 120-volt grounded electrical outlet is required under the sink for the dispenser’s electrical power.
The wall outlet powering your dispenser must have power supplied to it continuously.

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This outlet must be fused and should not be controlled by the same wall switch that operates the

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disposer, unless you have a SinkTop Switch

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If you suspect elevated levels of chlorine in your water, it is recommended to use our water
filtration system.

The use of a water filter should NOT result in the water pressure to drop below 30 psi (207kPa).

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If it does, this will prevent your unit from operating properly.

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Moving parts inside the tank causing a rattling noise is normal.

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WHAT YOU NEED TO GET STARTED

Equipment Required:

n Drill
n Compression fitting,

T-fitting or saddle valve

n Adjustable wrench

Equipment You May Need:

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Anchors for drywall

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Hole saw

If you intend to use the sprayer hole in your sink for your dispenser, you may need a basin wrench and a
1/8" plug or a 1/4" cap (

If you need to cut a mounting hole in your stainless steel sink, you may need a 11⁄4" - 11⁄2" hole saw made
for cutting stainless steel or a hole punch. Consult a professional if you are drilling into a surface other
than stainless steel.

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not supplied) for the faucet spray hose line. See Step 1-B.

n Phillips and flat blade screwdrivers
n Pencil
n Tape Measure
n Level

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Basin wrench

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Hole punch

HC1100 GN1100 HC GN H990 H770HC-View H-ViewHC-Wave H-Wave

Identify the model of your instant hot water dispenser and record it here:________________

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At tank top, depress release ring into
quick-connect fitting securing blue 1/4"
tube and gently pull line out of fitting.
Pull white 7/16" tube and clear 5/16"
tube off fittings.

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Remove existing faucet.

Release

Ring

1/4"

blue

7/16"

white

5/16"

clear

Property Damage: Do not pinch or break copper

tubing. Do not distort the last 1 inch of tubing.

IF INSTALLING ONLY NEW FAUCET

HOW TO USE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL

These instructions are separated into main sections, indicated by numbers, and subsections,
indicated by capital letters. The manual is setup this way to allow you to take a break at any
point after completing a section or subsection without affecting the installation process.

What you’ll see in the
instruction manual:

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Provides a step-by-step narrative describing the installation step, with check boxes that

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can be marked as you progress through the installation.

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Contains simple illustrations that provide visual instruction to support the narrative.

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CAUTIONS, WARNINGS and DANGERS that will require your attention during the step.

An imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

A potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

A potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

OVERVIEW OF A

COMPLETED SETUP

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COMPONENTS IN THIS PACKAGE

Semi-circular

Mounting Plate

Hex To olRubber O-Ring

HC1100 GN1100

SST-FLTR

Filter Head

3/8" Tubes (2)

Filter

Discharge Tube

Filter Cartridge

3/4" Screws (4)

Hex Nut

Brass Nut /Ferrule /

Tub e Insert

Metal

Mounting Plate

Fiber Gasket Mounting Screw

H770

Ta nk

Snap-Connect

Fitting (3 pieces)

3/4" Screws (2)

Semi-Circular

Mounting Plate

Rubber Gasket

H990

Wing Nut

Ta nk

3/4" Screws (2)

Snap-Connect

Fitting (3 pieces)

3/8" Tube
(HC only)

HC GN

Brass Nut /Ferrule /

Tub e Insert

(HC only)

H-ViewHC-View

H-WaveHC-Wave

Stainless Steel FiberRubber Colored Steel

Washers

2-1/4"

1-5/8" 1-5/8"

2-1/4"

Wing Nut

Ta nk

Quick Connector

(HC only)

Plug (1)

Quick Connector

Plug (1)

3/4" Screws (2)

Snap-Connect

Fitting (3 pieces)

Snap-Connect

Fitting (3 pieces)

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Blue Tube

Blue Tube

Blue Tube

Blue Tube

Blue Tube

Blue Tube

Blue Tube

Blue Tube

Release

Ring

1/4"

blue

7/16"

white

5/16"

clear

IF INSTALLING ONLY NEW FAUCET

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Property Damage: Do not pinch or break copper

tubing. Do not distort the last 1 inch of tubing.

At tank top, depress release ring into

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quick-connect fitting securing
tube and gently pull line out of fitting.
Pull

white 7/16" tube and clear 5/16"

tube off fittings.

Remove existing faucet.

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blue 1/4"

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Property Damage:

Turn off water & unplug tank.

IF INSTALLING ONLY NEW TANK

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Unplug tank before connecting faucet.

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Property Damage:

Property Damage:

Do not over tighten brass nut.

Locate the snap-connect fitting at the

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end of the
be removed.

Unscrew the brass mounting nut and

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remove snap-connect fitting, brass
ferrule and nut.

Skip to Step 2 (pages 7-11) for

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complete installation instructions.

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At tank top, depress release ring into
quick-connect fitting securing
tube and gently pull line out of fitting.
Pull
tube off fittings.

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Locate the snap-connect fitting
included in the tank package.

Unscrew the brass mounting nut and

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remove snap-connect fitting, brass
ferrule and nut.

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Slide brass nut and ferrule on to the
blue tube running from the faucet.

Insert blue 1/4" tube into snap-connect

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fitting and tighten brass nut with a
wrench, 1/4 to 1/2 turn clockwise.

You may elect to use existing tank

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mounting bracket.

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Skip to Steps 3-4 (page 11) for
complete installation instructions.

blue 1/4" tube, which must

blue 1/4"

white 7/16" tube and clear 5/16"

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START HERE

PREPARATION

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Required minimum from

center of hole to wall

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HC1100 ............ 4" ............................3"

GN1100 ............ 4

HC .................... 3

GN .................... 3

HC-View............ 4" ............................

H-View .............. 4

HC-Wave .......... 3

H-Wave ............ 3

H990 / H770 ...... 2" ............................3"

2"extension is available for oversized counters

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⁄8" ..........................3"

1

⁄8" ..........................3⁄4"*

3

⁄8" ..........................3⁄4"*

3

⁄8" ..........................3⁄4"*

1

⁄8" ..........................3⁄4"*

3

⁄8" ..........................3⁄4"*

The wall outlet for your dispenser must have power supplied to it continuously

and must be fused. It should not be controlled by the same wall switch

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If you have to drill through sink or

countertop, you may need to rent or purchase

the appropriate tools.

PROPER INSTALLATION SHOULD TAKE ABOUT 2-4 HOURS

Maximum counter

thickness (depth)

3

⁄4"*

Identify locations for the dispenser

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faucet, tank and filter (if applicable).

Check to make sure there is proper

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clearance (see chart at left) for
dispenser handles to be fully opened.

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Check to make sure counter is not
too thick (see chart at left).

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Make sure there is a grounded
electrical outlet under the sink.

that operates your disposer.

Turn off water supply.

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If using the sink sprayer hose hole,

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remove nut that connects sprayer
hose at bottom of faucet.

Using adjustable wrench, remove nut

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connecting sprayer washer flange in
sprayer hole.

Plug hose opening with either a 1/8"

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plug or a 1/4" cap (not supplied).

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What if you don’t have a sprayer hole or
don’t want to use it?

Model Required Hole Size

HC1100 13⁄8" - 11⁄2"
All others 1

Consult a professional before drilling into

a surface other than stainless steel.

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⁄4" - 11⁄2"

Many homeowners replace the soap

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dispenser in their sink with an instant
hot water dispenser.

If drilling a hole into a stainless steel

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sink or counter top, you can cut a
mounting hole for the dispenser with a
hole saw for stainless steel, or you can
use a hole punch.

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