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Connection to the Waste Spigot

Check the waste spigot when initially installing. An OE error can occur when the waste spigot below the sink is not drilled out properly. To connect the drain hose, carefully drill out at least a 15 mm diameter hole in the waste spigot before connecting and securing.

Caution
  • Make sure that plastic debris is not remaining inside of spigot after it has been drilled out.

  • Do not attempt to open the waste hole with a screwdriver and hammer. This will induce debris to become stuck and cause a malfunction.

  • Caution should be taken when passing hoses through Cabinetry holes as they may have sharp edges and could damage the hoses. Smooth or sand edges to avoid damaging the drain or inlet hoses before installing them.

  • Make sure that the line is not kinked or sharply bent. Bending or kinking hoses during installation can cause a drain malfunction.

  • Make sure the drain hose is straight before feeding the end of it through the hole for the water supply.

To prevent siphoning, one of the following methods must be used.

Method 1

When the drain hose is connected to a waste spigot, the hose must be looped up to the underside of the bench top and secured.

Method 2

When the drain hose is connected to a separate standpipe a, it is essential that an airtight connection b be made. If not, it can induce odours.

  • Standpipe diameter is at least 40 mm.