Before connecting the hoses, be sure to fit the blackPositioning
washers supplied as per diagram.
Your new Bendix washing machine has been designed
to be permanently plumbed in to your homeOs water
supply and drainage system. However, if this is not
possible, it may be connected to suitable existing taps,
with the drain hose discharging into the sink.
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The appliance has two inlet hoses, hot and cold, with
female 3/4� BSP thread connectors. If this connection
is not compatible with the plumbing of the existing
installation, a variety of connectors are available from
good hardware stores and plumbers merchants to suit
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most domestic plumbing. Any alterations to your
existing plumbing must be carried out by a competent
person, or qualified plumber.
If only a cold water supply is available, connect the two
hoses to a cold water outlet by means of a �YO
connection piece.
Installation on a Suspended Floor
Installation should comply with local water authority
Suspended wooden floors are particularly susceptible to
and building regulation requirements.
vibration. To help prevent vibration we recommend you
The appliance must be given a separate cold water
place a waterproof wood panel, at least 15 mm thick
supply and not be connected to a mixer tap, a single
under the appliance, secured to at least 2 floor beams
outlet water heater or a booster pump. A minimum
with screws. If possible install the appliance in one of
water pressure of 7psi is required for safe operation of
the corners of the room, where the floor is more stable.
the appliance.
If you cannot make the cold water connection direct
Water inletfrom the rising mains, you may be able to operate the
appliance from your cold water storage system.
The inlets on the back of the appliance are colour coded,
There should be a minimum distance of 5.02m (16
blue for cold and red for hot.
1/2ft) between the applianceOs inlet and the bottom of
the tank.
HOT WATER SUPPLYCOLD WATER SUPPLYThere will be sufficient pressure for the hot water
supply from the hot water cylinder if the height between
the applianceOs inlet and the bottom of the cold water
storage cistern (not between the appliance and the hot
water cylinder) is at least 2.74m (9ft).
Set the hoses correctly by loosening the ring nuts. After
positioning the inlet hoses, be sure to tighten the ring
nuts again to prevent leaks.
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