INSTALLATION
UnpackingPositioning
Before starting the machine up, the transport securityYour new Tricity Bendix washing machine has been
bolts must be removedas follows:designed to be permanently plumbed in to you homeOs
You are advised to keep all the packaging for re-use inwater supply and drainage system. However, if this is not
case the appliance has to be transported again.possible, it may be connected to suitable existing taps, with
the drain hose discharging into the sink.
1. Unscrew and remove theThe appliance has two inlet hoses, hot and cold, with
three rear transit boltsfemale 3/4� BSP thread connectors. If this connection is
(using a spanner).not compatible with the plumbing of the existing installation,
a variety of connectors are available from good hardware
stores and plumbers merchants to suit most domestic
plumbing. Any alterations to your existing plumbing must
be carried out by a competent person, or qualified plumber.
Water inlet
The inlets on the back of the appliance are colour coded,
blue for cold and red for hot.
2. Lay the machine gentlyBefore connecting the ho-
on its back, making sureses, be sure to fit the black
that the hoses are notwashers supplied as per
squashed.diagram.
We suggest a polystyre-If only a cold water supply
ne angle bracket from theis available, connect the
packing is placed on thetwo hoses to a cold water
floor before tilting it backoutlet by means of a �YO
to avoid the hoses beingconnection piece.
squashed.Installation should comply with local water authority and
building regulation requirements.
3. Carefully remove theThe appliance must be given a separate cold water supply
polythene bags locatedand not be connected to a mixer tap, a single outlet water
at the base of theheater or a booster pump. A minimum water pressure or
machine by pulling them7psi is required for safe operation of the appliance.
toward the centre of theIf you cannot make the cold water connection direct from
machine.the rising mains, you may be able to operate the appliance
from your cold water storage system.
There should be a minimum distance of 5.02m (16 1/2ft)
between the applianceOs inlet and the bottom of the tank.
There 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
4. Place the machine in ancistern (not between the appliance and the hot water
cylinder) is at least 2.74m (9ft).
upright position andSet the hoses correctly by loosening the ring nuts. After
remove the three plasticpositioning the inlet hoses, be sure to tighten the ring nuts
bolts.again to prevent leaks.
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.
5. Plug the 3 holes with theIf the machine is
plastic plugs which youpermanently plumbed in,
can find in the envelopehook the end of the hose
containing the instructioninto a standpipe installed for
booklet.the purpose. The standpipe
must have an internal
diameter of at least 40mm (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.
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