Electrolux LAVAMAT 74950 - Manual (Page 43)

3. Set the hose correctly by loosening the ring nut.
After positioning the inlet hose, be sure to tighten
the ring nut again to prevent leaks.
4. Connect the hose to a tap with a 3/4” thread.
Always use the hose supplied with the appliance.
Installation should comply with local water authority
and building regulations requirements. A minimum
water pressure of 0.05 MPa is required for safe
operation of the appliance.
If you cannot make the cold water connection direct from the rising mains, you
may be able to operate the appliance from your cold water storage system. There
should be a minimum vertical distance of 5.02m (16.5ft) between the appliance’s
inlet and the bottom of the water storage tank.
The inlet hose must not be lengthened. If it is too short and you do not wish to
move the tap, you will have to purchase a new, longer hose specially designed
for this type of use.
Water-stop device
The inlet hose is provided with a water stop device, which
protects against damage caused by water leaks in the hose
which could develop due to natural ageing of the hose.
This fault is shown by a red sector in the window “A
A”.
Should this occur, turn the water tap off and refer to your
Service Centre to replace the hose.
Water drainage
This appliance is designed to be permanently plumbed into your home's drainage
system using one of the following methods.
1. Into a drainage standpipe.
Firstly form a hook in the end of the drain hose using
the “U” piece” supplied.
Place the drain hose into your standpipe, which
should have an internal diameter of approximately
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“U” piece
supplied
A
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