Equator SF 924 User manual

Installation Instructions
Fully Integrated Dishwasher
Model SF 924
IMPORT ANT – The dishwasher
MUST be installed to allow for future removal from
the enclosure if service is required.
If you received a damaged dishwasher , you should
immediately contact your dealer or builder .
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Read and observe all CAUTIONS and WARNINGS
shown throughout these instructions. While performing
installations described in this booklet, gloves, safety
glasses or goggles should be worn.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and
carefully .
IMPORT ANT – Observe all
governing codes and ordinances.
•Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these instructions
for the consumer s and local inspector ’
Inspector s use.
Note to Consumer Keep these instructions with your
Owner`s Manual for future reference.
Installation of this dishwasher requires
basic mechanical and electrical skills. Proper
installation is the responsibility of the installer .
Product failure due to improper installation is not
covered under the Our Dishwasher Warranty
.
•Completion Time – 1 to 3 Hours. New installations
require more time than replacement installations.
READ CAREFULLY.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
W ARNING
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire,
or injury to persons, the installer must
ensure that the dishwasher is completely
enclosed at the time of installation.
Skill level

Installation Preparation
PA RTS SUPPLIED:
Two #8 Phillips flat head wood screws, 5/8"long
to secure dishwasher to underside of countertop
(in literature package).
MA TERIALS YOU WILL NEED :
Ferrule, compression nut and 90 °Elbow (3/8"NPT external
thread on one end, opposite end sized to fit water supply)
Thread seal tape
UL Listed wire nuts (3)
Materials For New Installations Only:
Air gap for drain hose, if required
Waste tee for house plumbing, if applicable
Electrical cable or power cord, if applicable
Screw type hose clamps
Strain relief for electrical connection.
Hand shut-off valve
Water line 3/8"min. copper
Coupler for extending drain line, if applicable
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED:
Phillips head screwdriver
5/16"and 1/4"nutdriver
6"Adjustable wrench
Level
Carpenters square
Measuring tape
Safety glasses
Flashlight
Bucket to catch water when flushing the line
Gloves
For New Installations Only:
Tubing cutter
Drill and appropriate bits
Hole saw set
90 °Elbow,
Ferrule and
Compression Nut
Wire Nuts (3)
Waste Tee
Electrical Cable
(or Power Cord, if applicable)
Hot Water line
Screw Type
Hose Clamps
Coupler
Hand
Shut-Off
Valve
2 Wood Screws
Hole Saw Set
Measuring Tape
Tubing Cutter
Drill and Bits
Phillips
Head
Screwdriver
1/4"
and 5/16"
Nutdriver
Safety Glasses
6"Adjustable
Wrench
Bucket
Flashlight
Gloves
Carpenters
Square
Level
2
Thread
Seal Tape
Air Gap
Strain Relief

Installation Preparation
3
PREPARE DISHW ASHER ENCLOSURE
•The rough cabinet opening must be at least 24"deep
and 23-5/8"To Wide. The opening should be
to 35"max. height.
•The dishwasher must be installed so that drain hose is
no more than 10feet in length for proper drainage.
•The dishwasher must be fully enclosed on the top,
sides and back, and must not support any part of the
enclosure.
CLEARANCES: When
installed into a corner ,
allow 2"min. clearance
between dishwasher and
adjacent cabinet, wall or
other appliances. Allow
25-5/8"min. clearance
from the front of the
dishwasher for door
opening. Figure 2
DRAIN REQUIREMENTS
•Follow local codes and ordinances.
•Do not connect
Do not exceed 10 feet distance to drain.
drain lines from other devices
to the dishwasher drain hose.
•Dishwasher must be connected to waste line with an
air gap (not supplied) or 32" minimum high drain loop,
depending on local codes and ordinances to prevent
back flow into the dishwasher .
•Air gap must be used if waste tee or disposer connec-
tion is less than 18"above the floor to prevent siphoning.
DRAIN PREPARATION
The type of drain installation depends on answers to
the following questions:
Do local codes or ordinances require an air gap?
Will waste tee or disposer connection be less than
18"above the floor?
Will installation have a drain loop less than 32"
above floor?
If the answer to ANY of the 3 questions above is YES,
Method 1 MUST be used . Otherwise either Method 1
or Method 2 may be used. Figure 3 or Figure 4.
CAUTION:
An air gap MUST BE USED if the drain hose is connected
to waste tee or disposer lower than 18"above the floor.
Failure to provide the proper drain connection height
with air gap or 32" minimum, high drain loop will result
in improper draining of the dishwasher .
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
4
6
Cabinets
Square
and
Plumb
Floor MUST
be Even with
Room Floor.Plumbing and Electric Service
Must Enter Shaded Area
34-1/2 to 35"
Underside of
Countertop
to Floor
24"
Min.
23-5/8" Min.
Max.
Clearancefor Door
Opening2" Minimum
Countertop
Dishwasher
25-5/8"
Note: Llation, (32-1/2") counter
tops may by the and
leveling legs.
18"
Min.
32"
Min.
32"
Min.
18"
Min.
Install waste tee or disposer and air gap according to
manufacturer ’Manufacturer`s instructions.
CABINET PREPARATION
shaded areas shown in Figure 1 for the drain hose
connection. The hole should be smooth with no sharp
edges.
Method 1 – Air Gap with Waste Tee or Disposer
Method 2 – High Drain with Waste Tee or Disposer
Provide a method to attach drain hose to underside
of countertop.
24
24"
18"
Min.
Drill a 1-1/2 dia.Hole in the cabinet wall within the

Installation Preparation
4
Cabinet Preparation & Wire Routing
•The wiring may enter the opening from either side,
rear or the floor within the shaded area.
The hole must be free of sharp edges. If the cabinet
wall is metal, the hole edge must be covered with a
bushing.
•Cable direct connections may pass through the same
hole as the drain hose and hot water line, if convenient.
If cabinet wall is metal, the hole edge must be covered
with a bushing. NOTE: Power cords with plug must pass
through a separate hole.
Electrical Connection to Dishwasher
Electrical connection is on the right front of dishwasher .
•For cable direct connections the cable must be routed
as shown in Figure 5. Cable must extend a minimum of
24"from the rear wall.
The power -supply receptacle for the
appliance shall be installed in a cabinet or on a
wall adjacent to the undercounter space in which the
appliance is to be installed.
Figure 5
W ARNING
FOR PERSONAL SAFETY: Remove house
fuse or open circuit breaker before
beginning installation. Do not use an
extension cord or adapter plug with this
appliance.
PREPARE ELECTRICAL WIRING
Electrical Requirements
•This appliance must be supplied with 120V, 60Hz., and
connected to an individual properly grounded branch
circuit, protected by a 15 or 20 ampere circuit breaker
or time delay fuse.
•Wiring must be 2 wire with ground.
•If the electrical supply does not meet the above
requirements, call a licensed electrician before
proceeding.
Grounding Instructions – Cable Direct
This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal,
permanent wiring system, or an equipment grounding
conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and
be connected to the equipment grounding terminal or
lead on the appliance.
Grounding Instructions – Power Cord Models
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of a
malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the
risk of electrical shock by providing a path of least
resistance for electric current. The plug must be
plugged into an appropriate outlet that is installed
and grounded in accordance with local codes and
ordinances.
W ARNING
The improper connection of the
equipment grounding conductor can
result in a risk of electric shock. Check
with a qualified electrician or service
representative if you are in doubt that
the appliance is properly grounded.
White
24"
from Wall
3"
from
Cabinet
Ground
Black
1-1/2" Dia.
Hole (Max.)
Cut a 1-1/2
For power cord connections, install a 3-prong ground-ing
type receptacle.
Max.dia.hole to admit the electrical cable.

Installation Instructions
5
PREPARE BEFOR YOU BEGAINRE HOT W ATER LINE
•The line may enter from Either side, rear or floor
within the shaded area shown in Figure F.
•The line may pass through the same hole as the
electrical cable and Drain hose. Or, Cut an additional
1-1/2" dia. hole to accommodate the water line.
If power cord with plug is used, water line Must not
pass through power cord hole.
Figure 6
W ater Line Connection
•Turn off the water supply.
•Install a hand shut-off valve in an accessible location,
such as under the sink. (Optional, but strongly recom-
mended and may be required by local codes.)
•Water connection is on the left side of the dishwasher .
Install the hot water inlet line, using no less than 3/8"
O.D. copper tubing. Route the line as shown in Figure F
and extend forward at least 18"from rear wall.
•Flush water line to clean out debris.
•The hot water supply line pressure must be 20-120PSI.
CAUTION:
Opening the door will cause the dishwasher
to tip forward. Do not open the door until you are ready
to install the dishwasher . If it is
necessary to open the door, hold
the top of the dishwasher securely
with one hand and hold the door
with the other hand.
Cabinet Face
Shut-off
Valve
3" From Floor
18" From Wall
4"
From
Cabinet
1-1/2" Dia.
Hole
Hot
Locate set aside
2 Phillips screws
and 2 in
the literature package).
Locate and set aside the package containing
2 phillips head countertop mounting screws
and 2 additional toekickscrews(located in
the literature).
Adjust water heater for 120 F to 150 F temperature.

Installation Instructions
55
HOP HOOKHOP HOOK
HEAD SCREWHEAD SCREW
LOWER HOOKLOWER HOOK
AESTHETIC PANEL’SDIMENSIONS AND INSTALLATION
1
STEP 1
Install the hook onthe aesthetic wooden panel and
put the hook into the slot of the outer doorof
dishwasher(see Figure7).
After positioning of thepanel , fix thepanel onto the
outer door by screwsand bolts (see Figure8).Take
away thecover,then pin up thescrew and get back
the cover.
Figure 7 Figure 8
The door springs are set at the factory to thproper
tension for the outer door. If aesthetic wooden
panel are installed, you will have to adjust the door
spring tension. Rotate the adjusting screw to drive
the adjustor to strain or relax the steel cable
(see Figure 9).
Figure 9
6

Installation Instructions
The aesthetic panel should be processed in accordance with the illustrated dimensions(unit:inch).
2.56
22.362
21.26
0.591
0.177
0.06
17.087
1.575
10 9.843
1.52
26.772
1.732
1.181
4.232
Dia.1.181
1.575 18 HOLES
23.386
2.047
7
Figure 10

White
Ground Black
Check That White, Black and
Green Dishwasher Wires Are Threaded
Thru Hole in Back
Remove
Junction Box
Cover
Insert Power
Cord Wires Thru
Strain Relief
and Tighten
Use UL Listed
Wire Nuts
A
C
B
D

Installation Instructions
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STEP 8 SLIDE DISHWASHER
PA RT IALL Y INTO CABINET
DO NOT PUSH AGAINST FRONT PANEL WITH KNEES.
DAMAGE WILL OCCUR.
time.
•As you proceed, pull the drain hose through the
opening under the sink. Stop pushing when the dish-
washer is a few inches forward of adjacent cabinetr y.
•Make sure drain hose is not kinked under the dish-
washer and there is no interference with the water
line and wiring or any other component.
Figure 17
TIP: Position water line and house wiring on the floor
to avoid interference with base of dishwasher .
Figure 16
STEP 7 INSERT DRAIN HOSE
THROUGH CABINET
•Upright the dishwasher and position in front of the
opening. Insert drain hose into cabinet wall hole.
If a power cord is used, guide the end through a
separate hole.
STEP 6 POSITION W ATER LINE
AND HOUSE WIRING
•Position water supply line and house wiring on the
floor of the opening to avoid interference with base
of dishwasher and components under dishwasher .
Figure 15
Water
Line
House
Wiring
4"
6"
Do Not Push Against
Front Door Panel With
Knee. Damage to The
Door Panel Will Occur.
Power Cord
(If Used)
Insulation
Blanket Water
Line
House
Wiring
Drain
Hose
Maximum
Drain Hose
Length 10'
Side dishwasher into the opening a few inches at a

STEP 9 POSITION DISHWASHER UNDER COUNTERTOP
•Check to be sure that wires are secure under the
dishwasher and not pinched or in contact with door
springs or other dishwasher components.
TIP: Check tub insulation blanket, if equipped. It should
be positioned so it is not bunched up or interfering with
door springs. Check by opening and closing the door.
• Push dishwasher into cabinet. The front corners of the
dishwasher door should be flush with cabinet doors.
Be careful not to dent font panel with knees or damage
countertop or cabinets with dishwasher par ts.
Figure 18
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Figure 19
STEP 10 LEVEL DISHW ASHER
IMPOR T ANT – Dishwasher Must
be level for proper dish rack operation and wash
performance.
TIP: Pull lower rack out, about halfway . Check to
be sure the rack does not roll forward or back into
dishwasher . If the rack rolls in either direction, the
dishwasher must be leveled again.
•If door hits the tub, the dishwasher is not installed
correctly . Adjust leveling legs to align door to tub.
by adjusting the
four leveling legs
individually.
Figure 21
•Place level on
door and rack
track inside the
tub as shown to
check that the
dishwasher is
level.
Turn Legs
to Adjust
Do Not Push Against
Front Door Panel With
Knee. Damage to The
Door Panel Will Occur.
Reposition Dishwasher
by Grasping Both
Sides With Hands
Check
Level
Side
To Side
To back
to
Level the dishwasher
Check
Level
Front

Installation Instructions
11
The dishwasher must be secured to the countertop.
•Position the dishwasher so that the tub flange aligns
with the front face of the cabinet frame.
IMPORTANT: Check to be sure the dishwasher is
centered in the opening and there is no interference
with adjacent cabinets when opening or closing
the door.
Figure 21
STEP 11 SECURE DISHW ASHER
TO CABINET
Figure 20
IMPORTANT – Drive screws
straight and flush. Protruding screw heads will
scratch the top of the control panel and can interfere
with door closing.
STEP 12 CONNECT W ATER SUPPLY
•Slide compression nut, then ferrule over end of
water line.
•Insert water line Into 9090 °elbow .
•Slide ferrule against elbow and secure with compres-
sion nut.
Ferrule
90 Elbow
Compression Nut
Hot Water
Supply Line
IMPORT ANT –Check to be sure
that door spring does not rub or contact the fill hose or
water supply line. Test by opening and closing the door.
Re-route the lines if a rubbing noise or interference
occurs.
•Fasten the dishwasher to the underside of the
countertop with the 2 Phillips screws provided.
Align Tub
Flange
to Front
Face of
Cabinet
Frame
Connect water supply line to 90 elbow.
90 Elbow

Installation Instructions
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length for a total of 10 ft. to the factory installed hose.
Use 5/8"or 7/8"inside diameter hose and a coupler to
connect the two hose ends. Secure the connection
with hose clamps.
Figure 22
STEP 13 CONNECT DRAIN LINE
FOLLOW ALL LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES.
The drain hose molded end will fit 5/8",3/4"or 1"
diameter connections on the air gap, waste tee or
disposer. Cut on the marked line as required for your
installation.
DRAIN LINE INST ALLA TION
•Connect drain line to air gap, waste tee or disposer
using either previously determined method.
Waste Tee Installation Disposer Installation
Method 2-– High drain loop with waste tee or disposer
Disposer Installation
Figure 24
Figure 25
•Secure the drain hose to the air gap, waste tee or
disposer with clamps.
NOTE: TOTAL DRAIN HOSE LENGTH MUST NOT EXCEED
10 FEET FOR PROPER DRAIN OPERATION.
IMPOR T ANT –
When connecting drain line to
disposer, check to be sure that drain
plug has been removed. DISH-
WASHER WILL NOT DRAIN IF PLUG IS LEFT IN PLACE.
TIP: Avoid unnecessary service call char ges. Always
be sure disposer drain plug has been removed before
attaching dishwasher drain hose to the disposer.
Figure 23
Remove
Hopper
Plug
Cutting Lines
1" 3/4" 5/8"
IMPORTANT: Do not cut corrugated
portion of hose
Hose Clamp
Coupler
Fasten to underside
of countertop
32"
Min.
18"
Min.
Fasten to underside
of countertop
18"
Min.
Waste Tee Installation
If a longer drain hose is required,add up to 42 of f
Cutting Lines
IMPORTANT:Do not cut corrugated
portion of hose
Coupler
Hose Clamp
Hose Clamp
Method 1-Air gap with waste tee or disposer
Remove
hopper
plug

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13
Figure 26
STEP 15 P RE-TEST CHECKLIST
Review this list after installing your dishwasher to
avoid charges for a service call that is not covered
by your warranty .
Check to be sure Power is OFF.
Open door and remove all foam and paper
packaging.
Locate the Owner
smanual in the literature
package.
Read the s Manual for operating
instructions.
Check door opening and closing. If door does not
open and close freely or tends to fall, check spring
adjustments. See Step 1.
Check to be sure that wiring is secure under the
dishwasher , not pinched or in contact with door
springs or other components. See Step 9.
Check door alignment with tub. If door hits tub,
level dishwasher . See Step 10.
Pull lower rack out, about half way . Check to be
sure it does not roll back or forward on the door.
If the rack moves, adjust leveling legs. See Step 10.
Check door alignment with cabinet. If door hits
cabinet, reposition or relevel dishwasher . See
Step 10.
Verify water supply and drain lines are not kinked
or in contact with other components. Contact with
motor or dishwasher frame could cause noise.
See Step 8.
Turn on the sink hot water faucet and verify water
temperature. Incoming water temperature Must
temperature is required for best wash perfor -
mance.
Add 2 quarts of water to the bottom of the dish-
washer to lubricate the pump seal.
Turn on water supply. Check for leaks. Tighten
connections if needed.
Remove protective film if present from the control
panel and door.
STEP 14 CONNECT POWER
SUPPL Y
Skip this step if equipped with power cord.
Verify that power is turned off at the source.
•Remove junction box Cover A
.
“A”.
•Locate the three dishwasher wires, (white, black and
green) with stripped ends. Insert dishwasher wires
through the small hole in the junction Box B . “B”.
•Secure house wiring to the bottom of the junction
box with a strain C Relief
.
“C”.
•Use wire nuts to connect incoming ground to green,
white to white and black to Black D .
that wires are not pinched under the cover.
W ARNING
If house wiring is not 2-wire with
ground, a ground must be provided
by the installer . When house wiring
is aluminum, be sure to use UL Listed
anti-oxidant compound and aluminum-
to-copper connectors
White
Ground Black
Check That White, Black and
Green Dishwasher Wires Are Threaded
Thru Hole in Back
Remove
Junction Box
Cover
Insert Power
Cord Wires Thru
Strain Relief
and Tighten
Use UL Listed
Wire Nuts
A
C
B
D

Installation Instructions
STEP 16 DISHWASHER WET TEST
Turn on power supply(or plug power cord into outlet, if equipped).
Select Normal wash program.
Close the door.
Check to be sure that water enters the dishwasher.Ifwater does not enter the dishwasher,check to be sure that
water and power are turn on.
Check for leaks under the dishwasher.If a leak is found,turn power supply off,then tightenconnections.Restore
power afterleak is corrected.
Check for leaks.around the door. A leak around the door could be caused by door rubbing or hitting against
adjacent cabinetry.Reposition the dishwasher if necessary.See step9.
The dishwasher will drain and turn offabout 5 to 7 minutes after the first fill.Check dain lines.If leaks are found,turn
power off at the breaker and correct plumbing as necessary.Restore power ater corrections are made.SeeStep 12.
Open dishwasher door and make sure most of the water has drained.If not ,check that disposer plug has been
removed and/or air gap is not plugged.See Step 13.Also chek drain line for kinking.
Run the dishwasher through another fill and drain cycle .Check for leaks and correct if require.
At the end of drain, open door and turn dial toOFF position..
STEP 17 REPLACE TOEKICK
Tear down the adhesive tape on the toekick.
Place two toekick piece against the toekick bracket, NOTE let the two hooks of the anterior toekick align the slot of
the adjustable toekick,then the two hooks align the short slot of the toekick bracket,let the hook be fasten to the
toekick..
.
Install 2 toekick screws to fasten anterior toekick. Allow the adjustable toekick to tuch the floor.
Use additional 2 screws for installations over 33-1/2 high.
STEP 18 LITERATURE
Be sure to leave complete literature package and installation instructions with consumer.
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NOTE:The manufacturer,following a policy of constant development and up-dating of the product,may make
modifications without giving prior notice.
Adjust Up
or Down
2-PieceToekick
2-Screws
Adhesive Tape
Figure 27
Anterior Toekick
Adjustable Toekick

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Equator Plaza
2801 W. Sam Houston Parkway N.
Houston, Texas 77043-1611
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Toll Free: 800-935-1955
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