Branch Tailpiece — Installation Instructions

PP66-14B

1-1/2" x 8" Dishwasher Branch Tailpiece Slip Joint or Direct Connection

Pp66-14b
The Dishwasher Branch Tailpiece is for either a direct connection to sink strainer or slip joint onto a sink strainer tailpiece.
1-1/2" X 8" Dishwasher branch tailpiece recommended Procedure for installation direct connection:
  1. Turn off water at the tap.
  2. Invert nut A and drop short tailpiece insert into it.
  3. Slide nut C and poly washer onto insert.
  4. Join insert assembly to branch tailpiece.
  5. Place new branch tailpiece up to the strainer. Measure distance required and cut to length if necessary.
  6. Loosen nut D and nut B on J Bend. Drop J Bend and discard existing tailpiece.
  7. Put rubber hose over spout on branch tailpiece. Attach clamp and tighten.
  8. Put rubber washer E into top slip nut.
  9. Attach branch tailpiece to strainer loosely.
  10. Put nut D and washer from J Bend on branch tailpiece.
  11. Position J Bend and hand tighten nuts D and B.
  12. Direct spout of branch tailpiece in the direction of dishwasher for easy drainage.
  13. Hand tighten all nuts securely. Run water to test for leaks.
NOTE: These parts are designed for a hand-tight installation. Pipe thread compound is not required.
Slip joint connection:
NOTE:Discard one nut and short tailpiece insert.
  1. Turn off water at the tap.
  2. Place new branch tailpiece up to the strainer. Measure distance required and cut to length if necessary.
  3. Loosen nut D and nut B on J Bend. Drop J Bend and discard existing tailpiece.
  4. Put rubber hose over spout on branch tailpiece. Attach clamp and tighten.
  5. Remove nut C and poly washer from branch tailpiece.
  6. Place nut C and poly washer on extension attached to sink strainer.
  7. Attach branch tailpiece to nut C loosely.
  8. Put nut D and washer from J Bend on branch tailpiece.
  9. Position J Bend and hand tighten nuts D and B.
  10. Direct spout of branch tailpiece in the direction of dishwasher for easy drainage.
  11. Hand tighten all nuts securely. Run water to test for leaks.
Installation hints: If a longer length is required, purchase a slip joint extension tube 1-1/2" x 6".
Screw Driver
Pipe or Spud Wrench (to remove old brass tailpiece)
Hacksaw