
Unit must be grounded for safe and proper installation. Connect ground wire to green grounding screw. Connect black wire from disposer to hot (black, red) wire from power source with wire nuts (not included).
Connect white wire from disposer to neutral (white) wire from power source.
This disposer requires a switch with a marked “Off” position (wired to disconnect all ungrounded supply conductors) installed within sight of the disposer sink opening (1 hp minimum rating). Insert cable connector (not included) and run electrical cable through access hole on bottom of disposer. Turn disposer over and remove electrical cover plate. Remove plug from inside of disposer with pliers. Turn disposer (J) onto side and knock out drain plug with screwdriver. NOTICE: Drain plug cannot be replaced once it is knocked out. Tighten 3 mounting screws (F) evenly and firmly against backup flange. Pull snap ring (G) open and press firmly until it snaps into place
Hold in place while inserting snap ring (G).
Insert fiber gasket (C), backup flange (D) and mounting ring (E). Place a weight, such as the disposer, on the sink flange to hold it in place. Press sink flange (B) firmly into sink drain. Evenly apply 1/2” thick rope of plumber’s putty around sink flange (B). Remove old plumber’s putty from sink with putty knife Using a flathead screwdriver, pry off the snap ring (G). Using a flathead screwdriver, loosen the 3 screws on the mounting assembly. Is the new disposer mounting the same as the old one?. Disconnect the disposer wires from the electrical supply. Flip disposer over and remove electrical cover plate. Support disposer, insert end of wrenchette (H) into right side of mounting lug, and turn. Disconnect dishwasher if connected to the disposer. Disconnect drain trap from waste discharge tube. Turn off electrical power at circuit breaker or fuse box. If there is no existing disposer, disconnect sink drain and skip to Step 9.
If you are replacing an existing disposer, continue to Step 2.Owner's manual - (English, French, Spanish).Insinkerator BADGER 5 Garbage Disposal - Use Manual - Use Guide PDF.