MOUNTING THE fILTER UNIT
Select a place to mount the filter unit bearing in mind the following
considerations. You need at least 1½" underneath the unit to allow
for cartridge changes.
NOTE DIRECTION Of fLOw the inlet
connection is on the left of the unit
. It must not be installed in
direct sunlight or where freezing may occur. Allow enough space
at either end for the tubes to be connected without kinking. If the
selected location is some distance from the tap and/or saddle valve
you may need some extra tubing. Mount the unit by offering it into
the selected location and marking the position for the bracket with
a pencil. Fix with screws (if fixing to a wall you will need wall
plugs), slip unit over screws and tighten.
Cut tube square and push in to the stop
Fitting grips before it seals.
Ensure tube is pushed in to stop
Tube is in the secured position
Push collet against body and slide tube
out of fitting
To disconnect
fIGURE 3
Worktop or sink
Tap body
Black Plastic Stiffener
Spring washer
Nut
Lower body small or
large
fIGURE 2
fITTING Of TAP 5 (REfER TO fIG 2)
Select the spot for the tap to be fitted on the sink and, using the
black plastic stiffener as a guide, mark the spot to be drilled with a
pencil. Before drilling it is very important to make sure that the area
underneath this spot is accessible and flat for the nut, stiffener and
spring washer to seat on, and that you can get acces to tighten the
nut and make the tube connection.
Drill a pilot hole with a 3mm drill bit then follow through with a
12mm bit. (Never attempt to drill a vitreous china sink, locate the
tap in the worktop instead). If you are drilling a porcelain enamelled
sink place a piece of tape over the spot to be drilled to prevent chip-
ping.
In most installations the faucet will be assembled using the larger
lower body as in fig 1, in which case discard the small lower body. If
you are not using the large lower body (this will be in circumstances
where the corner of the sink is too small for it or it is being installed
in an extra thick worktop where you need the extra length of the
stud) then assemble using the small lower body and discard the
large one. In either case ensure the ‘O’ is in place.
Insert tap through hole in sink or worktop and then place the black
plastic stiffener and spring washer on to the threaded tail, screw nut
on and tighten using a 7/16” or adjustable wrench until it is tight and
tap does not rotate.
Finally push the small adaptor (6) on to the tail of the tap.
CONNECTING TUBING
This system uses speed-fit fittings throughout - refer to figure 3
Observe the following precautions: -
Great care must be taken not to kink, flatten or squash the tube as
this may cause stress to the wall of the tube, which can subsequently
fail after a period of time. If neccessary, use the stem elbows (2) on
the inlet and outlet of the filter head to reduce the space required.
When cutting the tube use a very sharp knife (e.g. a Stanley knife)
to ensure the ends are cut square without flattening the tube.
Be careful not to scratch the tube when passing through holes etc.
as this can cause a leak in the pushfit fittings.
Do not allow the tubing to lay against hot pipes or sharp edges or be
exposed to direct sunlight or freezing.
Allow a slight sag in the tubes to prevent any strain on the tube or
fittings.
Insert the tubing into the isolating valve, then measure and cut
enough to run to the inlet side of the filter. Check that you have the
flow direction correct (arrows usually on top of filter housing).
Repeat the procedure from the outlet to the small adaptor on the tap
