Installation Instructions
Step 6 – Attaching Tube to Effective Life Indicator (ELI)
a) Determine the length of tubing needed from the faucet to the ELI. A slight sag in the
line will allow for some ease in installation. Cut the tubing to required length.
b) Insert other end of tubing firmly into the outlet port (John Guest® fitting) of the ELI
until fully engaged.
c) Pull tube gently to ensure the tubing is fully seated.
Caution
: Tube must be fully inserted in the compression fitting base on the outlet stem of the ELI.
Step 7 – Connecting the Saddle Valve
a) Determine the length of plastic tubing needed to connect the inlet (left) side of the filter
with the saddle valve. Be sure to allow enough tubing to prevent kinking and cut the tubing
squarely. Slide brass compression nut onto tubing, followed by plastic ferrule. The long tapered
end of the ferrule should face towards the end of the tubing. Place insert into tubing.
b) Insert tubing into saddle valve and hand-tighten compression nut. Using a wrench, tighten nut
1 to 1 ½ turns.
NOTE:
All nuts must be retightened when the system reaches projected operating temperature.
Step 8 – Connecting Inlet Line to System
a) Insert other end of tubing firmly into inlet port (John Guest® fitting) until fully engaged.
b) Pull tube gently to ensure the tubing is fully seated.
Step 9 – Setting the Effective Life Indicator
NOTE: The effective life indicator is the white dial located on the center of the
mounting bracket.
Each black mark on the dial represents 100 gallons (378
.5
L).
a) Move the dial clockwise so that the black indicator arrow lines up with the 1
1
00 gallon
(
4
,
16
4
L) mark.
Important: Set flow meter to 1
1
00 gallons after each new filter replacement.
NOTE: To prevent indicator malfunctions, only move the dial when the system is depressurized.
Step 10 – Putting the System into Operation
a) Slowly turn on cold water supply.
b) Rotate handle on base of drinking water faucet counter-clockwise to “ON” position.
Allow water to run for 10 minutes to flush air and carbon fines from filter cartridges. Check
system for leaks before completing installation.
c) Make sure that all nuts are tightened.
NOTE:
A drinking water cartridge may contain carbon fines (very fine black powder). It is recommended
that you run the tap at least 20 seconds prior to using water for drinking or cooking purposes.
NOTE:
Initially, filtered water may appear cloudy. If you set a glass of water on a level surface, you should
be able to watch the cloudiness disappear from the bottom of the glass upwards. This harmless cloudiness
results from the release of trapped air with the cartridge and will disappear within a few weeks after installation.
INSTALLATION IS NOW COMPLETE.
NOTE: Based on the settings sensitivity of the Effective Life Indicator (ELI), user should set the ELI to
1,100 gallons to assure a 1,000 gallon cycle.
