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Install the Saddle Valve
Choose the valve location
1. It is best to connect into the side of a vertical water pipe.
2. Disconnect the cold water supply line. Attach and tighten the saddle valve connector assembly being
careful not to pinch or crimp any tubing or water supply line while tightening. Use Teflon tape to insure a
tight fit (Fig 1).
Note:
The saddle valve (Fig 1) clamps onto soft or hard tubing or pipe. It will make its own hole in copper
tubing, but not in iron or brass. For brass or galvanizes iron pipe, drill a ¼” hole in pipe before mounting
saddle valve.
If possible, use a hand or cordless drill when drilling in the water pipe is sure that drill, cord and outlet are
all properly grounded.
Do not turn handle before installing or while installing saddle valve.
To prevent damage to piercing needle, make sure that piercing lance does not project beyond the rubber
gasket.
Leave handle in this position (valve closed) until filter installation is complete.
Assemble saddle-tapping valve assembly on tube
A.
Hold back plate against tube.
B.
Hold valve saddle against tubing in a position directly opposite back plate.
C.
Tighten screw enough so valve saddle and back plate are held securely against tube.
D.
Tighten screw firmly. Do not crush tube.
