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4)
Leak Stop Valve
– Drinking water systems
inherently have many connections which
could leak. It is necessary to install the
included Leak Stop Valve very close to
and/or under the filter assembly. It must be
fastened to the floor or cabinet base with
screws or double-sided tape. The feed
water supply must pass through the Leak
Stop Valve (See page 9). Should a leak
occur and the underside of the Leak Stop
Valve gets wet, the feed water will be
terminated. Once activated, the Leak Stop
Valve can be reset one time (See page 12).
D. Prepare the Area for Installation
Clear the area under the sink prior beginning the
installation.
If a basement installation is called for, determine
where components will be located and how they will
be mounted. Special mounting brackets and
hardware may be necessary to secure the system
to a wall or ceiling joists.
Inspect cold water supply line to determine if any
special fittings, in addition to what is included in the
kit, are required.
E. Prepare the Appliance for Installation
Open shipping carton and remove components.
Check that all installation parts are present which
includes the filter assembly, water meter, faucet,
installation hardware, leak stop valve, tubing, and
wrench.
SECTION IV. INSTALLATION STEPS
All plumbing should be done in accordance with
state and local plumbing codes.
NOTE: Some codes may require installation by a
licensed plumber; check with the local plumbing
authority prior to installation.
In restricted under-sink areas, it may be easier to
install the faucet first. Allow adequate tubing
lengths for any final component position.
A. Install the Faucet
The faucet should be positioned so that it empties
into a sink and the spout swivels freely for
convenience. If the sink already has a hole
provided that can accommodate the HMX-1 faucet,
then no drilling is required and you can proceed to
the section on mounting the faucet.
1. Make the Faucet Mounting Hole
IMPORTANT: It is mandatory that safety glasses
be worn during sink hole drilling operations to
prevent eye injury.
Before starting the hole making operation, always
check below the sink so that nothing interferes with
mounting the faucet such as reinforcing ribs,
support brackets or cabinet construction.
STAINLESS STEEL SINK:
Recommended tools:
•
Center punch
•
Variable speed drill and high speed drill bits.
•
Greenlee chassis punch 7/8” hole size
(alternate 9/16” size may be used for non air
gap faucet)
•
Protective gloves
Procedure:
a) Center punch a small indent at the desired
faucet location.
b) Slowly drill the required pilot hole for the
chassis punch.
c) Set up the chassis punch per instructions
and tighten nut to cut the desired hole
size.
d) Clean up sharp edges with a file if
necessary.
