MP1K & MP2K Fountain Purifier Installation Guide and Technical Information
Fresh Water Filter Co Ltd. Carlton House, Aylmer Road, Leytonstone, London E11 3AD.
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MP1K & MP2K Installation Guide & Technical Information (29/05/08) E & OE
Section 2
Installation
Before
installation
read
these
instructions carefully, then familiarise
yourself
with
the
components,
determine where you are going to
install your system and plan the
installation.
First,
locate
the
MAINS
WATER
STOPCOCK.
Then
remember
your
principal
objectives. They are to do a tidy job,
to install the unit so that it is located
in such a way that you have easy
access to it (for cartridge cleaning -
changing) and to ensure that your
installation is completely free from
leaks.
The best tip is don’t rush. Perform
each task in sequence. Also make
certain that you have all of the tools
you need before you start!
Warning:
This equipment should not
be installed or serviced by children
who
must
be
prevented
from
interfering with the equipment.
STEP ONE
1: Unpacking
Handle with care and familiarise
yourself with the various components
after checking that they have all been
provided. (Refer to the components
lists included at the end of this
publication. Section 5)
STEP TWO
2: Drilling the sink
Warning:
If the sink is porcelain or a
similar vitreous material, do not
attempt to drill unless you have
sufficient
technical
ability
and
equipment
.
2.1: Vitreous enamelled or
porcelain clad cast iron
sinks
First, select the desired tap position
on a flat part of the sink or draining
board.
To allow the tap to pour into the
sink, it should be located no more
than 100mm (4 inches) from the
corner of the sink bowl. Examine the
underside of the sink at that point to
ensure that you can get to it in order
to connect the tubing to the
underside of the tap assembly.
Remember - you will need to be able
to get at the underside of the sink at
this point with your hands and have
sufficient room to turn a spanner.
Before starting to drill the hole, stick
a small piece of insulating tape over
the area of vitreous enamel or
porcelain clad surface you wish to
drill. The tape will prevent the drill
bit from “walking”.
Using carbide drill bits, commence
drilling in the middle of the tape,
first using a 3.125mm (1/8 inch) drill
bit to make a pilot hole.
After drilling the pilot hole, make it
progressively larger, using in turn
6.25mm (1/4 inch), 9.375mm (3/8
inch) and finally 12.5mm (1/2 inch)
drill bits.
By
adopting
this
step-by-step
approach, using a sequence of four
drill bit sizes, the drill will be
prevented from “grabbing” when it
breaks through the surface. This will
avoid the risk of damaging the sink,
the drill and the person using it.
As an additional precaution it is also
prudent to reduce pressure on the
drill immediately prior to break
through. Failure to reduce pressure
may result in causing considerable
damage to the sink, particularly if its
surface is vitreous.
2.2: Stainless steel sinks
Drill a 12.5mm (0.5 inch) hole in the
desired position using a high-speed
drill bit. Note the comments in the
section about first piercing the sink
surface in the position you wish to
drill.
2.3: Formica top
Drill a 12.5mm (0.5 inch) hole either
using a carpenter’s drill or a high
speed bit.
2.4: Existing hole
If a standard 37mm (1.5 inch) hole is
available it may be used. Use the
large chrome plated washer (supplied
with the system) above the sink and
the matching sized washer on the
underside.
STEP THREE
3: Mounting the tap
Place the threaded portion of the tap
stem through the drilled hole so that
the lever is in a convenient position for
easy access when you want to turn the
tap on.
Assemble in accordance with the
diagram)
(Fig 8)
. Secure in place with
the nuts and washers provided. You
may wish to use a spanner on the flats
of the tap to hold it in the desired
position. If this is the case, be sure to
place a piece of cardboard between
the tap and the jaws of the spanner to
avoid marking the polished finish.
The Chrome tap (TP-LR)
includes a
speed-fit connection which screws
directly onto the thread of the tap
stem (part no. CI 3212U7S) make sure
you screw this on tightly to prevent
any leaks.
The long reach swivel outlet tube of
the tap should be pushed down into
the tap body after first removing the
small section of plastic tube fitted to
prevent the tap lever from becoming
dislodged prior to mounting. The
water outlet spout should swivel freely
to any required position. Note: -
Grease the ‘O’ ring seals before
inserting spout.
