5
Installation Overview
Important Installation Recommendations
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Check with your local public works department for
plumbing codes. You must follow their guides as
you install the Water Filtration system.
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Use the Water Filtration system on a potable,
safe-to-drink, home COLD water supply only. The filter
cartridges will not purify water or make unsafe water
safe to drink. DO NOT use on HOT water (100° F max.).
■
Protect the Water Filtration system and piping from
freezing. Water freezing in the system will damage it.
■
Your Water Filtration system will withstand up to
125 psi water pressure. If your house water supply
pressure is higher than 100 psi during the day
(it may reach higher levels at night), install a
pressure-reducing valve before the system.
WARNING:
Do not use with water that is
microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality
without adequate disinfection before or after
the system. These systems are certified for cyst
reduction and may be used on disinfected
water that may contain filterable cysts. The
water should be tested periodically to verify that
the system is performing satisfactorily. Small
parts remaining after the installation could be
a choke hazard. Discard safely.
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Slotted and Phillips screwdrivers
■
Pliers and adjustable jaw wrench
■
Hand- or battery-powered drill and 1 ⁄ 4
″
bit
(saddle valve installation)
■
Electric drill and drill bit to drill 1
″
– 1 1 ⁄ 4
″
hole
(type as required) if mounting hole is needed
for faucet
CAUTION:
To avoid damaging the sink, consult
a qualified plumber or installer for drilling
procedures. Special drill bits may be needed
for porcelain or stainless steel.
Contents included with the product:
■
Water filter assembly, including mounting bracket
and screws
■
Product Literature (Owner’s Manual and
Installation Instructions, Product Data Sheet,
Owner Product Registration Card)
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Water supply/saddle valve
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Filtered water faucet for sink or countertop
mounting
■
Electronic indicator faucet base and battery pack
(not available on all models)
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3 ⁄ 8
″
tubing and fittings to make all needed
connections
■
Sump wrench
Filtered
water faucet
Sink
Battery pack
Hot
Shutoff valve
NOTE:
To change the filter
cartridge, you must turn off
the water. A nearby shutoff
valve is convenient. Most
sinks already have shutoff
valves on the supply pipes.
Cold
Water supply valve
Tubing Insert
Tubing Adapter
Compression nut
Water in
Water out
Tubing
Mounting
screw (2)
Filter I
Filter II
Tubing
Tools and Materials Required for Installation
Read entire manual. Failure to follow all guides and rules could cause personal injury or property damage.
Single Stage
Water out
Mounting
screw (2)
Nut
Insert
Water in
Tubing
Nut
Insert
Dual Stage
Installation Instructions.
Locate the drinking water system on the cold water supply pipe, under
the kitchen and/or bathroom sink, to filter the cold drinking water.
