Attach Fittings to Filter
2. a.
Remove yellow endcaps from filter.
b.
Find the ends of brass fittings that mate with
filter body.
c.
Apply 1 to 2 wraps of the included Teflon
tape to threads, as shown.
d.
Thread brass fittings into both ends of the
filter body and tighten snug with a wrench.
Cut Tubing
3.
Shut off water supply.
4.
The filter is to be inserted (spliced) into the
1/4
″
OD supply tube that feeds water to the
refrigerator. (Do not cut any water lines
internal to the refrigerator.) Locate the filter
as close as possible to the supply water shut-off
valve. If the filter needs to be located behind
the refrigerator, there needs to be at least 6
inches of clearance between the wall and the
refrigerator. If the appliance must be moved,
make sure there is proper protection on
the floor.
5.
Cut the tubing, making sure the ends are
square and no burrs protrude. Deburr ends
with file or sandpaper if necessary.
Attach Fittings to Tubing
6.
Slip brass nuts then ferrules over both tubing
ends, leaving 1/4
″
of tubing exposed from
end. (See figure for ferrule orientation).
For copper tubing, use the brass ferrules.
For plastic tubing, use plastic ferrules and
brass inserts.
7.
Connect the supply water line to the filter
inlet:
a.
Insert end of tubing into brass fitting; hand-
tighten nut onto threads of brass fitting.
b.
Using two wrenches, tighten nut at least one
full turn.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to cross thread the nut
and the fitting.
See step 8 below to complete the installation.
Teflon
tape
Brass nut
Brass nut
Brass insert
(for plastic tubing)
Brass insert
(for plastic tubing)
Water line
tubing
Water line
tubing
Ferrule
Ferrule
Brass
fitting
Brass
fitting
SUPPLY SIDE
INLET
OUTLET
APPLIANCE SIDE
Follow Directions for Proper Assembly
Flush Filter
8.
Place filter outlet over bucket or pan. Turn on the incoming water
supply to
flush
the filter into the bucket or pan thereby removing fine
particles of carbon which may be present. Flush 2 to 3 gallons of water
(approx. 5 minutes). Turn off the water supply.
Final Connection and Leak Check
9.
Connect the
outlet
port of the filter to the water line to your appliance
in the same manner as the inlet.
10.
Turn on water supply line. If leak occurs, tighten nuts or fittings until
leak stops.
11.
Write the date on the filter and also mark your calendar to replace
with another filter after six months.
12.
Discard any unused parts.
OPTION 1:
Brass Fittings
Attach Fittings to Filter
2. a.
Remove yellow endcaps from filter.
b.
Apply 1 to 2 wraps of the included Teflon
tape to threads of o-ring fittings, as shown.
c.
Thread o-ring fittings into both ends of the
filter body and tighten snug with a wrench.
Leave at least one turn of thread showing.
Cut Tubing
3.
Shut off water supply.
4.
The filter is to be inserted (spliced) into the
1/4
″
OD supply tube that feeds water to the
refrigerator. (Do not cut any water lines
internal to the refrigerator.) Locate the filter
as close as possible to the supply water shut-
off valve. If the filter needs to be located
behind the refrigerator, there needs to be at
least 6 inches of clearance. If the appliance
must be moved, make sure there is proper
protection on the floor.
5.
Cut the tubing, making sure the ends are
square and no burrs protrude. Deburr ends
with file or sandpaper if necessary.
Attach Fittings to Tubing
6.
Slip brass nuts then ferrules over both tubing
ends, leaving 1/4
″
of tubing exposed from
end. (See figure for ferrule orientation). For
both copper and plastic tubing, use plastic
ferrules. If your tubing is plastic, place brass
inserts into ends of tubing.
7. a.
Insert end of supply side tubing into the
valved fitting (the
longer
fitting); hand-
tighten nut onto threads of fitting.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to cross thread
the nut and the fitting.
b.
Using two wrenches, tighten nut at least
one full turn.
c.
Valved fitting is now installed. Turn water
supply on and inspect for leaks.
d.
Repeat
a
and
b
for non-valved fitting on
the appliance side.
See step 8 below to complete the installation.
Teflon
tape
Brass nut
Brass nut
Brass insert (for
plastic tubing)
Brass insert (for
plastic tubing)
Water line
tubing
Water line
tubing
Ferrule
Ferrule
Valved fitting
Non-valved
fitting
O-ring
fitting
O-ring
fitting
SUPPLY SIDE
INLET OUTLET
APPLIANCE SIDE
Follow Directions for Proper Assembly
OPTION 2:
Quick Connect
Installation Kit
QCKIT
(sold separately)
1.
All of the
refrigerator
installation
requirements
must be met
when installing
the filter.
1.
All of the refrigerator
installation
requirements must
be met when
installing the filter.
INSTALLING THE FILTER
Two installation methods are available:
• Option 1 (brass fittings) • Option 2 (quick-connect fittings)
