Installation Steps and Start-Up Procedures, Cont.
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tep 2
Turn Off Water Supply
A.
Turn off the water supply.
B.
Open the hot and cold water taps to depressurize the lines.
tep 3
Connect Water Lines
Note:
See
Optional Plumbing Procedures
for
information on copper fittings and joining plastic pipe.
A.
Remove the valve cover.
1.
Open the salt port lid on the valve cover and
slide it down.
2.
Place your fingertips on the bottom, inner edge
of the valve cover. (You may need to use
two hands).
3.
Squeeze the edge and pull the valve cover
toward yourself until it clicks free.
(See Figure 3.)
4.
Lift and remove the valve cover.
B.
Install Qest fittings. Qest connection fittings are
provided with your appliance. Qest fittings provide
a convenient, easy-to-use three-piece assembly for
3/4-inch copper plumbing or 3/4-inch CTS CPVC
plastic tubing.
Ensure that the three components (1: collar,
2: metal retaining ring, and 3: nylon sleeve) are
correctly installed in sequence on the pipe. (See
Figure 4.)
Note:
Do not use Teflon tape or plumber’s putty
with Qest fittings. They are not necessary.
C.
Attach the water lines to the appliance in
compliance with all state and local, building,
plumbing, and electrical codes. (See Figure 5.) Do
NOT over tighten the connections on the plastic
threads.
D.
Check the arrows on the valve to ensure that the
water flows in the proper direction.
Caution:
Do NOT plumb your appliance in
backward.
Figure 3: Remove Valve Cover
Figure 4: Qest Fittings
Figure 5: Connect Water Lines
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Owner’s Manual
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