INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MODEL QS1, QS1K, QS1X
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INTRODUCTION
Your Rainfresh TWIST Drinking Water System uses a premium filtering process, providing
cleaner, safer, better tasting drinking water for your family. It reduces lead, VOC (volatile
organic compounds), cysts, chlorine, bad tastes and odours (see performance data sheet for
details)*. The system is designed for installation under the kitchen sink and includes a
ceramic-disc faucet for dispensing filtered water.
*Contaminants reduced by this system are not necessarily in your water.
A fridge connection kit is included with the QS1K system in case you choose to also have
filtered water from your water-dispensing fridge and for your ice cubes.
The “Twist ON/Twist OFF” design makes cartridge replacement quick and easy, using no
tools and without having to shut off the water.
The filter cartridge (model QLV) should be replaced after
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350 US Gal (1,324 L) or 6 months for models QS1, QS1K
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250 US Gal (946 L) or 4 months for model QS1X
The system features a unique electronic monitor (QS1 & QS1K only) that tracks both the
gallons used and time in service and triggers a blinking orange LED when either of these
limits is reached advising you to replace the cartridge.
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Note: Cartridge life is directly dependant on water conditions and volume of water filtered. Excessive
sediment may cause more frequent replacement.
INSTALLATION (Please read carefully before proceeding)
Contents Included:
Filter assembly, faucet & faucet parts bag, parts bag with saddle valve, battery, mounting screws (2), tube compression fittings,
1/4” union tee connector, 19 feet of 1/4” OD tubing (5 ft for models QS1 & QS1X), installation/operating instructions.
Installation shall comply with applicable plumbing codes and regulations. This unit comes complete with all necessary fittings to install the unit
below the counter to copper or CPVC rigid plastic pipe. The water supply saddle valve is included for use in areas where codes permit. Where not
permitted, the installer must provide approved fittings to tap the cold water pipe for a feed water source to the filter system (must adapt to ¼” OD
tubing).
INSTALLATION NOTES AND CAUTIONS
1. The system is designed for point-of-use (POU) under-sink installation for single faucet dispensing. However the unit can be
installed in a remote location with tubing running up to the faucet. Note: additional tubing (not included) may be required.
2. Installation of this unit may involve some water spillage. Keep an ample supply of paper towels or an absorbent cloth handy.
3. This system is intended for use with cold water only. DO NOT INSTALL ON HOT WATER.
4. Protect filter from direct sunlight. Not intended for outdoor use.
5. Protect unit from freezing.
6. Not intended for installation in multi-storey buildings.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION
Drill (cordless or electric), ½” drill bit, adjustable wrenches, Phillips and flat screwdrivers, utility knife, pencil.
1.
UNPACKING THE UNIT
Remove the cartridge (QLV) by turning it 1/4 turn clockwise, then pulling away from head
assembly. Place it aside in a safe place until final assembly.
MOUNTING THE FAUCET (See Fig. 2)
Faucet may be installed in hole in sink (if available) or in countertop. Note: The faucet may also
be installed in the sink sprayer hole if available
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1. Position faucet on countertop beside sink in desired position. Ensure that swivel spout will
extend over sink and that there is room under the counter for faucet shank and to tighten
nuts.
2. Mark the location and drill a ½” hole. Protect your countertop by applying a layer of
masking tape and use a sharp drill.
3. Insert faucet shank through escutcheon plate (1040-9) after peeling off protective film and
escutcheon washer (1040-10) and then through countertop. Install plastic locating
washer(1040-12), lock washer (1040-13) and locking nut (1040-14). Tighten locking nut
securely while someone holds the faucet body so it does not turn.
726-0
1/4” tube
1008-3
1603
1040-14
1040-13
1040-12
1040-9
1040-10
Countertop
Comptoir
Fig. 2
