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STALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AlwaysFresh System mounting/location details: The systems are designed
for under the sink installation. Optional basement or utility area is OK,
however additional 3/8˝ tubing and fittings will be required.
1) Install filter cartridge into the head assembly using cartridge installation
instructions.
a. Using a water proof marker write the date installed on the cartridge
label.
b. Install filter inlet/outlet Swivel fittings on head assembly
c. Apply 3-4 wraps of Teflon tape onto 3/8˝ NPT Male threads
2) Screw fittings into female 3/8˝ NPT fittings (inlet & outlet) on head
assembly until finger tight (approximately one-two turns).Caution: Models
HFC-1000, SF-1000 use white swivel
3) To insure seal continue one to two more turns past finger tight.
4) Total number of turns from start to finish need not exceed five turns. Do
not over tighten.
5) Position system with cartridge, head assembly (with fittings) and mount-
ing bracket to desired location. It is recommended to mount top of bracket
23˝ off floor to accept our longest replacement cartridge (HFC-1000)
a. Allow a clearance of 2-1/2˝ minimum below cartridge for removing and
replacement.
b. Allow sufficient clearance on each side for inlet/outlet fittings to swivel
freely 180 degrees.
c. Use a dark colored marker to mark positions of screw
eyelets (mounting bracket) on mounting wall.
d. Insert screws into wall at marks, which will hold the filter leaving
enough screw head to insert mounting bracket into eyelets. (note wood
screws provided)
NOTE: Unit can weigh up to 10 lbs. with water so be sure the wall is strong
enough to hold the weight.
e. Secure complete system by tightening the mounting bracket
screws.
Select the installation choice below for using: Existing cold water sink faucet
or Separate dispensing tap !
INSTALLATION USING EXISTING COLD WATER SINK FAUCET
A: Installing the water supply fittings: Turn off cold water supply line. If cold
water line does not have a shut-off valve under the sink, you should install
one.
1) Open the cold water faucet and allow all the water to drain from line.
2) For cold water lines that use tubing (plastic or soft copper)follow these
instructions. For flexible hose installation that uses 3/8˝ NPS compression
connection, go to step 8. Do not complete steps 3-7.
3) Cut tubing a minimum of 2˝ above the existing cold water stop valve and
remove any burrs.
4) Mark this length of tubing 3/4˝ from top as a guide for inserting into the
new supply valve elbow’s quick connect fitting.
5) Insert tubing into bottom of the new supply valve elbow to insertion line.
6) Mark the supply line previously connecting the cold water to the faucet
3/4˝ from the bottom as a guide for inserting into the union fitting.
7) Insert this tube into one end of union connecter fitting to the insertion
line.
8) For Flexible hose installation from step 2.
9) Disconnect cold water line from existing 3/8˝ NPS stop valve
10) Apply 3-4 wraps of Teflon tape onto Male threads of the existing 3/8˝
NPS Stop valve male fitting.
11) Connect Faucet adapter female fitting to existing stop valve. Do not over
tighten.
12) Push tube end of Faucet Adapter female fitting into bottom of new sup-
ply valve
13) Apply 3-4 wraps of Teflon tape onto male threads of the flexible hose fit-
ting currently connected to the cold sink faucet.
14) Connect this hose to the 3/8˝ Faucet male adapter. Do not over tighten.
15) Push tube end of Faucet adapter into union connector.
B: Connecting the water supply and existing sink faucet to Filter.
INLET Fitting:
1) Determine the length of plastic tubing (3/8˝ tubing 5´ supplied with sys-
tem) needed to connect the inlet (left side) of the filter with the supply valve.
a.Be sure to allow enough tubing to prevent kinking and cut the tubing
squarely and remove all burrs. Place a mark 3/4˝ from end of tubing.
b.Wet tubing with water and insert into outlet of supply valve (3/4˝) until
mark is flush with fitting.
c. Place a mark on the other end 3/4˝ from end of tubing.
d.Insert tubing into inlet of system fitting to insertion mark.
OUTLET Fitting:
2) Determine the length of tubing (3/8˝ tubing supplied) with system to
make the connection from the outlet fitting of filter to 3/8˝x 3/8˝ union fitting.
A 3´ minimum length is suggested to connect accessories into this line.
a. Place a mark 3/4˝ from end of tubing.
b. Wet tubing with water and insert into union until mark (3/4˝) is flush
with union fitting connected to tube/hose.
3) Double check that the water supply is directed to the filter inlet and the
outlet is directed to the sink cold faucet line.
Go to Placing Filter in Operation section
INSTALLATIONS USING SEPARATE DISPENSING TAP
A: Installing the Water supply fittings: Turn off cold water supply line. If cold
water line does not have a shut-off valve under the sink, you should install
one.
1) Turn on the cold water faucet and allow all the water to drain from line.
2) For cold water lines that use tubing (plastic or soft copper follow these
instructions. For flexible hose installation that use 3/8˝ NPS compression
connection go to step 6. Do not complete steps 3-5.
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