7
FIG. 9
Clamp
(2 - not
included)
Ground Wire
(not included)
GROUNDING INFORMATION
(for Installations on Metal Pipe)
The house main incoming water pipe is often
used to ground electrical outlets in the home.
Grounding protects you from electrical shock.
Installing the water filtration system may break
this ground. Before beginning installation, pur-
chase and securely install two grounding clamps
and a #4 copper wire across the location where
the filter will be, tightly clamping it at both ends,
as shown below.
Installation Instructions
In the state of Massachusetts: The Commonwealth
of Massachusetts plumbing code 248-CMR shall
be adhered to. A licensed plumber shall be used
for this installation.
PLUMBING CODES
All plumbing must be completed in accordance with
national, state and local plumbing codes. Local code
information can be obtained at your local public works
department.
ALWAYS INSTALL THE FILTER UPRIGHT
To operate properly, the UltraEase™ Pivotal Whole
Home Water Filtration System must be installed in a
vertical orientation. The filtration system must also be
installed with the water flow following the arrows on
the filter’s inlet and outlet. This corresponds to a left-
to-right flow, when looking at the front of the filter head
assembly (See Fig. 7). Leave a few inches of space
under the filter sump to allow it to be grasped, pivoted
up and removed when changing filter cartridges, as
shown in the “Filter Cartridge Replacement” section.
MOUNTING BRACKET
A metal bracket is included with the UltraEase™
Pivotal Whole Home Water Filtration System to sup-
port the assembled filter and plumbing when neces-
sary. The bracket should be installed before the filter
is connected to the plumbing.
The bracket may be mounted to a wall or wall framing
member with two screws (included), as shown in
Figure 6. These screws, or other (not included) fas-
teners, if used, must be mounted into a stable surface,
strong enough to support the weight of the filter,
plumbed and full of water - about 15 pounds.
The back of the filter head housing clips onto the
bracket. When mounted, the filter should be aligned
with the inlet and outlet plumbing, and not cause rigid
pipes to distort.
CONNECT THE VENT TUBE
Each time you replace a filter cartridge, the filter will be
placed into the bypass position by pivoting it outward
(shown in the “Filter Cartridge Replacement” section).
Whenever this is done, water pressure inside the
sump is relieved, and about 4 ounces of water will be
expelled through the vent port. Always install the
included vent tube on this barbed fitting to carry the
water to a floor drain, laundry tub or other suitable
drain point. See Figure 8.
NOTE:
This vent tube works by gravity. Do not ele-
vate it above the vent port. Route it downward to the
drain point with no humps, dips or loops.
Properly discard (or recycle) all packing materials.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Prior to installation on metallic plumbing,
securely install two grounding clamps and a
#4 copper wire per installation instructions.
Failure to follow these instructions can result
in death or electrical shock.
