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AP-DWS1000 Drinking Water Appliance Owner’s Manual

Installation Precautions

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Installation and 
Operating Instructions

Do not use with water that is microbiologically 
unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate 
disinfection before or after the system.

Installation must comply with state and local 
plumbing codes.

Systems certified for cyst reduction may be 
used on disinfected water that may contain 
filterable cysts.

System must be protected from freezing.  Drain 
filter when room temperature drops below 
40°F (4.4°C).

Do not install on line pressure above 125 psi 
(862 kPa).

Do not install on hot water line. Maximum 
temperature allowed is 100°F (38°C).

The filter must be installed with the inlet and 
outlet ports as labeled. Make sure not to 
reverse connections.

Do not use wicking or sealer for fitting connections 
into head of filter. Use Teflon

®

tape for connections.

Do not use torch or other high temperature 
sources near filter or plastic cartridge.

Do not install near electric wires or water pipes 
which will be in the path of drill when selecting 
the position to mount bracket.

Do not install in direct sunlight.

Allow a minimum of 2” (5cm) clear space 
under filter to facilitate cartridge change.

Mount filter in such a position as to prevent it 
from being struck by other items.

Teflon is a registered trademark of E.I. DuPont.

Summary of Contents for AP-DWS1000 LF

Page 1: ... 125 psi 862 kPa Do not install on hot water line Maximum temperature allowed is 100 F 38 C The filter must be installed with the inlet and outlet ports as labeled Make sure not to reverse connections Do not use wicking or sealer for fitting connections into head of filter Use Teflon tape for connections Do not use torch or other high temperature sources near filter or plastic cartridge Do not ins...

Page 2: ...ter faucet The filter system s outlet connection will accept 1 4 plastic or copper tubing Tools Required not included Drill cordless recommended Phillips head screwdriver Adjustable wrench Razor knife or tube cutter 8 Gauge fastening screws appropriate for mounting surface If a faucet hole needs to be drilled for faucet Center punch File or grinding wheel 9 16 Drill bit suitable for countertop mat...

Page 3: ...specified up blue tubing and threaded brass stem 1 Stainless steel bezel 2 Large rubber washer B Next feed blue tubing and faucet stem down through faucet mounting hole C From underneath sink assemble the black spacer star washer and hex nut as shown Fig 4 Page 7 onto the threaded brass stem and tighten by hand D With a padded adjustable wrench turn the faucet base above the counter to the right t...

Page 4: ...dle valve to the Push In fitting on the left side of the bracket assembly THE YELLOW TUBE MUST GO UP AND THROUGH THE BASE OF THE BRACKET NOTE Failure to route the tubing through the bracket will not allow protective shroud to be fastened securely to the bracket B Connect the blue 1 4 tubing from the base of the faucet to the Push In fitting attached to the base of the shutoff meter Installing Filt...

Page 5: ...of decorative coating Cut through metal sink base Troubleshooting Section Water leaks from threaded connection Tighten fittings or hex nut a bit more until leak stops If leaks persist shut off water at the cold water valve remove threaded fittings reapply Teflon tape around the fitting to the left and screw back into head assembly or saddle valve Water leaks at quick connect fittings Push tubing i...

Page 6: ... or sharp razor knife Make a clean square cut Should a leak occur at a Push In connector the cause is usually defective tubing To Fix Relieve pressure Release tubing Cut off at least 1 4 from end Reattach tubing Confirm connection is leak free Push In Tubing Connector Quick Connect Fittings 6 9 13 12 4 1 10 2 7 3 5 3 1 69968 31 Self piercing water valve 2 36897 82 1 4 inlet yellow tubing price per...

Page 7: ...ntertop Plastic Backing Spacer Star Washer Hex Nut FILTER 1 FILTER 2 17 43 2 cm Minimum 2 5 cm Minimum 6 3 4 2 1 Standard Installation Overview 1 Install DWS Faucet 2 Mount System 3 Install Feedwater Valve 4 Making Connections 5 Test System 6 Flush Filter 3 1 4 5 6 2 ...

Page 8: ...aucet Figure 4 A B C Stainless Bezel Rubber Washer A Stainless Bezel Rubber Washer Countertop B Stainless Bezel Rubber Washer Countertop Plastic Backing Spacer Star Washer Hex Nut C Stainless Bezel Rubber Washer Countertop Plastic Backing Spacer Star Washer Hex Nut D ...

Page 9: ...8 Making Connections Figure 6 FROM FEEDWATER VALVE A FROM DWS FAUCET B C FILTER 1 FILTER 2 ...

Page 10: ...knob upward and hold 4 Turn cartridge to the left and gently pull straight down Discard spent cartridge If system has not been properly depressurized a small amount of water may discharge Repeat for second cartridge 5 Align tabs of the new cartridges with head and insert cartridge Turn cartridge to the right until a clicking sound is heard Now the cartridge is properly seated Use the color number ...

Page 11: ...CUNO Incorporated 400 Research Parkway Meriden CT 06450 U S A Toll Free 1 800 222 7880 Worldwide 203 237 5541 Fax 203 238 8701 www aquapure com www cuno com 2002 CUNO Incorporated ...

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