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Installing the Self-Piercing Inlet Saddle Valve
The self-piercing saddle valve is designed for use with 3/8” to 1/2” OD soft
copper supply tubing.
1. Turn off cold water valve from under sink or main water line valve for
whole house.
2. Before installing self-piercing valve, make sure piercing lance does not
protrude beyond rubber gasket.
3. Assemble saddle valve on copper tubing.
4. Tighten screw to fasten saddle valve to copper tubing.
5. Turn handle clockwise to pierce soft copper tube until valve is firmly
seated. (Valve is closed in this position).
6. Turn on water supply to pressure cold water line and check for leaks.
Installing the Unit
When installed under a sink the unit is normally mounted to the right or left sink cabinet sidewall. It is sug-
gested to locate the system where it can be easily accessed or even removed off the hanging screws and
pulled back out from the sink to change the filters.
1. Locate the unit in the desired position. Make sure it is at least 3” off the floor. Level it and mark the loca-
tion of mounting screws.
2. Install the screws. Leave 1/4” of the screw head out from the wall.
3. Install the mounting bracket slots over the screws and hang the unit.
Installing the Drain Saddle
Prior to proceeding it is important to inspect the condition of drain pipes to
make sure they are not thin and frail. The drain saddles are designed to
be installed on standard 1-1/4” - 1-1/2” OD drain pipe.
Install drain saddle above (and before) the trap and on the vertical or hori-
zontal tailpiece. Never install it close to the outlet of a garbage disposal or
plugging of the RO drain line may result . Refer to location in Figure 1
page 4.
1. Position half of the saddle with quick connect fitting at selected location
and mark for the opening.
2. Drill 1/4” - 3/8” hole at mark through one side of pipe. Position both
halves of the saddle on drain pipe so quick connect opening lines with
hole. Add the gasket to the same side as the drilled hole.
3. Secure drain saddle clamp with bolts and nuts provided. (Do not over
tighten and make sure there is equal space between saddle halves on
each side).
Figure 2. Self-Piercing Inlet
Saddle Valve
Figure 3. Drain Saddle
