4. Mounting the Filter System
(A)
Select location under sink or in basement where filter is to be mounted.
NOTE:
Allow 1
1
/
2
inches (33 mm) clearance below housing or 11-inch below filter head to
enable filter cartridge changes.
CAUTION:
Filter head should be mounted on stud or firm surface. The mounting bracket will
support the weight of the filter and help prevent strain on the cold water line.
(B)
Filter head should be mounted in vertical position, use mounting bracket as a template to
mark screw locations. Mount filter head in marked location using screws.
CAUTION:
Water supply to the filter should have a separate shut off valve. If it does not, a
separate shutoff should be installed.
5. Connecting the Supply Adapter and
Inlet of Filter
(A)
Determine the length of plastic tubing needed to connect the inlet (left) side of the filter with
the supply adapter. Be sure to allow enough tubing to prevent kinking and cut the tubing
squarely. Place a mark
5
/
8
-inch from the end of the tubing.
(B)
Wet tubing with water and insert into supply adapter
5
/
8
-inch until mark is flush with fitting.
NOTE:
Disconnecting the Tubing from the Quick-Connect Fittings.
Routine maintenance and cartridge replacement will not require that you disconnect the tubing
from the filter system; however, tubing may be quickly and easily removed from the fitting if
necessary. First, turn off the water supply to the filter. Open faucet, then press in the grey
collar around the fitting while pulling the tubing with your other hand.
(C)
Slide brass compression nut onto tubing, followed by white plastic ferrule. The long tapered
end of the ferrule should face towards the end of the tubing and the tubing should extend
through the ferrule about
1
/
4
–inch. Place insert into end of tubing. Insert tubing into inlet of
filter and hand-tighten compression nut. Using a wrench, tighten nut 1 to 1
1
/
2
turns. Be
careful not to cross thread filter threads.
6. Connecting the Faucet
CAUTION:
Do not over-tighten compression nut. Use caution not to bend or crimp tubes when
securing.
(A)
Determine the length of plastic tubing needed to connect the outlet (right) side of the filter
with the faucet. Measure tubing short enough to prevent kinking and cut the tubing squarely.
Screw nut on faucet stem hand tight, then unscrew two turns.
NOTE:
Compression nut should come preassembled with ferrules inside. If nut should come apart,
see figure 6A for proper assembly.
(B)
Push the tubing firmly into the end of the nut and faucet stem. Hand-tighten compression nut
onto threads until secure. Then tighten 1
1
/
2
to 2 turns with wrench.
(C)
Connect outlet of filter using step 5c.
7. Installing the Cartridge
Hold cartridge from the bottom when installing or changing the cartridge. Use caution not to scrape
knuckles on bracket when locking the cartridge into place. Line up the arrow on the cartridge with
unlocked padlock on head. Insert cartridge and turn arrow to locked padlock. See Diagram R4 in
Filter Cartridge Replacement on page 4.
8. Putting the Filter into Operation
(A)
Turn on water supply valve. Check for leaks. If it leaks, see Troubleshooting.
(B)
Rotate base of drinking water faucet counter-clockwise to "on position." Allow water to run for
5 minutes to flush air and carbon fines (very fine black powder).
(C)
Check for leaks before leaving installation. If it leaks, see Troubleshooting.
PLASTIC TUBING
6
B
A
Nut
Insert
Plastic
Ferrule
3
5
A
B
5/8"
16 mm
5/8"
16 mm
5c
Inlet
Outlet
to faucet
4B
