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note.
Depending on the nature of the cabinet it may be necessary to position
a batten behind the panel to make a secure fixing. Remember the weight of the housing will
increase when filled with water.
install the filter cartridge and assemble the filter housing
Unpack the new filter cartridge (L) and screw it into the housing head. Hand tighten the
cartridge sufficient to make a watertight seal.
important.
Do not overtighten the cartridge. Over tightening may shear off the threaded
section of the cartridge.
connect the filter housing to the filter tap
Take the grey 3/8” push-fit connector (A) fitted to the free end of the blue plastic tube (B).
Locate the 3/8” diameter stem attached to the base of your FrankeFlow filter tap. Wet the
stem with a little water. Engage the push fit connector on to the end of the stem and push it
fully home.
important note—making the push-fit connections.
Make sure that the connector is
pushed fully home on the 3/8” stem. Initial resistance will be felt as the stem engages the
internal ‘O’ seal. It is essential to continue to push the stem fully home to the final stop to
make a water tight seal. The stem should enter 10mm (3/8”) when fully engaged. Failure to
fully engage the connector may result in a water leak or failure of the joint.
turn the water on
Check to make sure all the connections are secure. Close the stop valve and turn the lever
of your filter tap to the ‘ON’ position. Turn on the mains water supply and turn on the filter
system stop valve. Check that the filtered water is running from the tap spout. Allow the water
to run for a minimum of 5 minutes to flush the system before drinking the filtered water.
important.
for optimum removal performance adjust the stop valve to set the filtered water
flow to fill a one litre jug in approximately 30 seconds.
check the installation for leaks
Turn off the filter tap and carefully check the whole system for leaks; particularly at the
connections to the stop valve, housing and tap. Turn on the filter tap and allow the filtered
water to run for approximately 10 minutes to clear any manufacturing or installation residues.
Your Franke FilterFlow water filter is now ready to use (as a precaution we recommend
checking for leaks again before retiring for the night).
connect the filter housing to the stop valve
Select the stainless steel braided inlet hose (G). Connect the end with the
1/2”BSP female nut to the male thread of the stop valve (H). Tighten the
nut with a suitable spanner sufficient to make a watertight seal.
important.
Do not be tempted to over tighten the nut as it will distort the
washer and cause the joint to leak.