Installing Inlet Fitting
I. Kitchen Diverter Valve
This fitting adapts to most kitchen taps that have either a 22mm Male Thread or a 24mm Female Thread.
There are some taps on the market that are not compatible with diverter valves so please check before
purchase. Firstly, unscrew the aerator from your tap. If this exposes a male thread, simply screw the
diverter valve straight onto the tap (ensure the black rubber washer is inside the valve). Usually hand
tightening is sufficient but gripping tools may be required depending on the tap. NOTE: The knurled section
of the diverter valve (top swivel ring) is the part that will tighten, you must tighten this to the tap, not the
whole valve. You will know if the diverter has sealed on the washer if you will be able to swivel the valve
from side to side but you should feel some resistance. If the valve swivels freely and does not feel secure –
you may not have added the black washer, the tap thread may be too long (in which case, you can double
up using the existing washer from the aerator you just removed) or it has not been tightened enough at the
knurled section. If you need to use the thread adaptor to install to a female threaded tap, install the adaptor
into the diverter valve first, then install it onto the tap.
The Diverter Valve is designed to replace your existing aerator so should be left installed permanently.
Below is an example graphic. The tubing is usually supplied connected to the valve but there are
instructions below showing this process if required.
II. ¾” Garden Tap Adaptor
The garden tap adaptor is simple,
just screw it onto an outdoor tap ¾” thread
III. Washing Machine Block Adaptor
Similar principle to the Kitchen Diverter Valve but this time, you firstly turn off the cold water to your
washing machine (lay a towel down for water leakage). Using either your hands or a pair of gripping tools,
slowly unscrew the washing machine hose which will begin to leak water due to static pressure. Install the
laundry block (large Chrome Fitting) in place (ensure that the washers are used so it seals). If you find that
the thread on the adaptor is not long enough – remove one of the blocks and steal the washer (only 1 block
is required, 2 are supplied for this reason) – doubling up the washer is usually enough to provide an
adequate seal. You do not need to use thread tape to do the above steps.
Once the block is securely installed, use standard white plumbers’ tape to wrap the male thread of the
small inline valve supplied with the adaptor – you will need to wrap around 8 – 10 times. Carefully screw
the valve into the female port on the adaptor using a shifter/spanner until firmly installed. While the valve is
in the ‘off’ positing (90° angle to the water flow), slowly turn the cold water back on and check for leaks.
