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SADDLE TAPPING VALVE INSTALLATION ON COPPER TUBE
NOTE:
State and local plumbing codes may prohibit use of saddle tapping valves. An Inlet Adapter Valve
Assembly (P/N 42500004) is available as an alternate installation (See Page 4).
1. Locate shut off valves on water lines under sink. To
identify hot supply pipe and cold supply pipe, turn
both faucets on and let water run. As water flows,
hot water pipe becomes noticeably warmer.
CAUTION:
DO NOT INSTALL FEED WATER
ASSEMBLY ON HOT WATER LINE.
2. Turn off cold water supply by closing shut off valve.
Drain line by opening sink faucet. Some mixing type
faucets may require hot water supply be shut off as
well.
NOTE:
If no shut-off valve is installed under sink, close
main water valve during this installation.
All instructions refer to components shown in
Figure 3A unless otherwise noted.
CAUTION:
Do not turn valve handle before or while
installing saddle tapping valve. Make sure
piercing lance does not protrude beyond
rubber gasket before installing valve.
3. Assemble saddle tapping valve assembly on tube.
a. Hold Back Plate against tube.
•
3/8" O.D. and smaller tubing, use
bracket with side projections.
•
1/2" or larger tubing, use "V" side of
bracket (See Figure 3B).
b. Hold Valve Saddle against tubing in a position
directly opposite Back Plate.
c. Install screws far enough so Saddle and Back
Plate are held securely against tube.
d. Rotate assembly so tubing connection is aligned
toward Filtration Module input port.
e. Tighten screws evenly (brackets must be
parallel). Tighten each screw firmly. Do not crush
tube.
4. Connect source water tubing to valve housing using
compression fitting.
a. Slide nut and sleeve onto tubing (in that order).
b. Install insert into plastic tubing.
c. Install tube with insert and sleeve into valve
housing.
d. Thread compression nut onto housing, tighten.
5. Connect tubing from saddle tapping valve to Filtration
Module inlet elbow (Item 8 on Page 10, Figure 10).
6. Turn saddle tapping valve handle clockwise until it is
firmly seated and piercing lance is fully extended.
NOTE:
Supply line is pierced and valve is closed.
Do not open valve until system is activated
(Page 11).
7. Turn on cold water supply. Check saddle tapping
valve installation for leaks. Allow water to run from
faucet for a few minutes to clear any debris in the line
caused by installation.
NOTE:
If flow from sink faucet is reduced, clean faucet
aerator.
Figure 3A
Saddle Tapping Valve Assembly
P/N 34900001 installed on 3/8” O.D. Tubing
