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Installation instructions & user guide
T210042 InstaTap office manual v1.01 June 2022
SECTION 6 Installing the under counter appliances
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Use instructions supplied with the individual system components.
Valves and fittings must be sealed with PTFE
tape if compression seals are not included.
6.6 Connect the water supply
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Water supply pressure range 2 - 5 bar.
If the mains water pressure is below 2 bar a fault could arise.
If the mains water pressure exceeds 5 bar a 3.5 bar water pressure
reducing valve must be fitted. Failure to do so could result in the
appliance overfilling.
To avoid damage, do not use any solder connections whilst pipes
are connected to the appliance.
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Instanta cannot be held responsible for any appliance malfunction if the
water pressure is not within the range stated. If in doubt, consult your
water supply company.
• Connect to a wholesome (cat 1) cold drinking water supply using 15mm
copper pipe-work to the install rail.
• The install rail must be fitted, it includes an isolation valve to turn off the
water supply for servicing or repair, as well as a back-flow prevention
device to prevent water from the appliance re-entering the mains water
supply.
• When installing ‘push fit’ fittings and pipe-work observe push fit best
practice, see page 13.
• To install the filter head, use the instructions supplied with it.
• To install and set the water block, use the instructions supplied with it and
refer to page 16.
• To install the FL500 filter, use the instructions supplied with it and refer to
page 27.
• The filter must be flushed after installation, see page 28.
6.6.1 Mains water connection
