Above the minimum temperature listed in the table on
page 4. Do not expose the unit or tubing to direct
sunlight.
1. Faucet should be placed near the sink where drink-
ing water is normally obtained. Convenience of
use, and an open area beneath the faucet under
the sink for attaching product and tubing are also
considerations.
2. System can be installed on either the right or left
side of the under-sink area or a cabinet. The right
side is recommended because all the tubing will be
to the back of the cabinet and out of the way.
Installation in the basement is also an option, one
location is near the laundry/utility sink where cold
potable water is handy. The mounting location
should allow adequate clearance and accessibility
for filter changes.
3. Feed water connection — Use a potable COLD
water supply only.
Section IV. Installation Steps
All plumbing should be done in accordance with state
and local plumbing codes.
A. Faucet Installation– the easiest installation is to use
an existing spray attachment hole. If the spray
faucet hole is not available, then the sink top must
be drilled. Choose a convenient location as de-
scribed in Section III.
1. mark the location of the center of the faucet base.
2a. Drilling a stainless steel sink:
Center punch the hole to provide a starting point
for the drill
Drill a 7/16” hole
Clean away any chips
Debur any sharp edges
2b. Drilling a porcelain sink:
It is best to use a special 7/16” diameter cutter de-
signed for porcelain. A carbide tipped masonry bit is a
second choice.
Place a piece of tape over the area to be drilled to
help prevent chipping.
Drill a pilot hole for the porcelain cutter.
When drilling the 7/16” hole, drill slowly and care-
fully; the porcelain chips easily
After drilling, clean the area well. Iron filings, if
left in place, can cause rust stains.
2c. Drilling a counter top:
NOTE: treat ceramic tile as porcelain until the tile is
penetrated, then use the carbide tipped metal cutter.
Formica counter tops may be drilled with a good 7/16”
wood bit, drilling a 3/32” pilot hole will help keep the
bit going straight.
3. Attaching the faucet
SEE Diagram below for visual.
NOTE: faucet for illustration purposes only.
Cold water line connection will be one of the following:
Feed Water Saddle Valve OR EZ Adapter
B. Feed Water Saddle Valve Installation
Decide on location.
Do NOT connect to a hot water feed line.
1. Shut off the water supply and drain the line
2. Copper tubing supply line:
Turn the handle of the feed water saddle valve coun-
ter clockwise until the lance does not protrude from
the gasket. It may have to be pushed in.
Assemble the feed water saddle valve on the tubing.
For 3/8” OD tubing use the back plate side with the
small groove to prevent distortion of the tubing
For larger tubing (up to 5/8” OD) use the large
groove of the back plate.
Assemble and tighten the brass screw.
To pierce the tubing, turn the valve handle fully
clockwise. A small amount of water may escape
from the outlet until it is fully pierced.
When you feel the valve handle firmly seated in the
clockwise direction, the copper tube is pierced and
the valve is closed.
