INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AlwaysFresh System mounting/location details:
The systems are designed for under the sink installation. Optional
basement or utility area is OK, however additional 3/8˝ tubing and
fittings will be required.
1) Install filter cartridge into the head assembly using cartridge
installation instructions.
a. Using a water proof marker write the date installed on the
cartridge label.
b. Install filter inlet/outlet Swivel fittings on head assembly
c. Apply 3-4 wraps of Teflon tape onto 3/8˝ NPT Male threads
2) Screw fittings into female 3/8˝ NPT fittings (inlet & outlet) on
head assembly until finger tight (approximately one-two turns).
a. Caution: Models HFC-1000 and SK-100 use white swivel fitting
for inlet and black swivel fitting for outlet. Model SF-1000 use
black swivel fitting with white collets for outlet.
3) To insure seal continue one to two more turns past finger tight.
4) Total number of turns from start to finish need not exceed five
turns. Do not over tighten.
5) Position system with cartridge, head assembly (with fittings) and
mounting bracket to desired location. It is recommended to
mount top of bracket 23˝ off floor to accept our longest replace-
ment cartridge (HFC-1000)
a. Allow a clearance of 2-1/2˝ minimum below cartridge for
removing and replacement.
b. Allow sufficient clearance on each side for inlet/outlet fittings
to swivel freely 180 degrees.
c. Use a dark colored marker to mark positions of screw
eyelets (mounting bracket) on mounting wall.
d. Insert screws into wall at marks, which will hold the filter
leaving enough screw head to insert mounting bracket into
eyelets. (note wood screws provided)
NOTE:
Unit can weigh up to 10 lbs. with water so be sure the wall is
strong enough to hold the weight.
e. Secure complete system by tightening the mounting bracket
screws.
Select the installation choice below for using: Existing
cold water sink faucet or Separate dispensing tap !
INSTALLATION USING EXISTING COLD WATER
SINK FAUCET
A: Installing the water supply fittings:
Turn off cold water supply
line. If cold water line does not have a shut-off valve under the sink,
you should install one.
1) Open the cold water faucet and allow all the water to drain from
line.
2) For cold water lines that use tubing (plastic or soft copper)follow
these instructions. For flexible hose installation that uses 3/8˝
NPS compression connection, go to step 8. Do not complete steps
3-7.
3) Cut tubing a minimum of 2˝ above the existing cold water stop
valve and removes any burrs.
4) Mark this length of tubing 3/4˝ from top as a guide for inserting
into the new supply valve elbow’s quick connect fitting.
5) Insert tubing into bottom of the new supply valve elbow to
insertion line.
“Commonwealth of MA Plumbing Code 248 CMR
shall be adhered to.The use of saddle valves are not permitted.
Please consult your local plumber.”
6) Mark the supply line previously connecting the cold water to the
faucet 3/4˝ from the bottom as a guide for inserting into the
union fitting.
7) Insert this tube into one end of union connecter fitting to the
insertion line.
8) For Flexible hose installation from step 2.
9) Disconnect cold water line from existing 3/8˝ NPS stop valve
10) Apply 3-4 wraps of Teflon tape onto Male threads of the existing
3/8˝ NPS Stop valve male fitting.
11) Connect Faucet adapter female fitting to existing stop valve. Do
not over tighten.
12) Push tube end of Faucet Adapter female fitting into bottom of
new supply valve
13) Apply 3-4 wraps of Teflon tape onto male threads of the flexible
hose fitting currently connected to the cold sink faucet.
14) Connecting this hose to the 3/8˝ Faucet male adapter. Do not
over tighten.
15) Push tube end of Faucet adapter into union connector.
B: Connecting the water supply and existing sink faucet to Filter.
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1) Determine the length of plastic tubing (3/8˝ tubing 5´ supplied
with system) needed to connect the inlet (left side) of the filter
with the supply valve.
a. Be sure to allow enough tubing to prevent kinking and cut the
tubing squarely and remove all burrs. Place a mark 3/4˝ from
end of tubing.
b. Wet tubing with water and insert into outlet of supply valve
(3/4˝) until mark is flush with fitting.
c. Place a mark on the other end 3/4˝ from end of tubing.
d. Insert tubing into inlet of system fitting to insertion mark.
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2) Determine the length of tubing (3/8˝ tubing supplied) with
system to make the connection from the outlet fitting of filter to
3/8˝x 3/8˝ union fitting. A 3´ minimum length is suggested to
connect accessories into this line.
a. Place a mark 3/4˝ from end of tubing.
b. Wet tubing with water and insert into union until mark (3/4˝)
is flush with union fitting connected to tube/hose.
3) Double check that the water supply is directed to the filter inlet
and the outlet is directed to the sink cold faucet line.
Go to Placing Filter in Operation section
INSTALLATIONS USING SEPARATE
DISPENSING TAP
A: Installing the Water supply fittings:
Turn off cold water supply
line. If cold water line does not have a shut-off valve under the sink,
you should install one.
1) Turn on the cold water faucet and allow all the water to drain
from line.
2) For cold water lines that use tubing (plastic or soft copper follow
these instructions. For flexible hose installation that use 3/8˝
NPS compression connection go to step 6.
Do not complete
steps 3-5.
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