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Figure B: Faucet tube connection
Brass compression nut
Delrin sleeve beveled
end faces end of tubing
Brass insert goes
inside of tubing
Faucet threaded mounting tube
Step 3:
(a) Turn off the cold water supply to the faucet by turning the
angle stop valve completely off.
Note: Thread connection of the angle stop valve and
housing plumbing may be the opposite of that
shown in figure C.
(b) Attach adapta valve as illustrated in the three photos
below, choosing the configuration that fits your plumbing.
(When attaching the adapta valve to straight pipe
threads, use Teflon tape on the treads.) The green tube
from inlet side of UC-2 module will nee to be cut to
length and attached later in the installation.
Adapta Valve Installation
Configuration for 3/8”
compression fittings
Configuration for 1/2” fittings
Step 4:
START UP
Lift black faucet handle up on faucet to start flow of water through unit. Run 7 gallons
of water through unit. Close faucet.
Note: You may hear some noise as air is being
purged from the unit and the first few glasses of water through the unit may be
dark in color due to carbon fines.
B.
Check for leaks. If you have any leaks, shut-off water supply to system, repair and
restart unit.
(d) Turn on water supply and open the Adapta valve and Check for leaks.
Caution:
Water supply line to the system must be from the cold water supply line. Hot
water will severely damage your system.
(c) Connect green tubing from unit to the Adapta Valve
Correct installation of
the Adapta Valve
Figure C
