Pentair OMNIFILTER R800 Instructions D'installation page 3

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
2. Cutting or Disconnecting the Tubing
Use a 8 foot coil (3 coils, approximately 10-inch diameter)
of plastic, copper or flexible hose between the outlet of the
filter and the refrigerator. Determine the length of plastic,
copper or flexible hose needed to connect the inlet and
outlet of filter. Using a pipe cutter or hacksaw for copper
tubing or utility knife for plastic; cleanly cut tubing or
disconnect flexible hose from refrigerator. Leave a minimum
of 2-inches (51 mm) of pipe after shut-off valve in case pipe
must be re-cut at a later time. Deburr ends of remaining pipe
with a file.
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Inlet
3. Connecting the Tubing and Fittings
(A) Connecting the Inlet:
Assemble fittings as shown. Press tubing into fitting until it
stops. Hand tighten plus 1 to 1
(B) Connecting the Outlet:
Repeat step A.
NOTE: (C) T-flush valve can also be installed after plastic or
copper tubing is connected to outlet.
NOTE: (C) A T-flush valve is recommended only when used
with an icemaker. See Diagram below. This valve is installed
after the filter, so it can be flushed to remove carbon fines or
release pressure before removing cartridge.
COPPER TUBING Hand tighten plus 1 to 1
3A
Ferrule
Nut
PLASTIC TUBING Hand tighten plus 1 to 1
Ferrule
Nut
FLEX TUBING Wrench tighten, do not over tighten
1/4" Compression
Flexible Braided Hose
CONTINUED
Outlet
To refrigerator
⁄ turn(s) with a wrench.
1
2
⁄ turns with a wrench
1
2
⁄ turns with a wrench
1
2
3C
T-Flush valve is recommended only when this unit is used with
an icemaker.
4. Installing the Cartridge
(a) Line up arrow on replacement cartridge with the
unlocked position on head and insert cartridge and (b) turn
arrow to locked position.
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a
5. Putting the Filter into Operation
(A) Turn on water supply to allow filter to fill with water.
Check for leaks. If it leaks, see Troubleshooting section.
(B) Flush filter for 5 minutes through the water dispenser or
if appliance is equipped with only an icemaker, through the
T-Valve, and discard water.
(C) Turn on Icemaker.
(D) Check for leaks before leaving installation. If it leaks,
see Troubleshooting.
NOTE: A drinking water cartridge may contain carbon fines
(very fine black powder). If your icemaker contains black
carbon fines, discard ice.
NOTE: Initially, filtered water may appear cloudy, if
cloudiness in a glass of water disappears from the bottom;
fine air bubbles are present. This air within the water will
disappear within a few weeks after installation.
INSTALLATION IS NOW COMPLETE.
Filter Outlet
To Water
Dispenser/Icemaker
To Drain
Provide an air gap between
end of tube and drain to
prevent contamination
b
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