5
INSTALLING FILTRATION SYSTEM
A
Personal Injury: Do not locate filter above an outlet or other
electrical device. Install head and bracket so that connec-
tions require no stretching, kinking or pinching of tubing.
B
from water
supply line
Property Damage: Tube runs need to form to the cabinet's
contours to allow storage space with no sharp bends. Tubes
need clean, perpendicular, burr-free cuts to ensure a true fit.
C
Hot & cool models
From filter or
water supply line
Property Damage: Do not extend the copper
lines farther than the 16" provided.
D
Discharge tube
From water
supply line
It is normal for approximately 2 oz. of water to
discharge when filter is removed.
8
to dispenser
Hot only models
Plug
From filter or
water supply line
To dispenser
Screws provided are for use in wood
studs or cabinets only. Use wall anchors
(not supplied) for installation into drywall.
Mark hole locations for filter head
and bracket in a spot that allows
for filter replacement.
Drill 1/8" starter holes and attach racket to
wall with wood screws, turning until snug.
Remove red filter cap, insert filter
cartridge into filter head and twist
clockwise until "LOCK" arrow on the
filter aligns with arrow on bracket.
Determine length of tubing required,
then cut to length making sure the cut
is perpendicular and burr-free.
Insert a white 3/8" tube into inlet side
of filter head until it stops.
Press in again to ensure a secure fit.
Insert the other white 3/8" tube
into outlet side of filter head
until it stops. Press in again to
ensure a secure fit.
Insert the copper tube(s) from the
dispenser into the 3/8" to 1/4"
quick-connect fitting.
Connect the white 3/8" tube
from the right outlet on the filter
head into the quick-connect fitting until
it stops. Press in again to ensure a
secure fit.
To remove tube(s) or plug from quick-connector,
depress the release ring and gently pull away.
To redirect filter replacement water
discharge, place 6" clear tube over
vent hole on the left side of filter head.
Note: 3/8" fitting is required to make
connection to water supply.
Connect remaining white 3/8" tube to
incoming water supply line.
(See Step 6.)