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STEP-BY-STEP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (cont.)

Select Location

Select a location for the filter that is:

■ protected from freezing.

■ not exposed to direct sunlight.

It is recommended that a shut-off valve be placed on both sides of the filter.

It is recommended that a mounting bracket be used.

Install Mounting Bracket and Fittings

Instructions are for installing fittings onto copper plumbing. If the unit is

to be installed on any other type of tubing (plastic, PVC, galvanized),

consult a qualified plumber for additional hardware.

Attach heavy-duty mounting bracket to head assembly

with four hex-head screws as shown in illustration.

The bracket can be used as a template for marking the

location of the mounting screws.

Apply 4 or 5 wraps of Teflon tape, in a clockwise direction,

to the pipe threads of each fitting.

DO NOT

use joint

compound on any parts connecting to filter housing.

Assemble fitting to the inlet and outlet of the head.

Start each fitting by hand to make sure they

don’t cross-thread. Use an adjustable wrench

to tighten fittings.

DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.

About 1–2 thread(s) should remain visible.

Use four hex washer-head screws to mount bracket to the wall firmly.

Use proper anchors on wall. Anchors are

NOT

included.

Install the head cover.

Head cover is reversible

for various installations.

Install the handle.

Cut Water Line

WARNING:

A copper or galvanized cold water pipe may

be used to ground electrical outlets in the home. Failure to maintain this

ground path may result in an electric shock hazard. If the cold water

pipe is used to ground electrical outlets, please refer to the

Installing the

Ground Wire

section before cutting the pipe.

Turn off the water supply and open a nearby faucet to drain the

water out of pipes.

Using a tape measure or ruler, measure the distance “D” as shown.

■

NOTE:

It is recommended that the shut-off valve be placed before and

after the filter as shown in the

Installation Overview

illustration.

■ Select a secure location surface to install filter and mounting bracket.

The location should align the filter housing with inlet and outlet pipe

and should not cause the pipes to bend or damage. Mark the distance

“D” on the pipe. D is about 7

⁄4″.

Using a pipe cutter, cut pipe. Sand (file) cut ends of pipe to ensure

that they are square and smooth.

■

NOTE:

Have a bucket and towel available to collect excess water.

Installing the Unit

Align filter assembly with pipe ends making certain that the

incoming

water supply is going into the filter opening marked “IN”. It may be

necessary to spread the pipe ends apart to install filter assembly.

Using two adjustable wrenches, hold incoming fitting securely with

one wrench and tighten nut with second wrench. Repeat this

procedure for outgoing fitting.

If mounting bracket is not used, support the water pipe on either

side of the filter unit.

Install a filter and tighten canister to seal (see

Filter Cartridge

Replacement

section).

Final Check

Install filter, if not already done (see

Filter Cartridge Replacement

section).

Slowly turn on water supply.

Check entire system for leaks.

If leaking from fittings, shut off water pressure and tighten or reseal

fittings. If leaking from the canister, tighten canister with a wrench.

After installation, flush the cartridge for 15 minutes, wait one hour,

then flush again for 15 minutes before using the water.

Teflon

tape

Attach Fittings to Water Line

Slip a compression nut onto each pipe.

Next, slip the brass ferrule onto each pipe.

Hex Nut

Brass ferrule

Hex Nut

Brass ferrule

Installing the Ground Wire

NOTE:

If your house plumbing is plastic, it would not be used as a

grounding path, and this step should be skipped.

IMPORTANT:

A copper or galvanized house cold water pipe is often used

to ground electrical outlets in the home.

Grounding protects you from

electrical shock.

The water filter housing may have broken this ground

path. To restore connection, install an 18″-long, 6-gauge copper wire

across the filter, tightly clamped using UL-approved 1/2″–1″ bronze

grounding clamps at both ends as shown. Zinc clamps should not be

used on copper plumbing. Wire and clamps may be purchased separately

from your local hardware store.

Clean copper pipe and ends of wire with emery paper. Bare wire is

recommended. If insulated wire is used, it should be stripped 3/4″

at each end before cleaning with emery paper.

Attach bronze clamps to pipe. Tighten screws.

Attach wire to clamps as shown. Tighten screws.

Clamp

Ground wire

Head cover

Bracket

Handle

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