Install Filter Housing – see diagram A on page 3
1. Select a suitable location for the filter housing under the sink.
NOTE: Location should be reasonably accessible for filter replacement. When mounting housing to cabinet, leave a
minimum 2” space below sump/filter housing for removal of sump for maintenance and filter replacement and orientate to
match the desired flow direction.
DO NOT INSTALL where temperatures fall below freezing as damage to the system will occur.
NOTE: The flow arrow and IN/OUT are embossed on the top of the black plastic housing head. DO NOT reverse.
NOTE: Filter cartridge is pre-installed at the factory.
WARNING: Be sure to turn off your water supply or manual shut off valve for your cold water before proceeding with the
installation. If your plumbing does not include a manual shut off valve at the sink, we recommend one be installed before
proceeding.
2. Secure the bracket attached to the filter housing assembly to the side of the sink cabinet in the desired location.
Depending on your installation, use appropriate fasteners not supplied with your system. Be sure to securely mount the
housing using the 4 mounting holes as it will be heavy when full of water.
3. Remove existing flex hose connection at the cold water shut off valve and attach to the OUT side of your filter. Filter
housing requires a 3/8” compression fitting on the end of your existing flex hose.
4. Using the flex hose included with your system, attach one end to the IN side of the filter housing and the other end
to the manual shut off valve. The flex hose requires a 3/8” compression fitting.
MAKE SURE FITTINGS ARE TIGHTENED SECURELY. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTENED.
GO TO STEP 3.0 – START-UP to complete the installation.
2.0 Inline Installation With Separate Faucet (Optional Kit) –
See diagram B on page 3 for Optional Faucet
Begin installation by following steps 1 & 2 in section 1.0 above. Then continue with 2.0 below.
1. Disconnect existing flex hose connected to your manual cold water shut off valve or cold water supply.
2. Install the T-valve (included) as shown in Diagram B on page 3. Requires 3/8” compression fitting size.
3. Re-connect existing flex hose to the outflow side of the T-valve. Other end should remain connected to existing faucet.
4. Prepare a piece of 3/8” plastic tubing (included) to fit between the quick connect push fitting on the T-valve and the
IN side on the water filter housing - ADD additional 1-1/2” to tubing length as tubing will travel about 3/4” into each
fitting to seat properly.
5. Insert one end of plastic tubing into the quick connect on the T-valve - press in firmly.
6. With other end of tubing, remove nut and compression washer from filter housing. Slide nut first onto tubing, then slide
compression washer onto tubing. Insert tubing firmly into brass fitting (lead free) on housing. Slide compression washer
and nut onto threads and begin to tighten nut using wrench. Tighten securely. DO NOT over tighten.
7. Select a suitable location for the drinking water faucet as close to the sink as possible allowing convenient space
under the sink for assembly. The spout of the faucet should be able to reach the sink. A 2” flat area is required
to mount the faucet. Check for clearance, then drill the sink top with a 1/2” bit to accommodate the faucet inlet pipe.
8. See Optional Faucet details and diagram on page 1 for installation on the faucet through the sink top.
9. Remove the plastic quick connect adaptor, the brass nut and the lock washer from the inlet pipe.
10 .Insert the faucet stem through the sink top to seat the rubber washer.
11. Replace the lock washer and brass nut and tighten firmly with a wrench.
12. Attach the plastic quick connect to the threaded stem of the faucet using Teflon tape (not supplied)
13. Prepare a piece of 3/8” plastic tubing (included) to fit between the quick connect push fitting on the faucet and the
OUT side on the water filter housing - ADD additional 1-1/2” to tubing length as tubing will travel about 3/4” into each
fitting to seat properly. Insert end of plastic tubing into the quick connect push in fitting on faucet. Press firmly.
14. With other end of tubing, remove nut and compression washer from filter housing. Slide nut first onto tubing, then slide
compression washer onto tubing. Insert tubing firmly into brass fitting (lead free) on housing. Slide compression
washer and nut onto threads and begin to tighten nut using wrench. Tighten securely. DO NOT over tighten.
GO TO STEP 3.0 – START-UP to complete the installation.
1.0 Standard Inline Installation
1. Slowly turn on your water supply or manual shut off valve.
2. Check for leaks before proceeding
3. Press the RED button on top of the black housing head to allow trapped air out of the system.
4. Slowly turn on your cold water faucet.
5. Water should start flowing out of faucet.
6. Allow water to flow for a few minutes to flush out the system before using the water. Some residual particles may be
expelled during this flushing process. This is normal.
7. Your system is now ready for use.
3.0 START-UP
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