b& ChIJ Inst’dfat ion Instructions WHIRLPOOL UNDERCOUNTER REVERSEOSMOSIS WATERFILTRATION SYSTEMIV
I n Remove parts from packages. Check that you have all the parts.
BeforeYouStart ... IMPORTANT: Read and save these instructions. It is recommended that this system be installed by a licensed plumber. It is the responsibility of the installer to comply with the installation specifications provided and with state and local plumbing codes. If you decided to install the system yourself, see “General Information” on page 13 before continuing. Water FlItration System IV can be installed In the basement if there is not adequate room for under-sink installation, however.
Instructions At A Glance For detailed instructions see following page. l 1. Turnoff cold watersupply.(Stepsla-lb) 2. Turnon faucetto drainwaterfrom line. (Step1b) - - 3. Connectsaddlevalveto cold watersupply. (StepsWe or 1h-lj) 4. Turnsaddlevalvehandleclockwiseuntil piercing lanceenterspopeandstops.
Product Damage DO NOT connect to a hot water supply line. Failure to follow this instruction could result in product damage. Connect saddle valve to cold water supply . soft copper pipe. Check that saddle valve piercing lance does not protrude beyond rubber gasket. If it is protruding, carefully push it in flush with the rubber gasket, using a hard object like the end of a screwdriver handle. Ic Electrical Shock Hazard Special care must be taken when drilling into water pipes.
Instructions At A Glance For detailed nstructions see following page. l I. Connectfaucetspout,chromebaseplate,indicatorlight disk and rubberwasherto faucetbase.(Steps2a-2b) 3. Placefaucetin sink opening.Securefaucetto sink with slottedwasher,spacer,flat washer,hexnut and greyconnector.Connectbluetubin to bottom of faucetassembly.(Steps2e-si) 2. Connectgreentubing and blacktubing to faucet.(Steps2c-2d) 4. Connectfaucetindicatorwire to wire harness on filtration assembly.Insertbattery.(Step2k) f-i -.
Front view of air gap faucet l _ chrome base elate l Property Damage Contact a qualified installer or licensed plumber for cutting a faucet opening in your type of sink. F!;IIwJ~ do so may result in damage to 2a A 741”to 1%” diameter opening in the sink is . required to install the faucet provided. Important: If you do not have an existing sink opening, contact a qualified installer or licensed plumber to cut an opening in your sink.
Instructions At A Glance For detailed instructions see following page. l 1. InstallROcartridge into filtration assembly. Connectone end of red tubingto bottomof RO cartridge.Connectother endto greentubingfrom faucet.(Steps3a-3e) Connectorangetubing saddlevalve.(Step3f) 4. Connectyellowtubin to storagetank.(Step3i3 3. Useorangetubingfrom filtrationassemblyto fill storagetank with water.
The filtration assembly should already be . placed close to its final location. Move storage tank near its final location, which should be within four feet of filtration assembly. The filtration assembly may be installed under a sink or in the basement (mounted to wood floor supports or to the basement wall). For basement installation order Basement Installation Kit, Part No. 4373517 available from your Whirlpool dealer.
Instructions At A Glance For detailed instructions see following page. l 1. Decidewheredrainsaddlewill be mounted. , Thebest placeis on a horizontaldrain tailpiece wI above(before)the trap.(Steps4a-4b) , 3. Drill hole in drain using o eningin drainsaddleas a guide.(t tep 4d) 2. Connectdrain saddleto drain pipe.(Step4c) 4. Threadelbowinto drain saddle.Connectblack tubingto elbow.
The drain saddle assembly is designed to fit a . standard 1l/z” O.D. tailpiece. Smaller or larger tailpiece piping will require a special drain saddle assembly available @. from your local plumbing supply distributor. Position both halves of the drain sad on the tailpiece. Insert bolts in drain saddle and tighten evenly and firmly. Check that both halves of drain saddle are parallel and equally spaced. 4c Electrical Shock Hazard Special care must be taken when drilling into water pipes.
FlushSystem Instructions At A Glance For detailed instructions see following page. l I. Slidefiltration assemblyonto mountingscrews. (Step5a) 3. Turnon cold watersupplyand saddlevalve.(Step5c) 2. Turnon faucetand draintank to flush disinfectantfrom tank.(Step5b) 4. Allowtank to fill - ap roximately4 hours.Lift faucethandle to draintank.Fill anB draintank again- another4 hours. Waitfor tank to fill again.Whenfaucetis turnedon, green indicatorlight will indicatewateris readyfor use.
FlushSystem Slide filtration asse . mounting holes onto mounting screws that were installed in step 3b. DO NOT kink or bend tubing. Insulated staples may be used to secure tubing to cabinet walls. Tighten mounting screws to secure filtration assembly to wall. Replace filtration assembly cover. GeneralInformation 5a In step 3h you filled the storage tank with , water to activate the special disinfectant. If that water has set in the tank for at least 15 minutes, you can now drain the tank.
WaterRequirements The filtration system must be connected to a cold water supply line providing 40-l 00 psi water pressure. If psi is less than 40, a booster pump, (Part Number 4373525) will be needed. Review the water application guideline chart below to determine if your water meets the standards necessary to use this water filtration system. DO NOT use filtration system if water is microbiologically unsafe or water quality is unknown.
UsingyourROwaterfiltrationsystem To get purified water from the storage tank - Hold the faucet handle down for momentary flow, hold the faucet up for continuous flow. To stop water flow from the faucet - Return the faucet to the center or horizontal position. When faucet flow slows or drips - The storage tank is empty. Wait 1 hour before dispensing any additional water.
Call l-800-253-1301 to order. Replacement Parts & Accessories r Replacement Cartridge Kit Howto sanitizethe storagetank You will need to order Tank Sanitizing Kit, Part No. 4373527. You will also need household bleach and a measuring spoon. 1. Turn off saddle valve in water line. Open faucet and drain storage tank. There will be no water dripping when tank is empty. 2. Turn off faucet. Push in grey connector to disconnect yellow tubing from system.
PerformanceDataSheet @ Q This Reverse Osmosis System has been tested and listed by NSF International under Standard 58 for the water treatment claims listed below under “Contaminant Reduction Performance”. Whirlpool Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System IV Model No.
Part No. 4373500 Rev B 01993 Whirlpool Corporation Whirlpool Corporation Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Printed on Recycled Paper in U.S.A.
