Installation and Operating Instructions For Aqua-Pure® AP-DWS1000 & AP-DWS1000 LF Drinking Water Filtration Systems 6888931 0609 Installer: Please leave manual with homeowner. Homeowner: Please retain for operation and future maintenance instructions.
SAFETY INFORMATION Read, understand, and follow all safety information contained in these instructions prior to installation and use of the AP-DWS1000 & AP-DWS1000 LF Drinking Water Filtration Systems. Retain these instructions for future reference. Intended use: The Aqua-Pure® AP-DWS1000 & AP-DWS1000 LF Drinking Water Filtration Systems are intended for use in filtering drinking water in residential locations and have not been evaluated for other uses.
CAUTION To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to water leakage: • Read and follow the Instructions in this manual before installation and use of this system. • Installation and Operation of this system MUST comply with all state and local plumbing codes. • Protect from freezing. Drain filter when temperatures drop below 40°F (4.4°C). • Do not install if water pressure exceeds 125 psi (862 kPa). If your water pressure exceeds 125 psi, you must install a pressure limiting valve.
Introduction: This manual explains installation and operation of the Aqua-Pure® AP-DWS1000 & APDWS1000 LF Drinking Water Filtration Systems. Please read each section of this manual carefully. The Aqua-Pure AP-DWS1000 & AP-DWS1000 LF Drinking Water Filtration Systems are designed to connect permanently to a home plumbing system.
1) Install Drinking Water System Faucet (Refer to Figure 4, Page 11): IMPORTANT NOTES • Porcelain, enamel and ceramic sinks require special procedures for drilling holes. Refer to the special section on porcelain, enamel and ceramic sinks for detailed instructions. • The drinking water system faucet should be located on a flat surface, conveniently located near the sink, so that it empties into the sink. Most sinks have pre-drilled holes designated for sprayers, soap dispensers and other accessories.
B. To pierce soft copper tubing, turn handle to the right (clockwise) several times until it stops. The valve is now closed. Turning the handle to the left (counterclockwise) will open the valve. C. Assemble insert, plastic sleeve and compression nut as shown onto yellow tubing and fasten securely to saddle valve. 4) Making Connections (Refer to Figure 6, Page 12) A. Connect yellow 1/4” tubing from saddle valve to the “Push-In” fitting on the left side of the bracket assembly.
1. The glassy layer of porcelain/enamel/ceramic must be scored through to the metal base creating a disc. 2. This disc must be removed while protecting the surrounding decorative coating against chipping or fracturing. 3. The base metal must be drilled through to complete the hole. Procedure: A. Mark center for 9/16” hole. B. Form a dam of shallow putty around hole location and fill with enough water to lubricate carbide drill bit. C.
Quick Connect Guide (Figure 1) ‘Push-In’ Tubing Connector (Quick Connect Fittings) This product is outfitted with user friendly ‘Push-In’ connectors. Proper use of the connectors is shown in the diagrams. It is most important that the tubing selected for use with these connectors be of high quality, exact size and roundness and with no surface nicks or scratches. If it is necessary to cut the tubing, use a plastic tubing cutter or sharp razor knife. Make a clean square cut.
AP-DWS1000 Parts List (Figure 2) 6 2 9 11 7 12 13 10 4 1 5 3 3 Reference # Part # Description 1 69968-31 Self-Piercing Water Valve 2 36897-82* 1/4” Inlet Yellow Tubing (price per ft.) 3 55851-02 AP-DW80 & AP-DW90 Cartridge Set 4 36897-62* 1/4” Outlet Blue Tubing (price per ft.) 5 69888-42 Faucet 6 68841-21 Shroud 7 68871-01 Head 8 85-400201 UTC Shroud Mounting Pin (not shown) 9 68845-31 3/8” NPT x 1/4” Tube (Qty. 4) 10 68873-31 1/4” NPT Adaptor x 1/4” Tube (Qty.
Installation Overview (Figure 3) 1 Standard Installation Overview 6 1 Stainless Bezel Rubber Washer Countertop 2 Plastic Backing Spacer Star Washer Hex Nut 3 1. Install DWS Faucet 2. Mount System 3. Install Feedwater Valve 4. Making Connections 5. Test System 6. Flush Filter (see page 6, Step 6B of this manual for instructions) 5 4 3 6 2 4 17" (43.
Install Drinking Water System Faucet (Figure 4) Stainless Bezel Rubber Washer A Stainless Bezel Rubber Washer Countertop Stainless Bezel Rubber Washer Countertop B C Plastic Backing Spacer Star Washer Hex Nut Stainless Bezel Rubber Washer Countertop D Plastic Backing Spacer Star Washer Hex Nut Install Feedwater Valve (Figure 5) A B 11 C
Making Connections (Figure 6) B A FROM FEEDWATER VALVE TO DWS FAUCET C FILTER 1 FILTER 2 12
Cartridge Change Instructions (Refer to Corresponding Diagrams Below) CAUTION To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to water leakage: • The disposable filter cartridge must be replaced every six months or at the specified service cycle. 1. Turn water supply off at saddle valve or at undersink cold water line, and remove protective shroud from bracket. 2.
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Limited One Year Warranty CUNO Incorporated warrants this Product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover failures resulting from abuse, misuse, alteration or damage not caused by CUNO or failure to follow installation and use instructions. If the Product is defective CUNO will replace the Product or refund your Product purchase price.
