Instructions / Assembly

Whole House Installation

(1/ 2 inch or 3/ 4-inch main cold water line)

Materials Required:

(2) 3/ 4-i nch or 1/ 2-i nch NPT compression f it ti ngs

Te f l o n

tape

Red uci ng a da pt er s (i f ne ces sa r y)

NOTE:

•Reducing adapters can be used to adapt the filter to different pipe sizes. See your local

hardware st ore or pl umbing st ore f or hel p i n sel ect ing the necessary adapters and com-

pression f it t ings f or your inst al lat ion needs.

•Galvanized fittings must be used with installation on galvanized pipe.

•Filter must be installed after water meter or pressure tank.

1. Turn off cold water supply and open nearest faucet to drai n pi pes bef ore st art ing instal -

lation. Wrap about 6 inches of Teflon

tape in clockwise direction around pipe threads

of each compressi on f i tt ing.

2. If mount i ng bracket (not suppl i ed) i s t o be used, first use bracket as a t empl ate t o mark

screw l ocati ons. Then place bracket over cap and al ign with inl et and out let port s. Al low

2 inch clearance below housing to enable cartridge changes.

NOTE: Mounting bracket for heavy-duty filter does not fit over inlet/ outlet connec-

tions. Heavy-duty bracket should be screwed directly into cap or filter.

3. St art compressi on f it t ings i nto cap by hand and use a wrench to t ight en fi rml y. DO NOT

OV ERT I GH T EN. A bo ut o ne t hr ead s ho ul d r e m ai n v i s i bl e. Rem o ve com pr es si on nu t s f r om

fittings.

4. Measure l ength (shown as X on Fi gure 4) across assembl ed f itt ings and subtract 1 i nch

if you are installing on 3/4-inch pipe or 1

2 inches if you are installing on 1/2-inch pipe.

Mark section of pipe to be removed.

5. Use a pi pe cutt er or hacksaw, cut pi pe and remove marked sect ion of pi pe. Fi le or sand

sharp edges on remai ning pipe.

6. Sl ip compressi on nut and ferrul e ont o each end of pi pe.

7. Ali gn fi l ter assembl y wi th ends of pipe, maki ng cert ai n cap opening marked “ IN” is f ac-

ing your incoming water supply. It will be necessary to spread ends of pipe apart to

install filter assembly. Using two adjustable wrenches, hold incoming adapter securely

with one wrench and tighten nut with second wrench. Repeat process for outgoing

adapter.

8. Sl owl y turn on the water suppl y t o al low fil ter t o f il l wi th water, t hen press t he red pres-

sure-rel ief butt on on top of fil ter to release trapped air. Open nearest faucet and f lush

water through cartridge for 5 minutes. Check for leaks before leaving installation.

9. CAU TION : If water pipes are used to ground electrical systems, appliances, or

phones, be cert ain t o i nstal l a jumper wi re. Contact a qualif ied el ectri cian with any

questi ons about your home’s electri cal syst em.

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