Owner`s manual

Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Water Factory Systems’ FaucetMATE
®
Drinking Water System. You
are about to enjoy the benefits of high quality drinking water right in your own home. The FaucetMATE dual-stage filtra-
tion systems contain the most effective filtration media for reducing common but potentially harmful pollutants. The
FaucetMATE line consists of the FM-2 CTO for reduction of chlorine, taste and odors, the FM-2 Lead for the reduction of
lead, chlorine, taste and odors, and the FM350-DWS for the reduction of volatile organic chemicals (VOCs), MTBE, lead,
chlorine, taste and odors, sediment and mirco organisms such as cysts. All FaucetMATE systems operate on regular
household water pressure.
This manual explains the installation, operation and maintenance of your FaucetMATE Drinking Water System. Please
read each section of this manual carefully. The system is designed to connect permanently to a home plumbing system.
To assure that the installation conforms to your state and local plumbing codes, it is recommended that the installation
be performed by a qualified installation specialist for drinking water appliances or by a licensed plumber.
A. Installation Precautions
• The tubing must be installed in the correct inlet and outlet
fittings as labeled. Make sure not to reverse the connections.
• Do not install on a hot water line. The maximum temperature
allowed is 100°F (38°C).
• Do not install on a line with water pressure above 125 psi
(862 kPa).
• Do not use a torch or other high temperature sources near
the filtration assembly or the plastic cartridges.
• Special care must be taken when drilling the holes for the
mounting bracket. Use caution when installing near electrical
wires or water pipes.
• Protect from freezing. Drain the filtration system when the
room temperature drops to 32°F (0°C) or below.
• Do not install in direct sunlight.
• Allow a minimum of 2” (5 cm) clear space under each filter
cartridge to facilitate cartridge change.
• Mount the filtration system in a location that will minimize
the chance of it being struck by other items, such as waste
baskets, etc.
• The installation must comply with existing state and local
plumbing codes.
• Do not use where water is microbiologically unsafe, or with
water of unknown quality without adequate disinfection
before or after the system.
B. Determine System Location
The filtration system should be located under the sink. Never
install it in an area of the home where the temperature may drop
to freezing, because damage to the system will result.
The exact placement of the various components of the system
will vary from installation to installation. The installer, in con-
junction with the customer, must decide on where to place the
faucet and filtration system by balancing the home owner’s con-
venience with ease of installation and servicing (see Figure 1).
C. Prepare the area for installation
Remove supplies from under the sink and stack them neatly
away from the working area if necessary.
Inspect the cold water supply line and determine if any special
fittings, in addition to what is included in the kit, are required.
NOTE: It is a good idea at this time to check the condition of
the undercounter plumbing for any existing or potential leaks.
Any items of concern should be repaired prior to installation of
the drinking water device.
D. Prepare the system for installation
Open the shipping carton and remove the components. Check
to see that all of the installation parts are present. They should
include the filtration system, faucet, installation hardware and
tubing.
E. Locating the faucet
Select a sink or countertop location at least 2” (5 cm) in diam-
eter on which to mount the drinking water faucet. The faucet
should be positioned so that it empties into the sink. Make cer-
tain the location directly underneath this area is free of obstruc-
tion in order to accommodate the faucet assembly. If the sink
already has a hole provided that can accommodate the faucet,
then no drilling is required and you can proceed to the section on
mounting the faucet (see Figure 1).
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