Installation Instructions
3 INSTALL FAUCET ADAPTER
Install the 3/8″ x 1/2″ faucet adapter to the faucet threads.
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. Option A – Typical Installation
Faucet Threads
Adapter
Option B – Optional Installation
If you have copper tubing with a compression adapter, you will NOT use the 1/2″ faucet adapter.
Use a section of tubing, slide the compression hex nut and 3/8″ ferrule (tapered end away from the compression nut) onto the tubing, and put in the tubing insert.
Copper tubing
3/8″ Compression adapter
Ferrule
Hex nut
Insert
Tubing
4 INSTALL THE HEAD/BRACKET
AUsing the filter head/bracket as a guide, mark hole locations so that there is 1″ between the center of each screw. Fasten the filter head/bracket to the wall with the Phillips screws provided with the unit. NOTE: Predrill 1/8″ holes for easier installation.
BMake sure to leave at least 2-1/2″
from the bottom of the system to allow for easy replacement of the filter cartridge.
CInstall screws only halfway so you can slip the bracket onto the wall during installation.
NOTE: There are three installation configurations.
Select the appropriate screws for installation: For Cabinet Side Wall Installations, use 1″ screws; For Drywall into Stud Installations, use
DTighten screws to secure the bracket.
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5 CUTTING THE TUBING
ADetermine the length of tubing necessary from the filter head/bracket to the faucet and from the water supply line to the filter head/bracket by holding the tubing in place to ensure it is the correct length.
NOTE: 6 feet of tubing is supplied. Cut the tubing into two sections according to your requirements.
BCut tubing.
NOTE: Do not kink tubing.
NOTE: Check the end of the tubing to make sure there are no cuts, nicks, flat spots or sharp edges. If any of these are present, cut the end of the tube with a utility knife.
CMeasure 3/4″ from the end of the tubing provided and mark with a pencil.
CORRECT CUT 
3/4″
INCORRECT CUT
6 INSTALL TUBING
APush the tubing firmly into the collet on the faucet adapter fitting until the pencil mark is pushed next to the collet. (If the tubing is removed, recut the end, measure, mark and reinsert.)
Tubing must be fully inserted to avoid leaks.
To remove tubing: Depress and hold the white collet; pull the tubing out to remove.
White Collet
(DO NOT REMOVE)
Pencil mark line | 3/4″ |
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Insert tubing |
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Engagement
3/4″ (1/4″ tubing)
BPull out slightly on the tubing to ensure a good seal.
CPress the other end of the tubing into the outlet side of the filter.
