Step 1 - Install Water Supply Fitting
CHOOSE TYPE OF WATER SUPPLY FITTING TO INSTALL
Locate the cold water line in the sink cabinet. Check and comply with local plumbing codes as you plan, and then install a water supply fitting on the sink’s cold water line. The fitting must provide a
NOTE: Local code may dictate which type of water fit- ting is used. Consult a plumber if you are not familiar with local codes or plumbing procedures.
NOTE: Codes in the state of Massachusetts require installation by a licensed plumber.
If you live in the state of Massachusetts, review plumb- ing code
A. WATER SUPPLY CONNECTION
USING INCLUDED FITTING
1.Close the house main water shutoff valve and open faucets to drain water from the sink’s cold water pipe.
2.Remove the nut that connects the cold water faucet to cold water plumbing.
3.Thread the included water supply fitting onto the pipe and reconnect nut to bottom of fitting.
B. WATER SUPPLY TYPICAL CONNECTION USING COMPRESSION TYPE FITTING (PARTS NOT INCLUDED)
NOTE: Before starting, be sure to turn off water supply and open a low faucet to drain the pipe.
Complying with plumbing codes, install a fitting on the cold water pipe to adapt to 3/8” O.D. tubing. A typical connection is shown in Figure 4. If threaded fittings are used, be sure to use pipe joint compound or Teflon tape on outside threads.
cold water | included water |
faucet stud | supply fitting |
3/8” O.D. yellow tubing to Water Filter inlet
wrap outside threads with 
Teflon tape
cold water | OR |
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pipe | cold water | ||
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| shutoff valve | |
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| 3/8” compression | |
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| fitting | |
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| insert | |
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| ferrule | |
| cold water |
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| pipe | 3/8” yellow | |
cold water |
| tubing to | |
| Water Filter inlet | ||
shutoff valve |
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Figure 3 | Figure 4 | ||
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