WaterRequirements
The filtration system must be connected to a cold water supply line providing
Personal Injury Hazard
DO NOT use water filtration system if water is
microbiologically unsafe or water quality is unknown. Failure to follow these instructions could result in personal injury.
Generaltips
l To correct a leaky saddle valve, turn off cold water
supply and make sure bot-w tom screw is tightened eve
and firmly. DO NOT overtighten, you could crush the pipe. Then make sure the nut below the saddle valve’s handle is tight. If not, tighten it with a 7/B” wrench.
l If the threaded portion of the brass compression nut that is attached to the saddle valve leaks, turn off saddle valve and remove the nut, wrap Teflon tape around the threaded portion
l If a leak should occur at a
9 If a cartridge head leaks, it may have a misaligned, pinched or damaged
it is misaligned, pinched or damaged.
Maintainingyourwater filtrationsystem
The maximum length of time a filter cartridge should be used is one year. Cartridges should be replaced every 500 gallons, but exactly how often cartridges are replaced will depend on local water conditions. Private wells may require more frequent cartridge replacement while softened water systems may require cartridge replacement only once a year.
Replacingfilter cartridges
1. Turn off water supply at either saddle valve or main
2. Lift cover off filtration assem-
bly. Rotate cartridge
3.Check that label on new cartridge matches label above cartridge recep-
tacle. Remove red cap from cartridge. Wet
of new cartridge with a little
water. Line up the tabs at the tabs
top of the new cartridge with the slots in the filtration assembly’s receptacle. Push cartridge up and turn it l/4 turn to the right to lock it into place. Cartridge label must face front. Pull down on cartridge to make sure it’s firmly in place. Repeat step if cartridge disconnects.
4.Turn water supply back on and check for leaks. 3pen faucet and allow water to run for 5 minutes to check system for leaks. If water is leaking, shut off water and recheck connections. Replace cover.
Preparationfor longperiodsof non-use
Follow these instructions if system will not be used for more than 30 days.
problem, turn off water supply to the system either at the saddle valve or other existing water valve. Push in the grey
clean,squarecut using a plastic tubing cutter or a sharp razor knife. Make sure the cut end is clean and blunt and that tubing is round. Reinsert tubing as far as it will go. Turn on water supply at valve.
l If the refrigerator tubing leaks at the
every 1,000 gals.
Lead Reduction (L) Once/ ear or | |||
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Carbon (CF) | Once/ | ear | or |
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Or replace if or when...
*Water amount or flow
jre\;;z;cet is noticeably
*Water supply smells
of chlorine or water has high dirt and rust content change every six mont I, s)
1. Turn off water supply at either saddle valve or main
2.Remove all cartridges and place upside down in sink or bucket to drain water from cartridges. Place cartridges in plastic bag and seal tightly. Place bag with cartridges in refrigerator. Do Not allow cartridges to freeze.
grooved or deformed. To correct the problem, turn off water supply to the system either at the saddle valve or other existing water valve. Press refrigerator water supply or optional sink faucet to drain water from system. Wait five minutes for filtration assembly to depressurize. Push in the grey
Maintenance of this water fillration system is very important. Replace the Sediment (S), Lead Reduction (L), and Carbon Filter (CF) cartridges annually. Failure to maintain this water filtration system over an extended period of time could present health risks.
Usingwaterfiltrationsystemafterlong periodsof
1. Follow instructions for replacing cartridges.
2. Follow “StartUp” instructions (3e and 3f).
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