Product Damage
DO NOT connect to a hot water supply line.
Failure to follow this instruction could result in product damage.
la Take note of water requirements listed
. under the Use & Care section of this booklet. The filtration system’s feed line (orange tubing) connects to your cold water supply line using the saddle valve.
Do not use saddle valve if it is prohibited by your state or local plumbing codes.
The saddle valve is for use with 3/e”to %” outer diameter (O.D.), soft copper pipe (plain or chrome plated) or rigid metal or plastic pipe. Important: DO NOT use the saddle valve on flexible ribbed tubing. The wall thickness of flexible ribbed tubing is thin and will not support the saddle valve supplied.
If your cold water supply is connected to the cold water faucet with flexible ribbed tubing, contact your local plumbing supply distributor to obtain special connecting hardware.
Important: If local codes do not permit the use of saddle valves, special feed valves can be obtained from your local plumbing supply distrib- utor. Use only I%” polyethylene tubing for water line connection. DO NOT USE COPPER TUBING.
Property/Product Damage
l DO NOT install tubing in an area where temperatures drop below 32°F.
l DO NOT overtighten saddle valve to copper pipe. This will crush pipe.
l Keep a bucket or towel under area where saddle valve connection is made.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in I water damage to property or product damage.
lb Turn off cold water SUDDIV. Turn on cold water
. faucet and allow all water to drain from line. Turn off faucet. Determine if your cold water supply line is soft copper pipe or rigid metal or plastic pipe. If your cold water supply line is soft copper pipe proceed to step 1c. If your cold water supply line is rigid metal or plastic pipe, skip ahead to step 1h.
Ic Connect saddle valve to cold water supply
. soft copper pipe. Check that saddle valve piercing lance does not protrude beyond rubber gas- ket. If it is protruding, carefully push it in flush with the rubber gasket, using a hard object like the end of a screwdriver handle.
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le Tighten screws evenly and firmly, keeping
. both halves parallel. DO NOT overtighten; copper pipe could be crushed.
Turn on cold water
nsupply to check for leaks. In case of leaks, use an adjustable wrench to tighten nut below valve’s han-
dle. Turn cold water back off and proceed to step 2.
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Electrical Shock Hazard
Special care must be taken when drilling into water pipes. Some water may remain in water supply pipe.
l If an electric drill is used, it must be properly grounded to prevent severe or lethal shock if water should enter drill.
l Use only an electric drill that is double insulated or properly grounded.
l Check with qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether your electric drill is properly grounded.
l Only drill at top or side of horizontal water supply pipe. DO NOT drill at bottom of horizontal plpe where water may remain.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in personal injury or death.
Ih Connect saddle valve to cold water supply
. rigid metal or plastic pipe. Use a grounded electric drill or hand drill to drill VW” hole in top side of horizontal pipe or side of vertical pipe. This will keep sediment from collecting in valve.
nTurn saddle valve handle II . clockwise to expose
piercing lance a maximum of 54.5” beyond the rubber gasket.
nAlign piercing lance
9. over hole you drilled in pipe. Then assemble both halves of saddle valve on pipe with ‘v” side of bracket against pipe. Tighten screws evenly and firmlv.
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Ik Turn saddle valve handle
. clockwise until piercing lance enters hole in pipe and then stops. The saddle valve is now in the closed position.
II Have a towel ready in case
. of leaks. Turn on cold water supply to check for leaks. In case of leaks, use an adjustable wrench to tighten nut below valve. Turn cold water back
