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When planning your installation, use the drawings be
low and on page 5 to guide you. There are many vari
ables to consider as you plan. Some of these are:
n The water filter housing inlet and outlet internal
threads are 3/8" NPT.
n existing plumbing type (copper, threaded, etc.) and
nominal size (1/4", 3/8" etc.)
n tools you have, and your plumbing skills
n cost of materials needed
n space available for installing the filter housing
Sears has optional kits available to make installing the
water filter housing easier (see below and page 5).
These are:
TYPICAL UNDERSINK INSTALLATIONS / TOOLS AND MATERIALS NEEDED
INSTALLATION ON COPPER PLUMBING USING COMPRESSION FITTINGS
FIG. 1
SINK
compression
elbow
HOT
COLD
shutoff valve
Note: To change
the filter cartridge,
you must turn off
the water. A nearby
shutoff valve is con-
vienent. Most sinks
already have shut-
off valves on the
supply pipes.
WATER
IN
Note: Be sure to allow a minimum space of 1–1/2"
under the filter for removing the sump, to change
the cartridge.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
PLANNING YOUR INSTALLATION
Mounting Bracket – includes
apply several
wraps of
Teflon tape
INLET
3/8" NPT
L Installation Kit, Sears Item No. 42-34386 - Includes
3/8" fittings and tubing.
L Installation Kit, Sears Item No. 42-34387 - Includes
3/8" fittings and tubing, water supply saddle valve,
and a separate faucet for filtered water.
L Mounting Bracket, Sears Item No. 42-34388 - (in
cluded with deluxe model)
Make a simple sketch of your proposed installation,
and a list of plumbing materials you will need. Obtain
every thing you need before starting the installation.
Be sure you have the tools required.
screws, Sears Item
No. 42–34388 (included
with Deluxe model)
apply several
wraps of
Teflon tape
compression
adaptor (use elbow or
straight fitting)
– MATERIALS AND TOOLS NEEDED –
" 2 compression adaptors (either straight fit-
tings as shown, or elbows), 3/8" NPT x comp.
" 2 compression elbows, 3/8" NPT x comp.
(compression end to fit existing pipe)
Note: Sears has an installation kit available
that fits 3/8" O.D. pipe size, Item No.
42–34386.
" Teflon tape
" tubing cutter
" sandpaper or emery–cloth
" 2 wrenches, either open end or adjustable
jaw, size to fit compression adaptors
4
FILTERED
WATER
nut
brass
ferrule
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