Culligan Aqua-Cleer Owner's Manual page 8

Installation
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Important considerations:
Access to the bottom (under sink) of the faucet is required for attachment of
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product water line.
The faucet can be installed for left- or right-handed operation.
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There should be no under sink obstructions which would prevent smooth tubing
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runs to the drain connection, carbon post-filter, or RO module assembly.
Filter System Assembly
The filter system assembly is designed to be mounted on any rigid vertical surface such
as a cabinet sidewall, sheetrock or exposed stud. It should be positioned such that there
is access to an inlet water source and drain. The installation should also allow convenient
access for servicing.
Inlet Water Supply Connection
Once a location is chosen for installation of the filter system assembly, select a nearby
cold water line to provide the water source for the system. For under sink installations, the
cold water faucet line can usually be tapped.
The Reservoir Tank
Position the reservoir tank near the faucet for optimum customer convenience. The
standard and medium reservoir tank will weigh about 28 pounds (13 kg) when full of water,
so it must be positioned on a stand or held securely by the optional mounting bracket.
The reservoir operates best in the vertical position, but it will operate on its side. However,
air will not escape readily and foaming may occur at the faucet nozzle. This should be
explained to the customer prior to installation.
Drain Connection
The most convenient entry to the drain is directly above the P-trap of the kitchen sink.
However, the concentrate water from the system can be connected to adjacent sinks or
a floor drain. Extra care should be taken when entering drains near dishwashers or food
waste disposals as back flow may occur through the air gap and cause flooding. See
plumbing diagram on page 7 for proper air gap installation to waste connection.
Installation of Filter System Assembly
The mounting bracket contains three mounting slots. The holes are sized to accept #10
round head wood screws (not supplied). Some types of surfaces such as particle board
or drywall may require the use of plastic screw
anchors or toggle bolts to provide adequate
support for the unit.
Install Filter Cartridges
1. Lightly lubricate the cartridge O-ring with
silicone lube and insert the sediment filter
cartridge into the manifold.
2. Twist the cartridge to lock it into the manifold.
See Figure 2.
Locked Unlocked
Position Position
Figure 2