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Installation Continued
1. Mounting the Filter System
(A) Turn off the cold water supply to the refrigerator and dispense the water from the refrigerator
door until water flow stops to release the pressure in the pipes before starting installation.
Place a tray or towels under the cold water line to catch the excess water after the pipes are cut.
NOTE: Before starting installation, turn off the icemaker in the refrigerator and store the
ice cubes in a clean container in the freezer.
(B) Select location under sink, in basement or near refrigerator where filter is to be mounted.
NOTE: Filter should not be more than 3 feet from the appliance.
NOTE: Allow 1-1/2-inches (33 mm) clearance below housing or 11-inches below filter head
to enable filter cartridge changes.
CAUTION:
Filter head should be mounted on stud or firm surface. The mounting bracket will
support the weight of the filter and help prevent strain on the cold water line.
WARNING:
DO NOT screw mounting bracket directly onto the refrigerator.
(C) Filter head should be mounted in vertical position. Use mounting bracket as a template to
mark screw locations. Mount filter head in marked location using screws.
CAUTION:
Water supply to the refrigerator should have a separate shut off valve installed before
filter. If it does not, a separate shutoff should be installed.
2. Cutting or Disconnecting the Tubing
Use a 7 to 8 foot coil (3 coils, approximately 10" diameter) of plastic, copper or flexible hose
between the outlet of the filter and the refrigerator.
Determine the length of plastic, copper or flexible hose needed to connect the inlet and outlet of filter.
Using a pipe cutter or hacksaw for copper tubing or utility knife for plastic; cleanly cut tubing or
disconnect flexible hose from refrigerator. Leave a minimum of 2-inches (51 mm) of pipe after
shut-off valve in case pipe must be re-cut at a later time. Deburr ends of remaining pipe with a file.
3. Connecting the Tubing and Fittings
(A) Connecting the Inlet.
Assemble fittings as shown. Press tubing into fitting until it stops. Hand tighten plus 1 to
1-1/2 turn(s) with a wrench.
(B) Connecting the Outlet.
NOTE: If the water cannot be flushed through an existing water dispenser, install T-Flush
valve first and then connect the outlet of the filter the same as step 3A. See Page 1 for a
T-Flush valve diagram.
Connect outlet of filter the same as step (3A)
4. Installing the Cartridge
(A) Hold cartridge from the bottom when installing or changing the cartridge. Use caution not to
scrape knuckles on bracket when locking the cartridge into place.
(B) Line up the arrow on the cartridge with unlocked padlock on head. Insert cartridge and turn
arrow to locked padlock. See Diagram R4 in Filter Cartridge Replacement on page 3.
5. Putting the Filter into Operation
(A) Turn on water supply to allow filter to fill with water. Check for leaks. If it leaks, see Troubleshooting.
(B) Flush filter for 5 minutes through the water dispenser or if appliance is equipped with only an
icemaker, through the T-Valve, and discard water.
(C) Turn on Icemaker.
(D) Check for leaks before leaving installation. If it leaks, see Troubleshooting.
NOTE: A drinking water cartridge may contain carbon fines (very fine black powder). If your
icemaker contains black carbon fines, discard ice.
(E) Installation is Complete.
1A
1B
Inlet
2
COPPER TUBING
3
PLASTIC TUBING
Nut
FLEX TUBING
1/4" Compression Flexible/Braided Hose
2
Outlet
To Refrigerator
Hand tighten, plus 1 to 1-1/2 turns with a wrench
Copper
Nut
Ferrule
Hand tighten, plus 1 to 1-1/2 turns with a wrench
Insert
Plastic
Ferrule
Wrench tighten, do no over-tighten
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