aqua-pure AP9100+ Installation And Operating Instructions page 2

2. Decide where your Aqua-Pure
installed before working out how.
Choose a suitable area within the cupboard under the
sink to mount the AP9000 + water fi lter system see
fi g 1.
60 mm
Vertical
Clearance
fi g. 1
INSTALLING YOUR WATER FILTER SYSTEM
Option A Option B
WATER SUPPLY
3/4" BSP tap 1/2" BSP tap
The installation of your Aqua-Pure
fi lter system requires access to cold water feed from a
standard 1/2" or 3/4" BSP tap, such as that used for
dishwashers and mixer taps (ref fi g 2).
fi g. 2
CAUTION: This fi lter must be connected to cold water line only. If the dishwasher is connected
to hot water, you cannot proceed to connect the water fi lter system to this hot water supply.
If there is insuffi cient room in your cupboard to install the AP9100 + water fi lter
HELPFUL HINT:
system vertically, it can safely be tilted up to 60 degrees clockwise or anti-clockwise.
1. Turn water supply tap off and remove dishwasher/mixer tap connecting hose
from tap.
2. Remove black stopper plug from the Multi-Function Control Valve
(MFCV) (3), thread tape and screw into side outlet port of MFCV
until it is tight enough so it will not leak (ref fi g 3).
fi g. 3
3. Thread tape and attach brass nipple (4) to the bottom part of MFCV
(ref fi g 4).
fi g. 4
fi g. 5
CAUTION! Do not overtighten MFCV
PLUMBING THE SYSTEM AND LET
AQUA-PURE WATER FLOW
®
1. Thread tape and attach 3/8" x 1/2" brass nipples (7) to the 1/2"
brass elbow (6) (ref fi g 8).
fi g. 8
2. Repeat for the other piece of 3/8" x 1/2" brass nipples and 1/2" brass elbow.
® system should be
AP9100 + water
®
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3. Thread tape and attach these fi ttings to both the inlet and outlet of
the fi lter head (1) (ref fi g 9).
fi g. 9
4. Attach braided hoses (5) to the 1/2" brass elbow (ref fi g 10).
fi g. 10
MOUNTING THE SYSTEM
1. Mark location of fi xing holes (ref fi g 11) and fi x unit
to cupboard with two of the mounting screws
provided (ref fi g 12). Remember, approximately
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60mm space must be provided below the bottom of
the cartridge, to allow removal.
2. Remove protective red cap from cartridge (2). Align centre of label
on cartridge with inlet on head (1), push cartridge into head fi rmly
and turn to right (ref fi g 13).
fi g. 13
3. Attach outlet braided hose (5) to the 1/2" brass nipple (8) and existing braided
hose from mixer tap (ref fi g 14).
4. Making sure all connections are secure, turn mixer tap to ON position. Turn water
supply on slowly to release any air trapped in the system. Allow the water to run
through system for 2-3 minutes to fl ush superfi cial dust and fi nes from the
system. Turn mixer tap off.
The water may appear "milky"; this is normal and it is caused by tiny air bubbles being
expelled from the cartridge. You may fl ush water through the system until the water
appears clear, or use the system and this condition will clear itself.
AP9100 + water fi lter system is now ready to produce clean and
The Aqua-Pure
®
great tasting water for you and your family's protection and enjoyment.
WARNING: The plumbing code of Australia AS3497:1995 requires a pressure
protection and backfl ow prevention device to be installed prior to fi lter system(s)
plumbed into mains water supply. Failure to do so will not only void all warranty on
fi lter system, but putting homes at risk of fl ooding in the event of damaged appliances
during pressure surges.
fi g. 14
Connect to cold water
line of existing mixer tap
AS/NZS 3497:1998
Lic 21119