Nimbus Water Systems WaterMaker Five WM5-50 Instruction page 10

Feed Connecti on
1. Locate and turn off the angle stop valve on the cold water line feeding the sink. This valve will
usually be located under the sink on the pipe coming out of the wall.
2. When the angle stop valve is closed, relieve pressure in the line by opening the cold water tap
on the sink.
3. Disconnect the cold water faucet feed line at the angle stop valve.
4. Install the feed adapter into the angle stop. (Fig. 1)
5. Firmly press the green 1/4" tubing into the 1/4" connector on the feed adapter.
6. Connect the cold water faucet feed line into the feed adapter.
7. Make sure the small shut-off valve on the green feed line is closed. Turn on the feed water
connecti on valve. Check for leaks.
7. Att ach the small feed valve warning tag from the parts bag to the feed valve.
8. Att ach the Shutoff Warning label to the system so that it is directly visible. Fill out the Date of
Installati on label and att ach to the side of the system.
Drain Connecti on
1. You will need an electric drill with a 3/8" bit and a screwdriver for this porti on of the installa-
ti on.
2. Obtain the drain saddle assembly, two 1 ½" bolts, two 3/8" hex nuts, and the small adhesive
foam pad from the small parts bag (Fig. 2).
3. Place the adhesive foam pad on the inside of the the drain saddle front, aligning the holes.
4. Positi on the drain saddle on the drain pipe under the sink between the "P" trap and the sink
connecti on. Orient the drain saddle so that the opening is on the side of the drain pipe.
5. Using the bolts and hex nuts, hand ti ghten the saddle bracket evenly unti l the saddle grips the
pipe snugly. Use a Phillips screwdriver to fully ti ghten the bolts. Do not overti ghten.
6. If necessary, remove the drain saddle connector nut from the opening of the drain saddle.
Using the connector opening in the side of the drain saddle as a guide, drill a 3/8" hole through
the wall of the drain pipe.
7. Extend the drain tubing from the RO dispensing faucet to the drain saddle and measure for
length. The tubing must be routed so that water can run downhill for the enti re length of the
tubing from the faucet. Avoid low spots or loops. Cut the tubing shorter, if necessary.
8. Insert the drain tube from the R.O. dispensing faucet through the drain saddle connector nut.
Tighten the connector nut onto the drain saddle.
Feed and Drain Connecti on
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Fig. 1
Note: The drain saddle
assembly must be
installed before the 'P'
trap. Do not install the
drain saddle assembly
between the 'P' trap
and the wall.
Fig. 2
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