Water Depot PLATINUM SERIES Owner's Manual page 13

Installation Fitting Assemblies
The installation fittings connect to the control valve or the bypass valve using nuts that only require hand
tightening. Hand tighten nut connections between control valve and installation fittings, control valve and
bypass valve, and bypass valve and installation fittings allow for easy serviceability. Do not use a pipe
wrench to tighten nuts on installation fittings. Hand tighten only.
The split ring retainer design holds the nut on and allows load to be spread over the entire nut surface area,
reducing the chance for leakage. The split ring design, incorporated into the installation fittings allows
approximately 2 degrees off axis alignment to the plumbing system. The installation fittings are designed to
accommodate minor plumbing misalignments but are not designed to support the weight of a system or the
plumbing.
When assembling the installation fitting package, connect the fitting to the plumbing system first and then
attach the nut, split ring and o-ring. Heat from soldering or solvent cements may damage the nut, split ring or
o-ring. Solder joints should be cool and solvent cements should be set before installing the nut, split ring and
o-ring. Avoid getting primer and solvent cement on any part of the orings, split rings, bypass valve or control
valve. Solvent cements and primers should be used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Slip the nut onto the fitting first, then the split ring second and the o-ring last. Hand tighten the nut. If the
fitting is leaking tightening the nut will not stop the leak. Remove the nut, remove the fitting, and check for
damage or misalignment of the o-ring.
Do not use pipe dope or other sealant on threads. Use teflon tape on threaded inlet, outlet and drain fittings.
Teflon tape is not necessary on the nut connection or caps because of o-ring seals.
Do not use Vaseline, oils, or other unacceptable lubricants on o-rings. A silicone lubricant may be used on
black o-rings.
Bypass Valve
The bypass valve easily connects to the control valve body using nuts that only require hand tightening.
Hand tighten nut connections between control valve and fittings, control valve and bypass valve, and bypass
valve and installation fittings allow for easy serviceability. The split ring retainer design holds the nut on and
allows load to be spread over the entire nut surface area, reducing the chance for leakage. The split ring
design incorporated into the bypass allows approximately 2 degrees off axis alignment to the plumbing
system. The bypass is designed to accommodate minor plumbing misalignments but is not designed to
support the weight of a system or the plumbing.
Avoid getting primer and solvent cements on any part of the o-rings or split rings, bypass valve or control
valve. Do not use pipe dope or other sealant on threads. Teflon tape is not necessary on the caps because
of o-ring seals.
Do not use Vaseline, oils, or other unacceptable lubricants on o-rings. A silicone lubricant may be used on
black o-rings.
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