Getting Started; Important Installation Instructions - 3M AQUA-PURE IL-IM-01 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

IMPORTANT NOTES
• Failure to follow instructions will void warranty.
• Install with the inlet and outlet ports as labeled. Make sure not to reverse connections.
Your new Aqua-Pure® In-Line Refrigerator & Ice-maker Filter is designed to be installed on the 1/4" diam-
eter cold water supply line to the refrigerator/icemaker. These fi lters come complete with all the necessary
hardware for installation. A shut off valve is recommended, but not provided. Each fi lter is rated for 2,500
gallons (9,464 liters). Filters should be changed after 6 months of use.

IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

For use on 1/4" copper or plastic tubing.
1. Please depressurize the refrigerator in one of these three ways:
1) Shut off water flow to refrigerator/filter. Place a cup under
the dispenser area to catch water and depress the dispenser
activator.
2) Shut off water at the main water valve to the home and open
any faucet within the home.
3) Shut off water to the refrigerator/filter. Remove the automatic
ice-maker tray/bucket and empty its contents. Replace the
ice-maker tray/bucket. When the ice-maker calls for ice, the
system will be depressurized.
2. Locate an easily accessible section of tubing. Shut-off valve (not
included) must be on inlet side of filter.
3. Cut and remove a 6" (15.24 cm) section of tubing making sure
ends are cut square.
4. Connect the inlet port of the filter to incoming water line as
shown in Figure 2.
5. Flush 4 gallons (or approx. 8 minutes) through filter before use.
7. Connect the outlet port of the filter to the water line going to the
refrigerator.
8. Turn on water supply line. If leak occurs, tighten fittings or rein-
sert tubing until leak stops. If leak does not stop, turn off water
supply to refrigerator and recheck all connections.
To attach tubing:
O-Ring
Collet
1) Push tubing in as far as it will go. Tubing must
be inserted past o-ring and hit backstop.
2) Pull tube to ensure it is secured.

GETTING STARTED

CAUTION
To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to
water leakage:
• Ensure all tubing and fi ttings are secure and free of leaks;
• Do not install unit if collet is missing. Contact 3M Purifi cation
Inc. if collets are missing from any fi ttings.
3) Push in collet to release tubing.
4) With Collet held, pull tubing straight out.
Figure 2
From Cold
Water Supply
To Refrigerator/
Ice Maker
Figure 1 — Suggested Installation
To release tubing:
1/4"
Tubing
1/4"
Tubing