Important Notes; Getting Started; Important Installation Instructions - 3M Aqua-Pure AP717 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.
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Aqua-Pure In-line Filtration Systems come complete with all the necessary hardware. All you need is a
tube cutter, a wrench, PTFE Tape and a knife. Simply follow the easy step-by-step instructions to connect
the Aqua-Pure In-line Filtration Systems to the refrigerator's incoming cold water line.
You can also count on the Aqua-Pure In-line Filtration Systems to virtually eliminate the problem of ice
maker clogging and corrosion, as well as to help extend the life of the equipment. Each fi lter gives you
up to six months of better tasting water. After six months, just replace the fi lter. So start enjoying tastier
beverages today.

IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

For use on 1/4" copper or plastic tubing.
1. Depressurize the refrigerator:
If this cartridge is being installed as a refrigerator filter, 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.
If this cartridge is being installed in conjunction with a commercial
or large volume residential ice-maker system, please depressur-
ize the system as follows: Shut off water to the ice-maker system.
Place a towel under the filter to catch and water spray.
2. Locate an easily accessible section of tubing. Shut-off valve (not
included) must be on inlet side of filter. (Figure 1)
3. Cut and remove a 6" (15.24 cm) section of tubing making sure
ends are cut square. (Figure 2)
4. Apply one or two turns of PTFE tape to thread of push-in fitting.
Thread fittings into port of filter body. Tighten fittings snugly, but
do not overtighten. (Figure 3)
5. Connect the inlet port of the filter to incoming water line as shown
in Figure 4.
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

3) Push in collet to release tubing.
4) With Collet held, pull tubing straight out.
Figure 4
Flow
Filter Inlet
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
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.
To release tubing: