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- Page 1 Installation Guide English DRINKPOD 2000 Countertop Purifier·Dispenser Model: DP2000(B) Customer Assistance 1-844-374-6576 www.drinkpod.com Drinkpod and the Drinkpod logo are the registered trademarks of Drinkpod, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Connecting Your DRINKPOD 2-23 Installing Filters 2-26 Enabling Water Flow To Your Drinkpod 2-30 Flushing Your Filters 2-31 Enabling Water Flow From Your Drinkpod (Optional) 2-31 Powering On Your Drinkpod 2-31 APPENDIXES APP-1 Appendix A - Water Sources App-1 Accessory Water Line Source - Wall Mounted... -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
Ensure the power cord is always unplugged before performing any maintenance, troubleshooting, or filter upgrades. Only use Kenmore or Drinkpod accessories and filters to avoid causing damage and voiding product warranty. For all service and support related issues, please contact Drinkpod. -
Page 4: Getting Started
GETTING STARTED Installation Components List Included with your DRINKPOD 2000 are a broad assortment of installation accessories. Do not get overwhelmed. While it is highly unlikely that you will require all of them, working with anything connected to your homes water system can be the wild west, and plumbers are rogue gunslingers. - Page 5 Getting Started 25 ft. Coil of 1/4 in. White PP Tubing 1/4 in. Compression To Quick Connect Adapter (x4) 1/4 in. Quick Connect Shutoff Valve (x1 + x1 pre-connected) 1/4 in. Brass Compression Union 1/4 in. Brass Compression Tee 3/8 in. Sink Adapter Valve (1/4 in. Custom x 3/8 in. Male x 3/8 in. Female x Compression Steel Angle Stop Valve Adapter) Getting Started 1-2...
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Page 6: Configuration & Location
Be prepared to feel like a DIY pro when you’re finished! Configuration & Location First, let’s decide where you want to install your DRINKPOD 2000. In almost all cases, this easily decided by answering two simple questions. 1. What water sources are available? If you’re not sure what you have, or how to check, “Appendix A - Water Sources”... - Page 7 BEFORE Accessory Water Source (Ice Maker) acc. AFTER Accessory Water Source DRINKPOD (Ice Maker) (Ice Maker Connection) Diagram 2.1.1-A Accessory Water Line Source (Not Connected, No Accessory Appliances) Example Installation #1.2 Accessory Water Line Source - 1x Accessory Appliance source...
- Page 8 (Ice Maker Connection) acc. AFTER Accessory Refrigerator Water Source (Ice Maker Connection) DRINKPOD Coffee Maker (Input Port) Diagram 2.1.1-C Accessory Water Line Source (Connected, 2 Accessory Appliances) Sink Faucet Cold Water Line Configurations Example Installation #2.1 Sink Faucet Cold Water Line Source...
- Page 9 AFTER Sink Faucet Water Source Refrigerator (Under Kitchen Sink) (Ice Maker Connection) DRINKPOD Diagram 2.1.2-B Faucet Cold Water Line Source (1 Accessory Appliance) Example Installation #2.3 Sink Faucet Cold Water Line Source - 2x Accessory Appliances source BEFORE Sink Faucet Water Source...
- Page 10 (Ice Maker Connection) Diagram 2.1.3 Low Water Pressure Alternative (Shared in Parallel) 4. It’s almost time to choose where to install your new DRINKPOD 2000. You should have a pretty good idea based on available space and whichever configuration you selected.
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Page 11: Preparation
1/2 in. Diagram 2.0.1 Additional Items Needed For Installation 1. Remove the DRINKPOD and filters from the packaging and set them aside. 2. Let’s get started. If your plan is to utilize your Accessory Water Line as your source, proceed to Option A (Accessory Water Line). If you plan to use your sink’s cold water lin, turn to “Option B: Tapping Faucet Cold Water Line”... -
Page 12: Tapping Water Source
The instructions should remain accurate, regardless of which setup yours is, as long as it incorporates a shutoff valve. Should the latter not be the case, you will have to locate the shutoff valve before proceeding. Installing Your Drinkpod 1-9... - Page 13 Installing Your Drinkpod Diagram 2.3(A).4-A Wall Mounted Accessory Water Line Source Diagram 2.3(A).4-B Floor Mounted Accessory Water Line Source Installing Your Drinkpod 2-1...
- Page 14 Installing Your Drinkpod Diagram 2.3(A).4-C Unmounted/Free Accessory Water Line Source 5. Turn the valve handle clockwise until it stops to shut off water flow. Diagram 2.3(A).5-A/B Closing Source Valve Installing Your Drinkpod 2-2...
- Page 15 Diagram 2.3(A).6-A Disconnect Appliance Water Line (Compression) Diagram 2.3(A).6-B Disconnect Appliance Water Line (Quick Connect) 7. If the water source shutoff valve isn’t already Quick Connect, connect 1/4 in. Compression To Quick Connect Adapter to Accessory Water Line Shutoff Valve. Installing Your Drinkpod 2-3...
- Page 16 1/4 in. Compression To Quick Connect Adapter. Diagram 2.3(A).8 Connect Tubing To Water Source 9. Congratulations! You’ve just completed the second most difficult part of your installation. Now jump ahead to “Running Water Source Line Step #4” on page 2-23. Installing Your Drinkpod 2-4...
- Page 17 The blue items listed below are ll that we’ll be working with. KS-A: Drains Hot Faucet Handle KS-B: Hot Water Feed Line KS-C: Hot Water Shutoff Valve KS-D: Faucet KS-E: Cold Water Shutoff Valve KS-F: Cold Water Feed Line KS-G: Cold Faucet Handle KS-H: Garbage Disposal KS-I: Installing Your Drinkpod 2-5...
- Page 18 3. We will be tapping the cold water line, which is typically on the right, but its always smart to confirm the plumber didn’t take any ‘creative liberties’ . Begin by turning on the KS-H cold water at your faucet Installing Your Drinkpod 2-6...
- Page 19 5. Use our pliers, crescent wrench, or 11/16 in. wrench to loosen KS-F from Cold Water Feed Line Cold Water Shutoff Valve. IF THE WRENCH FITS, continue to loosen and detach the hose, and proceed. IF IT DOESN’T FIT, the Installing Your Drinkpod 2-7...
- Page 20 3/8 in. Sink Adapter Valve KS-F top (male) end of Cold Water Shutoff Valve using your hand. Then tighten KS-G using medium force with the same wrench (11/16 in.) you used to remove Cold Water Feed Line. Installing Your Drinkpod 2-8...
- Page 21 8. Let’s confirm there are no leaks. Check to make sure the valve on part 3/8 in. Sink Adapter Valve is closed (pointing downward as shown above). Next, KS-F open the flow on Cold Water Shutoff Valve by repeating “Step 4” on page Installing Your Drinkpod 2-9...
- Page 22 3/8 in. Sink Adapter Valve. Diagram 2.3(B).9 - Unscrew Compression Bolt From Sink Adapter Valve 10. Uncoil end of and thread through the small end of nut. 1/4 in. White PP Tubing, Diagram 2.3(B).10 - Thread Tubing Through Compression Nut Installing Your Drinkpod 2-10...
- Page 23 Diagram 2.3(B).12 - Screw Compression Nut Back Onto Sink Adapter Valve Congratulations! You’ve just completed the second most difficult part of your installation. Now jump ahead to “Running Water Source Line Step #4” on page 2-23. Installing Your Drinkpod 2-11...
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Page 24: Running Water Source Line
(i.e. drilling holes) as you go. 2. Once you have the water line tubing ran all the way to where your DRINKPOD will be placed, measure out a 1 - 2 ft. of additional tubing. You want to ensure you have sufficient slack to pull the DRINKPOD away from the wall for maintenance. -
Page 25: Connecting Accessory Appliances (Optional)
Installing Your Drinkpod Connecting Accessory Appliances (Optional) Alright! It’s time to connect any additional appliances you want your new DRINKPOD 2000 to provide purified water to. These can include refrigerators (ice maker/water dispenser), stand alone ice makers, and coffee, espresso, or barista machines that support an in-line water feed. - Page 26 Diagram 2.6.0-C - Male Compression Port Example If your appliance is equipped with either a Female Compression Port Hose (threaded connection like an attached nut, can be metal or plastic). Diagram 2.6.0-D - Female Compression Port & Hose Examples Installing Your Drinkpod 2-14...
- Page 27 While it is not typical, be aware that sufficient water pressure is required for the optimal experience. Insufficient water pressure to your DRINKPOD 2000 will degrade outgoing water flow, and in rare worst cases, even prevent the feature from functioning. If you experience any of these issues, we recommend speaking with a professional plumber.
- Page 28 If your low water pressure requires a Parallel Configuration, you will be acc. connecting your DRINKPOD and refrigerator (or whatever other appliance was originally connected to your water source) first to Tee, and then connecting this to the water source. You can 1/4 in. Brass Compression locate where they connect to the Brass Compression Tee wherever is most convenient.
- Page 29 Finish by Quick Connect Tubing connecting the other to the end of 1/4 in. Quick Connect Shutoff Valve the tubing or hose that will connect to your DRINKPOD. It should look like this: HOSE/PORT > ADAPTER (if necessary) > TUBING (if necessary) >...
- Page 30 Hose, simply screw it onto one end of a 1/4 in. Brass Compression Union. Then, connect a 1/4 in. Compression To Quick Connect Adapter to the other end, along with a section of 1/4 in. White PP Tubing. Installing Your Drinkpod 2-18...
- Page 31 1/4 in. Compression To Quick Connect Adapter to your with the other end running to your DRINKPOD 2000. 1/4 in. Brass Compression Tee, Parallel Configuration will use the existing line you ran from the Water Source at acc.
- Page 32 (from the port specified in the applicable diagram below), and screw Female Compression Hose directly onto the port, using a 1/2 in. wrench or pliers to tighten. Diagram 2.6.5-A - Merging Connections to Brass Compression Tee For 2 Accessory Appliance Configuration Installing Your Drinkpod 2-20...
- Page 33 5. Your accessory appliances should be connected to 1/4 in. Brass Compression Tee, and there should be a section of running from there to where your DRINKPOD 2000 will be 1/4 in. White PP Tubing located, with attached to the other end.
- Page 34 Diagram 2.6.6-A - Reference To Final Check For 2 Accessory Appliance Configuration DRINKPOD Location ACCESSORY SHUTOFF APPLIANCE VALVE ADAPTER if necessary TUBING BRASS TUBING if necessary COMPRESSION WATER SOURCE Diagram 2.6.6-B - Reference To Final Check For Parallel Configuration Installing Your Drinkpod 2-22...
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Page 35: Connecting Your Drinkpod
1/4 in. Brass Compression Tee refer to this as your Accessory Line. 1. Move your new DRINKPOD 2000 to its final location. Do not plug the power cord in yet. 2. Remove the plug from the Water Input Line. 3. Insert the open end of (the small segment of tubing after 1/4 in. - Page 36 6. Turn on the water at your Water Source (see following diagrams). Confirm there are no leaks at any of your connections. If there are, turn off the water, reconnect correctly, and then turn water back on. Installing Your Drinkpod 2-24...
- Page 37 1/4 in. White PP Tubing (about 12 inches) and use it to connect the open end of the on your to your 1/4 in. Quick Connect Shutoff Valve Accessory Line DRINKPOD’s Output Port. Installing Your Drinkpod 2-25...
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Page 38: Enabling Water Flow To Your Drinkpod
4. You should hear water running and filling the DRINKPOD’s tanks. Check for leaks, and wait until the sound of water running stops. 5. Once the DRINKPOD is filled, plug it in. DO NOT FLIP ON THE POWER SWITCHES OR CONNECT ACCESSORY LINE YET! 6. -
Page 39: Flushing Your Filters
If possible, flush water through each for 1 minute. Powering On Your Drinkpod Congratulations! You’re finished! You may now proceed to power on your DRINKPOD. For details on how to use and maintain your Drinkod, see the Use & Care Guide for instructions. -
Page 40: Appendixes App-1
APPENDIXES Appendixes Appendix A - Water Sources Accessory Water Line Source - Wall Mounted Shutoff water by turning valve handle clockwise (usually 90 degrees). Disconnect water line by unscrewing compression bolt counterclockwise. Connect new water line with either... Valve Handle Valve Hose Compression Nut Water Line Hose... -
Page 41: Accessory Water Line Source - Floor Mounted App-2
Appendixes Accessory Water Line Source - Floor Mounted 1. Shutoff water by turning valve handle clockwise (usually 90 degrees). 2. Disconnect water line by unscrewing compression bolt counterclockwise. 3. Connect new water line with either... Water Line Hose Hose Compression Nut Valve Handle Valve Appendixes App-2... -
Page 42: Accessory Water Line Source - Unmounted App-3
Appendixes Accessory Water Line Source - Unmounted 1. Shutoff water by turning valve handle clockwise (usually 90 degrees). 2. Disconnect water line by unscrewing compression bolt counterclockwise. Water Line Hose Hose Compression Nut Valve Handle Valve Feed Line Appendixes App-3... -
Page 43: Faucet Cold Water Line Source App-4
Appendixes Faucet Cold Water Line Source KS-E KS-H KS-B KS-I KS-A KS-C KS-G KS-J KS-D KS-F Drains KS-A: KS-B: Hot Faucet Handle KS-C: Hot Water Feed Line KS-D: Hot Water Shutoff Valve KS-E: Faucet Cold Water Shutoff Valve KS-F: Cold Water Feed Line KS-G: KS-H: Cold Faucet Handle... -
Page 44: Appendix B - Component Connections App-5
Appendixes Appendix B - Component Connections ¼ in. Compression Tubing With Brass Fittings ¼ in. Compression (Plastic Tubing) Appendixes App-5... -
Page 45: ¼ In. Compression Hose (Basic) App-6
Appendixes ¼ in. Compression Hose (Basic) ¼ in. Value Ice Maker Hose Appendixes App-6... -
Page 46: ¼ In. Compression Braided Hose App-7
Appendixes ¼ in. Compression Braided Hose ¼ in. Premium Ice Maker Hose / Appliance Integrated Hose Appendixes App-7... -
Page 47: Notes Notes-1
NOTES Notes Notes Notes-1... - Page 48 Customer Care Hotline For technical support, warranty repair service, or to order replacement parts. 1-844-374-6576 www.drinkpod.com...
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