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INSTALLATION
STEPS
STEP 4 - MAKE
TUBING
CONNECTIONS
1. Allowing
some slack, measure
and cut a length
of
3/8"
tubing
to connect
between
the supply
fitting
and the filter system
inlet, FIG. 1. Cut the ends
of the
tubing
square.
2. Insert
tubing
all the way into the supply
fitting and
inlet fitting.
Pull
on the tubing
to be sure
that it's
held
firmly
in the fitting.
3. Repeat
steps I and 2 to connect
tubing
between
the
filter system
outlet
and the adaptor
on the bottom
of
the faucet
stud,
FIG. 1.
TUBING
CONNECTION
(all push-
in fitting
locations)
This system
includes
push-
in fittings
for quick
tub-
ing connection
at most locations.
If working
with the
fittings
do the following.
Connection,
FIG. 5 - A:
1. Use a sharp
cutter
or knife to cut the end of tubing
square.
2. Inspect
the end (about
1") of the tubing
to be sure
there
are no nicks,
scratches
or other
rough
spots.
If
needed
cut the tubing
again.
3. Push tubing
through
the collet and all the way into
fitting.
Full engagement
is 11/16"
for 1/4"
tubing,
and 3/4"
for 3/8"
tubing.
If tubing
other
than
supplied
with
the
system
is
used,
be sure
it is of high
quality,
exact
size and
roundness
with a smooth
surface.
To Disconnect
Tubing,
FIG. 5 - B: Push
the collet in-
ward and hold with a finger
while pulling
the tubing
out.
FIG. 5 - A
Tubing correctly cut and connected
cut tubing s_uare
t
:
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end of tubing round and
smooth,
with no cuts,
nicks or flat
spots
engagement
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FIG. 5 - B
cotlet (depress to
remove tubing)
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CAUTION
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I DO NOT
USE VINEGAR,
OR OTHER
ACID
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I BASED
CLEANERS
ON THIS SYSTEM. THEY
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SOME
SYSTEM PARTS. AL-
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STEP 5 - FILTER CARTRIDGE
INSTALLATION
Turn to page
9 and follow
all steps
under
"Filter
Cartridge
Replacement".
A taste and odor cartridge
contains
activated
carbon,
a black powder.
After the new cartridge
is installed,
open
the filtered
water
faucet and allow fine, harmless
carbon
particles
to purge
from the cartridge.
Close the faucet
when
you no longer
see the "fines"
in the filtered
water,
or approximately
2- 3 minutes.
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