3M Filtrete Standard Use & Care Manual page 6

ASSEMBLE COMPRESSION
KIT/ATTACH WATER
OUTPUT SUPPLY HOSE:
NOTICE: DO NOT install on hot water supply
lines. The maximum operating water temperature
of this fi lter system is 100°F (37.8°C).
You will need: adjustable wrench,
compression hex nut (E), 3/8" ferrule (G),
3/8" tube insert (F), 1 length of 3/8"
blue tubing (C).
1. Assemble the compression kit. (Fig. 10)
Place the compression hex nut (E) (thread
side facing down) and the 3/8" ferrule (G)
(tapered end down) onto the second length
of blue tubing (C). Insert 3/8" tube insert (F)
into the end of the blue tubing (C).
2. Tighten with a wrench to fi rmly attach
compression kit to the 3/8" cold water supply
shutoff valve. (Fig. 11) Pull on blue tubing to
assure a tight fi t is achieved.
3. Push the other end of the same blue tubing
(C) into the left (input) side of the bracket
(B). Arrows on the bracket will be pointing
towards or into the bracket. (Fig. 12)
ATTACH THE FILTER:
You will need: fi lter cartridge (A)
1. Insert the fi lter cartridge (A) into the
bracket (B).
2. Push fi lter up, then turn one quarter
of a turn to the right until it stops.
(Fig. 13)
3. When properly attached, there will
be NO gap between the bracket (B)
and the fi lter cartridge (A).
(E)
(G)
(Fig. 10)
(F)
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(Fig. 11)
(Fig. 12)
(Fig. 13)