AFWFilters 5600 Series Installation Instructions Manual page 13

After pushing the bypass and control valve together,
tighten the screws to secure the clips and hold every-
thing in place.
Step 7b: Understanding the bypass valve
The bypass valve on your system
allows for water to the system to be
shut off for service or maintenance
without shutting off the entire water
supply. In the SERVICE position (Img
Left) water will flow through the
systems and come out treated. In the BYPASS position (Img
Right) water skips the system and remains untreated. When in the BYPASS
position, the system can be disconnected from the bypass valve for service or
maintenance without cutting into your plumbing and without shutting the
water off in the home.
Step 7c: Verify water flow direction
the right (Img Left). There are arrows molded or printed on both the control valve and the
bypass valve that can be used to verify flow direction.
Step 7d: Connect the system to your plumbing
Make the necessary connections from the system to
your plumbing. If you have any plumbing related
questions, please direct them to a local plumber. It is a
good idea to dry fit all your connections before cutting
into your plumbing and finalizing them to ensure everything lines up like it should and that
you have everything you need. It will also minimize having to leave your water off and your
plumbing cut open because you forgot a fitting.
Step 7e: Drain line connection
DO install drain line - it is REQUIRED and the system SHOULD NOT be used without one
DO NOT make a direct connection into a waste water drain
DO NOT tie multiple systems into a single drain line.
DO NOT use additional fittings (check valves, ball valves, etc.) on the drain line
DO NOT over tighten the drain fitting (cracked drain ports are not covered under warran-
ty)
DO NOT use sealants on fittings (will invalidate warranty), PTFE (Teflon) tape and joint
compound are fine
DO NOT connect the drain line to the brine tank
Make sure you know the direc-
tion of flow through your pipes.
If not 100% positive, you can
slightly open the water supply
after cutting into the pipe to determine where the water is coming
from so the system can be connected correctly. Improper flow direction
will prevent proper operation and can damage your system and your
plumbing. When looking directly at the connections, the inlet (untreat-
ed) water will be on the left and the outlet (treated) water will be on
The bypass valve will have
some up and down movement, this
is normal.
When installing the system
leave the bypass valve in the SER-
VICE position until all connections
are made.
Correct water flow through the
system is vital to proper operation.
Make sure to follow all applica-
ble local plumbing codes.
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