Important Installation Instructions - 3M Aqua-Pure AP717 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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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 your refrigerator's incoming cold water line.
You can also count on your 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 your equipment. Each filter gives you up to
six months of better tasting water. After six months, just replace the filter. 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 auto
matic 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 com-
mercial or large volume residential ice-maker system, please
depressurize 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.
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
To attach tubing:
Figure 1
To reduce the risk associated with property
damage due to water leakage or flooding:
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Ensure all tubing and fittings are secure and
free of leaks.
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Do not install unit if collet is missing. Contact
3M Purification Inc. if collets are missing
from any fittings.
To release tubing:
3) Push in collet to release tubing.
4) With Collet held, pull tubing straight out.
Figure 4
Figure 2
Figure 3
NOTICE