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If Using C-Style Self-Piercing Saddle Valve (Optional)
The C-Style Self-Piercing Saddle Valve is a great option for copper piping, but can also be used with hard steel, iron,
brass, or CPVC piping. The simple mechanism fits 3/8" and 5/8" copper tubing. When the hand crank is turned, its ease-
of-use technology pierces the cold feed water pipe. This opens the feed water line to its 1/4" compression nut
connection. Self-Piercing mechanism is not intended for flex line tubing.
Installing on Soft Copper Pipe
1) Be sure the water supply is off.
2) Turn the valve handle counter clockwise until the lance (sharp point) does not protrude from the black gasket.
3) Position the valve around the cold water supply line (copper pipe) and insert the back plate. If the pipe is 3/8" in diameter,
the small groove of the back plate must rest against the pipe. If the pipe is
5/8" in diameter, the large groove must be facing the pipe.
4) While holding the valve in place, tighten the screw.
5) To pierce the pipe, turn the valve handle clockwise.
6) When the valve handle becomes firmly seated, the pipe has been pierced
and the valve is closed.
7) With the saddle valve still closed, turn on the sink faucet and water supply.
8) After allowing the water to flush away debris from the installation, turn off
the faucet and check the valve for leaks. Leave the valve closed at this
time.
Installing on Hard Steel, Iron, Brass, or CPVC Pipe
1) Be sure the water supply is off.
2) Drill a 3/16" hole in the cold water supply line. A battery-powered drill should be used to avoid electric shock. Be
extremely careful not to drill through the opposite wall of the pipe.
3) Turn the valve handle until the lance (sharp point) appears no more than 3/16" beyond the rubber gasket.
4) Place the lance over the hole so that it slides into the hole.
5) If the pipe is 3/8" in diameter, the small groove of the back plate must rest against the pipe. If the pipe is 5/8" in diameter,
the large groove must be facing the pipe.
6) While holding the valve in place, tighten the brass screw.
7) Turn the valve handle clockwise until it is firmly seated and the valve is closed.
8) With the valve closed, turn on the sink faucet and water supply.
9) After allowing the water to flush away debris from the installation, turn off the faucet and check the valve for leaks. Leave
the valve closed at this time.
If Using Mur-lok® RO-Pal Connector (Optional)
The Mur-lok® RO-Pal Feed Water Connector is a reliable choice for rigid piping. It works great with copper,
chrome, CPVS, and PEX tubing. Easy installation in five minutes or less, and has an all plastic design to eliminate
corrosion.
1) Be sure the water supply is off.
2) Ensure the pipe or tubing it RIGID.
3) Identify a smooth, even surface, and cut a section of pipe where the RO-Pal will be installed.
4) Remove all burrs from pipe using a sandcloth.
IMPORTANT: Do not use any sealants or Teflon tape on any of the RO-Pal's fittings.
5) Slide narrow end of nut onto pipe, inside threaded end facing tee.
6) Slide flat side of grab ring toward nut.
7) Push wide end of cone toward grab ring. Make sure narrow portion of cone has 1/4" to 1/2" of
pipe exposed. If cone slides on with difficulty, apply a SMALL amount of DOW III Silicone Lubricant
to the end of the pipe.
8) Slide nut and grab ring towards cone and hand tighten onto tee.
9) Turn nut by hand until tight. Additionally, tighten nut with wrench 1 to 1-1/2 complete turns. Be
sure not to over tighten.
10) Install other nut in same manner as steps 4 through 9.
11) Leave the valve closed at this time.
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