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Following completion of the entire installation, restore the water flow by turning on the
household main water valve and allow all air to be purged from the plumbing system before
turning the power back on to your water heater.
Step 14. – Connect System to Inlet and Outlet Pipes
The 1 inch NPT stainless steel fitting on the inlet side of the cartridge filter housing cap
should be plumbed to your incoming water supply pipe.
If within reach, this can be done with one of the flexible stainless steel connectors provided
with your system if you have 1 inch PEX, copper, or CPVC water lines. The non-threaded end
of the connector can be connected directly to 1 inch diameter PEX, copper, or CPVC tubing
by pushing the fitting on to the tubing as far as it will go. Unlike the other John Guest®
fittings used previously in the installation, there is no locking collet. The black end of the
flexible stainless steel connector threads onto the stainless steel fitting in the same way as
you would attach a garden hose to an outdoor faucet. Do not use Teflon® tape of other
thread sealants and do NOT over-tighten. Excessive force is not required to obtain a good
seal.
The flexible connector can be bent to reach your incoming water line. It is designed to be
bent a many times but not repeatedly over and over. Doing so may reduce the structural
integrity of the fitting.
Alternatively, you can make the plumbing connection between your stainless steel fitting on
the cartridge filter housing cap and your incoming water line with suitable pipe tubing and
fittings from your plumbing supply store.
Connect the outlet assembly on the ecoTAC™ bypass to your outgoing water pipe in the
same manner using the other flexible stainless steel connector provided, or your own pipe
tubing and fittings if preferred or required.
If desired, you can plumb in shut-off valves before and after the system and/or a bypass loop
that can provide untreated water to your home during servicing.
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