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TYPICAL UNDERSINK INSTALLATIONS / TOOLS AND MATERIALS NEEDED
INSTALLATION ON COPPER PLUMBING USING COMPRESSION FITTINGS
FIG. 1
SINK
compression
elbow
HOT
COLD
shutoff valve
Note: To change
the filter cartridge,
you must turn off
the water. A nearby
shutoff valve is con-
vienent. Most sinks
already have shut-
off valves on the
supply pipes.
WATER
IN
Note: Be sure to allow a minimum space of 1–1/2"
under the filter for removing the sump, to change
the cartridge.
PLANNING YOUR INSTALLATION
Mounting Bracket – includes
No. 42–34388 (included
apply several
wraps of
Teflon tape
INLET
3/8" NPT
L
L
L
screws, Sears Item
with Deluxe model)
apply several
wraps of
Teflon tape
compression
adaptor (use elbow or
straight fitting)
– MATERIALS AND TOOLS NEEDED –
" 2 compression adaptors (either straight fit-
tings as shown, or elbows), 3/8" NPT x comp.
" 2 compression elbows, 3/8" NPT x comp.
(compression end to fit existing pipe)
Note: Sears has an installation kit available
that fits 3/8" O.D. pipe size, Item No.
42–34386.
" Teflon tape
" tubing cutter
" sandpaper or emery–cloth
" 2 wrenches, either open end or adjustable
jaw, size to fit compression adaptors
4
FILTERED
WATER
nut
brass
ferrule
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