Important Installation Instructions - 3M Aqua-Pure AP1610SS Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

FOR INSTALLING AQUA-PURE SEDIMENT/RUST FILTER ON HOT OR COLD
WATER LINE (DEPENDING ON FILTER USED)
Tools and Parts Required
(not included):
1) 3/4" CXM Cast Union
2) 3/4" x M ST Adapter Wrought
3) PTFE Tape
4) Tube Cutter
5) 3/4" SW Gate Valve
Identify all parts as shown in diagram. Read all instructions
carefully before attempting to start installation.
Step 1: Snug fit all component
parts and calculate length of tub-
ing to be removed.
Step 4: Sweat SW gate valve onto line
backwards so drain can later be used to
release pressure when changing filter.
Step 7: Screw CM part of union into
filter. It may be necessary to slightly
spring tubing temporarily out of align-
ment in order for tubing to enter union.
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Step 2: Cut tubing.
Step 5: Cover threads of M ST adapter
with PTFE Tape and screw firmly into
filter head making a tight connection.
Step 8: Connect two halves of union
and tightn, making sure filter is in
straight vertical position.
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Step 3: Install sweat side of CXM
cast union onto tube.
Step 6: Sweat M ST adapter with filter
head attached to valve making sure
that filter head is vertical. (It may
be necessary to temporarily support
weight of filter until filter bracket is
installed. See Step 9.)
Step 9: Mount filter bracket to wall or
suitable support.