Installation Instructions; Installation Requirements - Whirlpool WHCF-DWH Installation, Use & Care Manual

Assembly schematic is
based on suggested
materials.
NOTE: Assembly of
this filter can be modi-
fied by using various
adapters. Fittings can
be either sweated or
threaded.
Parts and Material Included:
1. Filter Head 3. Housing Wrench
2. Opaque Housing
Tools & Parts Needed:
Gather the required tools before starting installation. Read and fol-
low the instructions provided with any tools listed here.
• Two 3/4" male x 3/4" street • Teflon
adapters • Adjustable Wrench
• Two 3/4" gate valve (compres- • Pipe Cutter
sion type) • Filter

Installation Requirements:

• Properly tighten all fittings to ensure a leak-free assembly.
• Take care to sweat any fittings away from filter housing. Damage
may result from excessive heat and void warranty.
• Filter housing is intended for use on cold water line.
• Install in a location that is not susceptible to freezing tempera-
tures as damage to the housing could occur.
• Install away from direct sunlight as prolonged exposure to light
can weaken plastic components.
• Allow a minimum of 2" clear space below unit to facilitate filter
change.
• Some local codes may require the use of a licensed plumber or
certified installer when disrupting a potable water line. Determine
and follow any and all local codes and requirements.
• Pipe and filter need to be properly supported with either pipe
hangers or optional Whirlpool Bracket WHCF-B6.
• For metal water piping systems a grounding connection is
required (Whirlpool Grounding Kit WHCF-GRND).

Installation Instructions:

For Use With Cold Water Only
1. Shut off main water supply. Drain water from water lines.
2. Remove opaque housing from filter head and set aside.
3. Wrap Teflon
street adapter in a clockwise direction (See Figure 1) and screw
firmly to filter head. Do not use pipe sealant (dope), as solvents in
some types of pipe dope may cause damage to plastic fittings. Do
not overtighten, overtightening can cause damage to filter head.
4. Loosely fit shutoff valves on both sides to calculate proper
spacing of components. Measure distance and mark pipe accord-
® Tape
ingly (see Figure 2).
® tape (2 1/2 wraps) around the 3/4" male x 3/4"
Figure 1
Assure Proper Spacing
Figure 2
5. Install Whirlpool Grounding Kit WHCF-GRND (see
Figure 3) in metal water piping systems.
IMPORTANT: Metal water piping systems are required to
be connected to the electrical ground. To maintain the
ground connection, obtain kit WHCF-GRND by contacting
location where filter head was purchased.Ground Kit
Installation:
Ground Wire
Ground Clamp
Figure 3
a. Install one ground clamp on the incoming metal water
pipe section and one on the outgoing metal water pipe
section. Be sure that the filter head, fittings and valves are
between the two ground clamps.
b. Connect the ground wire to the two ground clamps,
using the wire screw terminal on each grounding clamp.
Tighten securely.
6. Cut pipe to length with pipe cutter.
7. Fit filter head and gate shut-off valves onto pipe. Make
sure the "IN" port with red air release button is connected
to incoming water supply line. Tighten compression nuts
on both sides of valves (see Figure 4). (Four locations.)
Red Air
Release Button
IN OUT
Incoming
Water Supply
Tighten
Compression
Nuts
Figure 4
8. Lubricate housing o-ring with water.
9. Place a filter (purchased separately) into opaque hous-
ing. Screw housing with filter into head. Tighten with filter
wrench to seal properly.
10. Slowly turn main water supply on while depressing red
air release button (on filter head) and check for leaks. Run
water with an open faucet for 5 minutes to flush out air.
Ground Clamp
Outgoing
Water
Tighten
Compression
Nuts