Step 6-Connect Tubes - Kenmore 625.381560 Owner's Manual

water supply
fitting
HOT
sink p-trap
NOTE: Tube colors match
Collet colors
CONNECT YELLOW TUBE TO STORAGE TANK
1. Locate the yellow tube. One end is attached to the Reverse
Osmosis filter assembly.
2. Run the other end of the yellow tube to the fitting on top of
the storage tank. See Figure 21.
3. Cut tube square and to length. See Figure 16.
4. Do not connect at this time. This will occur in the sanitizing
step.
CONNECT GREEN TUBE TO COLD WATER
SUPPLY PIPE
1. Run one end of the 1/4" green tube to the fitting on the water
supply pipe. See Figure 21.
2. Cut tube square and to length. See Figure 16.
3. Connect to saddle valve. This is a compression fitting.
4. Run the other end of the green tube to green collet to the fit-
ting on the left side of the Reverse Osmosis filter assembly.
5. Cut tube square and to length. See Figure 16.
6. Insert all the way into the fitting. See Figures 17 & 18.
7. Pull on the tube to be sure it is held firmly in the fitting.
CONNECT RED TUBE TO REVERSE OSMOSIS
FAUCET
The red tube connection was completed in the faucet assembly
steps.
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Step 6 - Connect Tubes
COLD
NOTE: Tubing lengths should allow for the removal
of the assembly from the hanger washers for servic-
ing. If tubing lengths are shortened for neater
appearance, it may be necessary to keep the assem-
bly on the hanger washers for service.
NOTE: Codes in the state of Massachusetts require
installation by a licensed plumber and do not permit
the use of saddle valves. If you live in the state of
Massachusetts, review plumbing code 248-CMR of
3/8" black
the Commonwealth of Massachusetts before pro-
tubing
ceeding with the installation.
Tube Connections
CONNECT BLUE TUBE TO REVERSE OSMOSIS
ASSEMBLY
1. Locate the blue tube. One end is attached to the faucet.
2. Run the other end of the 3/8" blue tube to the blue collet on
the right side of the Reverse Osmosis filter assembly.
3. Cut tube square and to length. See Figure 16.
4. Insert all the way into the fitting. See Figures 17 & 18.
5. Pull on the tube to be sure it's held firmly in the fitting.
CONNECT BLACK TUBE FROM REVERSE OSMOSIS
FAUCET TO DRAIN ADAPTER
1. Locate the 30" length of 3/8" black tube. One end is attached
to the faucet. Figure 21.
2. The other end needs to be attached to the black collet on the
sink drain adapter.
3. Cut this tube as needed to route in as straight of a run as
possible, without loops, dips, low spots or kinks.
4. Cut the end of the tube square. See Figure 16.
5. Insert all the way into the fitting. See Figures 17 & 18.
6. Pull on the tube to be sure it is held firmly in the fitting.
3/8" yellow tubing
tubing
connector
Figure 21
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