Install The Tank - KitchenAid Instant-Hot KHWG260 Installation And User Instructions Manual

1. Position the tank vertically beneath the faucet so that the
longer " (6.4 mm) tube from the faucet reaches the easy-
connect fitting on the top of the tank.
IMPORTANT: The tank must be positioned so that the tube
from the faucet does not kink.
2. On the wall, mark the location of the top of the tank. Set the
tank aside.
3. Mark a second line 2 " (5.7 cm) below the first line.
4. Align the bottom of the mounting bracket with the lower line.
C
A. 2 " (5.7 cm)
B. Mounting bracket
C. Off position on the temperature control
5. Use 2 screws (and wall anchors if needed) (not provided) to
fasten the mounting bracket to the wall.
6. Hang the tank on the bracket.
IMPORTANT:
■ Do not plug the power supply cord into the 3 prong outlet
at this time.
■ Do not stretch, twist or tightly bend the tube.
■ Do not use any sealing compounds.
7. Connect the longest " (6.4 mm) faucet tube to the rear
easy-connect fitting on top of the tank.
8. Push the tube straight into the fitting as far as it will go. Pull
on the tube to verify that it is secure and properly installed.
Easy-Connect Fitting
A. Faucet tube
B. Collet
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Install the Tank

A
B
A
B
NOTE: To remove the tube from the easy-connect fitting, push
down on the collet. Pull tube out of easy-connect fitting. It is
easier to push the collet down with a
wrench.
A. Faucet tube
B. " or 7 mm open-end wrench
C. Collet
9. Using pliers, spread open the hose clamp (provided) and
slide the clamp about 2" (5.1 cm) onto the largest diameter
faucet tube.
A
B
C
A. Largest diameter tube
B. Hose clamp
C. Tank outlet tube
10. Push the tube down onto the tank outlet tube as far as it will
go.
11. Using pliers, position the hose clamp so that it is close to the
end of the tube.
A
A. Hose clamp
" or 7 mm open-end
A
B
C