Instructions / Assembly

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1. Shut off the feed water to the system by turning the saddle valve on
the water supply adapter clockwise until it stops.
2. Press down on faucet handle to relieve pressure.
3. Allow 2-3 minutes for pressure in the system to drop.
4. Remove the filter sumps with the housing wrench by turning the
sump to the left (counterclockwise). If the O- ring in the sump is
stretched or worn, it should be replaced to maintain a proper seal.
5. Remove the old filter and gaskets (if any) and insert the new filter.
6. Replace the sump onto the cap by turning it to the right (clockwise)
until the O-ring makes firm contact, like an oil filter on a car. DO NOT
OVER-TIGHTEN.
7. Turn on feed water to the system by turning the saddle valve at the
water supply adapter counterclockwise.
8. Remember to flush the carbon fines.
Replacing Filter Cartridge
Cartridge Information:
Stage
Cartridge Model
# & Name
Web URL
Recommended
Maintenance Duration
Stage 1
Sediment
AF-1001
https://www.anchorfilt
ers.com/products/af-
1001-sediment-filter-
cartridge
Depends on water
condition and should be
checked at least at 6-
month intervals
Stage 2
& 3
Carbon Block
AF-1000
https://www.anchorfilt
ers.com/products/anc
hor-af-1000-carbon-
block-replacement-
filter
Should be changed
when there is an
unusual taste and/or
odor in the water or at
12-month intervals
This filter system contains replaceable components called
filter cartridges critical to efficiency of the system.
Replacement of these cartridges should be with one of
identical specifications to assure same efficiency and
contaminant reduction performance.