Instructions / Assembly

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Installation Overview

1. Be sure to allow a minimum space of 4” under the filter for removing

the sump to change the cartridge.

2. Select a location for the filter that is:

• Protected from freezing.

• Not exposed to direct sunlight.

3. Whole house water filter setup (Fig 1A,2A,3A):

***It is strongly recommended to install a bypass connection and shut

off valves for this filter (see Fig 1-3A) and a filter housing mounting

bracket.

A. Normal operation: Water flows in to shut-off valve A, filter system,

then out through valve B into the home. Always turn on valve A & B

and turn off valve C.

B. If filter needs to be replaced, please turn off the shut-off valve A

and C and turn on the nearest faucet to release pressure so the filter

housing can be easily removed. B valve should still be turned on.

C. If filter housing is leaking, please turn off shut-off valve A and

B and turn on C valve so water can flow into the home bypassing

valves A & B to stop the leak. B valve needs to be turned off to avoid

water backflow into the filter housing.

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Step 2: Cut Water Line

1. Turn off the water supply and open a nearby faucet to drain water out

of pipes.

2. Remove the nut and brass ferrule from both adapter fittings and set aside.

Using a tape measure or ruler, measure the distance “D” as shown below.

The distance to cut will vary for the Single, Duo and Trio unit. See Fig

NOTE: It is recommended that the shut off valve be placed before and

after the filter as shown in the Installation Overview illustration. See

Fig 1, Page 2.

3. Select the location for the filter. Mark the distance “D” on the pipe.

4. Using a pipe cutter or hacksaw, cut pipe. Sand file cut ends of pipe to

assure that they are square and smooth.

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Step 1: Install Adapter Fittings

Instructions are for installing similar adapter (fittings) onto copper

plumbing. If the unit is to be installed on any other type of tubing (plas-

tic, PVC, galvanized), different hardware must be purchased.

1. Apply 10 to 15 wraps of Teflon tape, in a clockwise direction, to the

pipe threads of each adapter. DO NOT use joint compound on any

parts connecting to filter canister.

2. Assemble an adapter fitting to the inlet and outlet of the canister cap.

Start each fitting by hand to make sure they don’t cross thread.

3. Use an adjustable wrench to tighten the fittings firmly. DO NOT

OVERTIGHTEN. About one to two thread(s) should remain visible.