Specifications

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Evaluate the installation site to determine the easiest path for
the plumbing to follow. Take care to make the installation as
neat as possible.
NOTICE: Install the drain line so that it runs downward
with no loops or low spots. Otherwise the unit will overflow
at the air gap siphon break built into the faucet, or make
irritating gurgling sounds. The concentrate line that leads
to the faucet should be installed in a straight vertical path
to avoid making a gurgling noise.
The following steps will enable you to install the system
quickly and orderly. Some variation may be necessary
depending on the installation. See page 3 for a check list of
tools and materials.
The flat-bottom design of the filter housings allows the
option of standing the filter system assembly on the cabinet
floor rather than mounting it to the wall. The filter assembly
is reversible on the mounting bracket.
Typical installations follow this sequence:
• Select Component Installation Locations.
• Clear and Prepare Area.
• Install Faucet.
• Provide Inlet Water Supply.
• Provide Drain Connection
• Install Reservoir Tank.
• Install Filter System Assembly.
• Connect All System Components.
• Start-Up
• Performance Check
• Clean up Work Area.
• Review Operation with Customer.
Select Component Installation Locations
• Dispenser Faucet - The Culligan
®
faucet is designed to
be mounted on the rear lip of the sink. It may be installed
in an existing sprayer attachment hole or in a hole drilled
at the time of installation. It may also be mounted to an
adjacent counter top. It should be positioned so that water
is dispensed over the sink. A minimum 1-1/4" diameter
hole is required.
When installing the Aqua-Cleer Sentry
TM
water quality
monitor, refer to the installation instructions packaged with
the monitor. Make certain the TDS level setting corre-
sponds to the customer’s water supply.
Important considerations:
• Access to the bottom (undersink) of the faucet is
required for attachment of product water line.
• The faucet can be installed for left- or right-handed
operation.
• There should be no undersink obstructions which would
prevent smooth tubing runs to the drain connection,
carbon postfilter, or RO module assembly.
• Filter System Assembly - The filter system assembly is
designed to be mounted on any rigid vertical surface such
as a cabinet sidewall or basement rafter. It should be posi-
tioned such that there is access to an inlet water source and
drain. The installation should also allow convenient
access for servicing.
• Inlet Water Supply Connection
Once a location is chosen for installation of the filter
system assembly, select a nearby cold water line to
provide the water source for the system. For undersink
installations, the cold water faucet line can usually be
tapped.
• The Reservoir Tank
Position the reservoir tank near the faucet for optimum
customer convenience. The standard & medium reservoir
tank will weigh about 28 pounds (13 kg) when full of water,
so it must be positioned on a stand or held securely by the
optional mounting bracket, PN P1-0040-61(medium) PN
P1-0060-26 (standard) (Fig.8).
The reservoir operates best in the vertical position, but it
will operate on its side. However, air will not escape readily
and foaming may occur at the faucet nozzle. This should
be explained to the customer prior to installation.
• Drain Connection
The most convenient entry to the drain is directly above
the P-trap of the kitchen sink. However, the concentrate
water from the system can be connected to adjacent sinks
or a floor drain. Extra care should be taken when entering
drains near dishwashers or garbage disposals as back flow
may occur through the air gap and cause flooding.
Clear and Prepare Area
Since this product is more likely to be installed within the
customer’s daily living space than other water conditioning
FIG. 8