™ ™ Owner's Manual This Manual is for the Installation, Operation, and Maintenance of the ™ WATER FACTORY SYSTEMS ™ Faucet MATE FM DWS 1500 Drinking Water Appliance 98-91122 1009 Installer: Leave with Homeowner.
Introduction This manual explains the installation and maintenance instructions for the CUNO/Water Factory Systems™ FaucetMATE™ FM DWS 1500. Please read each section of this manual carefully. The specific model chosen should be appropriate for the local water conditions and the customer’s needs. Check the Performance Data Sheet which specifies performance characteristics and the conditions of use.
Installation Precautions • The filter must be installed with the inlet and outlet ports as labeled. Make sure not to reverse connections. Procedure for Installing FM DWS 1500 A. Determine System Location • Do not install on hot water line. Maximum temperature allowed is 100°F (38°C). • Do not install on line pressure above 125 psi (862 kPa). • Do not use torch or other high temperature sources near filter head or plastic cartridge.
C. Prepare The Appliance For Installation D) Clean up sharp edges with a file if necessary. Open shipping carton and remove components. Check that all installation parts are present which includes the filter assembly, faucet, installation hardware and tubing. D. Locating The Faucet Select a sink or countertop location at least two inches in diameter on which to mount the drinking water faucet. The faucet should be positioned so that it empties into the sink.
F. Mounting The Faucet H. Installing The Feed Water Valve/Adapter 1. Remove all hardware from the threaded nipple of the faucet except for the plastic base plate. Use a small amount of putty to seal the base plate. Due to variations in plumbing types and due to various State and Local plumbing codes, this product does not include a feed water adapter/valve. Please obtain the appropriate code compliant adapter/valve from the retailer where this product was purchased. 2.
Procedure For Installing FM DWS 1500 Water Appliance Before starting, close shut-off valve on cold water line. STEP 1: The mounting bracket may be installed with the back of the bracket in the up or down position. Screws may be used to attach the bracket to the desired surface or industrial double-sided tape can be used to mount the bracket. Be sure that both the surface of the bracket and the mounting surface are clean. Be sure to allow at least 2" (5 cm) of clearance below the unit.
Replacement Cartridge Change Instructions FM DWS 1500 Turn Clockwise To Shut Off 1. Close the feed water valve and lift up the faucet handle. Wait approximately 10 seconds for the water pressure to depressurize. Return faucet handle to the off position. 2. Twist the filter cartridge 1/4 turn counterclockwise (as viewed from the bottom) so that the ears on the cartridge are able to disengage from the head. Firmly pull the cartridge downward to remove it from the head. 3.
System Location (Fig.1) Allow 2” Min.
Faucet Installation (Fig. 2) Plastic Base Plate Plastic Bottom Washer Threaded Nipple Flat Washer Star Washer Hex Nut Blue 1/4” Product Water Tubing How To Use ‘Push-In’ Connectors (Fig. 3) This product is outfitted with user-friendly ‘Push-In’ connectors. Proper use of the connectors is shown in the diagrams. It is most important that the tubing selected for use with these connectors be of high quality, exact size and roundness, and free of surface nicks and scratches.
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