INSTALLATION OF THE UNDERCOUNTER WATER PURIFIER

Please note that General Filter has a plumber to install your system. In the event that you are out of our area the instructions below will help. All of our systems come with complete installation instrutions.

1. Select a suitable location for the filter housing(s) under the kitchen sink. Remember this unit must be serviced at regular intervals. Therefore the system should be reasonably accessible to enable the sump to be unscrewed to change or clean the cartridge(s). A clearance of 10 inches is desirable for ease of removal.

SADDLE VALVE

4. SHUT OFF THE WATER SUPPLY TO THE SINK. Select a suitable position for the location of the line piercing saddle valve on the copper (or plastic) COLD water line leading to the main faucet. Ensure that the saddle valve is located ABOVE the sink shut-off valve (if you have one). It must also be accessible enough to allow for isolation of the filter during cleaning or replacement of the cartridge(s).

5. Back off the tap FULLY to retract the piercing tip into the washer.

6. Back off the securing bolt and remove the pipe backing sleeve. Match the curvature of the sleeve to the size of your main water line.

7. Slide the valve around the line and tighten the securing bolt until it butts up firmly against the sleeve. Do not tighten to the point of crushing the line.

8. Turn the tap in until you feel the piercing tip contact the water line. Turn the tap in and out in increasing amounts until you feel the tap turn freely inward. It has then penetrated the line fully. Continue turning in until it bottoms out. Leave the tap turned fully in. This is the "off" position.

FAUCET

10. Mark and drill the faucet hole (1/2 inch.) with a suitable bit for the surface being penetrated.

11. Assemble the faucet as shown in Fig C. (unless you have the 'tube attached'.

HOSE CONNECTIONS

Note: With the Designer faucets we supply a John Guest "Push Fit" hose/tube connections. John Guest fittings do not require the Figure D. hardware. If your filter has John Guest fittings, disregard the references to figure D hardware and procedures.

12. Cut the hose to the desired length between the saddle valve and the head. Leave enough slack to be able to secure the hose out of the way.

13. Install the nut, insert and sleeve as shown in Fig D and secure to the saddle valve

Note: The hose may be easily removed from a John Guest fitting by pushing the collar on the push-fit connector all the way in and holding it there while gently pulling back on the hose. Excessive force is not required.

14. Repeat these procedures for the hose between the faucet and the head.

15. Inspect the cartridge(s) for obvious damage prior to installation.

An optional " John Guest Push-Fit " connector Ball Valve can be purchased.