3M Aqua-Pure Complete Installation And Operating Instructions Manual - Installation Instructions
1. Turnoffcoldwatersupplyvalveandremoveexistingwater
supplytubingand/orfitting.
2. Selectandmarkalocationunderthesinkthatallowsac-
cessforfilterchange.
3. Usingfilterhead/bracketasaguide,fastenFilterHeadAs-
sembly to wall with #2 Phillips mounting screws supplied.
Markholelocationssothatthereis11/2”betweenthe
screws(seeFigure1),fromcenterofeachscrew.When
installed,filterbottomshouldbeatleast21/2”fromsink
cabinetfloortofacilitatecartridgechange.Installscrews,
butonlyhalfway,soyoucaneasilyslipthebrackettowall
beforefirmlysettingscrews.
4. Determinelengthoftubingrequiredfromfilterhead/
brackettofaucetandfromwatersupplylinetofilter
head/bracketbyholdingtubinginplaceensuringitisof
appropriatelength.Donotkinktubingasthiswillimpede
waterflow.Ifnecessary,looptubingaroundtoavoidit
beingkinked.
Cuttubingstraightwithautilityknife.(SeeFigure2).
5. Locate the cold water stem on the underside of the faucet
fixture.Unscrewthecoldwaterfeedtubefromthefaucet
stem. Locate the 1/4” Feedwater Adapter that came with
yourDrinkingWaterSystem.Inserttheblackgasketinto
thethreadedadapterandtightenontotheFaucetColdWater
Stemunderthesink,makingsurethat1/4”fittingisacces-
sibleandnotfacingthewall.Makesurenottoovertighten.
TaketheColdWaterFeedTubeandattachtotheFaucet
Adapter,makingsurenottoovertighten.
Locate the 1/4” Blue Tubing and insert into the 1/4” Faucet
Adapter(Figure3).See“UsingPush-InFittings.”
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Figure 2
Figure 1
For Use With Cold Water Only.
NOTE:Removeitemsfromunderthesink.Placecatchbasintheretocollectsmallamountsofwaterthatmayrunout
when disconnecting water supply lines.
Figure 3
Blue Tubing
Faucet Stem
Undersink
Feedwater
Tube
To Release Tubing
Push in grey collet to release tubing. With collet
held, pull tubing straight out.
Collet
Backstop
“Using Push-In Fittings”
To Attach Tubing
Push tubing in as far as it will go. Tubing must be inserted past
o-ring and hit backstop. Pull tube to ensure it is secured.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to water leakage:
• Ensurealltubingandfittingsaresecureandfreeofleaks.
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