Waterwise Aclare Countertop Installation Instructions - 1. Unpack Contents
1. Unpack Contents
Package contains:
(1) Filter Housing Assembly
(2) Threaded Cartridge Caps A & B and O-rings (pre-installed)
(2) Filter Catridges A & B (pre-installed)
(1) Faucet Diverter Hose Assembly
(2) Brass Faucet Adapters, Rubber Washers and Installation Tool
2. Remove Existing Aerator
from your faucet and also remove the washer if it’s attached to the faucet.
3. Attach the Faucet Diverter Valve
onto the faucet
(Figure 1)
. If one of the supplied adapters is required, install
the adapter to the faucet first with the supplied washer and then attach the
diverter to the adapter. The adapters are designed so that they can be
tightened using the supplied white plastic hex tool. Make sure the rubber
washer is in place inside the chrome swivel collar on the diverter valve. The
provided adapters fit 95% of all faucets. If the adapters do not fit, you can
obtain additional sizes from your hardware or plumbing supply store. Take
aerator and diverter hose for a correct match.
4. Turn the Filter Housing Over
so that the hose outlet notch is facing up. Install the inlet hose to cap A by
pushing the plastic elbow firmly into the inlet hole as shown in
Figure 2
.
(To determine which hose is the inlet hose, hold the hose ends so they are
pointing into the sink, turn on the water supply and pull the activator button
on the diverter valve. The hose end that the water comes out of is the
inlet hose and should connect to the inlet fitting on cap A.) Connect the
outlet hose to cap B in the same fashion. If you need to disconnect either
hose after they have been inserted into the inlet/outlet connections, just
depress the gray release collet while pulling out on the hose end and elbow
(you can use a butter knife to help depress the gray collet).
5. Flush and activate the Filter
Turn filter unit up0right and place in your preferred position, turn on the cold
water supply and pull the round activator button on the diverter valve so that
water is diverted to the filter. The initial flow of water will be slightly discolored
and cloudy due to carbon fines and air bubbles. Allow the water to flow
through the filter in this position until the water runs clear, this will usually
take 10 minutes depending on your water pressure. Once the water appears
clear and free of air bubbles you may drink and enjoy!
NOTE:
For the first 72 hours the faucet will drip intermittently, until the
filters become fully saturated. Once they are saturated, you should
anticipate a residual flow of water each time you use the filter, as
the system is vented and designed to self-clear the line.
IMPORTANT:
This product
cannot
be used in constant pressure appli-
cations such as ice-makers or fountains.
White
(A-cap)
Specifications:
This product is intended for use on municipally treated cold water only.
DO NOT
use on water that is microbologically unsafe or of unknown quality
without adequate disinfection before or after the system.
• This system and installation shall comply with applicable state and local regulations.
Min Operating Pressure:
20 psi (pounds per sq in)
Max Operating Pressure:
50 psi (open discharge)
Min Operating Temperature:
40° F (4° C)
Max Operating Temperature:
90° F (32° C)
Rated Service Flow:
0.4 gallons per minute
Capacity of Filter Cartridge:
500 gallons
Figure 1
Remove your aerator
and attach the
diverter valve
in its place.
Figure 2
Push the hoses
into the filter.
A
–White Cap
B
–Blue Cap
Turn on the diverter
valve and flush the filter
for 10 minutes.
A
B
Faucet Diverter Hose Assembly
Existing Aerator