saddle and tubing. Remember that the drain saddle should NOT be installed after the P-trap
to prevent potential microorganism growth.
Step 3. b. Drill a 1 /4" hole in the drain pipe, and paste the black sticky pad around the hole.
Step 3. c. Cut the
the drain pipe, install the back plate, and tighten the two screws with hex nuts while the tubing
remains in the hole.
Step 3. d. Insert the Lock Clip. Pull the tubing lightly to make sure it is secure.
Step 4: Install the Vertical Filters: Stages 1, 2, and 3
Step 4. a. Ensure that the O-ring is seated inside the
groove at the top of the filter housing. Food-grade
silicone jelly may help the O-ring stay in place and
seal better.
Step 4. b. Filter cartridges are preserved in shrink wrap.
Note the direction sign on the sticker before
removing the wrap.
Step 4. c. When placing the filter cartridge into its
housing, ensure it is centered, and the knob
protruding from the bottom of the housing fits in the
central hole of the filter.
Step 4. d. Screw the housing, with filters attached, onto
the housing caps (the caps are pre-assembled on the
machine head). The cap also has a center knob to
insert into the center hole of the filter cartridge. Twist
the housing on in a counter-clockwise direction by hand, and then use a housing wrench to
tighten it up for about 1/4 – 1/2 turn. Do not overtighten, as this can cause leaks and make
it difficult to unscrew the housing when replacing filters.
*Note* the second stage GAC is the only filter that must go in a certain direction. Make sure that
the end with the rubber washer faces up, attaching to the housing cap.
Step 5: Installing Tank Shut-off Valve (ABV2K)
Step 5. a. Add 10 - 15 wraps of Plumber's tape clockwise (when looking from above) onto the
metal thread at the top of the tank.
Step 5. b. Screw the Tank Shut-off Valve onto the tank and tighten it by hand. Do not over-
tighten.
Step 5. c. Connect the YELLOW tubing into the Quick-Fitting on the TSV.
Step 6: Installing the Reverse Osmosis Membrane
Step 6. a. Disconnect the tubing from the quick-fitting connection on the membrane cap.
Step 6. b. Open the membrane housing cap. A thick rubber band can be slipped on the housing
body for better grip.
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tubing end to make a 45° angle. Insert the tubing into the 1/4'' hole in