Tools and Materials
Before You Begin
WARNING: Risk of personal injury. Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of
unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system.
CAUTION: Risk of property damage. Do not install the unit where the temperature may drop
below freezing, may be exposed to direct sunlight, or may be exposed to heat.
NOTICE: Read this entire manual thoroughly to prevent personal injury and property damage during
installation and use of this product.
NOTICE: Check with your local public works department for plumbing code requirements. Follow their
guidelines as you install this water filtration system.
NOTICE: This product has a limited service life. Keep a record of the date of installation and any other
performed maintenance. Because of the limited service life, and to prevent costly repairs or possible water
damage, replace the system every 10 years.
NOTICE: Turn off the water supply to the filter head, and remove the filter cartridge if it will be
unattended for an extended period of time (approximately 4 weeks or more). Store the filter cartridge in a
sealed bag in the refrigerator to maximize the remaining filter capacity.
NOTE: Make sure that the mounting location and fastening hardware will support the system when
installed and full of water.
Observe all state and local plumbing and building codes.
Contaminants or other substances removed or reduced by this filtration system may not be present
in your water. Refer to the Performance Data Sheet (included) for contaminants and reduction
performance.
System is not intended to convert wastewater or raw sewage into drinking water.
Inspect the plumbing and supplies for damage. Repair or replace as needed.
Install the water filtration system to a cold water supply only. Do not install the system to a hot
water supply.
NOTE: The overall filter height is 16" (406 mm).
The water filtration system is designed to be installed beneath a sink. Make sure that the bottom of
the filter cartridge is at least 2" (51 mm) above the floor of the cabinet, and will be accessible for
filter cartridge replacement after installation.
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