CounterTop Systems 
Our countertop units have an inlet hose with a "diverter" on one end
that connects to the faucet of the kitchen sink. The normal aerator
already on your faucet is replaced with the new diverter which has a built-in aerator
of its own.
The threads of one faucet can vary from another's,
so thread adaptors are provided with your unit. Simply unscrew
the current aerator and screw on the diverter, using a thread
adaptor if necessary. Tighten enough to prevent leakage from
the diverter when the water is turned on.
The water purifier is placed at the side of the sink, so the
attached spout dispenses the water over the sink. There is a
small pin on the front of the diverter that is pulled out to open
the valve insider and route COLD WATER to the unit.
DO NOT RUN
HOT WATER THROUGH THE SYSTEM. Hot water can damage and shorten
the life of carbon.
There could gradually be some scale build-up in the diverter. If
the diverter pin begins to stick due to scale, just disconnect the
whole diverter assembly, and soak it in some white vinegar to
dissolve the scale.
UnderCounter Systems
The water purifier is placed under the sink. A "saddle valve"
(also called a "needle valve") assembly is attached to the cold water line by wrapping it around
the line and bolting it in place. Then the small bar that
serves as a handle for opening and shutting the valve is turned
clockwise to
penetrate the cold water line with the needle, through which the
water will be drawn. Once the line is pierced, the valve can
be opened or shut by turning the little handle one way or the other.
A 1/4" "pex" hose is to be connected to the inlet of the system at one end
and to the saddle valve at the other end. Remove the nut
(a cylindrical threaded piece with a hole in it) from the saddle valve.
Insert the hose through the hole in the nut with the threads
toward the end of the hose.
A
small brass (or plastic) collar is placed around the hose at this
end with the tapered end of the collar toward the connection point.
Then a metal (or plastic) insert may be pushed into the end of the hose.
The collar and insert help hold
the hose in place. Then the nut is screwed in
place. Be sure to make it tight so
there is no leakage.
The inlet and outlet hoses are easily connected
to the unit with "John Quest" fittings. Just insert the hose in
the opening of the fitting, and you're done! The hose will be
held in place by the fitting.
To remove a hose (eg., for replacement when the
time comes), hold down the collet (the little ring with "teeth")
using your fingernail and pull out the hose.
A faucet is provided for installation on the countertop. It
requires about a 1/2 inch hole in the sink top, usually metal.
Many people simply replace a rarely used sprayer, using the hole
that is already there for that. Otherwise a small hole about
1/2 inch in diameter can be
drilled for mounting the faucet.
There are washers and a nut to fasten the faucet in place.
It usually takes two people to do this. One holds the faucet
on top, while the other tightens the nut with a wrench from under
the sink.
The outlet hose may be attached to the faucet
already. connecting the faucet to the
outlet of the water system. If not the connection is made in the
same way as described above for connecting the inlet hose to the
saddle valve.
