ClearChoice Premium Series Owner's Manual And Installation Manual

ClearChoice™

Premium Under Sink

Drinking Water System

OWNER’S MANUAL AND

INSTALLATION GUIDE

PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY

BEFORE ATTEMPTING INSTALLATION

Congratulations on the purchase of your ClearChoice™ Premium Under Sink Drinking Water
System.

This filtration system uses premium quality activated carbon filters rated at 0.5 microns to remove
fine sediments, chlorine, and organic contaminants responsible for poor water taste and odor. It is
also capable of removing a wide variety of potentially harmful trace contaminants, including many
forms of pesticides, herbicides, volatile organic compounds, turbidity and sediments, asbestos,
mercury, and lead. It may also be used to filter certain cysts like Cryptosporidium and Giardia
which are responsible for waterborne illness.

You can rest assured that you have made a solid investment in the quality of your drinking
water!

INSTALLATION

We recommend that you read the entire instructions before commencing the actual
installation.

Note: The maximum recommended operating water pressure is 80 PSI. If your home water
pressure is greater than 80 PSI, you should have a pressure reduction valve installed by a
certified plumber prior to installing this product.

Step 1. – Pre-Installation Inspection

Inspect all of the components that you received with your unit. You should have received the
following:

• 2-stage filtration unit assembly with mounting bracket (this is pre-assembled)

• chrome-finished long-reach faucet and hardware

• water tubing

• quick connect fitting

• self-piercing “C” clamp saddle valve and related hardware

• 2 carbon filters

• spanner wrench

If you are missing any components, please call us immediately for assistance.

Step 2. – Install Stage 1 Carbon Filter

Unscrew the sump (the vessel that holds the actual filter cartridge) from the housing cap / mounting
bracket assembly. The Stage 1 carbon filter is installed in the sump on the left side when facing the
front of the unit. Remove the protective plastic film that protects the sediment pre-filter and install
it in the sump. Make sure that it slips down over the sump standpipe (the raised portion at the
bottom of the inside of the sump). This will ensure that the filter is properly centered in the
housing. Turn the sump onto the housing cap and hand tighten. Make sure that the filter slips over
the cap standpipe. Do not over-tighten!

Step 3. – Install Stage 2 Carbon Filter

Follow the instructions in Step 2. to install the stage 2 carbon filter in the sump on the right hand
side of the unit. The Stage 2 carbon filter is gray in color with black end caps.

Step 4. – Select an Installation Site

Your water filter system was designed to be compact enough to fit under most kitchen sinks.
However, the system may be installed in a basement, closet, crawl, space, or wherever it is most
convenient. If you select an alternative installation area other than under your kitchen sink, you
may need to purchase some additional water tubing which is generally available at any hardware
store. When determining the installation site, access to a cold water line is important. To
accommodate filter changes, we recommend that you leave at least 4 inches of clearance beneath
the filter housing sumps.

Step 5. – Mount the Filtration Unit Assembly

The mounting bracket has pre-drilled keyhole slots for easy mounting to the wall of your kitchen
cabinet, wall, or other suitable sturdy base. Using the bracket itself as a template, mark the location
for the mounting screws. Then, drill 1/8” pilot holes (this will make it easier to set the screws).
Install 2 suitable screws and tighten them until the heads are about 1/8” from the wall. Hang the
filtration unit assembly on the mounting screws and then hand tighten the screws.

Step 6. – Drill Hole for the Faucet

The faucet should be installed in a manner that all overflow will run into your kitchen sink. This
will require you to drill a hole in either your countertop immediately adjacent to the sink, or in the
sink itself (usually the sink itself), unless you have an unused or capped hole already present.

Locate a desirable location for your faucet. Most homeowners prefer to mount the faucet in the rear
left corner of the sink or on the back edge to the left of the main faucet. Make sure that you will be
able to access the threaded portion of the faucet on the under sink of the sink/countertop following
installation – you will need access to this to attach the water line connections.

For Stainless Steel Sinks:

• make a small indent with a center punch as a starting point for drilling

• drill a pilot hole with a 1/8” or similar sized bit

• drill hole for the faucet with 1/2” bit

For Porcelain Enamel Sink:

• place a piece of tape over the area to be drilled to help prevent chipping of the porcelain

• drill a pilot hole with a carbide-tip pilot drill bit (1/8”) - when drilling, drill slowly and

carefully.

• drill out hole for the faucet with a 1/2” porcelain cutter kit

• remove tape and clean away any small chips

For Formica Countertop:

• counter must be at least 5/8” thick