Kinetico Undersink 7000, Undersink 7500 Package Contents Manual

Kinetico Drinking Water Filter

Important

with MACguard

Undersink Models 7000 and 7500

Installation Instructions

The Drinking Water Filter with MACguard will not make biologically unsafe water safe to drink since
activated carbon will not kill bacteria. When applying the filter to non-chlorinated water supplies,
additional treatment steps may be necessary to assure the water’s bacterial makeup is compatible with
activated carbon final treatment.

Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate
disinfection before or after the system.

NOTE: Read all steps, guides and rules carefully before installing and using the Kinetico

Drinking Water Filter with MACguard.

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PRE-INSTALLATION CHECKLIST

Before starting installation, check the contents of the box for the following components: See Figure 1

▶Drinking water faucet assembly*, consisting of:

• Faucet base assembly (1)

• Faucet spout (1)

• Small black rubber gasket (1)

• Chrome escutcheon (1)

• Large black rubber gasket (1)

• Black locating washer (1)

• Metal washer (1)

• 9/16” brass nut (1)

▶MACguard head with bracket (1).

▶Taste and odor reduction cartridge Product No. 9306B for

Model 7000 (1).

▶Lead, VOC, and cyst reduction cartridge Product No. 9308A

for Model 7500 (1)

▶Decorative cover with PureMometer

▶Tubing hook-up kit, consisting of:

• 5/8” bracket mounting screws (2)

• 1/4” tube x 1/4” tube faucet connector (1)

• 3/8” tube x 3/8” tube x 1/4” tube tee (1)

• 1/4” NPT x 1/4” tube elbow (1)

(Model 7500 uses flow control elbow)

• 1/4” NPT x 1/4” tube elbow shutoff valve (1)

• 1/4” O.D. tubing (not pictured)

Figure 1. Typical Package Contents

* Included with certain models only.

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indicator window (1)

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Teflon® tape

Drill

9/16” Wrench or basin wrench

Faucet Spout
Faucet Base

Small Gasket

Sink Top

Large Gasket

Locating Washer

Metal Washer

Brass Nut

Chrome Escutcheon

with MACguard

Undersink Models 7000 and 7500

Installation Instructions

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Installation must comply with state and local codes and regulations.

Tools/Items Required

• Utility knife or tubing cutter

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NOTE: It is recommended that before purchasing a water treatment unit, you have your water tested to

determine your actual water treatment needs.

The Kinetico Drinking Water Filter with MACguard must be mounted in a vertical position, and the total hookup
distance should be limited to not more than 15 feet.

1. (For systems installed with a faucet.)
Determine the best location for the drinking water faucet on the sink using
an existing sprayer hole or other pre-drilled hole. If you have to disconnect
and remove your faucet sprayer, follow the instructions provided by the
faucet manufacturer.

WARNING

• Pliers

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• Phillips-head screwdriver

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If you do not have an existing hole that can accommodate the drinking
water faucet, you will have to drill one yourself or have one professionally
drilled. Do not attempt to drill a hole into your sink unless you have
previous experience doing so and have the necessary tools. Contact the
manufacturer of your sink for instructions on how to drill a separate hole.
If you need further assistance, your local Kinetico dealer can install the
system for a nominal charge.

Follow these steps to install the faucet on the sink top.

• Slide the small black rubber gasket onto the threaded shaft on the faucet
base.

• Slide the chrome escutcheon onto the threaded shaft to the small black
rubber gasket.

• Slide the large black rubber gasket onto the threaded shaft to the
escutcheon.

• Insert these assembled parts into hole in sink top.

Note: It will be helpful at this time to have an assistant hold the faucet

base on the sink top.

• Working from under sink, slide plastic locating washer (small diameter up)
onto threaded shaft and hold in place.

• Slide metal washer onto threaded shaft and hold in place against locating
washer.

• Thread the 9/16” brass nut onto the threaded shaft. Hold faucet base on
sink top firmly and tighten nut up to the metal washer.

• Remove plastic tubing insert from top of faucet base. Firmly insert the
spout into the faucet base.

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Kinetico Drinking Water Filter

Flow Control Elbow

Standard Elbow

with MACguard

Undersink Models 7000 and 7500

Installation Instructions

CAUTION

Over tightening of any threaded fitting could result in damage to the fitting

or the filter head.

2. Apply Teflon tape to the plastic male elbow (See Figure 2), and install it into the outlet on the right side of the filter
head/bracket assembly (See Figure 3).

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Figure 2. Elbows Figure 3. Elbow Installation

NOTE: Model 7500 uses a Flow Control elbow to ensure your water has adequate contact time with the

carbon inside of the filter cartridge. Model 7000 uses a standard elbow.

3. Apply Teflon tape to the male end of the shutoff valve provided and install it into the inlet on the left side of the filter
head (See Figure 4). Hand tighten the valve until it is firmly in place.

Figure 4. Shutoff Valve Installation

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Undersink Models 7000 and 7500

Installation Instructions

4. Remove the plastic wrapping from the filter cartridge. Remove the small plastic cap from the top of the filter cartridge
(See Figure 5). Install the cartridge into the filter head/bracket assembly by firmly inserting it and rotating it
counterclockwise until it stops.

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Figure 5. Filter Cartridge Cap Removal

5. Determine the desired location for the filter system. It should be easily accessible for cartridge replacement. Be sure
to leave adequate clearance under the filter to facilitate cartridge changes and allow for easy viewing of the
PureMometer filter life indicator.

NOTE: Do not install in direct sunlight. The screws provided are for use with structurally sound wood

surfaces. You may need other mounting hardware if you are mounting on other surfaces.

Warning

Do not use the fittings provided on chrome tubing. If your plumbing type requires

different fittings than those provided, you may obtain them at a local hardware

store or home improvement center.

6. Using the bracket mounting screws, mount the filter system in the location you have chosen (See Figure 6).

7. Locate the cold water line you will tap into to supply water to the filter system. DO NOT USE THE HOT WATER LINE.

Turn off the water to the cold water feed line. Plumb in a hookup with the ability to connect to ¼” tubing (See Figure

77). A tee fitting is provided to accommodate most installations.

: The installation must comply with state and local codes and regulations.

NOTE

SPECIFICATIONS:

Service Flow Rate: Model 7000: 3.75 Lpm (1.0 gpm)

Model 7500: 2.84 Lpm (0.75 gpm)

Min./Max. Operating Pressure: 137.9 - 827.4 kPa (20 - 120 psi)
Min./Max. Operating Temperature: 2 - 38°C (35 - 100°F)
Capacity: 1,892 L (500 gal)

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Kinetico Drinking Water Filter

with MACguard

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Undersink Models 7000 and 7500

Figure 6. Filter Bracket Installation

8. Insert one end of the ¼” tubing provided into the ¼” outlet on the fitting plumbed into the cold water line (See Figure8).

You may need to trim the length of the tubing to accommodate your installation. Insert the other end into the
elbow/shutoff valve fitting on the inlet on the left side of the filter head/bracket assembly (See Figure 9).

Figure 8. Cold Water Supply

Connection to Tee Fitting

Figure 9. Cold Water Supply Connection

Figure 7. Water Supply Connections

to Shutoff Valve

9. Push one end of the ¼” tube x ¼” tube faucet connector onto the ¼” tubing that is attached to the faucet assembly

(See Figure 10).

Note: Depending on the installation, the tubing that is attached to the faucet assembly may reach the

outlet elbow of the filter head/bracket assembly without using the faucet adapter and an extra length
of tubing. Be sure this line is not pinched or stressed at the fittings.

10. Install a length of ¼” tubing from the faucet connector into the outlet elbow on the right side of the filter head/bracket

assembly (See Figure 11).

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with MACguard

Undersink Models 7000 and 7500

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Figure 10. Figure 11.

Faucet Connector Installation Filter Head/Bracket Assembly Water Connection

11. Turn on the water to the cold water feed line. Open the shutoff valve on the system (See Figure12).

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12. Open the drinking water faucet for approximately 15 minutes to purge any air and carbon fines (particles)

from the system. Carbon fines are present in all carbon cartridges and are a result of normal manufacturing.

Closed Open

Figure 12. Shutoff Valve Operation

13. Close the drinking water faucet and check all connections for leaks.

14. Place decorative cover onto filter head/bracket assembly (See Figure 13).

Replacement filter cartridges are available from your local authorized Kinetico dealer, at www.kinetico.com or
by calling 1-800-944-WATER (9283).

Figure 13. Decorative Cover Installation

The Kinetico Drinking Water Filter (Models 7000 and 7500) with MACguard is tested and certified by NSF
International against NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for the reduction of aesthetic chlorine, taste and odor. Model 7500 is
also tested and certified by NSF International against NSF/ANSI Standard 53 for lead, VOC and MTBE as verified
and substantiated by test data. DO NOT USE WITH WATER THAT IS MICROBIOLOGICALLY UNSAFE OR OF
UNKNOWN QUALITY WITHOUT ADEQUATE DISINFECTION BEFORE OR AFTER THE SYSTEM.

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