Water Factory Systems FaucetMATE Owner's Manual

© 2002 CUNO Incorporated
98-91121 0902

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Owner's Manual

This Manual is for the Installation, Operation,

and Maintenance of the

WATER FACTORY SYSTEMS

FaucetMATE

Drinking Water Appliance

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INTRODUCTION

This manual explains the installation, operation and maintenance of the Water
Factory Systems’ FaucetMATE®Drinking Water Appliance. Please read each section of
this manual carefully. The specific model chosen should be appropriate for the local
water conditions and the customer’s needs. Check the Performance Data Sheet for the
performance characteristics and the conditions of use.

The Water Factory Systems’ drinking water appliances are designed to connect per­manently to a home plumbing system. To ensure that the installation conforms to your
state and local plumbing codes, it is recommended that the installation be performed
by a qualified installation specialist for drinking water appliances or a licensed
plumber. Failure to install the system as instructed will VOID the warranty.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Installation Instructions

A. Installation precautions....................................................................................................3

B. Determine system location ..............................................................................................3

C. Prepare the area for installation ......................................................................................3

D. Prepare the system for installation..................................................................................3

E. Locating the faucet ..........................................................................................................3

F. Make the faucet mounting hole........................................................................................4

G. Mounting the faucet ........................................................................................................4

H. Mounting the drinking water filtration system ................................................................4

I. Installing the feed water valve..........................................................................................5

J. Make the tubing connections ..........................................................................................5

K. Installing and replacing filter cartridges ..........................................................................5

II. Illustrations

1. System location ..............................................................................................................6

2. Faucet installation ............................................................................................................6

3. Feed water valve installation ............................................................................................7

4. How to use “Push In connectors ....................................................................................7

Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Water Factory Systems’ FaucetMATE®Drinking Water System. You
are about to enjoy the benefits of high quality drinking water right in your own home. The FaucetMATE dual-stage filtra­tion systems contain the most effective filtration media for reducing common but potentially harmful pollutants. The
FaucetMATE line consists of the FM-2 CTO for reduction of chlorine, taste and odors, the FM-2 Lead for the reduction of
lead, chlorine, taste and odors, and the FM350-DWS for the reduction of volatile organic chemicals (VOCs), MTBE, lead,
chlorine, taste and odors, sediment and mirco organisms such as cysts. All FaucetMATE systems operate on regular
household water pressure.

This manual explains the installation, operation and maintenance of your FaucetMATE Drinking Water System. Please
read each section of this manual carefully. The system is designed to connect permanently to a home plumbing system.
To assure that the installation conforms to your state and local plumbing codes, it is recommended that the installation
be performed by a qualified installation specialist for drinking water appliances or by a licensed plumber.

A. Installation Precautions

• The tubing must be installed in the correct inlet and outlet

fittings as labeled. Make sure not to reverse the connections.

• Do not install on a hot water line. The maximum temperature

allowed is 100°F (38°C).

• Do not install on a line with water pressure above 125 psi

(862 kPa).

• Do not use a torch or other high temperature sources near

the filtration assembly or the plastic cartridges.

• Special care must be taken when drilling the holes for the

mounting bracket. Use caution when installing near electrical

wires or water pipes.

• Protect from freezing. Drain the filtration system when the

room temperature drops to 32°F (0°C) or below.

• Do not install in direct sunlight.

• Allow a minimum of 2” (5 cm) clear space under each filter

cartridge to facilitate cartridge change.

• Mount the filtration system in a location that will minimize

the chance of it being struck by other items, such as waste

baskets, etc.

• The installation must comply with existing state and local

plumbing codes.

• Do not use where water is microbiologically unsafe, or with

water of unknown quality without adequate disinfection

before or after the system.

B. Determine System Location

The filtration system should be located under the sink. Never
install it in an area of the home where the temperature may drop
to freezing, because damage to the system will result.

The exact placement of the various components of the system
will vary from installation to installation. The installer, in con­junction with the customer, must decide on where to place the
faucet and filtration system by balancing the home owner’s con­venience with ease of installation and servicing (see Figure 1).

C. Prepare the area for installation

Remove supplies from under the sink and stack them neatly
away from the working area if necessary.

Inspect the cold water supply line and determine if any special
fittings, in addition to what is included in the kit, are required.

NOTE: It is a good idea at this time to check the condition of
the undercounter plumbing for any existing or potential leaks.
Any items of concern should be repaired prior to installation of
the drinking water device.

D. Prepare the system for installation

Open the shipping carton and remove the components. Check
to see that all of the installation parts are present. They should
include the filtration system, faucet, installation hardware and
tubing.

E. Locating the faucet

Select a sink or countertop location at least 2” (5 cm) in diam­eter on which to mount the drinking water faucet. The faucet
should be positioned so that it empties into the sink. Make cer­tain the location directly underneath this area is free of obstruc­tion in order to accommodate the faucet assembly. If the sink
already has a hole provided that can accommodate the faucet,
then no drilling is required and you can proceed to the section on
mounting the faucet (see Figure 1).

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