Wells WM-TR-KFC Installation Manual

WATER-MAX™ WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. Two Wall mounts configurations are available for Water--Max™:
« REAR MOUNT KIT (p/n 22686) brackets are 30 “ wide. Additional width may be required to properly

position bracketry. This installation requires a minimum of 30” clear from wall to aisleway. Faucet is
positioned at the front of the unit.

« SIDE MOUNT KIT (p/n 22687) brackets are 30” wide. Pitcher shelf adds 4” to overall width.

Additional width may be required to properly position bracketry. This installation requires a minimum of
16” clear from wall to aisleway. Faucet is positioned at the left side of the unit.

2. The building structure must be able, at the installation location, to safely support 250 pounds vertical load,
and 150 pounds load, compression and tension, perpendicular to the mounting surface.

« Hollow Construction:
« Each bracket must be attached to at least two vertical studs.
« For wooden studs, 3/8” lag bolts, long enough to penetrate the stud by a minimum of 2”, are required.

Wooden studs must be pilot-drilled.
« For metal studs, properly installed 1/4” toggle bolts are required.
« Washers are required on all bolts, between the head of the bolt and the bracket.
« Masonary Construction:
« Each bracket must be attached with at least three 3/8” lag bolts and matching masonary anchors.
« Anchors must not be installed into mortar joints or expansion strips.
« Washers are required on all bolts, between the head of the bolt and the bracket.

3. Water-Max™must be installed level:

« If wall is not in plumb, shims must be installed as required to ensure Water-Max™ is installed level.
« Installation of shims must not compromise the integrity or strength of the wall mount installation.

4. Recommended faucet height is between 38” and 42” above the floor. A template reference line drawn
between 31-3/4” and 35-3/4” above the floor will place the faucet at the recommended height.

5. Water-Max™ must be attached to the bracketry with the supplied bolts, washers and lock washers.

P/N 303378 Rev(-)

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REAR MOUNT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. AVOID DRILLING INTO KNOWN UTILITY AREAS:
Determine, as far as is possible, location of electrical service boxes and conduits, water lines, gas lines and
other utilities which may be buried in the wall of the installation area.

2. Locate and mark position of studs (for hollow construction), or of solid areas (masonary construction).

3. Measure and mark template reference line between 31-3/4” and 35-3/4” above the floor.

4. Align template with reference line and studs or solid masonary areas. Tape template to wall. Make sure
horizontal portions of template are level.

5. Drill and prepare wall as needed.

6. Install and tighten top and intermediate brackets using appropriate bolts with washers between bolt head
and bracket. Tighten these bolts.

7. Install bottom bracket using appropriate bolts with washers between bolt head and bracket. Leave this
bracket slightly loose at this time.

8. Attach top clip to key-hole mounts in back of Water-Max™. Secure with a piece of tape.

9. Lift Water-Max™ onto brackets. Engage top bracket with top clip to help support Water-Max™ during
installation.

10 Align the rear leg holes of Water-Max™ with the appropriate holes in the intermediate bracket.

11. Attach air outlet guard to intermediate bracket and Water-Max™ with supplied bolts, washers and lock
washers. Tighten rear bolts.

12. Slide upper portion of pitcher support between Water-Max™ and legs of bottom bracket. Align holes in
pitcher support and bracket arms with Water-Max™ frontleg holes. Secure with supplied bolts, washers and
lock washers. Tighten front bolts.

13. Tighten bottom bracket bolts.

14. Complete Water-Max™ installation per instructions in Operation Manual (p/n 303363).

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