Whirlpool System I User Manual

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Installation

Instructions

WHIRLPOOL

UNDERCOUNTER

WATER FILTRATION

SYSTEMS I, II, & III

Water Filtration System Parts

Remove parts from packages. Check that you have all the parts.

Tools Needed

for Installation

filtration assembly System I (A) filtration assembly System II (B) filtration assembly System III (C) filtration assembly cover (D) 2 mounting screws (E)

'A" blue tubing (F) 'A" orange tubing (G)

2-way grey connector with push-in ends (H) saddle valve assembly (I) insert (J) plastic sleeve (K) brass compression nut (L) literature package

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Materials Needed for Basement Installation

• step ladder • Additional tubing,

• yv drill bit Part No. 4319151 available

• safety glasses from your Whirlpool dealer.

Materials Needed for Optional Sink Faucet Installation

Sink faucet. Part No. 4319154, available from your Whirlpool dealer. Includes: faucet base with blue tubing attached, assembly hardware, faucet spout, 2-way grey connector with push-in ends, and a “T” grey connector with push-in ends.

NOTE:

Some state and local plumbing codes prohibit the use of saddle-type

valves. The use of saddle-type valves is prohibited in; Alaska,

Delaware, Idaho, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon and South Dakota. Check your local plumbing codes for details.

Massachusetts CMR 248 strictly prohibits the use of saddle-type

valves. The feed-water connection must conform to applicable

plumbing codes.

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Before You Start...

IMPORTANT : Read and save these instructions.

It is recommended that this system be installed by a licensed plumber.

It is the responsibility of the installer to comply with the installation specifications provided and with state and local plumbing codes.

If you decided to install the system yourself, see “General Information” on page 9 before continuing.

Water Filtration Systems I, II and III can be installed in the basement if there is not adequate room for under-sink installation. Order additional tubing, Part No. 4319151 from your Whirlpool dealer.

If you need assistance...

Refer to the Use & Care information at the end of this booklet. If you need more help, the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center will answer any questions you may have about operating or maintaining your water filtration system. The Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Just dial 1-800-253-1301—the call is free. When you call, you will need the water filtration system model number and serial number. Both numbers can be found labeled on the filtration assembly.

HOOK UP WATER

»Turn off cold water supply.

•Turn on faucet to drain water from line.

• Connect saddle valve to cold water supply. Turn saddle valve handle clockwise until piercing lance enters pipe and stops.

• Connect one end of orange tubing to saddle valve. Connect other end to filtration assembly.

(^ SYSTEM CONNECTION

Decide if the system will be connected to your refrigerator, to an optional faucet or to both.

• Connect refrigerator’s water supply to filtration assembly with blue tubing.

• Or, install faucet in sink and connect

blue tubing to filtration assembly.

• Or, use "T” grey connector to connect

both refrigerator and faucet.

I START UP

• Slide filtration assembly onto mounting

screws.

• Turn on cold water supply.

• If filtration assembly was connected to

refrigerator, make and discard 2 batches of ice and drain 2-3 gallons of water from water dispenser.

• If filtration assembly was connected to

sink faucet, lift faucet handle to discard 2-3 gallons of water.

Instructions At A Glance • For detailed instructions see following page.

1. Turn off cold water supply. (Steps 1a-1b)

Special care must be taken when drilling into water pipes. Some water may remain in water supply pipe:

• If an electric drill is used, it must be properly

• Use only an electric drill that is double

• Check with qualified electrician if you are in

• Only drill at top or side of horizontal water

Failure to follow these instructions could result in personal injury or death.

! WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

grounded to prevent severe or lethal shock if water should enter drill.

insulated or properly grounded. doubt as to whether your electric drill is

properly grounded. supply pipe. DO NOT drill at bottom of

horizontal pipe where water may remain.

2. Turn on faucet to drain water from line.

(Step 1b)

3. Connect saddle valve to cold water supply. Turn saddle valve handle clockwise until piercing lance enters

pipe and stops. (Steps Ic-lg or Ih-lj)

4. Connect one end of orange tubing to saddle valve.

Connect other end to filtration assembly. (Step Ik)

! CAUTION

Product Damage

DO NOT connect to a hot water supply line. Failure to follow this instruction could result in

product damage.

^ Q Take note of water requirements listed under

Ida the Use & Care section of this booklet. The filtration system's feed line (orange tubing) connects to your cold water supply line using the saddle valve.

Do not use saddle valve if it is prohibited by your state or local plumbing codes.

The saddle valve is for use with %" to %" outer diameter (O.D.), soft copper pipe (plain or chrome plated) or rigid metal or plastic pipe. Important: DO NOT use the saddle valve on flexible ribbed tubing. The wall thickness of flexible ribbed tubing is thin and will not support the saddle valve supplied.

If your cold water supply is connected to the cold water faucet with flexible ribbed tubing, contact your local plumbing supply distributor to obtain special connecting hardware.

Important: If local codes do not permit the use of saddle valves, special feed valves can be obtained from your local plumbing supply distribu tor. Use only V4" polyethylene tubing for water line connection.

! CAUTION

Property/Product Damage

• DO NOT install tubing in an area where

temperatures drop below 32°F.

• DO NOT overtighten saddle valve to copper

pipe. This will crush pipe.

• Keep a bucket or towel under area where

saddle valve connection is made.

Failure to follow these instructions may result in

water damage to property or product damage.

Turn off cold water supply. Turn on cold

IU■ water faucet and allow all water to drain from line. Turn off faucet. Determine if your cold water sup ply line is soft copper pipe or rigid metal or plastic pipe. If your cold water supply line is soft copper pipe, pro

ceed to step 1 c. If your cold water supply line is rigid metal or plastic pipe, skip ahead to step 1 h.

^ Connect saddle valve to cold water supply

I ■ soft copper pipe. Check that saddle valve piercing lance does not protrude beyond rubber gas ket. If it is protruding, carefully push it in flush with the rubber gasket, using a hard object like the end of a screwdriver handle. «¡ercing lance

small "U”

against soft copper pipe

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Assemble saddle valve on copper pipe.

lU ■ Saddle valve must be on top side of horizontal pipe or side of vertical pipe to keep sediment from collecting in its valve.

If you are connecting the saddle valve to %" O.D. copper pipe, assemble bracket with small “U” side against copper pipe to prevent distortion of pipe. If you are connecting the saddle valve to to %" O.D. pipe, assemble bracket with large “U” side against copper pipe.

Tighten bottom screw firmly. DO NOT

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overtighten; copper pipe could be crushed.

nut

Have a towel ready in case of leakage. Turn

III saddle valve handle clockwise until the lance pierces soft copper pipe and then stops. Do not continue to turn the saddle valve handle after it has stopped because you may pierce through the opposite side of pipe. The saddle valve is now in the closed position.

^ Tu rn on cold water supply to check for

IQ ■ leaks. In case of leaks, use an adjustable wrench to tighten nut below valve’s handle. Turn cold water back off and proceed to step 1 k.

1 ll Connect saddle valve to cold water supply

Ilia rigid metai or piastic pipe. Use a grounded

electric drill or a hand drill to drill Vie" hole in top side of horizontal pipe or side of vertical pipe. This will keep sediment from collecting in valve. Turn saddle valve handle clockwise to expose piercing lance a maximum of 3/i6" beyond the rubber gasket. Align piercing lance over hole you drilled in pipe. Then assemble saddle valve on pipe with large “U" side against pipe.

Tighten bottom screw firmly.

keeping bracket parallel to pipe.

Turn saddle valve handle clockwise until

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piercing lance enters hole in pipe and then stops. The saddle valve Is now in the closed position.

4 : Have a towel ready in case of

IJ ■ leaks. Turn on cold water supply

to check for leaks. In case of leaks,

use an adjustable wrench to tighten nut below valve’s handle. Turn cold

water back off.

41^ Remove cover from filtration

I IVb assembly by lifting straight up.

Move filtration assembly near

orange area where it will

sleeve tubing

*be mounted - either

under sink or in the basement. For best results, locate filtra tion assembly so

insert

brass

compression

nut

tubing can be cut to shortest length possi

ble. To connect one ' end of orange tubing to the saddle valve, I place the brass compression nut on the

orange tubing (threaded side out) place the plastic sleeve onto the tubing (discard

brass sleeve), push the insert into the tubing and thread this assembly onto the opening of the saddle valve. Tighten brass compression nut with W wrench Use a plastic tubing cutter or sharp razor knife to cut tubing to shortest possible length. Make sure cut end is clean and blunt and tubing is round. Push free end of orange tubing as far as it will go into the grey push-in fitting on the front right side of the filtration assembly.

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