Whirlpool System II, Systerm III User Manual

InstructionS

WHIRLPOOL

UNDERCOUNTER

WATER FILTRATION

SYSTEMS I, II, & Ill

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

filtration assembly System I (A) filtration assembly System II (B) filtration assembly System III (C) filtration assembly cover (D) 2 mounting screws (E) VI” blue tubing (F) VI” orange tubing (G) 2-way grey connector with push-in saddle valve assembly (I) insert (J) plastic sleeve (K) brass compression nut (L) literature package

Materials Needed for Basement Installation

step ladder

9 VI” drill bit

safety glasses

Additional tubing,

Part No. 4319151 available

from your Whirlpool dealer.

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.

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,

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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 Svstems I. II and Ill can be installed in the basement if there is not adeqiate room for under-sink installation. Order additional tubing, Part No. 4319151 from your Whirlpool dealer.

DO NOT use filtration system if water is microbiologically unsafe or water quality is unknown.

Water Filtration

Systems I, II & 111

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 l-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 suppty. Turn saddle valve handle clockwise until piercing lance enters pipe and stops.

*Connect one end of orange tubing lo

saddle valve. Connect other end to filtration assemblv.

‘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

START UP

connector to connect

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

Electrical Shock Hazard

1. Turn off cold water supply.

(St; la-lb)

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

Use only an electric drill that is double insulated or properly grounded.

Check with qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether your electric drill is properly grounded.

Only drill at top or side of horizontal water supply pipe. DO NOT drill at bottom of horizontal pipe where water may remain.

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

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

pipe and stops. (Steps lc-lg or 1 h-l j)

2. Turn on faucet to drain water from line. (Step lb)

4. Connect one end of orange tubing to saddle valve. Connect other end to filtration assembly. (Step 1 k)

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Product Damage

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

product damage.

Take note of water requirements listed under

. 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 3/s” to s/B” 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 distributor. Use only W’ polyethylene tubing for water line connection.- - - -

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

. water faucet and allow all water to drain from

line. Turn off faucet. Determine if your cold water supply line is soft copper pipe or rigid metal or plastic pipe.

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

SUDDIV.

Turn on cold

Connect saddle valve to cold water supply

. soft copper pipe. Check that saddle valve

piercing lance does not protrude beyond rubber gasket. If it is protruding, carefully push it in flush with the

rubber gasket, using a hard object like the end of a

screwdriver handle.

pipe installation

Assemble saddle valve on copper pipe.

. 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 3/e” 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 O.D. pipe, assemble bracket with large “U” side against copper pipe.

Tighten bottom screw firmly. DO NOT

. over-tighten; copper pipe could be crushed.

Have a towel ready in case of leakage. Turn

. 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.

Turn on cold water supply to check for

. leaks. In case of leaks, use an adjustable

Ig wrench to tighten nut below valve’s handle. Turn

cold water back off and proceed to step 1 k.

%6”

to W

screw

1 li

electric drill or a hand drill to drill

i c

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 over hole you drilled in pipe. Then assemble saddle valve on pipe with large “U” side against pipe.

Turn saddle valve handle clockwise until oiercina lance enters hole in pipe and then stops. The saddle valve is now in the closed position.

11 to check for leaks. In case of leaks,

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

tubing and thread this assembly onto the opening of the saddle valve. Tighten brass compression nut with %” 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.

Connect saddle valve to cold water supply

. rigid metal or plastic pipe. Use a grounded

3h6”

hole in top side

%6”

beyond the rubber gasket. Align piercing lance

’

Tighten bottom screw firmly,

. keeping bracket parallel to pipe

Have a towel ready in case of

. leaks. Turn on cold water supply

Remove cover from filtration

. assembly by lifting straight up.

_ Move filtration assembly near

SkeVe

end of orange tubing to the saddle valve, 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

area wnere it will be mounted - either

under sink or in the basement. For best results, locate filtration assembly so tubing can be cut to shortest length possible. To connect one

screw

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