Whirlpool WHED10 User Manual

Model WHED10

How to install, operate and maintain your Undersink Drinking Water Filter System

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Undersink Drinking Water Filter System

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7279066 (Rev. B 9/21/05)

Product No. 8578160

Table of Contents

Parts of the System / Typical Installation Drawing / Tools and Materials Needed............................................................ 4

Drinking Water Filter System Installation.......................................................................................................................... 5

Installing Supply Fitting..................................................................................................................................................... 5

Installing Faucet.................................................................................................................................................................. 5

Installing Filter Cartridge.................................................................................................................................................... 7

Filter Cartridge Life / Replacement.................................................................................................................................... 7

Repair Parts ........................................................................................................................................................................ 10

Before You Start

C Read all steps and guides carefully before installing and using your undersink drinking water filter system. Follow all steps exactly to correctly install. Reading this manual will also help you to get all the benefits from the undersink drinking water filter system.

C Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without ade quate disinfection before or after the system. This system is certified for cyst reduction and may be used on disinfected waters that may contain filterable cysts.

C All plumbing should be done in accordance with local codes and requirements. In Massachu setts, plumbing code 248 CMR 3.00 and 10.00 shall be adhered to. Consult with your licensed plumber.

C The undersink drinking water filter system works on water pressures of 30 psi (minimum) to 125 psi (maximum). If your house water pressure is over the maximum, install a pressure reducing valve in the water supply pipe to the filter system.

C Do not install the undersink drinking water filter system outside, or in extreme hot or cold tempera tures. Temperature of the water supply to the undersink drinking water filter system must be between 40°F and 100°F. Do not install on hot water.

Min. - Max. Supply Water Pressure Min. - Max. Supply Water Temperature Inlet - Outlet

3/8” quick connect fittings and tubing included

30- 125 psi (207 - 862 kPa)

40 - 100 °F (4 - 38 °C)

Parts of the System

filter system assembly including mounting bracket and screws water supply fitting filtered water faucet for sink or countertop mounting 3/8” tube benders 3/8” tubing to make all needed connections

Materials and Tools Needed

NOTE: Gather the requiredtools before starting installation. Read andfollow the instructions

provided with any tools listed here.

IMPORTANT: To avoid damaging the sink, consult a qualified plumber or installer for drilling

procedures in porcelain or stainless steel.

• slotted and Phillips screwdrivers

• pliers and adjustable jaw wrench

• tubing cutter

• electric drill and 1-3/8” drill bit if mounting hole is needed for the faucet

Typical Undersink Installation

Locate the water filter housing on the cold water supply pipe, under the kitchen and/or bathroom sink, to filter the cold drinking water. Refer to the following drawing.

benders to prevent kinking.

Figure 1

NOTE: Aiiow a minimum space of 1-1/2” under the system for removing the housings (to change the cartridges).

Installation Steps

Step 1 - Cold Water Supply Fitting

Check and comply with local plumbing codes as you plan, then install a cold feed (supply) water fitting. The fitting must provide a leak-tight connection to the water filter 3/8” tubing. A typical connection using the included water supply fitting is shown in Figure 2A. An optional connection using standard plumbing fittings (not included) is shown in Figure 2B.

Cold Water Supply Fitting

1. Close the house main water shutoff valve and open faucets to drain water from the sink cold water pipe.

2. Remove nut that connects the cold water faucet to cold water plumbing.

3. Thread water supply fitting onto pipe and reconnect nut to bottom of fitting.

Optional Pipe Fittings (compression type shown) NOTE: Be sure to turn off the water supply and open a faucet to drain the pipe.

Install a fitting on the cold water pipe to adapt 3/8” OD tubing. A typical connection is shown in Figure 2B. If threaded fittings are used, be sure to use pipe joint compound or Teflon tape on outside threads.

A. Water supply connect! on B. Water supply typical connection

(using compression fitting)

Figure 2

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