Whirlpool WSR413YW0 User Manual

Water Filtration
System Parts

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

storage tank with base (A)
filtration assembly cover (B)
two mounting screws (C)
9-volt battery (D)
filtration assembly (E)
%" blue tubing (F)

Va" yellow tubing (G)
Va" orange tubing (H)

RO membrane cartridge (I)

3/e" black tubing (J)

'/i" red tubing with push-in

connector attached (K)

Va" green tubing (L)

drain saddle elbow (M)
drain saddle valve

assembly (N)

air-gap faucet assembly:

faucet spout (O)
faucet base (P)
chrome base plate (Q)
LED indicator disk (R)
rubber washer (S)
slotted washer (T)

spacer(U)
flat washer (V)
Va" hex nut (W)
%" grey connector

with push-in end (X)

packet of extra o-rings (Y)
saddle valve assembly (Z)
insert (AA)
plastic sleeve (BB)
brass compression nut (CC)
nitrate test kit (DD)
literature package

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masking tape

Materials Needed for Basement
Installation

• step ladder

• shelf or bracket capable of
supporting 16 pounds

• Va" drill bit

• safety glasses

• Basement Installation Kit,
Part No. 4373517 available
from your Whirlpool dealer.

Tools Needed

for Installation

V2” wrench

ii"wrench

adjustable

wrench

NOTE:

Some state and local plumbing
codes prohibit the use of saddle­type 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.

Open This Flap For Installation Overview

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Installation Overview

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 13 before continuing.

Water Filtration System IV can be installed in the basement if
there is not adequate room for under-sink installation, howev
er. no more than 14 additional feet of tubing should be used.
Order Basement Installation Kit, Part No. 4373517 from your
Whirlpool dealer and follow the kit instructions. DO NOT use
filtration system if water is microbiologically unsafe or water

quality is unknown. Pretreat water that exceeds limits for
hardness, iron, manganese, and hydrogen sulfide.

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 RO 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 RO water filtration
system model number and
serial number. Both num
bers can be found labeled

on the top right side of filtra
tion assembly.

Reverse Osmosis

Water Filtration System

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.

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CONNECT FAUCET

• Connect faucet spout, chrorne
base plate, indicator light disk

and rubber washer to faucet base.^

• Connect green tubing and black tubing
to faucet. '

• Place faucet in sink opening. Secure
faucet to sink with slotted washer,
spacer, flat washer, hex nut and grey
connector. Connect blue tubing to
bottom of faucet assembly.

• Connect faucet indicator wire to wire
harness on filtration assembly.
Insert battery.

CONNECT TUBING

• Install RO cartridge into filtration
assembly. Connect one end of
red tubing to bottom of RO
cartridge. Connect other end to green
tubing from faucet.

• Connect orange tubing to saddle valve.

• Use orange tubing from filtration
assembly to fill storage tank with water.

• Connect yellow tubing to storage tank.

CONNECT DRAIN

• Decide where'drain saddlewill
be mounted. The best place Is

on a horizontal drain tailpiece
above (before) the trap. ■ v

• Connect drain saddle to drain pipe.

• Drill hole in drain using opening in drain

saddle as a guide.'. :

• Thread elbow into drain saddle.

Connect black tubing to elbow.

FLUSH SYSTEM

• Slide filtration assembly onto

mounting screws.

• Turn on faucet and drain tank to

flush disinfectant from tank.

• Turn on cold water supply and

saddle valve.

• Allow tank to fill • approximately 4 hours.

Lift faucet handle to drain tank, Fill and
drain tank again - another 4 hours. Wait
for tank to fill again. When faucet is
turned on, green indicator light will
indicate water is ready for use.

Hook Up Water

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

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1

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

3. Connect saddle valve to cold water supply.
(Steps 1 c-1 e or 1 h-1 j)

2. Turn on faucet to drain water from line. (Step 1b)

handle clockwise until piercina

lance enters pipe and stops. (Steps If-lg or 1k-1l)

Hook Up Water

! CAUTION

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

product damage.

10 water requirements listed

IQ ■ 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 %" to '/2" 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 distrib
utor. Use only %" polyethylene tubing for water
line connection. DO NOT USE COPPER TUBING.

! 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.

H1« Turn off cold water supply. Turn on cold water

IW ■ faucet and allow all water to drain from line.
Turn off faucet. Determine it 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 1c. 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

1c.

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

Assemble both halves of saddle valve to

I vl ■ cold water pipe. Saddle valve must be on top

side of horizontal pipe or side of
vertical pipe to keep sedi
ment from collecting in its valve.

If you are connecting the saddle
valve to %" O.D. copper pipe,
assemble bracket with

projections against tubing
to prevent distortion
of tubing. If you are
connecting the saddle
valve to 7/16" or Vz O.D.
pipe, assemble bracket
with “v” side against
pipe.

projections “v” side

Tighten screws evenly and firmly, keeping

IC ■ both halves parallel. DO NOT overtighten;

copper pipe could be crushed.

Have a towel ready in case of

lie 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 1 Ox ^ H”

1^ ■ supply to check for leaks. In case of leaks, use

an adjustable wrench to tighten nut below valve's han

dle. Turn cold water back off and proceed to step 2.

c;

! WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

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

• If an electric driil 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 horizontai water

supply pipe. DO NOT drill at bottom of
horizontal pipe where water may remain.

Faiiure to follow these instructions couid resuit in
personal injury or death.

^ ^ Connect saddle valve to cold water supply

Ilia rigid metal or plastic pipe. Use a grounded

electric drill or hand drill to drill yie" hole in top side of
horizontal pipe or side of vertical pipe. This will keep
sediment from collecting in valve.

•41 Turn saddle valve handle
III clockwise to expose

piercing lance a maximum of
beyond the rubber gasket.

^ : Align piercing lance

II ■ over hole you drilled in

pipe. Then assemble both
halves of saddle valve on
pipe with “v” side of bracket
against pipe. Tighten
screws evenly and firmly,
keeping both halves parallel.

Turn saddle valve handle

llVa clockwise until piercing lance

enters hole in pipe and then stops.
The saddle valve is now in the c
closed position.

I Have a towel ready in case

11 ■ of leaks. Turn on cold water
supply to check for leaks. In case
of leaks, use an adjustable
wrench to tighten nut below
valve. Turn cold water back [
off and proceed to step 2.

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onnect Faucet

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

1. Connect faucet spout, chrome base plate, indicator light
disk and rubber washer to faucet base. (Steps 2a-2b)

3. Place faucet in sink opening. Secure faucet to sink
with slotted washer, spacer, flat washer, hex nut

and grey connector. Connect blue tubing to

bottom of faucet assembly. (Steps 2e-2j)

2. Connect green tubing and black tubing
to faucet. (Steps 2c-2d)

4. Connect faucet indicator wire to wire harness
on filtration assembly. Insert battery. (Step 2k)