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OPTIONAL INSTALLATION
Connecting your RO System to Refrigerator Icemaker / Water Dispenser
• If you are connecting this unit to your refrigerator/icemaker with initial RO
installation, wait to turn on the icemaker until the post-polishing filter has
been flushed according to Step 11.
• Use plastic tubing and fittings. Do not use copper tubing or brass fittings.
NOTE: For optimum performance, it is recommended that the distance
between the RO system and the refrigerator icemaker/water dispenser be no
greater than 10 feet. At distances greater than 10 feet, the water pressure
from the system may not be adequate to deliver water to the refrigerator.
MATERIALS REQUIRED (available from your local hardware store):
• 3/8-inch x 3/8-inch x 3/8-inch compression or quick-connect tee
• 10 feet of 3/8-inch polyethylene tubing
• Shut-off valve
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Turn off refrigerator water supply and icemaker (consult manufacturer’s
guidelines).
2. Close tank valve (on top of storage tank).
3. Turn off water supply to RO system at the cold water supply.
4. Open drinking water faucet to relieve pressure.
5. Locate tubing (permeate) leading to your drinking water faucet. Cut and
insert the 3/8-inch x 3/8-inch x 3/8-inch compression or quick-connect
tee into the permeate tubing.
Consult manufacturer’s guidelines before installing the supply adapter.
NOTE: When cutting the permeate tubing, you may experience some water
leakage.
6. Using a length of 3/8-inch polyethylene tubing, connect the icemaker/
dispenser line with the free port on the compression tee.
7. The shut-off valve should be installed as close to this free port of the
tee as possible. Shut-off valve should be installed in the OFF position
Consult manufacturer’s guidelines before installing the shut-off valve.
8. Completely open cold water supply.
9. Open tank valve.
10. Turn off the drinking water faucet.
11. Turn on water to RO system at cold water supply.
12. Turn on icemaker and open shut-off valve.
13. Check for leaks and tighten connections if necessary.
Be sure to check the previous refrigerator shut-off valve for leaks. You may
have to install a blank cap or nut to stop the water flow because this valve
may not totally shut-off.
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