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Select Location
1. Pick an appropriate installation location. Unit must be installed in an area
where the main water line enters your home, before connecting
to the water heater.
2. Turn off the main water source prior to installation. Drain water from
lines to relieve pressure by turning on a faucet inside your home.
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INSTALLATION STEPS
5
INSTALLATION STEPS
Assemble Tank
NOTE: DO NOT use pipe solvent (dope), pipe dope may cause damage to plastic fittings.
DO NOT over-tighten. DO NOT install after the water heater or on the hot water line.
Components and installation will vary.
NOTE: Flow
direction arrows
on bypass are
incorrect for this
filter application.
Plumb unit
opposite of
arrows.
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When installing on metallic
plumbing, ensure you take
the following precautions.
Securely install two (2)
grounding clamps and a #4
copper wire (not included)
across the location where
the system will be installed.
Tightly clamp at both ends,
as shown in the illustration.
Ground
Clamp
Ground
Clamp
Ground Wire
WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Prior to installation on metallic plumbing, securely install two grounding clamps and a #4 copper wire
per installation instructions. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or electric shock.
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COPPER PIPES ONLY (proceed to Step 4 for PVC Pipes)
Install Shut-off Valve and Ensure Spacing
1. Using a pipe cutter, cut into the main water supply line to install the shut-
off valve.
2. Loosely fit shut-off valve to calculate proper spacing of components.
3. Measure distance for Pre-Filter, OptimH2O tank, and optional add-ons
(Salt-Free Conditioner and UV) and mark pipe accordingly.
If you’re installing additional add-ons make sure to read through those
separate installation manuals prior to fully installing your complete system.
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Incoming
water supply
Outgoing
water supply
Ensure proper spacing to fit Pre-Filter,
OptimH2O Tank, and any optional add-
ons (Salt-Free Conditioner and UV).
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1. Install Drain Valve
assembly into Vertical
Elbow using
the threaded
connection
& Plumber’s Tape.
3. Connect the Bypass
Manifold to Flow
Meter Assembly.
5. Connect the Vertical Elbow
to the Cap Assembly on
the bottom of the Filter
Housing. Plugged
fittings should
be installed on
the right side.
2. Connect the Flow
Meter Assembly to
the Vertical Elbow.
The Flow Meter
should be connected
on the outlet side
(right side) at the
bottom of the tank.
4. Connect the
Connectors that are
most convenient to
your system (Straight
or Angled) to the
Bypass Manifold.
6. Connect ¾" PEX
Plumbing to Drain
Valve Assembly. PEX
NOT PROVIDED.
7. Install 3 AAA batteries to the
Umbrella Cap; connect to Power
Supply. BATTERIES NOT PROVIDED.
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