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A.  DETERMINE THE APPLIANCE LOCATIONS

 

The appliance can be located under a sink or in a base-

ment depending on space availability and the customer’s 
preference.  If a basement installation is selected, additional 
tubing, hardware and fittings may be needed and a hole will 
have to be made from inside the cabinet, through the floor, to 
the basement.  

Never install it in an area of the home where 

the temperature may drop below 40

°

C, because damage to the 

appliance may occur.
 

The exact placement of the various components of the 

appliance will vary from installation to installation.  The install-
er, in conjunction with the customer, must decide on where to 
place the faucet, tank and filtration assembly by balancing the 
homeowner’s convenience with ease of installation and servic-
ing.  (See Fig. 1 & 7)
 

Considerations for an icemaker or other remote hookup 

should be predetermined, including routing and any additional 
tools, fittings, and tubing that may be required.

B.  PREPARE THE AREA FOR INSTALLATION

 

Re move supplies from under the sink and stack them 

neatly away from the working area. Ar range a light for the work 
area, if necessary.
 

If a basement installation is called for, determine where 

the components will be located and how they will be mounted. 
Special mounting brackets and hardware may be necessary to 
secure the appliance to a wall or ceiling joists. (See Figure 7)
 

Inspect the cold water supply line and determine if any 

special fittings, in addition to what is included in the kit, are 
required.
NOTE:  It is a good idea at this time to check the condition of 
the undercounter plumbing for any existing or potential leaks.  
Make sure to perform any necessary repairs prior to the instal-
lation of the drinking water device.

I. Installation Instructions

3

Fig. 1

Drain

Saddle

Sink Drain

Storage Tank

Filtration System

1/4" Orange

Tubing

3/8" Yellow

Tubing

Pressure Relief Valve

(required, not included)

Storage Tank Valve

Red SFC Tubing

1/4" Green

Tubing

Feedwater

Connection

Placement

3/8" Blue

Tubing

3/8" Black

Tubing

Reducing

Union

Summary of Contents for SQC3 Series

Page 1: ...ries Owner s Manual This Manual is for the Installation Operation and Maintenance of the WATER FACTORY SYSTEMS SQC3 and SQC4 Series Reverse Osmosis RO Drinking Water Appliance Installer Leave with hom...

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Page 3: ...Number 070595 CT 001 An approved air gap must exist between the RO System reject drain line and the drain line opening to meet plumbing codes To reduce the risk associated with irritation from Sodium...

Page 4: ...urs Do not install in direct sunlight or outdoors All hydro pneumatic tanks must have an appropriate pressure relief valve installed Do not install near water pipes which will be in path of a drilling...

Page 5: ...mber Failure to install the system as instructed will VOID the warranty TABLE OF CONTENTS I Installation Instructions A Determine the appliance location 3 B Prepare the area for installation 3 C Prepa...

Page 6: ...s fittings and tubing that may be required B PREPARE THE AREA FOR INSTALLATION Re move supplies from under the sink and stack them neatly away from the working area Ar range a light for the work area...

Page 7: ...e faucet such as reinforcing ribs support brackets or the cabinet construction Stainless steel sink air gap or non air gap faucet Recommended tools Center punch Variable speed drill and high speed dri...

Page 8: ...ir gap tubing and the threaded nipple through the faucet mounting hole and position the faucet spout over the sink 6 From below the sink countertop install the white spacer open side toward the air ga...

Page 9: ...ntainer of sanitizing granules open it and pour the contents into the end of the tank Apply PTFE tape not included to threaded tank connection and install tank valve onto connection Do not over tighte...

Page 10: ...h side Do not overtighten See Fig 5 5 Orient the elbow in the direction of the RO faucet location I INSTALL THE FILTRATION ASSEMBLY AND STORAGE TANK For Basement Installation See Installation Instruct...

Page 11: ...dispenser It should never be connected to a commercial type bar icemaker Hooking up an icemaker involves connecting a tee with a shut off valve into the 3 8 blue faucet tubing and routing the tubing...

Page 12: ...the reject flow by disconnecting the tubing at the drain connection and measuring the drip rate as outlined above The ratio should be a minimum of 2 5 reject to 1 product Repeat every 5 minutes until...

Page 13: ...k 1 4 green tubing Air Gap Device e g Gap A Flow Laundry Sink Standpipe or Floor Drain Basement Floor Storage Tank Valve Red SFC Tubing Filtration assembly For best flow keep the tubing as short as po...

Page 14: ...ts To mount the filtration assembly keep the bracket level and mark the location of the mounting holes Install wall anchors and or mount ing screws as required Leave the screw heads protruding to allo...

Page 15: ...Close the icemaker valve and wait until the faucet drips Wait for the air to be purged from the system Problem Water leaks from air gap module opening Possible Causes The drain line tubing is looped...

Page 16: ...move cover and twist the filter cartridge 1 4 turn clockwise so that the ears on the cartridge are able to disengage from the head Firmly pull the cartridge from the head It may be necessary to twist...

Page 17: ...mbrane cartridge as far as it will go Line up the cartridge ears insert the cartridge and push it into the head until it is fully seated Twist the cartridge 1 4 turn counterclockwise to lock it into p...

Page 18: ...e filtration assembly to depressurize 2 Remove all of the filter cartridges Turn the cartridges upside down in the sink to drain out as much water from them as possible 3 Place the cartridges in an ai...

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Page 20: ...If the Product fails to satisfy this Limited Warranty during the warranty period 3M will replace the Product or refund your Product purchase price This warranty does not cover labor The remedy stated...

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