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Model WHED20 How to install, operate and maintain your Undersink Drinking Water Filter System Do not return unit to store If you have any questions or concerns when installing, operating or maintaining your undersink drinking water filter system, call our toll free number:...
Table of Contents Parts of the System / Materials and Tools Needed / Typical Undersink Installation ....3 Installation Steps ..............4-6 Filter Cartridge Life / Filter Cartridge Replacement .
Parts of the System • filter system assembly • water supply fitting • filtered water faucet for sink or countertop mounting • 3/8" tube bends • 3/8" tubing to make all needed connections Materials and Tools Needed NOTE: Gather the required tools before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here.
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.
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Installation Steps Step 2 - Make Hole For Filtered Water Faucet IMPORTANT: To avoid damaging the sink, consult a qualified plumber or installer for drilling procedures in porcelain or stainless steel. Special drill bits are made for this. 1. Select one of the following places to install the faucet. Be sure there's room underneath so you can make the needed connections.
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Installation Steps Step 4 - Make Tubing Connections NOTE: Remove protective foam plugs before connecting tubes (See Fig. 4). Discard foam plugs. 1. Allowing some slack, measure and cut a length of 3/8" tubing to connect between the supply fitting and the filter system inlet, Figure 1.
Whirlpool Undersink Drinking Water Filter system model WHED20 with replacement element pack WHEEDF conforms to NSF/ANSI 42 and 53 for the specific performance claims as verified and substan- tiated by test data.
Faucet Electronics Faucet Timer Inside the faucet base is a battery operated 6 month timer. An amber LED indicator is also located in the front of the faucet base. This LED will flash continuously after 6 months have passed. This indicates that it is time to replace the battery and filters. Battery Change To change the battery, complete the following steps.