How to Install a Drinking Water Filter

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The Aquasana AQ-4000 water filter is easy to install on standard kitchen water faucets. These instructions will help install your water filter in minutes, so you can enjoy pure, contaminant-free water.

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Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Tips & Warnings:

  • Due to carbon find and air bubbles the initial water color will be slightly cloudy.
  • Do not use where water is microbiologically unsafe or with water of unknown microbiological quality, except that systems claiming cyst reduction may be used on water containing cysts.

Step1
Unscrew existing aerator from your faucet.
Step2
Take supply faucet diverter valve and make sure the rubber washer is in the chrome swivel collar.
Step3
Attach the valve onto the faucet.
Step4
Remove the A and B threaded caps by turning in the direction of the arrows.
Step5
Check to make sure the o-rings and cartridges are installed properly.
Step6
Install the inlet hose to the connector on cap A and press firmly.
Step7
To determine which hose is the inlet hose, hold the hose ends so they are pointing into the sink. Turn on the water supply and pull the activator button. The end where water runs is the inlet house, connect to cap A. Connect the outlet hose to cap B.
Step8
Stand the filter unit on your counter top to begin the activation process.
Step9
To flush and activate the filter turn on the cold water supply and round activator button. Allow water to filter until it runs clear (2 to 3 minutes).
Step10
Now you can enjoy pure, clean water!

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