Purenex Multipure Aquaperform For Model MP880SB - Manual (Page 6)

Multi-Pure’s stainless steel faucet can be installed through a standard sink hole, if one
is available. If you have a hole for a side spray hose on your sink, that hole may be
used for your drinking water faucet, eliminating the need to drill a hole for the faucet.
The following instructions are for installing at your sink the special drinking water faucet
included with your below sink model. Determine the type of faucet included with your
unit and review the instructions for installing your type of faucet.
Stainless Steel Faucet: For instructions on installing the Stainless Steel Faucet with
tubing attached that was shipped with Model MP880SB, see Section II.B.
Stainless Steel Faucet with Capacity Monitor: For instructions on installing the
MP880EL Faucet and Capacity Monitor, see Section II.C.
1. Porcelain Sink, Ceramic Sink, or Cast Acrylic Sink
Note: Porcelain, cast acrylic, and ceramic sink surface materials are extremely hard and can crack or chip quite
easily. Use extreme caution when drilling. Multi-Pure Drinking Water Systems accepts no responsibility for conse-
quential damage resulting from the installation of a faucet.
1. Select and mark the spot for mounting the faucet on your sink top.
a. Confirm that there are no reinforcing ribs under the sink location you select for your faucet.
b. If you have an extra hole in your sink for a rinsing hose, you may want to disconnect that hose
and use the existing hole for your drinking water faucet.
2. Using the hammer and center punch, make an indentation by tapping the center punch gently on the
ceramic/porcelain where the hole is to be drilled.
3. Use the ½" carbide tipped masonry drill bit to grind away the porcelain down to the metal, clearing
away enough porcelain to allow for drilling a hole without damaging the porcelain surface.
4. Carefully use the 7/16" ( or 1/2”) high speed steel drill bit (CAUTION: do not allow the 7/16" bit to
"grab" the porcelain - this would damage the porcelain surface) to completely drill a hole through the
metal sink.
2. Stainless Steel or Metal Sink
You will need to use a 1/8" high speed drill bit in addition to the other tools
listed for the installation of a faucet on a stainless steel sink.
1. Select and mark the spot for mounting the faucet on your sink. If you
have an extra hole for a spray hose at your sink, you may want to dis-
connect that hose and use the existing hole for your drinking water
faucet.
2. Using the hammer and center punch, make an indentation where
the hole is to be drilled.
3. Use the 1/8" high speed steel drill bit to drill a pilot hole.
4. Use the 7/16" (or 1/2”) high speed steel drill bit to completely drill a hole through the stainless steel sink.
Mark the Spot
Carefully grind
away porcelain
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II. Installing the Faucet
II.A Drilling the Hole
Note: For drilling a hole in your countertop, please consult with the countertop manufacturer.