Hydrotech Precision-PWS 8-5 OWNERS GUIDE - Manual (Page 23)

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2. Refer to the Feed Water Line Installation Diagram above. Install the
self-piercing valve kit onto the household water feed line with a slotted
screwdriver. Detailed instructions for installing the valve are listed below.
3. Attach the ¼” water line to the self piercing valve with a ferrule, insert and
compression nut using a ½” open end wrench or pliers. Route the ¼”
tubing to the inlet on the back of the water distiller head. Cut
approximately one foot longer than needed with suitable water line routing.
4. Remove the existing piece of ¼” tubing from the elbow (installed for
shipping purposes only) on the bottom rear of the water distiller head
using a slotted screwdriver or JG removal tool to remove the locking clip
on the elbow. Push in on the dark grey collet with the JG removal tool and
pull out the piece of ¼” tubing.
Instructions:
For Copper and Plastic Water Line:
NO DRILLING OR WATER SHUT– OFF REQUIRED.
Caution: Be sure piercing pin is completely backed up into valve
body by turning handle counter-clockwise.
1. Loosely assemble one side of top clamp to bottom clamp with screw
and nut provided.
2. Be sure rubber gasket is in place over piercing needle and position
valve assembly on copper or plastic water line.
3. Assemble other side of top clamp to bottom clamp with remaining
screw and nut and tighten both pieces with a slotted screwdriver
until valve assembly is firmly attached to water line.
4. Complete compression connection to valve outlet.
5. Turn valve handle clockwise to pierce the supply line and close the
valve.
6. Open valve by turning handle counter-clockwise to desired water
flow rate.
For Steel and Brass Water Line:
1. Turn off the household water supply.
2. Drill a 1/8” hole at the bottom of the steel or brass water line that will
be used for the water distiller water feed line.
3. Loosely assemble one side of top clamp to bottom clamp with screw
and nut provided.
4. Be sure the piercing pin is turned into the valve body. Place the
rubber gasket over the piercing needle and position needle into
drilled 1/8” hole.
5. Assemble other side of top clamp and bottom clamp with remaining
screw and nut and tighten both pieces with a slotted screwdriver
until valve assembly is firmly attached to the water line.
6. Complete compression connection to valve outlet.
7. Turn on household water supply.
8. Open flow rate by turning saddle valve handle counter-clockwise to
desired flow rate.