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DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS

The air gap feature of the Culligan

faucet requires a special

.46-inch ID flexible black poly drain tube. This special size is

necessary to meet the space and performance requirements

of the faucet design. The exclusive use of Culligan tubing is

required to provide a reliable drain connection.

Connections to undersink plumbing can be made with a saddle

clamp designed to accept the drain tubing from the faucet.

Culligan offers a saddle kit, PN 01-0003-29, designed for

1-1/2" undersink drain plumbing (Fig. 11). Be sure to check

and follow local plumbing codes prior to installation.

Many homes are equipped with disposals and dishwashers.

Special care must be taken when these appliances are present

to prevent improper air gap performance. Home drain plumb-

ing must be free of any blockage since this may cause a

backup of dishwasher and disposal waste into the air gap

outlet tube and result in improper air gap

performance.

To perform a simple drain check, fill the sink basin with

several inches of water, pull the plug, and observe the drain-

age. If water backs up into the second sink (if present), or if

drainage is slow or there is excessive gurgling, drain

blockage may be present.

Undersink drain plumbing usually resembles one of the

following descriptions. In all cases, the drain tubing from the

air gap (RO outlet) should run downward, free of dips and

loops. The air gap outlet must not be connected to the efflu-

ent side of the trap. This can vent sewer gas, which will

produce foul odors.

Single basin sink without disposal:

• Connect the RO outlet to the tailpiece directly beneath

the sink.

• If a dishwasher drain connection is present, the RO

outlet must be connected above it.

Single basin sink with disposal:

• Connect the RO outlet to the dishwasher drain port on

the disposal if available.

• If the dishwasher drain port is not available, other

arrangements must be made such as running the RO

outlet to a basement sump.

• Do not connect the RO outlet to the plumbing below

the disposal.

Double basin sink with disposal, single trap:

• The fitting which joins the drains from the disposal

and second sink should be directional. If not, then

Culligan recommends that it be replaced.

• Connect the RO outlet to the tailpiece just below the

second sink.

• If a dishwasher drain is present and cannot be

relocated, the RO outlet must be connected above it.

13. Slide the ferrule down the spout so that it rests on top of

the faucet cap.

14. Push the 3/8" product water tube firmly into the 3/8" x

3/8" union connector. From beneath the sink, slide the

connector firmly onto the 3/8" product water nipple of

the faucet inner body. NOTICE: To disconnect tubing

from the product water fitting, hold the gray collet firmly

against fitting body and pull the tube from the fitting.

Repeated assembly and disassembly will cause wear

to the inner body. Visually inspect for excessive wear

and replace the inner body as needed to protect

against any leaks.

15. Complete the faucet installation by carefully applying

the face decal to the faucet face. Decals are supplied

for units with or without the monitor. The decal cannot

be reapplied, so ensure position is correct before affix-

ing it to the faucet base.

Provide Inlet Water Supply

A wide variety of plumbing circumstances and choices exist

to provide the feed water supply. The first connection in the

system is at the prefilter where a 1/4-inch connection is sup-

plied. The supply water plumbing should therefore terminate

in a 1/4-inch tube fitting. Copper tubing or galvanized

iron pipe is the typical plumbing used in most homes.

Piercing Valve

A special piercing valve (Fig.10), is available which makes

its own hole as it is tightened down.

Connecting Aqua-Cleer

System Drains

Plumbing codes require that the drain from reverse osmosis

drinking water systems be discharged through an air gap

siphon break. The Aqua-Cleer faucet incorporates an air gap

into its body. The discharge from the air gap must be

connected to the plumbing system for proper drainage. This

connection can usually be made beneath the sink. Incorrect

installation may result in overflow of the air gap or

excessive noise. If the concentrate water is discharged to an

open drain, the air gap may not be necessary.

FIG. 11

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