Connect Tubes - Whirlpool WHER25 Installation And Operation Manual

HOT COLD
saddle valve
Note:Tube colors match
Collet colors
If tubing needs to make a
sharp bend, use included
tube benders to prevent
kinking.
CONNECT YELLOW TUBE TO STORAGE TANK
1. Locate the yellow tube. One end is attached to the Reverse
Osmosis filter assembly.
2. Run the other end of the yellow tube to the fitting on top of
the storage tank. See Fig. 22.
3. Cut tube square and to length. See Fig. 17.
4. Do not connect at this time. This will occur in the sanitizing
step.
CONNECT GREEN TUBE TO COLD WATER
SUPPLY PIPE
1. Run one end of the 1/4" green tube to the fitting on the water
supply pipe. See Fig. 22.
2. Cut tube square and to length. See Fig. 17.
3. Connect to saddle valve. (This is a compression fitting.)
4. Run the other end of the green tube to green collet to the fit-
ting on the left side of the Reverse Osmosis filter
assembly.
5. Cut tube square and to length. See Fig. 17.
6. Insert all the way into the fitting. See Fig. 18 & 19.
7. Pull on the tube to be sure it is held firmly in the fitting.
CONNECT RED TUBE TO REVERSE OSMOSIS
FAUCET
The red tube connection was completed in the faucet
assembly steps.
Step 6 - Connect Tubes
drain
adaptor
sink p-trap
Tube Connections
Note: Tubing lengths should allow for the
removal of the assembly from the hanger wash-
ers for servicing. If tubing lengths are shortened
for neater appearance, it may be necessary to
keep the assembly on the hanger washers for
service.
NOTE: Codes in the state of Massachusetts
require installation by a licensed plumber and
do not permit the use of saddle valves.
3/8" black tubing
If you live in the state of Massachusetts, review
plumbing code 248-CMR of the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts before proceeding with the
installation.
Tube
Bender
CONNECT BLUE TUBE TO REVERSE OSMOSIS
ASSEMBLY
1. Locate the blue tube. One end is attached to the faucet.
2. Run the other end of the 3/8" blue tube to the blue collet on
the right side of the Reverse Osmosis filter assembly.
3. Cut tube square and to length. See Fig. 17.
4. Insert all the way into the fitting. See Fig. 18 & 19.
5. Pull on the tube to be sure it's held firmly in the fitting.
CONNECT BLACK TUBE FROM REVERSE OSMOSIS
FAUCET TO DRAIN ADAPTER
1. Locate the 30" length of 3/8" black tube. One end is attached
to the faucet. Fig 22.
2. The other end needs to be attached to the black collet on the
sink drain adapter.
3. Cut this tube as needed to route in as straight of a run as
possible, without loops, dips, low spots or kinks.
4. Cut the end of the tube square. See Fig. 17.
5. Insert all the way into the fitting. See Fig. 18 & 19.
6. Pull on the tube to be sure it is held firmly in the fitting.
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tubing connector
FIG. 22