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Drinkpod 100 Series Installation Manual

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Installation Guide
English
100 Series
Freestanding Purifier·Dispenser
Model: SW5K
Customer Assistance
1-844-374-6576
www.drinkpod.com
Drinkpod and the Drinkpod logo are the registered
trademarks of Drinkpod, LLC.
All Rights Reserved.

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  • Page 1 Installation Guide English 100 Series Freestanding Purifier·Dispenser Model: SW5K Customer Assistance 1-844-374-6576 www.drinkpod.com Drinkpod and the Drinkpod logo are the registered trademarks of Drinkpod, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table Of Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GETTING STARTED Installation Components List Configuration & Location Preparation Tapping Water Source 2-11 INSTALLING YOUR 100 SERIES 2-11 Running Water Source Line 2-23 Flushing Your Filters 2-26 Connecting Accessory Appliances 2-33 Connecting 100 Series...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Ensure the power cord is always unplugged before performing any maintenance, troubleshooting, or filter upgrades. Only use Kenmore or Drinkpod accessories and filters to avoid causing damage and voiding product warranty. For all service and support related issues, please contact Drinkpod.

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Installation Components List Included with your 100 Series are a broad assortment of installation accessories. Do not get overwhelmed. While it is highly unlikely that you will require all of them, working with anything connected to your homes water system can be the wild west, and plumbers are rogue gunslingers.
  • Page 5 Getting Started 25’ Coil of 1/4 in. White PP Tubing 1/4 in. Compression To Quick Connect Adapter (x6) 1/4 in. Quick Connect Shutoff Valve (x2) 1/4 in. Brass Compression Union 1/4 in. Brass Compression Tee 3/8 in. Sink Adapter Valve (1/4 in. Custom x 3/8 in. Male x 3/8 in. Female x Compression Steel Angle Stop Valve Adapter) Filter Flushing Attachment Getting Started 1-3...

  • Page 6: Configuration & Location

    DIY pro when you’re finished! Configuration & Location First, let’s decide where you want to install your 100 Series. In almost all cases, this easily decided by answering two simple questions. 1. What water sources are available? If you’re not sure what you have, or how to check, “Appendix A - Water Sources”...
  • Page 7 BEFORE Accessory Water Source (Ice Maker) acc. AFTER Accessory Water Source 100 Series (Ice Maker) (Ice Maker Connection) Diagram 2.1.1-A Accessory Water Line Source (Not Connected, No Accessory Appliances) Example Installation #1.2 Accessory Water Line Source - 1x Accessory Appliance...
  • Page 8 Sink Faucet Cold Water Line Source source BEFORE Sink Faucet Water Source (Under Kitchen Sink) acc. AFTER Sink Faucet Water Source 100 Series (Under Kitchen Sink) (Sink Faucet Connection) Diagram 2.1.2-A Faucet Cold Water Line Source (No Accessory Appliances) Getting Started 2-6...
  • Page 9 Getting Started Example Installation #2.2 Sink Faucet Cold Water Line Source - 1x Accessory Appliance source BEFORE Sink Faucet Water Source Accessory Refrigerator (Under Kitchen Sink) Water Source (Ice Maker Connection) acc. AFTER Sink Faucet Water Source Refrigerator (Under Kitchen Sink) Series (Ice Maker Connection) Diagram 2.1.2-B Faucet Cold Water Line Source (1 Accessory Appliance)
  • Page 10 (Ice Maker Connection) Diagram 2.1.3 Low Water Pressure Alternative (Shared in Parallel) 4. It’s almost time to choose where to install your new 100 Series. You should have a pretty good idea based on available space and whichever configuration you selected. There’s only one remaining factor you need to consider, and that is your tubing (water lines).

  • Page 11: Preparation

    1/2 in. Diagram 2.0.1 Additional Items Needed For Installation 1. Remove the 100 Series and filters from the packaging and set them aside. 2. Let’s get started. If your plan is to utilize your Accessory Water Line as your source, proceed below for Option A (Accessory Water Line).
  • Page 12 Getting Started Cold Water Line” on page 2-16. Getting Started 2-10...

  • Page 13: Tapping Water Source

    The instructions should remain accurate, regardless of which setup yours is, as long as it incorporates a shutoff valve. Should the latter not be the case, you will have to locate the shutoff valve before proceeding. Installing Your 100 Series 2-11...
  • Page 14 Installing Your 100 Series Diagram 2.3(A).4-A Wall Mounted Accessory Water Line Source Diagram 2.3(A).4-B Floor Mounted Accessory Water Line Source Installing Your 100 Series 2-12...
  • Page 15 Installing Your 100 Series Diagram 2.3(A).4-C Unmounted/Free Accessory Water Line Source 5. Turn the valve handle clockwise until it stops to shut off water flow. Diagram 2.3(A).5-A/B Closing Source Valve Installing Your 100 Series 2-13...
  • Page 16 Diagram 2.3(A).6-A Disconnect Appliance Water Line (Compression) Diagram 2.3(A).6-B Disconnect Appliance Water Line (Quick Connect) 7. If the water source shutoff valve isn’t already Quick Connect, connect 1/4 in. Compression To Quick Connect Adapter to Accessory Water Line Shutoff Installing Your 100 Series 2-14...
  • Page 17 1/4 in. Compression To Quick Connect Adapter. Diagram 2.3(A).8 Connect Tubing To Water Source 9. Congratulations! You’ve just completed the second most difficult part of your installation. Now jump ahead to “Running Water Source Line Step #4” on page 2-23. Installing Your 100 Series 2-15...
  • Page 18 Left Drain Hot Faucet Handle KS-B: Hot Water Feed Line KS-C: Hot Water Shutoff Valve KS-D: Faucet KS-E: Cold Water Shutoff Valve KS-F: Cold Water Feed Line KS-G: Cold Faucet Handle KS-H: Garbage Disposal KS-I: Installing Your 100 Series 2-16...
  • Page 19 3. We will be tapping the cold water line, which is typically on the right, but its always smart to confirm the plumber didn’t take any ‘creative liberties’ . Begin by turning on the KS-H cold water at your faucet Installing Your 100 Series 2-17...
  • Page 20 5. Use our pliers, crescent wrench, or 11/16 in. wrench to loosen KS-F from Cold Water Feed Line Cold Water Shutoff Valve. IF THE WRENCH FITS, continue to loosen and detach the hose, and proceed. IF IT DOESN’T FIT, the Installing Your 100 Series 2-18...
  • Page 21 3/8 in. Sink Adapter Valve KS-F top (male) end of Cold Water Shutoff Valve using your hand. Then tighten KS-G using medium force with the same wrench (11/16 in.) you used to remove Cold Water Feed Line. Installing Your 100 Series 2-19...
  • Page 22 Diagram 2.3(B).7 Attach Cold Water Feed Line To Sink Adapter Valve 8. Let’s confirm there are no leaks. Check to make sure the valve on part 3/8 in. Sink Adapter Valve is closed (pointing downward as shown above). Next, Installing Your 100 Series 2-20...
  • Page 23 Diagram 2.3(B).9 - Unscrew Compression Bolt From Sink Adapter Valve 10. Uncoil end of 1/4 in. White PP Tubing, and thread through the small end of nut. Diagram 2.3(B).10 - Thread Tubing Through Compression Nut Installing Your 100 Series 2-21...
  • Page 24 Diagram 2.3(B).12 - Screw Compression Nut Back Onto Sink Adapter Valve Congratulations! You’ve just completed the second most difficult part of your installation. Now jump ahead to “Running Water Source Line Step #4” on page 2-23. Installing Your 100 Series 2-22...

  • Page 25: Running Water Source Line

    (i.e. drilling holes) as you go. 2. Once you have the water line tubing ran all the way to where your 100 Series will be placed, measure out a 1 - 2 ft. of additional tubing. You want to ensure you have sufficient slack to pull the 100 Series away from the wall for maintenance.
  • Page 26 6. Once you’ve confirmed that the valve is closed, open the valve at your water source (by turning counter clockwise) to enable the water to fill the tubing, ensuring there are no leaks in either end of the connections to the water line. Installing Your 100 Series 2-24...
  • Page 27 ”Flushing Your Filters” on page 2-26. If there is a leak, shut off the water flow. Review the connections and “Steps 3 - 5” on page 2-23 to correct your leak, and proceed to the next stage. Installing Your 100 Series 2-25...

  • Page 28: Flushing Your Filters

    Certain types of filters require flushing prior to use. This is important for both the filters lifespan, and the long term lifespan of your 100 Series. Additionally, replacements for these types of filters should be flushed each time one is replaced, prior to installing.
  • Page 29 Optional - You can cut another piece of tubing (to whatever length you need) if you wish to have additional line to run wherever you intend to dispense the flushed water into. Installing Your 100 Series 2-27...
  • Page 30 Water Source Line. Diagram 2.5.5 Connect Filter Flushing Setup To Water Source Line 6. Next, insert the up into while Chemical Scrub Filter Flushing Attachment twisting it clockwise until it locks into place. Installing Your 100 Series 2-28...
  • Page 31 Diagram 2.5.7 Aim Filter & Flush Accessory Down Into Sink/Container 8. Now, turn the handle counter-clockwise on 1/4 in. Quick Connect Shutoff Valve to start the water flow. Installing Your 100 Series 2-29...
  • Page 32 Be careful to set the filter down upright on a solid surface, to avoid spilling the water remaining in the filter. Diagram 2.5.9 Flush For 2 Minutes 10. Next, connect Polishing Scrub and repeat “Steps 7-10” on page 2-29. Installing Your 100 Series 2-30...
  • Page 33 QC sleeve fully depressed, gently pull the tubing out of the port. Diagram 2.5.11 Disconnecting Filter Flushing Setup From Water Source 12. Be sure to store the your somewhere safe and accessible for ‘Filter Flushing Setup’ each time you replace your filters. Installing Your 100 Series 2-31...
  • Page 34 Installing Your 100 Series 13. Now, if you plan to connect any other appliances to your 100 Series (i.e. refrigerator or coffeemaker) proceed to “Connecting Accessory Appliances” on page 2-33. Otherwise, proceed to “Connecting 100 Series” on page 2-43. Installing Your 100 Series 2-32...

  • Page 35: Connecting Accessory Appliances

    Installing Your 100 Series Connecting Accessory Appliances Alright! It’s time to connect any additional appliances you want your new 100 Series to provide purified water to. These can include refrigerators (ice maker/water dispenser), stand alone ice makers, and coffee, espresso, or barista machines that support an in-line water feed.
  • Page 36 Diagram 2.6.0-C - Male Compression Port Example If your appliance is equipped with either a Female Compression Port Hose (threaded connection like an attached nut, can be metal or plastic). Diagram 2.6.0-D - Female Compression Port & Hose Examples Installing Your 100 Series 2-34...
  • Page 37 While it is not typical, be aware that sufficient water pressure is required for the optimal experience. Insufficient water pressure to your 100 Series will degrade outgoing water flow, and in rare worst cases, even prevent the feature from functioning. If you experience any of these issues, we recommend speaking with a professional plumber.
  • Page 38 Parallel Configuration, you will be acc. connecting your 100 Series and refrigerator (or whatever other appliance was originally connected to your water source) first to Tee, and then connecting this to the water source. You can 1/4 in. Brass Compression locate where they connect to the Brass Compression Tee wherever is most convenient.
  • Page 39 1/4 in. White PP Tubing from your Accessory Appliance, directly to where you plan to locate your 100 Series (unless the appliance already has an integrated hose you plan to use instead). Finish by connecting the Quick Connect Tubing...
  • Page 40 Hose, simply screw it onto one end of a 1/4 in. Brass Compression Union. Then, connect a 1/4 in. Compression To Quick Connect Adapter to the other end, along with a section of 1/4 in. White PP Tubing. Installing Your 100 Series 2-38...
  • Page 41 1/4 in. Compression To Quick Connect Adapter to your with the other end running to your 100 Series. 1/4 in. Brass Compression Tee, Parallel Configuration will use the existing line you ran from the Water Source at acc.
  • Page 42 (from the port specified in the applicable diagram below), and screw Female Compression Hose directly onto the port, using a 1/2 in. wrench or pliers to tighten. Diagram 2.6.5-A - Merging Connections to Brass Compression Tee For 2 Accessory Appliance Configuration Installing Your 100 Series 2-40...
  • Page 43 1/4 in. Brass Compression Tee, and there should be a section of 1/4 in. White PP Tubing running from there to where your 100 Series will be located, with 1/4 in. Quick Connect Shutoff Valve attached to the other end.
  • Page 44 Diagram 2.6.6-A - Reference To Final Check For 2 Accessory Appliance Configuration Location for 100 Series ACCESSORY SHUTOFF APPLIANCE VALVE ADAPTER if necessary TUBING BRASS TUBING if necessary COMPRESSION WATER SOURCE Diagram 2.6.6-B - Reference To Final Check For Parallel Configuration Installing Your 100 Series 2-42...

  • Page 45: Connecting 100 Series

    2 Accessory Appliances. We will refer to this as your Accessory Line. 1. Move your new 100 Series to its final location. Do not plug the power cord in yet. 2. Cut final short section(s) of tubing from to run from the 1/4 in. White PP Tubing to your 100 Series’s ports.
  • Page 46 1/4 in. White PP Tubing connected to your to the on the back of your 100 Series, as shown. water source Source Input Port Diagram 2.7.5 - Connect Source Line To Source Input Port On Your 100 Series Installing Your 100 Series 2-44...
  • Page 47 Acc. Output Port Plug Accessory Output Port 100 Series. If you don’t have any accessory appliances, proceed to “Installing Filters” on page 2-46. 7. Next, connect the open end of the section of 1/4 in.

  • Page 48: Installing Filters

    1. Open the stainless steel cabinet door at the bottom of your 100 Series. Inside you will see 4 mounting brackets.
  • Page 49 90 degrees counterclockwise. This (or rotated 180 degrees further) is the direction each filter should be rotated before beginning to insert it into the mounting bracket. Diagram 2.8.2 - Hold Filter Rotated 90 Degrees CCW Installing Your 100 Series 2-47...
  • Page 50 90 degrees, until you feel it lock into place. Diagram 2.8.5 - Insert Filter Into Mount 6. Release the filter and bracket, letting the latter pivot back down to its normal position. Installing Your 100 Series 2-48...
  • Page 51 Diagram 2.8.6 - Release Filter To Pivot Back Into Place 7. Repeat Steps 3 - 6 again for each of the other three filters. 8. Now close the filter door cabinet, and proceed to “Enabling Water Flow” on page 2-49. You’re almost finished! Installing Your 100 Series 2-49...

  • Page 52: Enabling Water Flow

    3. Ensure nothing is leaking between the last applicable valve above, and the shutoff valve connected to your Source Line. 4. Now open the valve on the Quick Connect Shutoff Valve connected to your Source Line Source Input Port on your 100 Series, as shown below. Installing Your 100 Series 2-50...
  • Page 53 5. You should hear water running and filling the 100 Series’s tanks. Check for leaks, and wait until the sound of water running stops. 6. Once the 100 Series is filled, plug it in, but do not flip on the power switches yet. 7. We need to flush each temperature mode. Start by flushing the...
  • Page 54 If possible, flush water through each for 1 minute. 13. Congratulations! You have reached the end. You may now proceed to power on your 100 Series (see Use & Care Guide for instructions). Installing Your 100 Series 2-52...

  • Page 55: Appendixes

    APPENDICES Appendices Appendix A - Water Sources Accessory Water Line Source - Wall Mounted Shutoff water by turning valve handle clockwise (usually 90 degrees). Disconnect water line by unscrewing compression bolt counterclockwise. Connect new water line with either... Valve Handle Valve Hose Compression Nut Water Line Hose...
  • Page 56 Appendices Accessory Water Line Source - Floor Mounted 1. Shutoff water by turning valve handle clockwise (usually 90 degrees). 2. Disconnect water line by unscrewing compression bolt counterclockwise. 3. Connect new water line with either... Hose Compression Nut Water Line Hose Valve Handle Valve Appendices 2-54...
  • Page 57 Appendices Accessory Water Line Source - Unmounted 1. Shutoff water by turning valve handle clockwise (usually 90 degrees). 2. Disconnect water line by unscrewing compression bolt counterclockwise. Hose Compression Nut Water Line Hose Valve Handle Valve Feed Line Appendices 2-55...
  • Page 58 Appendices Faucet Cold Water Line Source 1. Shutoff water by turning KS-F valve handle clockwise until it stops. 2. Disconnect water line by unscrewing the compression bolt on the end KS-G connected to KS-F counterclockwise. KS-E KS-H KS-B KS-I KS-A KS-C KS-G KS-J...
  • Page 59 Appendices KS-D: Hot Water Shutoff Valve KS-E: Faucet Cold Water Shutoff Valve KS-F: Cold Water Feed Line KS-G: KS-H: Cold Faucet Handle KS-I: Garbage Disposal KS-J: Right Drain Appendices 2-57...

  • Page 60: Appendix B - Component Connections

    Appendices Appendix B - Component Connections ¼ in. Compression Hose Types ¼ in. Compression (Plastic Tubing) Appendices 2-58...
  • Page 61 Appendices ¼ in. Value Ice Maker Hose Appendices 2-59...
  • Page 62 Appendices ¼ in. Premium Ice Maker Hose / Appliance Integrated Hose Appendices 2-60...
  • Page 63 NOTES Notes Notes 2-61...
  • Page 64 ® Customer Care Hotline For technical support, warranty repair service, or to order replacement parts. 1-844-374-6576 www.drinkpod.com...

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