Section 4 Maintenance
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E. Remove the Water Distribution Tube
K170/K210/K270 Water Distribution Tube Removal
• Loosen the two thumbscrews, which secure the
distribution tube.
• Lift the right side of the distribution tube up off the
locating pin, then slide it back and to the right.
Disassembly
• Twist both of the inner tube ends until the tabs line up
with the keyways.
• Pull the inner tube ends outward.
Water Distribution Tube Disassembly
F. Remove the Float Valve
• Turn the splash shield counterclockwise one or two
turns.
Float Valve Removal
• Pull the float valve forward and off the mounting
bracket.
• Disconnect the water inlet tube from the float valve at
the compression fitting.
• Remove the cap and filter screen for cleaning.
Do not force this removal. Be sure the locating pin is
clear of the hole before sliding the distribution tube
out.
1. LIFT UP
2. SLIDE BACK
3. SLIDE TO RIGHT
DISTRIBUTION
TUBE
THUMBSCREW
THUMBSCREW
LOCATING
PIN
3
2
1
INNER TUBE
TAB
KEYWAY
INNER TUBE
FLOAT VALVE
BRACKET
COMPRESSION
FITTING
CAP AND
FILTER SCREEN
SHUT-OFF VALVE
SPLASH SHIELD
FLOAT