Pentair EVERPURE PRO - Faucet Location, Drilling, and Mounting

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PRO-Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System Installation and Operating Instructions
Selecting the Faucet Location
The drinking water faucet should be positioned with function,
convenience and appearance in mind. An adequate flat area is
required to allow faucet base to rest securely. The faucet fits
through a 1-1/4 inch hole. Most sinks have pre-drilled
1-1/2 inch or 1-3/8 inch diameter holes designed for spray
hoses. The drinking water faucet may be installed using one of
these holes, despite their larger size. If these pre-drilled holes
cannot be used or are in an inconvenient location, it will be
necessary to drill a 1-1/4 inch hole for the faucet in the sink or
through the countertop next to the sink.
Drilling the Faucet Hole
CAUTION
This procedure may generate dusts which can
cause severe irritation if inhaled or if they come
into contact with the eyes. The use of safety
glasses and respirator for this procedure
is recommended.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DRILL THROUGH AN ALL-
PORCELAIN OR PORCELAIN-COATED SINK. For
applications on these types of sinks we recommend
using the sprayer hole or mounting the faucet
through the countertop.
When drilling through a countertop make sure the
area below the drilled area is free of wiring and
piping. Make certain that you have ample room to
make the proper connections to the bottom of
the faucet.
Do not drill through a countertop that is more than
1-inch thick.
Do not attempt to drill through a tiled, marble,
granite or similar countertop. Consult a plumber
or the countertop manufacturer for advice
or assistance.
The following instructions apply to stainless steel sinks only.
See Figure 3.
1. Line bottom of sink with newspaper to prevent shavings,
parts or tools from falling down the drain.
2. Place masking tape over the area to be drilled to help
prevent scratches if drill bit slips.
3. Mark point with center punch. Use a 1/4-inch drill bit to
drill a pilot hole through sink.
4. Use a 1-1/4 inch hole saw to enlarge hole. Smooth rough
edges with a file.
1/4"
1-1/4"
Pilot Hole
Mounting
Hole
Figure 3
Mounting the Faucet
1. Loosen brass stem-nut on faucet, remove metal “C”
disc (Figure 4).
Figure 4
2. Holding the faucet, feed the three tubes through the hole in
the sink. Position the faucet handle at the desired
location (Figure 5).
Figure 5
3. Center the faucet and slip “C” disc between the white
spacer and the bottom of the counter or sink. Tighten the
stem nut with a wrench until it is tight (Figure 6).
Figure 6
4. Making sure the faucet handle is in the down position, use
a needle-nose pliers to pull the short plastic tube out of
the top of the faucet base (Figure 7).
NOTE: If handle should come off faucet base, make sure the
T-Bar is parallel to the front of the faucet base before
inserting handle. If T-Bar is not in the correct position
the faucet will not work properly.
Figure 7