The carbon media inside the filter system MUST soak in water
for a MINIMUM of 2 days before installation.
To do so set the tank on a level surface in an area where it
can get wet around the tank.
Locate the bypass valve with the red arrows and the 1” PVC
elbows. Install bypass valve to head of tank hand tight. Be
sure the bypass valve is in the “on” position.
Now install PVC elbow to inlet side.
Locate the hose bib assembly and connect it to the Inlet
side. Connect a water hose to the opposite end of the hose
bib assembly.
Turn the water on slowly to about halfway on and wait until
the water comes out of the outlet side. Disconnect the hose
and put the bypass valve in bypass mode, then set tank
aside in a safe place for 2 days.