ANCHOR AF-4003 Under Counter Water Filter User Manual

ANCHOR AF-4003 Under Counter Water Filter

Specifications

Product Information
The Under Counter Water Filter System is designed to provide clean and filtered water for your household. It includes a three-stage filtration system and comes with all the necessary components for installation. The product is made with high-quality NSF-approved components, ensuring its reliability and safety.

Product Usage Instructions

Installing Your Filter

Important:

• Install or store the filter where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or any type of weather. Freezing water can damage the system.
• The recommended installation location is under the sink, but it can also be installed up to 20 feet away from the sink in a remote location. Additional installation materials may be required.
• Make sure there is enough room underneath the sink to make the necessary connections.
• If installed under the sink, leave enough tubing in place during installation to be able to move the unit to the floor for ease of servicing and filter cartridge changes.
• The assembly can stand up in the sink cabinet or be hung on screws.
• Use PTFE (Teflon) tape for the fittings and do not over tighten.

Color Code for Tubing:

Use the color-coded tubing to make connections as follows:

• A. Red tubing connects the water supply adapter to the inlet side of the assembly.
• • B. Blue tubing connects the faucet to the outlet side of the assembly.

Installation Steps

1. Faucet Installation:
2. While selecting a location for the faucet, ensure that the faucet base sits flat against the surface and that the faucet stud is accessible from below.
3. Slide the Escutcheon chrome plate and large rubber gasket onto the stem of the faucet and place the faucet onto the sink with the stem going through the hole.
4. Place the small rubber gasket, plastic washer, metal ss washer, and star lock washer over the threaded stem of the faucet and tighten the locking nut from under the counter surface to lock the faucet into place.
5. Depending on the tube connectors included, follow one of the two instructions below:

  *  **Option 1:** Insert the compression nut, plastic ferrule, and tube insert into the blue tubing. Insert this end into the faucet stem hole from under the counter and tighten with th compression nut.
  *  **Option 2:** Insert the blue tubing into the quick connector and screw it onto the faucet stem.
5. The other end of the blue tubing from the faucet connects to the outlet of the filter assembly.

2. Feed-Water Supply Installation:
3. Locate the cold water (angle) shut-off valve underneath the sink and turn it off. Open the cold-water faucet to release the pressure.
4. On single-handle kitchen faucets, the hot water may also need to be turned off to prevent any hot water crossover.
5. If water continues to come out of the faucet with the angled valve turned off, the main water supply to the house must be turned off.

FAQ

Q: Can I install the filter in a location other than under the sink?
A: Yes, you can install the filter up to 20 feet away from the sink in a remote location. However, additional installation materials may be required.

Q: How often should I change the filter cartridge?
A: The filter cartridge should be changed according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. Typically, it is recommended to change it every 6 months to maintain optimal performance.

Your box contains

• Feed Water Adapter design can vary depending on availability.

Know your filter

Stage 3 Stage 2 Stage 1

Specifications

Tools & Materials Required for Installation

• Drill with 1/2″ Drill Bit (type as required) if the faucet needs to be mounted
• Adjustable Open-End Wrenches
• Phillips and Flat Blade Screwdrivers
• Feed water supply valve and adapter

Installing your filter

IMPORTANT

• Install or store where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to any type of weather. Water freezing in the system will damage it.
• Recommended installation is under the sink. However, the unit can be installed in a remote location, up to 20 feet away from the sink. Additional installation materials may be required.
• Be sure there is room underneath the sink to make the needed connections.
• If installed under sink, leave enough tubing in place during installation to be able to move unit to floor for ease at servicing and making filter cartridge changes.
• Do not install on HOT WATER. Temperature of water supply to filter system must be between minimum of 40°F and maximum of 90°F.
• The assembly can stand up in sink cabinet or can be hung on screws.
• Use PTFE (Teflon) tape for the fittings and do not overtighten.

Color Code For Tubing

Use the color-coded tubing to make connections as follows:

1. Red tubing connects water supply adapter to inlet side of the assembly
2. Blue tubing connects the faucet to the outlet side of assembly

Installation

Faucet Installation

1. While selecting location for faucet, make sure faucet base sits flat against the surface at the selected location so the gasket will seal, and the faucet stud is accessible from below.

2. Slide the Escutcheon chrome plate and large rubber gasket onto stem of faucet and place faucet onto sink with stem going through the hole.

3. Place small rubber gasket, plastic washer, metal ss washer and star lock washer over threaded stem of faucet and tighten locking nut from under the counter surface to lock faucet into place.

4. Depending on tube connectors included, follow instructions below:

5. Insert compression nut, plastic ferrule & tube insert into the blue tubing (see image (a) below). Now insert this end to faucet stem hole from under the counter and tighten with compression nut.
   – OR –

6. Insert the blue tubing to the quick connector (see image (b) below) and screw it on the faucet stem.

7. Other end of blue tubing from the faucet connects OUT of filter assembly. See image on page 6.

Feed-Water Supply Installation
CAUTION : The water supply to the unit MUST be from the COLD-WATER LINE. HOT WATER will severely damage the system.

1. Locate the cold water (angle) shut off valve (see picture below) underneath the sink and turn it off. Open the cold-water faucet to release the pressure. On single-handle kitchen faucets, the hot water may have to be turned off to prevent any hot water cross over. If water continues to come out of faucet with angled valve turned off, the house main must be turned off.
2. Locate the feed-water adapter in the installation kit.

Please see the following for flex line and solid-copper riser installation.

Note : You may need to use Teflon tape on feed adapter to prevent leaks

1. Flex Line: Loosen nut and separate the cold-water riser tube from faucet shank. Gently bend riser tube so that feed adapter fits into faucet shank. Reinstall riser tube onto feed connector and tighten.
2. Solid-Copper Riser Tube : Follow same procedure as for flex tubing above, except cut a piece of the riser tube so the feed adapter can fit between faucet and riser tube.
3. Once the feed water adapter has been installed, connect the red/orange tubing to the feed valve as in Figure 2.

Connection to the Filter Assembly

Your filter assembly comes pre-installed with filter cartridges. You only need to attach the quick fitting elbow connectors to inlet and outlet of the filter assembly and attach feed water and faucet tubes to them. Once connected, the system will be ready for use.

Remove the color-coded lock pins before inserting the tubes and replace after you are done.

Startup Procedure

1. Check to see all connections are made.
2. Check that all sumps are secure using the housing wrench provided.
3. Slowly turn on water by turning the needle valve counterclockwise.
4. Handle of the faucet should be perpendicular to the spigot (closed).
5. Check for leaks.

WARNING : Before using filter system for the first time, the system must be purged for several minutes to flush out black carbon fines. Initially, the water may contain tiny air bubbles and taste slightly sweet this is normal and harmless, and will clear up after flushing.

Replacing Filter Cartridge

This filter system contains replaceable components called filter cartridges critical to efficiency of the system. Replacement of these cartridges should be with one of identical specifications to assure same efficiency and contaminant reduction performance.

STEPS:

1. Shut off the feed water to the system by turning the knob on water supply adapter clockwise until it stops.
2. Press down on faucet handle to relieve pressure.
3. Allow 2-3 minutes for pressure in the system to drop.
4. Remove the filter sumps with the housing wrench by turning the sump to the left (counterclockwise). If the O- ring in the sump is stretched or worn, it should be replaced to maintain a proper seal.
5. Remove the old filter and insert the new ones.
6. Replace the housing onto the cap by turning it to the right (clockwise) until the O-ring makes firm contact. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN.
7. Turn on feed water to the system by turning the water supply adapter knob counterclockwise.
8. Remember to flush the carbon fines.

Cartridge Information

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Technical Support

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IMPORTANT!
Run only cold water through the unit.

WARNING!
Do not use this filter for water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality.

All rights reserved. No part of this user guide may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of Anchor USA. SN00104EN2023

References

• ilters.com/products/
• Contact us | Anchor Water Filters
• Product Registration | Anchor Water Filters
• AF-1001 - Sediment Filter Cartridge | Anchor Water Filters
• AF-1000 - Carbon Block | Anchor Water Filters

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