[. . . ] Use the filter on a potable, safeto-drink, home COLD water supply only. DO NOT use on HOT water, microbiologically unsafe water, or on water of unknown quality. Installation must conform with all state and local laws and regula tions. Maximum Water Pressure Maximum Water Temperture Maximum Flow rate Average Filter Cartridge Life 125psi 100_F 1/2 gal/min 3 months or 200 gallons . [. . . ] It is used to remove many different bad tastes and/or odors from drinking water. Some of these are chlorine, metallic, marshy or swampy taste and odor. COLD WATER IN The cartridge in your water filter is filled with activated carbon mineral. When the cold water faucet, and the filter water diverter control are opened, water is directed through the filter cartridge. You are provided with fresh tasting, clean smelling, drinking water. unfiltered faucet water water not diverted through filter filter COLD WATER IN FILTERED WATER OUT control water diverted through filter CONNECT THE FILTER TO A FAUCET 1. 3 A, B and C, on page 4, determine which arrangement of adaptor(s), collar and gasket(s) fits the threads on your faucet. FIG. 2 outside threads on faucet inside threads on faucet aerators included chrome adaptor 3 ÇÇÇÇÇ ÇÇÇÇÇ ÇÇÇÇÇ . Note: The adaptors included will fit most faucets. If the thread on your faucet is different, get the adaptor you need from your local hardware store or plumbing supply house. The adaptor you buy must have 55/64" - 27 UNS threads on one side to fit the included chrome adaptor as needed to fit your faucet 55/64 ­ 27 UNS threads CONNECT THE FILTER TO A FAUCET 3. If the water supply to your house is poor quality, the cartridge may not last that long. Always replace the cartridge when you notice the return of bad taste and/or odor in the filtered water. Holding the water filter base with 1 hand, turn off (counterclockwise ) the filter cap. cap 6. PURGE FILTER CARTRIDGE: With the cold water faucet open, turn the water diverter control on the filter, to route water through the filter cartridge. Allow water to run through the filter for about 1/2 minute to purge small, harmless carbon particles from the cartridge. Remove and cartridge. discard the filter filter cartridge base o­ring seal 4. Remove the new filter cartridge from the package and set into place in the filter base. Then, turn the cap on and tighten snugly. TROUBLESHOOTING CHECK LIST Filtered water has bad taste and/or odor. [. . . ] Then, turn the cap on and tighten snugly. TROUBLESHOOTING CHECK LIST Filtered water has bad taste and/or odor. No water flow from the filter. ­ The filter cartridge needs replacing. ­ Water diverter control not turned to direct water into the filter. [. . . ]