Kinetico Kube User manual

Installation Instructions
Kube Drinking Water Filter
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Thank you
We are thrilled you're only moments away from amazing filtered
water on tap...
Kinetico Installation Service
To ensure peace-of-mind, compliance with
water regulations and warranty compliant
workmanship, we recommend your new
Kube Drinking Water Filter is installed by an
experienced Kinetico Technical Engineer.
Installation takes up to 1 hour. Access under
your kitchen sink will be required.
If the need arises to drill through granite
worktops, an additional charge may be
payable. This will be agreed prior to
installation.
Self Installation
If you decide to install the Kube Drinking Water
Filter yourself, please ensure the installation
complies with our instructions and all necessary
water regulations.

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Let’s get started
This manual has everything you need to get your new
Kube Drinking Water System up and running!
Installation pre-check 5
What's in the box? 6
Preparing for Kube 7
Customer support 7
Connecting Kube 8
Installation - Kinetico 1 way tap 12
Installation - Kinetico Gemini 3 way tap 13
Installation - Kinetico Carina 3 way tap 14
FAQs 15
Warranty 15

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CAUTION:
• Do not use the Kube with water that is
microbiologically unsafe or of unknown
quality.
• The Kube Drinking Water System must be
properly located and installed in accordance
with these Installation Instructions.
• Use the Kube on a safe-to-drink, COLD water
supply only.
• Do not install on a HOT WATER supply.
• Do not install the Kube outside or anywhere it
is likely to freeze, water freezing in the system
may cause damage. The temperature of the
water supply to the Kube must be above 2°C.
• The Kube will withstand up to 6 bar water
pressure.
• To order replacement filters visit kinetico.co.uk
Installation pre-check
The installation kit includes a saddle valve for a 15mm copper pipe. For
any further assistance please contact Kinetico on 0808 164 2019.
If in doubt, give us a call on 0808 164 2019, we are here to help.

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What's in the box?
1 x Kube Drinking
Water Filter head
1 x high-capacity
filter cartridge
1 2 1 x drinking
water tap
3
1 x ¼" plastic tubing 1 x tap adaptor
41 x self-cutting
saddle valve
5 6
1 x carafe 1 x ¾" adaptor
8 9
2 x screws and
2 x wall plugs
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Preparing for Kube
Adjustable wrench
22mm basin wrench OR Adjustable basin wrench
Advisable Tools:
Necessary Tools
Utility knife
Dry towel/paper towels
To complete installation you should have a basic knowledge of
plumbing fittings.
Customer support
The Kinetico customer services team is always on hand to assist and help
you with any questions or support you require.
For all enquiries, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or contact us on: 0808 164 2019.
Please also check out our FAQs, see page 15.
Tape measure
Flat bladed
screw driver
Cross headed
screw driver
12mm drill bit
Drill

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STEP 1
Check the clearance
Clean out the area under your sink and ensure
that there is enough room for your Kube
Drinking Water System.
Check that the cold water supply, the proposed
location of the system and the location of the
drinking water tap requires no more than 1.5m
of the supplied ¼" pipe.
Connecting Kube
STEP 2
Shut o the water!
Isolate the supply to your cold water tap. Open
the tap and drain any residual water to ensure it
is fully isolated.
STEP 3
Attach the saddle valve
Locate the 15mm ø copper cold water supply
pipe to your kitchen tap.
Select a suitable position to attach the saddle
valve, down stream of the isolation point.
Remove the screws and back plate from the
saddle valve. Place the back plate on the back
of the 15mm pipework and place the front plate
(rubber grommet facing inwards) opposite.
Using the two screws, bring the plates together,
taking care to secure firmly. Do not over tighten
and crush the copper pipe.
1.55
BACK
PLATE
FRONT
PLATE
SCREWS
RUBBER
GROMMET
BLADE
LOCKING
NUT
ON/OFF
HANDLE

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STEP 4
Cut the pipe
Push and twist the saddle valve body into the
threaded hole in the front plate, then wind
clockwise until almost fully wound.
STEP 5
Attach the 3/4" adaptor
Attach the 3/4" adaptor to the 3/4" male thread
on the saddle valve by turning clockwise.
Lock the body in place by tightening the locking
nut against the front plate with a spanner.

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STEP 8
Connect the water supply
Push the cut length of tubing all the way into
the adaptor fitted to the saddle valve. Pull
back to check it is secure.
STEP 6
Secure the filter head
Attach the filter head to the side of your kitchen
cupboard, ensuring there is a minimum of 35cm
clearance below the filter head to allow for easy
removal and replacement of the filter cartridge.
STEP 7
Cut the tubing
Measure the length of tubing required from the
saddle valve to the left hand connection on the
filter head, allowing for a bit of slack.
Taking care not to kink the tubing, use a sharp
utility knife to make a perpendicular cut at the
correct length.
1.55
35cm

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STEP 9
Connect to inlet fitting
on filter head
Push the other end of the tubing into the
inlet fitting on the filter head. Push it all the
way in and pull back to check it is secure.
STEP 10
Cut the outlet tubing
Measure the length of tubing required from
the right hand (outlet) connection on the
filter head, to where the tap will be installed,
allowing for a bit of slack. Taking care not to
kink the tubing, use a sharp utility knife to
make a perpendicular cut at the correct length.
STEP 12
Install the tap
It is now time to install the tap, please follow
the instructions on the next appropriate page.
STEP 11
Connect to outlet fitting
on filter head
Push the other end of the tubing into the
inlet fitting on the filter head. Push it all the
way in and pull back to check it is secure.

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STEP 1
Drill the hole
Drill a 12mm ø hole in the appropriate location.
STEP 2
Fix the tap
Slide the rubber insert over the thread and place
neatly inside the recess under the body of the
tap. Insert the tap through the worktop. Slide
on the rubber washer, metal washer, star washer
and nut. Tighten the fixings and ensure the tap is
in the correct position before final tightening.
Installation:
Kinetico 1 way tap
STEP 3
Attach the tap adaptor
Screw tap adaptor firmly onto the thread to
ensure the rubber seal is water tight.
STEP 4
Connect the outlet tubing
Push the cut length of tubing all the way into
the tap adaptor. Pull back to check it is secure.
STEP 5
Flush the system
To complete the installation process, turn the
tap and flush the system for 5 minutes.
WORKTOP
TAP BODY
RUBBER INSERT
RUBBER WASHER
METAL WASHER
STAR WASHER
NUT WASHER
TAP THREAD
TAP ADAPTOR

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Installation:
Kinetico 1 way tap
STEP 1
Drill the hole
Drill a 36mm ø hole in the appropriate location.
STEP 2
Fix the tap
Slide the escutcheon up the pipework to the
bottom of the tap. Screw the fixing bolts into
the bottom of the tap. Place the pipework
through the hole. Slide the rubber and metal
washer over the pipework. Screw and tighten
the two nuts on the fixing bolts, securing the
tap to the work surface.
Installation: Kinetico
Gemini 3 way tap
WORK TOP
RUBBER WASHER
FILTERED
WATER
COLD WATER
HOT WATER
METAL WASHER
NUT
ESCUTCHEON
RUBBER WASHER
TAP
WARNING: Do not use tools to tighten the flexible
pipes to the low part of the tap, this may cause them
to become damaged.
STEP 3
Attach the tap adaptors
Attach the two 15mm adaptors to the bottom
of the hot and cold pipes and attach the 3/8" -
1/4" adaptor.
STEP 4
Connect the outlet tubing
Push the cut length of tubing all the way into
the tap adaptor. Pull back to check it is secure.
STEP 5
Flush the system
To complete the installation process, turn the
tap and flush the system for 5 minutes.

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WARNING: Do not use tools to tighten the flexible
pipes to the low part of the tap, this may cause them
to become damaged.
Installation: Kinetico
Carina 3 way tap
WORK TOP
RUBBER WASHER
TAP ADAPTOR
COLD WATER
HOT WATER
METAL WASHER
NUT
ESCUTCHEON
RUBBER WASHER
TAP
STEP 1
Drill the hole
Drill a 36mm ø hole in the appropriate location.
STEP 2
Fix the tap
Slide the escutcheon up the pipework to the
bottom of the tap. Screw the fixing bolts into
the bottom of the tap. Place the pipework
through the hole. Slide the rubber and metal
washer over the pipework. Screw and tighten
the two nuts on the fixing bolts, securing the
tap to the work surface.
STEP 3
Attach the tap adaptors
Attach the two 15mm adaptors to the bottom
of the hot and cold pipes and attach the 3/8" -
1/4" adaptor.
STEP 4
Connect the outlet tubing
Push the cut length of tubing all the way into
the tap adaptor. Pull back to check it is secure.
STEP 5
Flush the system
To complete the installation process, turn the
tap and flush the system for 5 minutes.

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Installation: Kinetico
Carina 3 way tap How long will the Kube
filters last?
The filters in the Kube are rated to last 6,000
litres, or approximately 12 months for an
average family of four.
How will I know when to
replace the Kube filters?
The Kube filter is designed to last 12 months.
We recommend you indicate the month the
cartridge is fitted in the appropriate box on the
label, this way you will know when it needs to
be changed the following year.
Why are there black
particles inmy water?
The black particles are perfectly normal and
harmless. These should only be present
straight after installation. Ensure the system
has been flushed, with the tap on full flow, for
5 minutes. Following this there should be no
further particles.
How long is the warranty?
Your Kube comes with a two year limited
warranty. It is valid for two years from the
original date of purchase and covers any
defect in materials or workmanship in the
manufactured product.
FAQs Warranty
Important - the warranty does not cover:
• Product failure if it is abused, misused,
altered, used commercially or used for other
than the intended purpose.
• Use where water is microbiologically unsafe
or of unknown quality without adequate
disinfection before or after the system.
• Damage caused by accident, fire, floods or
acts of nature.
• Incidental, consequential or special damages
caused by possible defects with this
appliance, its installation or repair.
Terms and conditions:
Kinetico products are manufactured to exacting
standards and backed by the most comprehensive
warranties in the industry. Your warranty is in
addition to and does not aect your statutory
rights. The warranty is valid from date of purchase
and subject to the following conditions;
• The product is used for domestic purposes only
in the United Kingdom.
• The product is installed and operated in
accordance with our instructions.
• The product is not subject to misuse or
tampered with in any way.
Within the warranty period, should the product
or any part thereof prove to be defective by
reason of faulty workmanship or materials used
in the manufacture of the product, we shall, at
our option, either repair or replace the same free
of charge provided the above conditions have
been met and that the service work is carried out
by Kinetico UK Ltd or by an Authorised Kinetico
Agent. The warranty on any exchanged parts
or product will expire when the normal product
warranty expires.

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