Monarch Water MA12CH User manual

MA12CH MONARCH TAP

/ CAREFULLY SELECT THE POSITIONS FOR
1. Drinking water tap – allow enough room to turn the tap for tightening. This also applies
beneath the sink/worktop when fixing the tap in position.
2. Tee type B507 saddle valve (if used) – allow enough access for your spanner when
tightening both connections.
3. Allow sufficient space below the filter when changing the cartridge – recommended
100mm
4. Ensure the ends of the 3/8” tubing is chamfered for every push fit connection before you
connect them otherwise a sharp edge may cause damage to the seal.
It is recommended to fit the filter vertically using the bracket and screws provided – see
picture below. Insert inlet/outlet adaptors provided using PTFE on male thread to seal.
/ INSTALLING THE MA12CH FILTER
Picture shows the Monarch tap that accompanies the MA12CH Filter.
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/ INSTALLING THE TEE TYPE B507 SADDLE VALVE (IF USED)
/ ALTERNATIVE SUPPLY CONNECTION BY USING RAPID FIT BYPASS.
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5. Turn off your mains water supply and relieve the water pressure by opening a mains cold
tap.
6. Remove 15mm of mains copper pipe where B507 is to be installed.
7. Screw grey plastic fitting to Tee valve ¾” thread. Tighten to seal.
8. Install Tee valve and apply sealant to olive as shown in the right hand picture above.
9. Connect 3/8” tubing to grey speedfit connection by pushing in tube until it stops – approx
1.5cm A little grease or fairy liquid may help here and remember to chamfer end (max
1mm chamfer).
10.Cut 3/8” tubing to length and insert into Inlet connection of filter, again chamfer and allow
approx. 1.5cm as above.
11. Turn off your water supply and relieve the water pressure by opening a mains cold tap.
12. Remove white seal plug adjacent to SUPPLY IN connection by pushing grey collet tight
against Rapid Fit bypass body. Hold collet against body and pull white seal plug out of
connection.
13. Insert 3/8” tubing into this revealed connection until it stops – approx. 1.5cm
14. Cut 3/8” tubing to length and insert into Inlet connection of filter, again chamfer and allow
approx. 1.5cm as above.

/ INSTALLING THE TAP
Carefully select the site for your tap, allowing access below the sink/worktop for your
spanner. It is sometimes easier to tighten the tap with your hand above the counter before
you finally tighten below.
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15.Drill the chosen position with a 3/8” drill and fix the tap. It is recommended to dot punch a
sink top before actually drilling to prevent your drill from slipping.
16.Connect the grey plastic fitting to the bottom of the tap tail. Insert 3/8” tubing approx
1.5cm until it stops.
17.Connect the remaining end of 3/8” tubing to the Outlet connection of the filter head again
by pushing tube into the head until it stops – approx 1.5cm
18.Open the tap by turning handle fully.
19.If applicable activate the B507 valve by turning the handle to as above picture until it
stops
20.Turn on the mains water supply
21.Check for leaks.
22.Run water for 2 minutes prior to use.
23.Close tap
24. Change MA12CH cartridge every 6,000 litres or every 12 months.
25. To change cartridge simply unscrew cartridge a pull cartridge down. Reverse procedure
when fitting the new cartridge. By unscrewing the cartridge you automatically activate
the on/off valve within the filter head. There may be a slight water spillage from any water
contained within the head.
26. Run water 2 minutes prior to use.
/ TEST
/ CARTRIDGE RENEWALS

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