START-UP AND USE OF YOUR ODAK500

ODAK500C Counter Top Unit

Your Drinking Water System has been connected and you are now ready to start-up the unit as follows:

1. Using a paper towel or cloth, dry off all connections.

2. Also, dry off the drinking water unit.

3. Ensure that all connections are tight (CAUTION: DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN).

4. Turn on the water.

5. Pull outward the stem of the diverter valve to start the flow of water through the unit.

6. Allow the water to run through the unit spout for about 5 minutes so that all the air can escape.

7. Push the stem valve inward to shut off the flow of water through the Drinking Water System. Then turn off the faucet to stop the flow of water at your sink. A small quantity of water will flow from the housing spout for about 10 to 20 seconds after the diverter valve is shut off.

8. Check all connections to confirm that there are no leaks.

9. Allow water to run through the unit to waste for approximately 20 minutes to flush the filter and charge the carbon.

10. Push the stem valve inward to shut off the flow of water through the Drinking Water System. Then shut off the water at your faucet and check for leaks. A small quantity of water will flow from the housing spout for about 10 to 20 seconds after the diverter valve is shut off.

ODAK500B Below Sink Unit

Your Drinking Water System has been connected and you are now ready to start-up the unit as follows:

1. Using a paper towel or cloth, dry off all plumbing connections.

2. Also, dry off the drinking water unit.

3. Ensure that all connections are tight (CAUTION: DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN).

4. You are now ready to turn your water supply back on. Turn on the plumbing Angle Shut-off Valve under your sink or the water shut-off valve where the water enters your residence.

5. Turn on the water going to your Drinking Water System by turning the handle on the Angle Shut-off Valve that you installed.

6. Open the drinking water faucet by lifting the operating lever (handle) and lock in the up position.

7. Allow water to run through the unit for about 5 minutes so that all air can escape.

8. Adjust the handle on the Angle Shut-off Valve so that the water flow on the drinking water faucet does not exceed the flow rate (0.75 gpm; to measure flow rate, it takes approximately 20 seconds to fill a quart at 0.75 gallons per minute).

9. Close the drinking water faucet and check for leaks.
   a. Check the V-Band to confirm that it is secured evenly around the housing top and bottom.
   b. Hand tighten the black knob on the V-Band until it is as tight as possible.

10. Allow water to run through the unit on waste for approximately 20 minutes to flush the filter and charge the carbon.

11. Shut off the water and check for leaks.

Congratulations! You Have Completed The Installation.

Your Drinking Water System is now ready for use. You can enjoy having great tasting, high quality water for drinking, cooking, beverages, food preparation, etc. whenever you want it.

For optimum performance and to maintain the warranty on your Drinking Water System, it is recommended that your filter cartridge be replaced on a regular basis. Filter cartridge life will vary depending on amount of water used and the type and level of contaminants in your local water.

If you have any questions regarding the installation of your unit, please call ODAK Corporation toll free at (888) 901-6325.

To place an order, please call ODAK Corporation toll free at (888) 901-6325 and speak to one of our friendly representatives or send an e-mail to our sales department.

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