point of use filter system v3 installation and user manual
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1. 1 4 NEEDLE JOHN GUEST MDE 3 8 TO 3 8 14 TO 1 4 1 4 TO 7 16 PIERCING AUTO SHUT 3 8 JOHN GUEST JOHN GUEST FAUCET VALVE OFF VALVE NIPPLES FIXEDELBOW FIXED ELBOW CONNECTOR TUBING 1 4 n eu TUBING 3 8 X RO MEMBRANE CLIPS JOHN GUEST STEM X pum pa B E CARBON VITALBODIES COM m STRAIGHT 3 WRENCH VALVE BRACKET TANK VALVE Tes 1 4 OR 3 8 d JOHN GUEST 1 4 TO 1 4 BULK HEADS JOHN GUEST MALE HIE T JOHN GUEST MAME UNION PRESSURIZED sega 1 4 TO 1 4 HOLDING TAN JOHN GUEST JOHN GUEST PRE FILTER MANIFOLDS REDUCING UNION UNION T 2006 VITALBODIES COM CHECK YOUR PLUMBING Your job is pretty simple Basically you will install the filter system so it connects to your water line the drain and the pure water faucet This system comes with universal parts but you might need additional parts for YOUR particular installation Installation instructions will follow below THREE UNIVERSAL PARTS There is a water saddle for your drain pipe an input connection which connects to your water source and a little faucet if your system came with one The filter system itself is complete but it s ability to connect to YOUR plumbing might not be Check the universal parts below to see if they work for YOUR plumbing See if you have the correct hole for the pure water faucet If one of these parts does not work for your plumbing then plan to go to the har2. VITALBODIES INSTALLATION AND USER MANUAL w lt e Ue DS yK THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING VITALBODIES COM VITAL H20 POINT OF USE FILTER SYSTEM V3 Ma VITALBODIES Se A A FAUCET SINK WATER SADDLE TO ICE MAKER OPTIONAL INPUT WATER VITALBODIES N NH NN Nl VITALBODIES PRE FILTER MANIFOLDS PRESSURIZED HOLDING TAN amar amar amar 99 N MES 2006 VITALBODIES COM RELAX AND TAKE YOUR TIME Make sure you have nothing scheduled for the rest of the day so you have time to fully finish this job Follow the steps and everything should go smoothly If you try and jump around it will take longer If you make a mistake don t worry we will get through this together Take everything out of the box Examine the contents and make sure everything is actually there and undamaged Better to find a mistake now than when you are half done Read this manual before starting to see if you need to make a trip to the hardware store PARTS LIST This parts list should give you an idea of what comes with your system in case you need to reorder parts Your system may or may not come with all of these parts depending upon the system you ordered NOTE Parts are not drawn to scale at FAUCET clin gn 108 a a WATER FLOW CHECK 1 4 TO 1 4 SADDLE RESTRICTER VALVES FAUCET JOHN GUEST ADAPTER UNION ELBOW 53 ete
3. NOTE Available on email orders paid with a CONFIRMED ADDRESS within Paypal ask for details VITALBODIES ORGANIC ECO VITAL AND SUSTAINABLE PACKING SLIP SHIPPING DATE PORTABLE HOME WHOLE HO FILTERS DI HOUSING DI RESIN TDS METER PSI GAUGE METER REN OTHER ONE OF THESE STEPS WILL FIX MOST LEAKS TIGHTEN THE MANIFOLDS ADD MORE TEFLON TAPE OR RESEAT THE QUICK CONNECTS TUBING 2 ADD MORE TEFLON TAPE PUSH TUBE IN FIRMLY j REMOVE AND REINSTALL TUBE PULL OUT TUBE CUT THE END OFF 2006 VITALBODIES COM STRAIGHT AND RE INSERT FIRMLY
4. feed water back on and shut the little faucet to fill the tank again NOTE You should not need to change the RO Membrane until the TDS meter lets you know the filter is no longer filtering You may want to print this page so you can have these instructions at hand Let us know if you need any other information VITALBODIES 11 HAI KU TANK When the tank is full the water stops and no sound is heard VALVE When valve is off no flow will happen the water stops EMPTY when tank is empty the pressure is low and the water trickles PIERCED TUBE when hole is small the water trembles and little is seen MEMBRANE SEDIMENT when sediment is high the flow valve is adjusted or the water slows SOUND when drain tube is high sound is heard of water across the room FILTER CHANGE when TDS is high and the flow recedes filters change THE WATER when TDS is not the water is drunk and bodies smile LEAKS when tape is lacking tube or connector loose water drips TROUBLE SHOOTING It s okay to email us but you might get instant results by trying the suggestions below All problems are fixable and they all will show up in the first 24 48 hours after the system is fully charged We can also call you if you need more extensive help over the phone I have leakage from a push in fitting The push ins almost never leak Try pushing the line in harder Take the line out and check the end of the tube Is it a clean cut If
5. the manifold until the water no longer has black coming out of it Then simply attach the manifold to the RO membrane again The tank is left turned off to keep it clean FLUSHING THE MANIFOLD If you can now that you have hooked up everything or changed the filters we need to FLUSH water through the three manifolds and out into a bucket or to the drain Keeping the RO Membrane and tank clean requires unhooking the line that goes from the manifolds to the fourth RO filter TRICK You can hook up the discharge line from the drain to the out side of the manifold instead of using a bucket Turn on the water so it flows though the manifolds and let the water run for 5 10 minutes or so When you are done flushing turn off the water reconnect the discharge tube to the flow restricter and also hook up the line from the manifold to Auto Shut off Valve TESTING THE SYSTEM Double check that everything is hooked up and the holding tank is TURNED OFF Turn on the water Check for leaks as you go They are almost always easy to fix if there are any Just turn off the water again and tighten what is leaking Turn the water on and keep checking gt Usually something is not tight enough or pushed in enough or not enough Teflon tape lt FLUSHING THE SYSTEM When there are no more leaks you will need to flush water through the whole system for a while To do so make sure the WATER IS ON and the FAUCET IS OPEN that the pure water comes out and the
6. FLOW RESTRICTOR IS IN THE NORMAL POSITION The water flows slowly Flush the system for one hour then TURN ON THE HOLDING TANK Continue to flush for 6 hours or so To flush the tank you must turn off the feed water and open the little faucet Turn the feed water back on and shut the little faucet to fill the tank again NOTE If you have a TDS meter flush until the meter reads zero or as low as it seems like it is going to go When the filters are new there is charcoal and other residues that need to be rinsed through You do not want to drink this DISCHARGE LINE FLOW RESTRICTER NORMAL POSITION FLUSH POSITION ALMOST SHUT 2006 VITALBODIES COM WIDE OPEN FINAL INSPECTIONS When completed get a nice bright flashlight and check over the entire system carefully Also remember that when the tank fills up completely the system is then fully under pressure and that is when the tiny leaks occur if they are going to occur so keep an eye on it for a couple of days If you are still having problems see the troubleshooting guide ALSO REMEMBER THIS IS PROBABLY THE ONE AND ONLY TIME YOU WILL DO THIS EXPECT A COUPLE OF BUGS THEY WILL BE WORKED OUT CONGRATULATIONS You now have pure water for your pets plants and people Don t forget to consider running a tube over to the ice maker so you have pure ice MONTHLY MAINTENANCE FLUSH THE RO MEMBRANE Use the manual flow restrictor to flush the RO membrane The normal po
7. Let it run for 5 minutes Do this at least once a month and you will prolong the life of your membrane HOOK UP THE TUBES Ok What is left All of the tubing needs to be hooked up according to the main diagram of the system FAUCET SINK WATER SADDLE TO ICE MAKER OPTIONAL FOR FILTER LO FLUSH Ly GD lash INPUT WATER VITALBODIES illios LEES MI a VITALBODIES PRE FILTER MANIFOLDS PRESSURIZED HOLDING TANK mal amar amar 99 N MES 2006 VITALBODIES COM VISUAL INSPECTION DOUBLE CHECK EVERYTHING Make sure the flow restricter handle is set to the FLUSH position Turn OFF the tank valve Are there any tubes dangling that will spray water everywhere Do the manifolds seem to be screwed shut tight KEEPING THE PRESSURE TANK AND RO CLEAN At this point you might want to get out a sponge or towel It is a smart idea to flush the pre filters manifold filters prior to having the water flow through the RO Membrane Just the same you want to keep what washes off of these filters out of the Pressurized Storage Tank So we shut that off The point of this is to keep the charcoal from the manifolds from going into the RO filter during a filter change or installation When you first flush water through the NEW filters in the three manifolds the filters can release a cloud of charcoal This is normal just flush
8. NECT RECONNECT TO FIX LEAKS INSERT CONNECTOR TUBING X lt PUSH TEFLON TAPE THREADS IF NEEDED INSERT TO DISCONNECT TUBING E 2006 VITALBODIES COM PREPARE TANK The Pressurized Holding Tank has a threaded fitting on it Put on the tank valve It is recommended that some anti leak materials be used like Teflon Tape Attach the hose by pushing it in the quick disconnect fitting of the tank valve NOTES The tank can stand up straight or it can lay horizontal The tank should be with ten feet of the RO unit Tank pressure is usually 7PSI INSTALL TANK VALVE A TANK VALVE VITALBODIES THREADED FITTING da 2006 VITALBODIES COM PREPARE YOUR INSTALLATION AREA Totally clean out under the sink or prepare what ever area you are installing the filter in Get some rags and wipe up the floor bottom There will be some water from somewhere during the installation and you want to be able to wipe it up easily Now step back and look at where you want the unit and the tank For some reason the unit usually ends up on the right side or in front Remember you have to service the system so you don t want to make it hard to get at MOUNT THE SYSTEM Depending on the kind of system you ordered you can either mount the system on the wall by drilling two holes and putting in mounting screws or you can simply stand the unit up on the floor inside a drip pan A drip pan is not requi
9. TUBE CUT THE END OFF 2006 VITALBODIES COM STRAIGHT AND RE INSERT FIRMLY THANK YOU FOR YOU PURCHASE FLUSH SYSTEM MONTHLY 5 MIN DISCHARGE LINE FLOW RESTRICTER L0 lt EP nS NORMAL POSITION B FLUSH POSITION i 2006 VITALBODIES COM WIDE OPEN EARN A CHANGE OF FILTERS IF YOU REFERA FRIEND HOW TO PARTICIPATE Give your friend the coupon below Refer VitalBodies com as the place to buy an RO SYSTEM Let your friend know they can MENTION your name and email address Soon after your friend s completed satisfied purchase we will email you a coupon for a free filter change We do not send junk mail UNN NOTE FREE pre and post filters Does not include RO membrane or DI resin Shipping not included VITALBODIES PureWater VitalBodies com x 10 00 OFF WITH THIS COUPON VITALBODIES MENTION YOUR FRIEND S NAME AND THEIR EMAIL ADDRESS AND EARN 10 00 PureWater VitalBodies com YOUR FRIEND WILL RECEIVE A FREE SET OF FILTERS EMAIL US AN ORDER FORA 2ND SYSTEM 15 00 OFF WITH THIS COUPON MENTION THIS COUPON BY EMAIL AND RECEIVE 15 00 OFF OF A SYSTEM EARN 15 00 OFF ON A SECOND SYSTEM Order another RO System for yourself or for a gift and we will give you 15 00 OFF HOW TO PARTICIPATE 1 Email us your order 2 MENTION the coupon below within the email and get 15 00 off 3 Send a money order or we can send you a Paypal invoice for you to purchase your system
10. The RO Membrane has silted up Very rare unless very poor feed water The RO Membrane is self flushing Try flushing the membrane by putting the Flow Restrictor in the open position This will allow all of the flow to wash the membrane off My filters are leaking Loose O Ring Take housing off and make sure they are properly aligned Housing not tight enough tighten DO NOT use plumbers gunk here the housings are supposed to seal I have leakage from a screw in connector a Not tight enough gently apply pressure too much and you will strip the threads b If that does not work remove and apply Teflon Tape or Plumber s Joint Compound I have some leakage coming from the tank valve a If from the top tighten screw at the top B If from the middle tighten the compression nut all the way C If from the bottom tighten gently or remove and apply Joint Compound or Teflon tape the re install the fitting ONE OF THESE STEPS WILL FIX MOST LEAKS ADD MORE TEFLON TAPE ON THREADS IF NEEDED 2006 VITALBODIES COM TUBING UX NICHE PUSH TUBE IN FIRMLY REMOVE AND REINSTALL TUBE PULL OUT TUBE CUT THE END OFF STRAIGHT AND RE INSERT FIRMLY VITALBODIES ONE OF THESE STEPS WILL FIX MOST LEAKS TIGHTEN THE MANIFOLDS ADD MORE TEFLON TAPE OR RESEAT THE QUICK CONNECTS TUBING ADD MORE TEFLON TAPE ON THREADS PUSH TUBE IN FIRMLY IF NEEDED REMOVE AND REINSTALL TUBE PULE OUT
11. dware store CHECK THE 3 CONNECTIONS TO YOUR PLUMBING CHECK FOR FAUCET HOLE CHECK INPUT CONNECTION CHECK SADDLE VALVE BUY PARTS IF NEEDED i INPUT CONNECTION WATER SADDLE 2006 VITALBODIES COM INSTALL RO MEMBRANE Insert the RO Membrane into it s housing It is shipped sealed for freshness and can only go in one way Insert the end with the two small O Rings UNSEAL MEMBRANE OPEN RO HOUSING INSERT MEMBRANE AND SEAL CAP O RING R TT RO LID RO MEMBRANE RO HOUSING 2006 VITALBODIES COM CHECK QUICK CONNECTS Check all of the quick connects provided with the system to make sure the inserts are inside they sometimes fall out NOTE To remove a tube from a Quick Connector push in on the INSERT with two fingernails and pull the hose If your nails are not user friendly then use a pair of pliers a small wrench or any tool that can apply pressure on both sides of the Quick Connector INSTALL THE PLASTIC CONNECTORS Take the elbow connectors and screw in where the System diagram shows them Do not over tighten This fitting seldom develops a drip If one occurs or if you simply want to ensure against drips Teflon Tape works pretty well and we would recommend having some handy before you begin Pull it tightly around and work it in to the threads CHECK THAT ALL CONNECTORS HAVE INSERTS INSTALL CONNECTORS INTO FILTER SYSTEM PUSH IN INSERTS PULL TUBING TO DISCON
12. er system Make a note on paper of what filter goes where as you proceed If you have a digital camera take a picture of the system where you have all your hoses in view The water comes in to the filter from the tap The water goes through the filter to be purified and comes out the little faucet by the sink Some water comes out the waste line from the RO Membrane into the drain pipe The water starts it s journey into the filter and goes through the three manifolds THE PRESSURE TANK There is a big tank called the pressure tank It is metal and is huge compared to all other parts of the filter Turn off the pressure tank with a twist of the little valve at the top of it 10 THE MANIFOLDS The three large main manifolds simply need to be unscrewed Think of them like big caps The filter wrench will make this easy it has a round end with a handle Just slide the round opening around the manifold and twist counter clockwise The manifolds will be REALLY full of water so plan for some dripping spilling If you unscrew them somewhat carefully it shouldn t make too much of a mess A pan or big bowl and some towels should be all you need When you take the manifolds off dump out the water dump out the old filter without touching it and clean the manifold Then slide in a new filter EACH FILTER LOOKS DIFFERENT so simply replace them in order Refer to your notes as needed Then simply screw the manifold back on RO MEMBRANE You shou
13. flush If everything looks right then tighten the handle and pierce the pipe Remember the insert must be flush with the pipe or the needle will be off center Take the clamp off after piercing and drill out the hole with a 1 8 bit CHOOSE THE PLACE FOR SADDLE DRAIN PIPE POSITION AND CLAMP THE SADDLE DRILL THRU RUBBER amp DRAIN PIPE DRAIN TUBE my DRILL BIT _ RUBBER GASKET COMPRESSION NUT 2006 VITALBODIES COM THE DISCHARGE WATER If the system you ordered is an RO system then you need a place for the discharge water to drain Water is used to flush the RO Membrane which keeps it from getting all caked up with particles This is flushed away through the discharge tube If your system is portable then direct the water into a drain etc INSTALLING THE WATER SADDLE Find a place on the drain pipe under the sink and clamp it on Try to have the clamp positioned where the tubing coming into the drain pipe will not block anything you will be storing under the sink like where you want to put the tank Try to have the clamp positioned where when water is flowing though it the water does not fall a far distance and make a lot of noise which will echo out the drain into the room Make sure it is above the trap INSERT TUBING THRU NUT DRAIN PIPE INSERT TUBING INTO CLAMP TIGHTEN NUT DRAIN TUBE COMPRESSION NUT NET 2006 VITALBODIES COM RUBBER GASKET POSITION DRILL AND INSTALL Attach the rubber gaske
14. ilter during a filter change or installation When you first flush water through the NEW filters in the three manifolds the filters release a cloud of charcoal This is normal just flush the manifold until the water no longer has black coming out of it Then simply connect the manifold to the RO Membrane again The tank is left turned off to keep it clean Now that you have routed all charcoal away from the tank and RO you need to re connect the water line that comes from the manifolds to the fourth RO filter TESTING AND FLUSHING Double check that everything is hooked up and the pressure tank is TURNED ON Check for leaks as you go They are almost always easy to fix if there are any Just turn off the water again and tighten what is leaking Usually something is not tight enough or pushed in enough Turn the water on and check it again Next you will need to flush water through the whole system To do so make sure the water going to the filter system is on and the little sink faucet is open Flush the system for three hours or if you have a TDS meter until the meter reads zero or as low as it seems like it is going to go When the filters are new there is charcoal and other residues that need to be rinsed through and you do not want to drink this Once the systems is flushed flush the tank To flush the tank you must turn off the feed water and open the little faucet The tank pressure will make the water flow even if the feed water is off Turn the
15. ld not need to change the RO MEMBRANE at this time It gets changed about once every three years or when it fails to perform properly This can help be determined with a TDS Meter THE DI FILTER AND FINAL TASTE FILTER The fifth filter is the de ionizer DI and the final 6th filter is for taste and odors These come off in a slightly different way There is a fitting on each end that screws into the filter Take the tubes out of the fittings to do this you press the ring that is around the tube end and inside the fitting down into the fitting this will allow the tube to easily pull straight out Then unscrew the fittings discard the old filter and screw the fittings into the new filter Finally plug your tubes back in just be sure to press them in firmly until they seat If you system came with a DI housing that is filled with resin discard the resin not the housing Double check that everything is hooked up and the pressure tank is STILL OFF KEEPING THE PRESSURE TANK AND RO CLEAN If you can now that you have changed the filters and hooked up everything it is helpful to FLUSH water through the three manifolds and out into a bucket or the drain To keep the RO membrane and tank clean will require unhooking the line that goes from the manifolds to the fourth RO filter This tube is what should be put in the sink or bucket to allow water to flush through The point of this is to keep the charcoal from the new filters from going into the RO f
16. not take a pair of sharp scissors or a sharp knife and cut it cleanly Push in again firmly The system is not making water This is almost always a psi problem First question Are you on well water If so then kick the regulator up Check the psi of the house by the tank method described above 40 psi is about as low as you can go If the psi is low it often is a poor hole on the feed water pipe Drill it out If you have sufficient psi to the IN side of the pre filters then check the following a Check to see if the flow restrictor is at a 90 degree to the line normal position b Check to see if the water is flowing out the yellow discharge line if so then the membrane is getting water c Disconnect the blue line from the in side of the auto shut off valve that thing with four connectors If water is coming out the RO is producing and the problem is between there and the faucet Maybe a defective auto shut off valve d If the yellow line is flowing and the blue is not maybe blocked check valve at RO housing There are two outlets on the out end of the RO Membrane One goes to the discharge saddle and the other is purified water e If unit has been in service for a while the problem is probably clogged filters Pull the filters Test them one at a time by putting them into the first filter position and see if it flows Clogged filters are usually only associated with well water or with really turbid water f
17. pressure Keep the hole filled with water and wipe out the hole often It is important to let the weight of the drill be the pressure and to let it just grind away at its on pace which is slow CONNECT THE FEED INPUT WATER SHUT OFF WATER FIRST The water feed is the water that will go into and feed the filter It is the water that is to be purified DO NOT ATTACH TO THE HOT WATER PIPE IT WILL RUIN YOUR RO MEMBRANE JOHN GUEST SHUT OFF VALVE SCREW OFF HOSE T SCREW ON VALVE SCREW ON HOSE TO VALVE UNDER SINK STOP VALVE NEEDLE PIERCING VALVE 2006 VITALBODIES COM Needle Piercing Valve Position where you can get to it It is normally best to have the valve handle on the right unless you are left handed and the connection facing towards the cabinet doors NOTE If you have soft rubber tubing that you will be piercing though you might what to replace it with copper or rigid plastic tubing This creates a more solid and reliable valve tube connection If you DO have soft rubber you can give it a try first You almost always need to drill out a hole and center the piercer over the hole The soft rubber tends to expand and fill the needle hole It is tricky but we have always gotten them to work Fit the insert to the pipe size turn the adjusting screw all the way out and place the unit around the pipe and then slide the insert in Then tighten the adjusting nut fairly well and double check the insert to make sure it is
18. red but helps for catching drips when changing out filters or if you need to make any adjustments etc If your system is portable then this might not apply INSTALL THE FAUCET If your system came with a faucet install it now IF YOU DO NOT HAVE AN EXISTING HOLE and you need to cut a hole in your sink or counter then the information below is important If you DO have an existing hole you can weed through some of the details but you will need to know how to assemble your faucet This is the hardest part of the installation since it goes all the way at the back and you have to crawl into the cabinet so let s do it first INSTALL FAUCET COVER PLATE RUBBER SEAL 4 2006 VITALBODIES COM CREATE FAUCET HOLE You will be going through one of three types of materials There is a fourth Porcelain It can be done but it is strongly advised you do not do it yourself In the case of Porcelain it is advised you call a Pro a Laminate The most common material is a laminated counter top Find the spot on top which looks like the place you want your spout to go and crawl under to see where it is clear Remember you have a large plastic washer to put under the counter The safe thing to do is to drill a pilot hole with your smallest bit first Better a little mistake than a big mistake When comfortable drill a 1 2 inch hole and assemble the fa
19. sition for this switch when the system is making water is at almost a 90 degree angle to the line 90 degrees is off and we what to restrict the flow not shut it off it may be the filters are ready fora change or it could be the RO is getting silted up To flush the RO Membrane simply turn the handle on the flow restrictor so that it points in alignment with the discharge line and the water will wash off the membrane Let it run for 5 minutes Do this at least once a month and you will prolong the life of your membrane FLUSH SYSTEM MONTHLY 5 MIN DISCHARGE LINE FLOW RESTRICTER NORMAL POSITION I FLUSH POSITION ALMOST SHUT 2006 VITALBODIES COM WIDE OPEN FILTER CHANGES AND MAINTENANCE Filters will need to be changed every 6 months to a year depending on the quality of your incoming water and how many gallons you use per day We recommend getting a TDS meter so you can get a real idea of how your filter system is doing This will save you the wonder of how pure your water really is how are your filters doing etc Order replacement filters at VitalBodies com TURN OFF THE WATER First step is to make sure you turn the water off to the filter There is a little brass faucet needle piercing valve that is attached to the cold water line under the sink that needs to be turned off so water stops going into the filter Let out what ever water you can from the filter faucet at the sink top to relieve pressure from the filt
20. t to the pipe Position the saddle over that spot and screw it on Drill it out with a 1 4 drill bit Put the compression nut on the yellow line and push the yellow line into the discharge pipe It is okay to force it in Screw the compression nut on fairly firmly This is usually a no problem area If you have a double sink it is ok to place the saddle on the horizontal portion of the piping Remove drill bit before installing tubing FLOW RESTRICTION The discharge line to the drain has to have back pressure or the RO will not work Most filter vendors choose the cheap way to create this back pressure by putting a little plastic insert into the discharge line It is similar to the little white insert used at the feed water faucet We have chosen to spend the extra money and buy a manual flushing flow restrictor FLUSH SYSTEM MONTHLY 5 MIN DISCHARGE LINE FLOW RESTRICTER NORMAL POSITION FLUSH POSITION ALMOST SHUT 2006 VITALBODIES COM WIDE OPEN FLOW RESTRICTOR SWITCH The normal position for this switch when the system is making water is at almost a 90 degree angle to the line 90 degrees is off and we what to restrict the flow not shut it off If your system is slowing down it may be the filters are ready for a change or it could be the RO is getting silted up To flush the RO Membrane simply turn the handle on the flow restrictor so that it points in alignment with the discharge line and the water will wash off the membrane
21. ucet The rubber gasket goes under the chrome faucet and the plastic washer goes under the counter After the plastic washer put in the lock washer and then tighten the nut You may find the faucet up top turning as you turn the stainless steel nut Either have someone hold it or get inventive like put a wrench on it and secure the wrench Be careful not to damage the faucet surface b Stainless Steel Do the same as for laminate except be really sure of your clear space Take a metal punch or a big nail and give the spot a solid hit At this indentation drill a pilot hole A wood drill will not do it You must use a metal drill bit suitable for stainless Once the pilot hole is made follow up with a 1 2 hole and attach the faucet C Marble or Granite This is not that hard but it takes a long time You need a diamond tipped drill and about 15 20 minutes of standing there The price of a 1 2 diamond tipped drill is around 75 and they are not in every store Since you will probably never use it again you would probably be better off calling in a Pro Most glass installers have diamond drills and all vendors of stone have them Some will rent them out If you insist on doing it yourself you will need to call around for where you can get a diamond drill bit Start the hole by drilling a 1 2 hole into a piece of scrap wood This will serve as a guide Hold the piece of wood and let the diamond drill bit do the work DO NOT push down or apply
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