3Initial Cartridge Installation1 Remove cap from cartridge tank (see Removal ofCartridge, steps 1-3) and then push top cap downequally with both hands to unseat retaining ring.Remove ring fromgroove by carefullygrasping handle andpulling inward thenupward. Ring willslide completely outof groove.(Photos A & B)2 Remove top of capfrom system bylifting up on tophandles (Photo C).3 Remove plasticcoveringsurrounding filtercartridge anddiscard.4 Lubricate O-rings oncartridge to ensureproper sealing. Donot use pipe dope,Vaseline, oils orother unacceptablelubricants onO-rings. Food gradesilicone lubricant isrecommended.5 Insert cartridgeinto bottom centerof tank, assuringproper seal andalignment bypushing downgently until fullyseated (Photo D).6 Attach productdescription tag(right) to retain-ing ring handlefor futurereference(Photo E).NOTE: This tag isfound on the newcartridge handle.7 Replace top capof tank using tophandles.8 Push top cap down to make room for placement ofretaining ring in ring groove.9 Insert retaining ringinto ring groove,starting at the endopposite of thehandle. Using onlyhands, gently pushretaining ring intogroove until entirering is in place andboth ends meet in groove section (Photo F).10 To ensure proper engagement, hold retaining ring byhandle and slightly rotate around inner diameter ofvessel.11 Slowly turn water supply on to system by firstopening inlet valve and pressing red depressurizationvalve to completely vent tank of trapped air; whenwater leaks out of depressurization valve, stoppushing and open outlet valve.12 Check system for leaks and ensure system integrity.orangeDATE OF INSTALL:DESCRIPTION:50x20 MicronDouble Pleat CartridgeSerial#: ORoneFiltration.com 3