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Step 1

Drill a hole in the bottom of the top unit and in the middle of the lid of the bottom unit.

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Step 2

Drill a hole for the spigot along the bottom rim of the second unit.

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Step 3

Remove spigot from packaging.

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Step 4

Insert spigot into spigot hole from the outside, using one washer.

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Step 5

In the interior of the unit, screw on wing nut. Hand tighten.

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Step 6

Turn spigot by hand, clockwise, one full rotation (hand tighten only).

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Step 7

Fill unit with water and check for leaks. If leaking occurs, repeat steps 5 and 6.

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Step 8

Remove filter from packaging and wash filter with cold water and cloth or 3m scotchbrite pad.

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Step 9

Put washer on stem of filter.

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Step 10

Insert filter stem through filter hole with filter upright in the plastic reservoir.

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Step 11

Tighten wing nut on filter stem. If leaking occurs repeat step 11.

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