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PLUMBING
20 ft. (6.1 m) of 1/4 in. (6.35 mm) O.D. polyethylene tubing is supplied with the
VELO-FLO. Carefully measure the distance between the pump module outlet and
the appliance water inlet or faucet, and cut the tubing clean and square to prevent
tting leaks. If a refrigerator and faucet are being connected, use 1/4 in. (6.35 mm)
tube “T” tting and place it in an accessible location. Push the cut end of the tubing
into the outlet port of the pump module, past the o-ring to tube stop. Route tubing
to the refrigerator water valve and connect it to the water inlet valve in the back of
the refrigerator by using the tube connector tting. First slip nut over the tube, then
place the ferrule over the tube, then install onto the refrigerator water valve tting
and tighten.
CAUTION: DO NOT USE COPPER TUBING WITH VELO-FLO
For installation and use with commercial coee and tea brewing equipment:
Many commercial coee and tea brewing machines can be connected to a water
supply line. Ensure that you have a 1/4 in. (6.35 mm) I.D. connection tting at
the water inlet that can accept the supplied 1/4 in. (6.35 mm) O.D. tubing. Most
brewing machines have a factory installed device that restricts incoming water to
a safe pressure that won’t damage the brewing machine. This device is usually
referred to as an inlet pressure regulator or ow restrictor, and limits incoming
water pressure to approx. 90-100 psi. If you intend to use the VELO-FLO pump
system with one of these brewing machines, you should remove the brewing
machine’s inlet restrictor device. Consult the brewing machine manufacturer for
details. Failure to remove the brewing machine’s restrictor may cause VELO-FLO
pump to cycle itself o and on repeatedly, leading to premature motor failure. This
type of failure is not covered under warranty.
For installation on refrigerators with ice making and/or water dispensing
functions:
Do not use any external ltration devices. These will cause the pump to over-
cycle, possibly causing premature pump failure, not covered under warranty. If
your refrigerator has factory installed internal ltration that must remain in place
as part of the water line, this too may cause over-cycling resulting in pump failure.
Contact the refrigerator manufacturer and inquire about obtaining an empty or
dummy lter housing for use instead of the standard lter model.
ELECTRICAL
WARNING! RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!
Plug the power cord into a grounded outlet after moving pump system’s rocker
switch to OFF position.
