Optional Under Counter Water Supply Line Diverter Valve Installation Instructions

Note: Installing the optional water supply line diverter valve that is shipped with your Genesis enables you to connect the Genesis IN quick connect connector on the bottom of the Genesis directly to the cold water supply line under the counter. This eliminates the need to connect the Genesis water supply tubing to the faucet. If you have an electrical outlet under the counter, you can also plug the Genesis power cord into this outlet.

DRILLING the Access Hole

1.   Determine where you want to place the Genesis on your countertop.  You will want the water output hose located on top of the Genesis to reach the sink. The access hole should be relatively close to the Genesis in order to minimize the amount of tubing that will be exposed above the counter.

2.   Drill a 1/4” hole in the selected access hole location.

IMPORTANT: If you have an electrical outlet under the sink and you want to plug your Genesis into this outlet (recommended if an outlet is available) you will need to make the access hole large enough to accommodate both the Genesis power cord plug and the 1/4" water supply tubing. DO NOT plug the Genesis in at this time.

WATER SUPPLY KIT:

1.    TURN OFF the COLD water valve (usually the right hand valve). 

2.    Turn on the cold water faucet to (1) make sure you shut off the correct valve and (2) that the shut off valve is functioning probably (actually shutting off the water).  If cold water still runs after shutting off the valve, check to make sure you shut off the correct valve. If you are not sure which valve is the cold water supply, turn off both valves. If cold water is still running, the shut off valve is defective and must be replaced before you can install this kit. This requires that water be shut off at the main water input to the house. DO NOT attempt to complete this installation if cold water still runs after you have shut off the cold water supply valve.

3.    Check to see what type of water line you have connecting the cold water shut off valve to the cold water faucet. You probably will have one of two types:  a copper line or steel flex hose.

4A. COPPER LINE: If you have a copper line, it is highly recommended that you replace it with a 30” flexible stainless steel hose that you can purchase at Home Depot or Lowes for about $6.00. This will make the job much easier. Remove the line at both ends; at the cold water shut off valve and at the faucet. Discard this line and replace it with the 30” steel flex hose.

4B. Thread the female end of the diverter valve onto either the COLD water faucet stem or the COLD water copper line running from the single handle faucet  MAKE SURE the o-ring stays in the female end of adapter. Tighten securely.

4C. Thread the 1/2" female end of the 30” steel flex hose onto the male threads of the diverter valve. Tighten securely.

4D. Thread the 3/8” female end of the steel flex hose onto the cold water shut-off valve. Tighten securely.

5A. STEEL FLEX HOSE:  Disconnect the hose ONLY at the faucet (end).  You will reuse this hose.  

5B. Thread the female end of the diverter valve onto either the COLD water faucet stem or the COLD water copper line running from the single handle faucet.MAKE SURE the o-ring stays in the female end of adapter. Tighten securely.

5C. Thread the 1/2" female threads on the disconnected end of the steel flex hose onto the male threads of the diverter valve. Tighten securely. 

6.    Feed the 1/4" tubing connected to the IN quick connect connector on the bottom of the Genesis down through the access hole.

7.    Connect this tubing to the water adjust valve on the diverter valve. Tighten the nut securely but NOT too much.

NOTE. Instead of adjusting the water pressure (water flow rate) to the Genesis using the faucet (standard countertop installation option), you will adjust the water pressure (water flow rate) to the Genesis using the water flow adjust valve attached to the water supply line diverter valve. After you have turned the cold water shut off valve back on (AND CHECKED FOR LEAKS), adjust the water adjust valve unit the water flow rate on the Genesis LCD displays reads between 1.8 and 2.5 liters/minute.