• Flexible hosing MUST be used. The Chilipepper was NOT designed for rigid pipe connections
• Be careful connecting or disconnecting the hoses to the Chilipepper, too much torque could damage or break the pump head
• DO NOT USE pipe dope on the connections to the Chilipepper, (Teflon tape is OK). Pipe Dope could get into the pump impeller and slow it down or burn up the pump
• The Chilipepper IS NOT waterproof. Dry off the unit as soon as possible if it gets wet

1. Turn off the Hot and Cold water shut-off valves under the sink that Supply water to the sink fixture. (Fig 1)
2. Open the faucet to relieve any system pressure
3. Disconnect the existing hoses from both shut-off valves
4. Connect the brass T’s to the shut-off valves. (Fig 2)
( Most homes have 3/8 in. compression fittings on the shut-off valves but if the thread size is different a brass adaptor will be needed.)
5. Inspect the rubber washers in the hoses to make sure they can be reused and then connect the two existing hoses to the brass T’s. (Fig 3)
6. Connect two new hoses to the Chilipepper, placing the unit on the floor of the cabinet. (Fig 4)
7. Slide the hoses thru the large opening in the container lid. (Fig 5)
8. Connect the remaining end of the hoses to the brass T’s, making sure the Hot and Cold hoses are connected to the correct inlet and outlet. (Fig 4 & Fig 6)
9. Now prime the pump before plugging into the outlet.
PRIMING THE PUMP IS VERY IMPORTANT
There is a ON and OFF switch at the base of the pump, make sure to turn it ON.
• Turn ON the HOT water supply valve UNDER THE SINK FIRST
• Then Turn the COLD water ON at the SINK FIXTURE NEXT and let the water run
• This will bleed the air out of the lines and the Chilipepper
• Finally turn the COLD water supply valve ON under the sink
• CHECK FOR LEAKS. If you see any leaks around the pump head tighten the Phillips screws above the leak. (Fig 7)


An old plumber’s trick is to place a clean newspaper under the connection after the installation. If there’s a leak it will be easy to find.
10. To install the push button, drill a 5/8” hole in the cabinet where you want the button located. Feed the cable through the hole in the cabinet, the small hole in the container lid and connect the two cables to the push connectors on the Chilipepper. (Fig 5 & Fig 8) Push the button into the cabinet hole

If additional buttons are used, wire them in parallel with the first button or connect to the Chilipepper connectors.

Do not use illuminated buttons for they will turn the Chilipepper on continuously.

11. Run the power cord thru the small hole in the lid (Fig 5) and plug in the Chilipepper
12. Before pressing the button, turn the hot and cold water ON at the faucet with a low flow, then press the button for the Chilipepper. This will remove any remaining air from the lines and finish the priming of the pump

Operation of the Chilipepper appliance without water can damage the pump and void the warranty.

13. After a final inspection for leaks the Chilipepper can be put into the container and the lid snapped in place. After a few days it’s a good idea to check the container for water to make sure there is no water inside.

Note: There is some leakage possible through the Chilipepper pump from hot to cold. When working on the plumbing in a home where the Chilipepper is installed it may be necessary to shut the hot or cold valve off at the fixture where the Chilipepper is installed, to isolate the hot and cold water lines during plumbing repairs.

1. Be sure there is electricity at the outlet. Sometimes the disposal outlet has only one of the two receptacles switched, and sometimes the whole outlet is switched. 2. Check the button wire connections at the Chilipepper. (Fig 8)

1. Check the control wires connected to the button to make sure they are not touching.
2. Also make sure the button or buttons being used are non-lighted.
3. If the control wires are touching anywhere or because of a button or remote malfunction the pump will cycle 2 short bursts, 1/4 second each, every 15 seconds until the problem is resolved.

1. The Chilipepper is much higher than the water heater
2. There is an exterior hose bib or sprinkler line very close to where the Chilipepper is installed
3. The spring check valve is dirty