Installation instructions for the Santé Ultimate Dual Shower Filter
Thank you for choosing Santé for Health. Please read all instructions and view the instruction video carefully before installation.
Recommended Tools:
Wrench and rag (optional — only if additional tightening is needed beyond hand-tightening).
Before You Begin:
- Orientation Matters: The metal center piece must be facing the right way for leak-free installation.
- The back side has two stickers — this side should face your shower wall
- The front side (no stickers) should face outward toward you
- Using a pre-filter? Install it on your shower pipe before installing the Ultimate Dual Shower Filter
- Watch our installation video for extra guidance: https://santeforhealth.com/pages/dualultimateinstallation
Installation Steps:
Step 1: Layout All Parts
- Washers
- Teflon Tape
- Elbow Joint
- Ultimate Dual Filter
- Shower Head
Step 2: Insert Washers
- Place one thin washer into the female end of the metal center piece
- Then, place one thick washer on top pf it in the same opening
- Note: Most setups require one thin + one thick washer. We provide an extra thick washer in case your setup requires for a proper seal
Step 3: Attach the Elbow Joint
- Wrap the threads of the elbow joint with Teflon tape, clockwise, 2-3 times max ensuring all threads are covered
- Screw the elbow into the female end of the metal center piece (the same female end where you inserted the washers) — not directly into the shower pipe.
- Ensure the curve of the elbow faces upward, opposite the male end of the filter
- Hand-tighten until snug
Step 4: Attach the Shower Head
- Wrap teflon tape clockwise 2-3 times around the male-threaded end of the metal center piece, making sure to cover all threads
- Once wrapped, screw on any standard 1/2” NPT shower head and hand-tighten until secure
Step 5: Prepare the Shower Pipe
- Wrap Teflon tape clockwise 2-3 times around the shower pipe threads, covering all threads fully.
Step 6: Mount the Filter
- Screw the elbow (already attached to the filter) onto the shower pipe at a 90-degree angle
- Only rotate the connection at the pipe — you don’t need to twist the entire filter body
Tips & Troubleshooting:
- Backwards installation check: If you can see the two stickers on the metal center piece, your filter is backwards
- Leaks at the sides (white caps): Tighten the white caps by hand
- Leaks at connections: Make sure washers are seated properly and Teflon tape covers all threads
- Rainfall shower heads: You may omit the elbow joint for a better angle
- Still stuck? We make ourselves available for installation help via phone calls, FaceTime, and personalized installation videos. Give us a call at (480) 747-0000 or shoot us an email at customerservice@santeforhealth.com and we will be happy to help!