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START-UPPROCEDURE
1. Checktoseeallconnectionsaremade.
2. Check that the pre-filter and pre-carbon sumps are secureusingthehousingwrenchprovided.
3. Slowly turn on the water by turning the needle valve counterclockwise.
4. Thehandleof thefaucet shouldbeperpendiculartothe spigot(closed).
5. Checkforleaks.
WARNING: Before using the filter system for the first time, the system must be purged.
The filter system cartridge contains a food grade preservative that must be purged from
the system. The preservative will give product water an unpleasant taste and odor.
If you have any difficulties with the installation, or require additional information on your unit,
please consultwithourfactorytechnicians.
RECOMMENDEDMAINTENANCE
1. Sediment Pre-filter: The pre-filter protects the system and should be maintained
regularly, a clear housing has been provided for your convenience. The show-white pre-
Filter should be changed when the outside discolors to a cardboard brown color and
before the inner surface discolors. The life of the pre- filter will depend upon the condition
of your water supply and should be checked at 6-month intervals until a filter life is
established(averagelife6months).
2. GAC and Carbon Block: Designed toremove chlorine form the water supply, as well as organic
and inorganic substance before entering the TFC membrane (average life12months).
3. Post-Carbon: The post-filter should be changed when you experience an unusual taste and/or
odor to the water andhasanominallifeof1year.
CHANGINGTHESEDIMENT,GAC,ANDCARBON BLOCKPRE-CARBONBLOCKPRE-
FILTERS
1. Shut off the feed water to the system by turning the saddle valve on the water supply adapter
clockwiseuntilit stops.
2. Pressdownonfaucethandletorelivepressure.
3. Allow2-3minutesforpressureinthesystemtodrop
4. Remove the filter sumps with the housing wrench by turning the sump to the left
(counterclockwise). If the O- ringinthesumpisstretchedorworn,itshouldbereplaced tomaintain
aproperseal
5. Remove theold filter andgaskets(if any)and insertthe newfilter.
6. Replace the sump onto the cap by turning it to the right (clockwise) until the O-ring makes firm
contact, like an oil filteronacar.DONOTOVER-TIGHTEN.
7. Turn on the feed water to the system by turning the saddle valve at the water supply adapter
counter- clockwise.