WHOLE HOUSE WATER FILTERS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION & OWNER’S MANUAL Ver 2.3 www.FreeDrinkingWater.
Thank you for choosing APEC Water Systems. You now own the finest water filter in America. Please read and become familiar with instructions and parts needed before proceeding with the installation. (This manual is constructed for standard APEC 10” and 20” BB Whole House Water Filters.) General Installation / Operation / Maintenance Requirements • • • Use a Licensed Plumber to Install this product. Check with your state and local public works department for plumbing and sanitation codes.
Before Installation: • Inspect the system: Please take the system and all the components out of the box. Inspect the system and all the connection fittings carefully, make sure nothing is damaged during shipping. If any part is cracked or broken, please do not proceed with the installation and contact APEC or your distributor for an exchange or diagnosis. • Use the whole house water filter on a potable, safe-to-drink, home COLD water supply only.
STEP BY STEP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Fig.1A Fig.
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Installation Overview 1. Be sure to allow a minimum space of 4” under the filter for removing the sump to change the cartridge. 2. Select a location for the filter that is: • Protected from freezing. • Not exposed to direct sunlight. 3. Whole house water filter setup (Fig 1A,2A,3A): ***It is strongly recommended to install a bypass connection and shut off valves for this filter (see Fig 1-3A) and a filter housing mounting bracket. A.
2. Assemble an adapter fitting to the inlet and outlet of the canister cap. Start each fitting by hand to make sure they don’t cross thread. 3. Use an adjustable wrench to tighten the fittings firmly. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. About one to two thread(s) should remain visible. Step 2: Cut Water Line 1. Turn off the water supply and open a nearby faucet to drain water out of pipes. 2. Remove the nut and brass ferrule from both adapter fittings and set aside.
Step 3: Attach Adapter Fittings to Water Line. 1. Slip a compression nut onto each pipe. 2. Next, slip the brass ferrule onto each pipe. See Fig.6 Fig.6 Step 4: Installing the Unit 1. Align the filter canister with pipe ends making certain that the incoming water supply is going into the filter port marked “IN”. It may be necessary to spread the pipe ends apart to install filter. 2. Using two adjustable wrenches, hold incoming adapter securely with one wrench and tighten nut with second wrench.
1. Clean copper pipe and ends of ground wire with emery paper. Bare wire is recommended. If insulated wire is used, it should be stripped 3/4” at each end before cleaning with emery paper. 2. Attach bronze clamps to copper pipe. Tighten screws. 3. Attach wire to clamps as shown. Tighten screws. Step 6: Put Cartridge into The Housing 1. Remove wrapping from new filter cartridge. Put cartridge into housing, make sure the housing O-ring is in place. Turn housing counter-clockwise to close. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
FILTER CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT You should change your filter cartridge when the water flow is noticeably reduced or at least every 6 to 12 months. 1. Turn off water to the filter. Water must be shut off from Valve A and Valve C if they are installed. See Fig.1A, 2A, and 3A, Page 3. 2. Turn on the faucet nearest to the filter housing to release pressure. 3. Unscrew the filter canister and discard used cartridge. Wash the filter canister with mild soap and water. Do not use harsh cleaners or hot water. 4.
Head Filter cartridge O-ring Seal Turn Counter clockwise to tighten Turn Clockwise to remove canister Filter Canister Fig 7 10
2-STAGE & 3-STAGE WHOLE HOUSE FILTER OPTIONS FILTER-SET-CB2-20BB For sediment and chlorine removal Stage 1 Stage 2 FI-SED20-BB FI-CAB20-BB Compatible with APEC CB2-SED-CAB20-BB FILTER-SET-CB3-20BB For sediment, iron and chlorine removal Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 FI-SED20-BB FI-IRON20-BB FI-CAB20-BB Compatible with APEC CB3-SED-IRON-CAB20-BB 11
FILTER-SET-CB3-CBC-20BB For sediment, chlorine and other chemicals removal Stage 1 Stage 2 FI-SED20-BB FI-CAB20-BB Stage 3 FI-CBC20-BB Compatible with APEC CB3-SED-CAB-CBC20-BB FILTER-SET-CB3-KDF-20BB For sediment, chlorine and heavy metal removal Stage 1 Stage 2 FI-SED20-BB FI-KDF85-20BB Stage 3 FI-CAB20-BB Compatible with APEC CB3-SED-KDF-CAB20-BB 12
LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY Scope APEC takes pride in selling a superb line of products, including this 10” or 20” Whole House Water Filter (“Product”). As such, APEC expressly warrants to the original purchaser that, for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase, the Product will be reasonably free of defects in materials and workmanship.
Conditions of Validity of this Limited Product Warranty Even though the Product has extremely high endurance for operating conditions such as pH, maximum TDS, temperature, and optimum water pressure, THIS LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY SHALL ONLY BE VALID IF: 1. The replaceable filters are changed and maintained on a regular basis as directed in the Manual. Moreover, depending on local water input water quality, regular maintenance may need to be increased. 2.
CONDITIONS THAT RENDER THIS LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY VOID THIS LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY SHALL BE VOID IF: 1. The Product is not operated in compliance with normal municipal water conditions for which the particular model of this Product is intended. 2. The person seeking to invoke the warranty is not the original purchaser. That is, this Limited Product Warranty only extends to original purchasers. 3. The Product is purchased used. That is, this Limited Product Warranty only covers new products. 4.
Obtaining Warranty Coverage or General Inquiries If coverage is available, you may obtain coverage under this Limited Product Warranty by providing APEC with proof of original purchase, and that you are the original purchaser. For service under this Limited Product Warranty, you must notify APEC by phone at 1-800-880-4808, by email at techsupport@freedrinkingwater.com, or in writing at 1320 S. Johnson Dr., City of Industry, CA 91745.
Advanced Purification Engineering Corp. 1320 S Johnson Drive City of Industry, CA 91745 For questions or comments please visit our website at: www.FreeDrinkingWater.com For technical support contact us at: Techsupport@freedrinkingwater.
