Owner's Manual

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A. Turn off faucet. Unscrew the top of the housing using sump wrench (Fig 1). Water may spill when housing is removed.
Empty excess water into sink. Set top of lter housing aside.
B. Pull out lter cartridge to remove from the base. Clean top and base of lter housing with warm water, mild dish soap
and a soft cloth. Do not use harsh detergents, abrasive cleaners or wire brushes, as they may damage the system.
C. Set base of lter on counter. Insert new lter cartridge according to the directional arrow on the cartridge which
indicates “This End Towards Cap”. Seat securely into lter base (Fig 2).
NOTE: Make sure both black O-rings are present on the lter housing. Also, make sure to lubricate O-rings with cooking oil.
(Do not use coconut oil).
D. Screw top of lter housing onto base and tighten with sump wrench until very snug.
E. Turn on water and the diverter handle. Flush the cartridge 3-4 times for 5 to 10 minutes to remove any media nes
before using water.
FILTER CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT
A
. Leaks between base and housing:
Turn off faucet and unscrew base of housing.
Check to make sure both O-rings are clean, lubricated with non-petroleum oil (do not use coconut oil) and
undamaged. Replace if necessary.
Use thread seal tape around sump threading.
Reinsert cartridge into base according to the directional arrow on the cartridge which indicated “This End
Downward Towards Cap” and screw on sump using sump wrench. Be careful not to cross-thread or
overtighten. If leak persists, contact Technical Support at service@crystalquest.com.
B. Diverter valve will not release:
Unscrew diverter valve from faucet.
Soak in white vinegar up to one hour to remove scale build-up and rinse.
C. Decreased f ow or return of bad taste/odor:
Replace filter cartridge.
TROUBLESHOOTING