Instructions / Assembly

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OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS
PRECAUTIONS
Carefully read and follow instructions.
WARNING
Risk of electrical shock. If your water pipes are used
togroundyourhome’selectricalsystem,installaNo.8AWGjumper
wire(orlarger)aroundthelter.Thejumperwiremustbeconnected
atbothendsbyapressurewirettingorotherconnectionthat
satisesNECorCECandlocalcodes.Consultabuildinginspectoror
licensed electrician for more information.
WARNING
Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe
or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after
the system.
CAUTION
Filter must be protected against freezing, which can
causecrackingofthelterandwaterleakage.
CAUTION
The rubber O-ring provides the water-tight seal between
the cap and the bottom of the housing. It is important that the O-ring
be properly seated in the groove above the threads of the housing or
a water leak could occur.
CAUTION
Because of the product’s limited service life and to
prevent costly repairs or possible water damage, we strongly
recommend that the bottom of all plastic housings be replaced every
veyearsforclearandeverytenyearsforopaque.Ifthebottomof
your housing has been in use for longer than this period, it should be
replaced immediately. Date the bottom of any new or replacement
housing to indicate the next recommended replacement date.
CAUTION
Do not use electrical heating tape on this unit.
NOTES:
• For cold water use only.
• The contaminants or other substances removed or reduced by this
water treatment device are not necessarily in your water. Ask your
local water municipality for a copy of their water analysis, or have
your water tested by a reputable water testing lab.
• Filtercartridgelifevariesdependingonltertype,usage,andwater
conditions.
• Thereplacementltercartridgeusedwiththissystemhasalimited
servicelife.Changesintaste,odor,orowofthewaterbeing
lteredindicatethatthecartridgeshouldbereplaced.
• Use only OMNIFILTER replacement cartridges.
• This installation must comply with all applicable state and
local regulations.
• UseonlyTeon
®
tape without adhesive backing to seal joints. Do
not use pipe compound (pipe dope), sticks, or similar compounds
with this unit; they contain petroleum derivatives which will cause
crazing and cracking of the plastic in the
lterhousing.
• Useonlysoapandwatertocleanlterhousing
and components.
• After prolonged periods of non-use, such as a vacation, it is
recommendedthatthesystembeushedthoroughly.Letwaterrun
for 5–6 minutes before using.
• Do not use a torch near the unit.
• An activated carbon cartridge may contain a small amount of
carbonnes(veryneblackpowder).Anewcartridge,after
installation,shouldbeushedwithsufcientwatertoremovethe
nesbeforeusingthewater.
• Wearsafetyglassesduringinstallation.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE:
• Pleasereadallinstructions,specications,andprecautionsbeforeinstalling
andusingthislter.
• For installation on standard 1-inch main copper water line.
• UseonlyTeon
®
tapeforttinghousingconnections.
• Installltercartridgeinlterhousingaccordingtotheltercartridge
replacement instructions (below) before proceeding with installation. See
FilterCartridgeSelectionGuideonp.5todeterminethebestcartridgefor
yourltrationneeds.
• Installlterafterwatermeterorpressuretank.
• Numbereddiagramscorrespondwithnumberedsteps.
1. (A)Turn off cold water supply and open nearest faucet (B) to release
pressure in pipes before starting installation. (C) Apply about 6 inches of
Teontapeinclockwisedirectiontopipethreadsofeachtting.NOTE:
Allow 1-1/2inchesclearancebelowhousingtoenableltercartridge
changes.
Flow Rate: 10 gpm
Pressure Range: 25–125psi
Temperature Range: 40°–100°F
A
C
B
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