Instructions / Assembly

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FILTER CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT

The life of the cartridge depends on the water volume used and the

substancesinthewater.Normallythecartridgeshouldbechangedat

intervals of 90 days or less. Replace it sooner if the water pressure at the

faucet begins to drop noticeably or if you notice changes in the taste, color, or

owofthelteredwater.

1. (A)Bypasswatertothelterbyturningthehandleclockwise

1/2turnuntilitcomestoastop.

NOTE:Thiswillshutoffallwaterowtothehousing.Watergoingtothe

householdisnotbeinglteredatthistime.Besuretollabucketofwater

rstsoyoumaycleanhousingafterithasbeenremoved.

(B) Remove bottom of housing by unscrewing.

2. Locate and remove large O-ring (A), wipe clean of lubricant and set aside.

Discard used cartridge (B).Rinseoutbottomofhousingandll1/3fullwith

water.Add2tablespoonsofbleachandscrubcapandbottomofhousing

with non-abrasive sponge or cloth. Rinse thoroughly. Lubricate O-ring

placewithnger.

NOTE: This step is important to ensure proper housing seal. Make sure

O-ring is seated level in the groove.

Insert new cartridge (D) over standpipe in bottom of housing.

3. (A) Screw bottom of housing onto the cap and hand-tighten until snug.

DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN. Make certain cap standpipe slips into cartridge.

(B) Slowlyturnhandleonhousing1/2turncounter-clockwisetoallowlter

tollwithwater.(C) Depress red pressure relief button to release trapped

air. Flush cartridge for 15 minutes before use. Check for leaks before

leaving installation

TROUBLESHOOTING

Leaks . . .

between cap and bottom of lter housing:

1. Turn off water supply and press the red pressure relief button. Remove

bottom of housing.

2. Clean O-ring and O-ring groove (located directly beneath threads of

housing). Inspect O-ring for defects. Replace if needed. Lubricate O-ring

with clean silicone and replace securely into groove. Screw bottom of

housing onto cap and hand-tighten until snug. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN.

3. Turn on water supply. Depress red pressure relief button to release

trapped air. If leaks persist, or if there are other leaks on the system, turn

off water supply. Call OMNIFILTER Customer Service at 800.937.6664.

on inlet/outlet connections:

1. Turn off water supply. Depress red pressure relief button to release

trappedair.Tightenttingsabout1/2turnwithawrench.

2. Turn on water supply. If leaks persist, or if there are other leaks on system,

turn off water supply. Call OMNIFILTER Customer Service at: 800.937.6664