Owner’s Manual Pelican PC600/PC1000 Premium Whole House Water Filter
PC600-1000 Rev N — Pelican PC600/PC1000 Premium Whole House Water Filter Page 2 © Copyright 2013 Enviro Water Solutions Inc. All rights reserved. All information contained herein is the property of Pelican Water Systems. Pelican Water Systems makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
PC600-1000 Rev N — Pelican PC600/PC1000 Premium Whole House Water Filter Page 3 Table of Contents Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Product Operation and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Complete Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PC600-1000 Rev N — Pelican PC600/PC1000 Premium Whole House Water Filter Page 4 Product Operation and Specifications Specification Description PC600 PC1000 Max Flow Rate 10 GPM 15 GPM Minimum Working Pressure 25 PSI Maximum Working Pressure 80 PSI Maximum Vacuum 5 inch/127 mm Hg Operating Temperatures 36°F – 120°F pH Range 6 – 11 Important Information Read these instructions carefully and determine the location of all system components before beginning installation.
PC600-1000 Rev N — Pelican PC600/PC1000 Premium Whole House Water Filter Page 5 Complete Parts List Note: Pelican supplies the parts below to accommodate a variety of water supply lines. Table 1: Parts List Part Description 1" Plastic Male NPT Assembly: Qty. Part 1 Qty.
PC600-1000 Rev N — Pelican PC600/PC1000 Premium Whole House Water Filter Page 6 Installation Overview Wall Wall IN OUT Pre-Filter Outgoing Water to House 19" Incoming Water Supply Whole House Water Filter Figure 1 Pre-Installation Bypass Valve Installation Red Arrow UPFLOW INLET Water Filter Head DOWNFLOW INLET Quick Connect Nut Whole House Water Filter Figure 2 The Bypass Valve comes pre-assembled and ready to install with the O-Rings, Split Rings, and Quick Connect Nuts.
PC600-1000 Rev N — Pelican PC600/PC1000 Premium Whole House Water Filter Page 7 Carbon Tank Soak !IMPORTANT! Your system will not be ready for use for a minimum of 48 hours while the Carbon Soak process takes place. Please plan your installation accordingly. Notice: Water will flow out of the downflow inlet side of the Bypass Valve during this process. Be sure you perform this series of steps in a location suitable for water flow.
PC600-1000 Rev N — Pelican PC600/PC1000 Premium Whole House Water Filter Page 8 Carbon Tank Wash !IMPORTANT! Do not perform the Carbon Tank Wash until the Carbon Tank Soak process is complete. Notice: Water will flow out of the downflow inlet side of the Bypass Valve during this process. Be sure you perform this series of steps in a location suitable for water flow. Bypass Valve Water DOWNFLOW INLET Garden Hose Hose Bib Assembly UPFLOW INLET Whole House Water Filter Figure 4 1.
PC600-1000 Rev N — Pelican PC600/PC1000 Premium Whole House Water Filter Page 9 Installation Pre-Filter Assembly Sediment Filter Pre-Filter Cover O-Ring Blue Pre-Filter Housing Stand Pipe Figure 5 1. Unscrew the cover from the Blue Pre-Filter Housing. 2. Remove the plastic covering from the Sediment Filter. 3. Place the Sediment Filter onto the Stand Pipe in the Blue Pre-Filter Housing. 4. Screw the cover onto the Blue Pre-Filter Housing until hand-tight.
PC600-1000 Rev N — Pelican PC600/PC1000 Premium Whole House Water Filter Page 10 Whole House Water Filter Tank Installation 1. Level the Pelican Whole House Water Filter. Notice: If the tank is not level, lift the tank straight up 6 inches and tap it on the ground until the tank stands vertical. The bottom of the tank is round and the boot allows the tank to stand upright.
PC600-1000 Rev N — Pelican PC600/PC1000 Premium Whole House Water Filter Page 11 Complete the Installation 1. 2. 3. 4. Turn on the main water supply. Check for leaks. Peel off the protective plastic wrap from the stainless steel tank jackets. Add the Pelican logo sticker in the desired location on the tank. 5. Wax stainless steel tank jacket(s) with wax provided or any other non-abrasive auto wax a minimum of 1-2 times per year or as needed based on the installed environment.
PC600-1000 Rev N — Pelican PC600/PC1000 Premium Whole House Water Filter Page 12 Care and Cleaning Premium Whole House Water Filter Your Pelican PC600/PC1000 Premium Whole House Water Filter requires care and cleaning after a period of 5 years. Replacement media and instructions can be ordered on-line at www.pelicanwater.com or by calling 877-842-1635. Sediment Filter It is recommended that the Sediment Filter be replaced every 6-9 months depending on the amount of sediment present in the water supply.
PC600-1000 Rev N — Pelican PC600/PC1000 Premium Whole House Water Filter Page 13 Troubleshooting Problem Solution Water leaking at the top of the tank around the head. You may need to turn the head to tighten it. The tank head is pre-installed hand-tight, do not overtighten the head (just turn it snug). The tank leans to one side or is not level. If the tank is not level, lift the tank straight up 6 inches and tap it on the ground until the tank stands vertical.
PC600-1000 Rev N — Pelican PC600/PC1000 Premium Whole House Water Filter Page 14 Warranty Pelicans Limited Lifetime Warranty Pelican Water ("Pelican") warrants to the end user ("customer") that its tanks (13" & smaller), valves, in/ out heads, bypass's, fittings, Natursoft media and housings ("Covered Items") will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for the life of the system.
PC600-1000 Rev N — Pelican PC600/PC1000 Premium Whole House Water Filter Page 15 Warranty Registration Form Send in this Warranty Registration Form to validate your warranty or visit www.PelicanWater.com to complete warranty registration form online.
PC600-1000 Rev N — Pelican PC600/PC1000 Premium Whole House Water Filter Page 16 !IMPORTANT! Do not use where water is microbiologically unsafe or with water of unknown quality without proper disinfection before or after the filter/softener system. Product Certifications Clack V3007-xx Bypass Fittings – WWQA Gold Seal Certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 44 for material safety and structural integrity only U.S. Green Building Council © 2013 Enviro Water Solutions, Inc.
