Use and Care Manual

MAINTENANCE
Carbon Media Replacement
Your Pentair Carbon Water Filter requires maintenance after a period of 5 years. Replacement media and instructions can be
ordered on-line at www.pentair.com/homewater or by calling 877-842-1635. Model numbers for replacement media are PC600-R
or PC1000-R.
Replacing the Sediment Filter
1. Turnoffthemainwatersupplytothesedimentltersystemandbypassalltanks.
2. Run a faucet (cold water) inside the house to relieve the pressure (leave the faucet open).
3.Unscrewthebluelterhousingclockwiseusingthesuppliedlterwrench.
4.Removetheexistingsedimentlteranddiscard.
5. Remove the o-ring and wipe the upper groove clean. Lubricate the o-ring with a coating of clean silicone grease.
 Replaceo-ring.Besuretopresstheo-ringdownintothegroovewithtwongers.

o-ring appears damaged, stretched, or crimped it should be replaced.
6.Placeanewsedimentlterontothestandpipeinthebluelterhousing.
7.Screwthebluelterhousingontotheltercover,handtighten.Lightlysnugthehousingwiththespannerwrenchmaking
sure not to over-tighten.
8.Turnonthemainwatersupplyslowlytoallowthesedimentltersystemtollwithwaterandexpelairfromlines.Puttanks
back in service (out of bypass).
9. Check for leaks.
Sediment Filter
Itisrecommendedthatthesedimentlterbereplacedevery6-9monthsdependingontheamountofsedimentpresentinthe
watersupply.Ifthesystemhasbeenworkingproperlyandthepressureisslowing,itmaybetimetochangethesedimentlter.
Checkthesedimentlterandreplaceifnecessary.
Sediment Filter Cover
Sediment Filter
O-Ring
Stand Pipe
Blue Prelter Housing
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