Read, understand, and follow all safety information contained in these instructions
prior to installation and use of this 3M™ Aqua-Pure™ Full Flow Drinking Water
System Model 3MFF100. Retain these instructions for future reference.
Intended use:
The 3M Brand 3MFF100 Drinking Water System filters drinking water at your faucet tap,
also known as a point-of-use system. The systems are designed to be installed under a
sink connected to a drinking faucet cold water supply line, plumbed-in to a drinking water
fountain, plumbed into a home or office ice machine, or plumbed into a home or office
coffee machine. This product should be connected to a public or private drinking water
supply system.
The 3M Brand 3MFF100 Drinking Water System has been tested and certified to NSF/ANSI
standard 42, 53, and CSA B483.1 for the reduction of the substances listed in the system
Performance Data Sheet. The system does not reduce all substances that could be present
in your water. Verify this system meets your water treatment needs by checking your
incoming water quality before installation and comparing to the system s capabilities stated
in the Performance Data Sheet.
The 3M Brand 3MFF100 Drinking Water System must be installed and maintained
as specified in the installation instructions and in compliance with applicable local
plumbing codes and regulations. It is recommended the system be installed by a qualified
professional.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in serious injury or death.
Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in property
damage.
Read entire product manual. Failure to follow all product instructions and warnings could cause personal
injury from exposure to contaminants and/or property damage due to water leakage or flooding.
•
DO NOT
use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate
disinfection before or after the system. Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected
water that may contain filterable cysts.
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THIS SYSTEM DOES NOT REMOVE ALL SUBSTANCES THAT COULD BE PRESENT IN DRINKING
WATER.
This system reduces the listed substances identified in the Performance Data Sheet.
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VERIFY THIS SYSTEM
meets your water treatment needs by checking your incoming water source quality
and comparing to the system’s capabilities described in the Performance Data Sheet. Check water source
quality by contacting your local water authority and/ or having water tested by a qualified laboratory. Check
water quality regularly as it can change. After installation, test outgoing filtered water quality regularly to
ensure system is installed correctly and meeting your treatment needs, especially if your filter’s incoming
water or plumbing system may have high contaminant levels. Actual performance may vary depending on
your local water and plumbing conditions and water consumption patterns.
•
DO NOT
use product if it has been hit, dropped, or damaged.
• Before using, flush any new filter cartridge with water according to the Performance Data Sheet. In
addition, flush the cartridge whenever the system has not been used for more than 72 hours.
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REPLACE FILTER CARTRIDGE
no later than every 6 or 12 months. If the rated gallon capacity is
reached or a noticeable reduction in flow rate, change in odor or taste occurs before 6 or 12 months of
use, then replace filter promptly. Failure to replace filter cartridge according to these instructions may
result in failure of filter to reduce contaminants as designed AND/OR property damage due to water
leakage or flooding.
To reduce the risk associated with choking:
•
DO NOT
allow children under 3 years of age to access small parts.
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