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Explanation of Signal Word Consequences

WARNING:

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death.

NOTICE:

Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in property damage.

WARNING:

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

NOTICE:

Read entire product manual. Failure to follow all product instructions may lead to property damage due

to water leakage or flooding. Contact a licensed plumber if you are unsure about any of the following

instructions:

• System installation and use must comply with all state and local regulations and plumbing codes.
• Water Supply Pressure: If your water supply pressure is higher than 80 psi, you must install a pressure reducing

valve before installing system.

• Water Hammer: if water hammer conditions may occur, you must install a water hammer arrester.
• Backflow prevention: If a backflow prevention device is installed on a water system, you must install a device

for controlling pressure due to thermal expansion.

• Booster Pump: if a booster pump is installed on a water system, you must (a) maintain and inspect the attached

pressure switch regularly in accordance with the booster pump manufacturer’s instructions; and (b) install an

appropriate pressure reducing valve, and maintain and inspect the valve regularly.

• When mounting the system, pick a location where (a) the filter will not be struck by other items, (b) no

equipment, electrical wires or pipes will be in the path of your drilling or tools, and (c) the fasteners will support

the weight of the system when full of water.

• Install only on cold water supply line.

DO NOT

install where ambient temperatures or water temperatures may

exceed 100°F (37.8°C).

DO NOT