UF-216CC WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM
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P/N 1011532 Rev. B 04/20
Maintenance (Continued)
Rinsing and Replacing the Carbon Element
1.
Open the faucet or tap closest downstream to the filtration
system.
2.
Close the inlet water valve and allow the system to de-
pressurize.
3.
Place a bucket under the strainer at the inlet connection
to the system. Open the strain by unscrewing the cap.
Water will flow out of the strainer as the system drains.
4.
Press the
FLUSH
button to help drain the system.
5.
Reattach the cap on the strainer when the water flow
stops. Unplug the power cord.
6.
Press and hold the RED Pressure Relief Button on the top
of each of the Carbon Element Housing to lower the water
level inside the housing by 2 to 3 inches.
7.
Remove the Carbon Element Housing.
8.
Empty any water into a drain and discard the old Carbon
Element.
9.
Inspect the O-ring on the Carbon Element Housing
(
Figure 5
). Replace the O-ring if it is cracked, twisted, or
missing.
10.
Lubricate the O-ring with an approved food grade
lubricant and install into the Carbon Element Housing.
11.
Install the new Carbon Element into the Carbon Element
Housing.
NOTE:
Make sure the Gasket remains in place in the
recessed grooves on both ends of the Carbon
Element.
12.
Screw the Carbon Element Housing (containing the
Carbon Element) into place on the Carbon Element Head.
The Housing will come to a hard stop at the end of the
thread. Use a Filter Wrench if necessary.
NOTE:
Do NOT overtighten the Carbon Element Housing.
13.
Plug in the power cord.
14.
Open the inlet water valve and allow the system to pres-
surize.
15.
To help remove trapped air from the Carbon Element
Housing, press the RED Pressure Relief button on the top
of the Housing until water just begins to come out.
16.
Rinse the Carbon Element for at least 5 minutes.
NOTE:
Do NOT consume the water used for rinsing the
Carbon Element.
17.
The system is now ready for use.
Figure 5. Replacing the Carbon Cartridge
Carbon
Housing
Carbon
Cartridge
System Sanitization
The system and downstream plumbing should be sanitized at
least once a year. When necessary, follow the procedure in
Sanitizing the System and Lines
in the Installation section of
this manual.
