P/N 1011202 REV. C 11/16
11
Sanitizing the System and Lines
The plumbing must be sanitized to elimi-
nate possible contamination that may have
occurred during the installation process.
One ounce (30 ml) of liquid chlorine bleach
(regular bleach, unscented 5.25 % - 6 %
sodium hypochlorite) or Kay-5 sanitizer
solution (Sodium Dichloro-s-Triazinetrione
Dihydrate, 6%) or equivalent can be used to
sanitize the plumbing.
The Kay-5 sanitizer solution is made by
dissolving a 1 oz. packet of Kay-5 powder in
2 oz. (60 ml) of clean warm water. This can
be done by removing 1 inch from the top
of the Kay-5 packet and adding the 2 oz. of
warm water to the packet. Mix with a coffee
stirrer to dissolve. When added to the sys-
tem, this will create a 60-100 ppm chlorine
solution.
NOTE:
Follow the handling and safety
instructions supplied with the
sanitizer.
NOTE:
If installed, remove the Carbon
Element from the system
BEFORE
Sanitizing.
1. Follow the steps in the Rinsing the
Ultra Filter Cartridge in the Installa-
tion section of this manual.
2. Turn off the water to the system.
3. Open the faucet or tap closest down-
stream to the system.
4. Allow the system and plumbing to
drain.
5. Remove the plug installed in the
sanitizing “T” fitting at the inlet of the
system. Allow the water to drain out
of the system.
6. Pour the sanitizer into the inlet sani-
tation fitting using a cup or funnel.
Be careful not to spill the sanitizer
onto clothing or skin.
7. Reattach the plug on the sanitation
fitting.
8. Slowly turn on the water supply to
the system.
9. Allow water to flow through the
system and out of the open faucet
or tap until the smell of sanitizer is
present.
10. Close the faucet or tap.
11. Let the system stand without water
flow for at least 15 minutes to allow
the sanitizer to sanitize the pipes.
12. After 15 minutes without water flow,
open the faucet or tap.
13. Allow water to flow through the
system until the
presence of sanitizer is gone.
14. Open all other faucets and taps in
line with the system to flush any re-
maining sanitizer from the plumbing.
15. Close all faucets and taps.
Rinsing the Carbon Element
The Carbon Element MUST be rinsed before
using the system the first time and immedi-
ately after replacing the Carbon Element.
1. Install the Carbon Element into the
Carbon Element Housing.
2. 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.
3. Direct water from the Rinse Ball Valve
to a drain. Then open the Rinse Ball
Valve and close the Outlet Ball Valve.
4. Turn on the water to the system by
slowly opening the Inlet Ball Valve.
5. Allow water to flow through the
Carbon Element Housing to flush out
trapped air and any debris that may
be present.
6. To help remove trapped air from the
Housing, press the RED Pressure Re-
lief Button on the top of the housing
until water just begins to come out.
7. Flush the Carbon Element for at least
5 minutes.
NOTE:
Do NOT consume water used dur-
ing this process.
8. Close the Rinse Ball Valve when rins-
ing completes.
9. Open the Outlet Ball Valve. The sys-
tem is now ready for use.
10. For new piping installations: After
making the
connection to the System Outlet:
a. Open the faucet or tap closest to
the filter system
b. Slowly open the Inlet Valve.
c. Allow the pipe to flush until all
debris is removed.
