How often should I clean the system? The answer to this question varies greatly, based on the
cleanliness of your operating conditions. In fairly clean conditions, it is recommended that you clean
the system at least once a week. During emergency conditions the following is recommended:
Maintenance During Normal Use:
(IMPORTANT: To avoid contamination of the system wash hands and use clean materials whenever
having contact with interior surfaces).
Daily:
Discard any unused water stored in the lower bucket for 72 hours or more.
Twice each week:
a.
Using filtered water, rinse any dirt from inside the Source Water Container.
b.
Rinse the Pre-Filter Net and Pleated Fibrous Filter and Filter Sleeve (if used) with clear water to remove
any debris which may have accumulated.
c.
Use a cloth dampened with chlorine solution to wipe out the inside of all three containers and the
spigot. This treatment of the Purification Container and the Spigot is particularly important. Use 1/2
teaspoon of household bleach (5.5-6% Chlorine Hypochlorite) per 5 gallons of water.
d.
Reassemble the system for operation.
e.
Wipe dirt or debris from the outside of the surface and rinse with clear, clean water.
NOTE:
With the exception of the pleated filter and multi-media cartridges, all other surfaces can be ex-
posed to hot soapy water.
General:
Track usage to ensure that filters are replaced at the required frequencies stated in the System
Manual. Remember, the capacity depends upon source water.
2.
To remove the Multi-Media Filtration
Cartridge unscrew it from the Filter
Connector. Remove the
Gasket from the lower end
of the Filter Connector.
3.
To remove the Pleated
Fibrous Filter from the
Source Water Container
unscrew it from the Filter
Connector while gripping
the lower end of the Filter
Connector. Remove the
Gasket from the upper end of the Filter
Connector and remove the Filter Connector.
1.
Remove Pre-Filter Net
and lift the entire assembly
off of the Purified Water
Container by the lid. The
Source Water Container
and cartridge assembly
are all attached to the lid.
D I S A S S E M B LY F O R M A I N T E N A N C E , F I LT E R R E P L A C E M E N T O R S T O R A G E
WP-1924
Pour-Through Water Purification and Filtration System
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For cleaning and maintenance, filter replacement, transportation or for ease of storage your system must
sometimes be disassembled. To do so, follow the directions found below. Be sure to wash your hands
thoroughly with soap and water before handling system components. (For more detail see assembly
instructions on pages 4 and 5.)
It is very important that your system be kept clean at all times. When cleaning the spigot, as well as the inside and
outside of the pails, make sure to use a clean cloth dampened with chlorine. Used or dirty towels will expose the sys-
tem to contaminants which can cause illness.
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