Crystal Quest CQE-WH-01100 Installation And Operation Manual Download Page 2

• Inspect the carton and unit for evidence of rough handling and concealed damages. If contents appear damaged, ask driver or contact carrier for a

damage claim form to fill out. Shipper must be notified immediately.

• Remove components from shipping carton. Check that all installation parts are present, which includes the unit and installation hardware.

• This system should be installed to meet 

local, state, and federal plumbing codes

 and health department rules and regulations. Check with your

state and local Public Works Department for plumbing and sanitation codes. These guidelines must be followed as you install the water filtration

system.

• All Crystal Quest

®

 water filtration systems should be installed by a licensed plumber or other qualified contractor. Not using the service of a

plumber may void the warranty. Crystal Quest® assumes no liability whatsoever for systems improperly installed or those installed by anyone

other than a qualified, licensed plumber.

• Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of an unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after using the system.

• Your Whole House Compact system will stand up to 60 pounds per square inch (psi) water pressure. If house water supply pressure is higher than

60 psi, install a working pressure reducing valve before installing system. The most common residential operating range is 35-65 psi.

• Turn off the water flow to the house while installing the system.

• Refer to this guide and/or other labels for more information.

Important Information .....................................................................................................................2
Safety Precautions ...........................................................................................................................3
Installing the Ground Wire ..............................................................................................................3
Installation on Whole House Main Water Pipe Using Soldered Copper Fittings ...........................4
Installation on Whole House Main Water Pipe Using Threaded Pipe Fittings ...............................5
Installation Diagram of Whole House Compact Water Filter System .............................................6
Changing Cartridges ........................................................................................................................7
Cartridge Orientation/Arrangement ...............................................................................................7
To Order Replacement Cartridges ...................................................................................................7
Compact Whole House Water Filter Systems Model Numbers ......................................................7
One-Year Limited Warranty .............................................................................................................8

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Operating Specifications

Pressure Range: 

30-60 psi (2.1-4.1 bar)

Temperature Range:   

40-100°F (4.4-37.7°C)

Optimum Service Flow:  

3-8gpm

*

*

Depending on size of system

2

System color may vary (i.e., brown, blue, white, etc.)

Summary of Contents for CQE-WH-01100

Page 1: ...Copyright 2017 Crystal Quest All rights reserved MADE IN THE USA Crystal Quest Point of Entry POE Whole House Compact Water Filter Systems INSTALLATION AND OPERATION GUIDE COMPONENTS ...

Page 2: ... unsafe or of an unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after using the system Your Whole House Compact system will stand up to 60 pounds per square inch psi water pressure If house water supply pressure is higher than 60 psi install a working pressure reducing valve before installing system The most common residential operating range is 35 65 psi Turn off the water flow to the ho...

Page 3: ...tion for the filter that is 1 Protected from freezing 2 Not exposed to direct sunlight or high heat 2 Place a shut off valve on both sides of the filter recommended 3 Place shut off valves directly upstream of your household filter recommended 4 Place Whole House Leak Detector Smart Valve CQE WH 03064 directly upstream of your household filter to avoid water damage recommended 5 Plan your installa...

Page 4: ...water flow is from the left onto the sweat adapter fitting If water flow is from the right turn the outlet side of the head onto the fitting DO NOT cross thread or overtighten This will cause damage to the threads and crack the head Mark the distance of X on a length of copper pipe Cut the length of pipe Remove the sweat adapter fitting from the filter head and solder to the cut length of pipe Aft...

Page 5: ... the filter head if pipe lengths are not exact Align filter assembly with pipe ends With the inlet side of the water filter facing incoming water spread the pipes apart and fit both hex nipple adapters into the union fitting Turn into union fitting and tighten Using two adjustable wrenches hold incoming fitting securely with one wrench and tighten nut with second wrench Repeat the procedure on the...

Page 6: ...rnal seal and the housing seal In the event of a leak carefully examine its source Water from a leak may run along the pipe work it may drip or collect some distance from the actual location of the leak Note It is recommended that a Whole House Leak Detector Smart Valve CQE WH 03064 be placed directly upstream of your household filter to prevent water damage INSTALLATION DIAGRAM OF WHOLE HOUSE COM...

Page 7: ...QE WH 01109 Replacement Cartridges CQE RC 04030 CQE RC 04034 CQE RC 04036 10 10 Stainless Steel 2 5 x 10 CQE WH 01100 Replacement Cartridges CQE RC 04026 IMPORTANT Before first use run water through cartridge 10 minutes to prepare unit for use Be sure to allow a minimum space of 1 5 2 under the filter for removing the housing s to change the cartridge s You should change your cartridge when the wa...

Page 8: ...exclusions may not apply to you Should service be required during or after the warranty period or should you have any questions regarding how to use your CRYSTAL QUEST Whole House Compact System please contact out Technical Support Department at service crystalquest com Monday through Friday 9 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time All Crystal Quest water filtration systems should be installed by a qualified lic...

Page 9: ...ication System please contact manufacturer s Technical Support Department Monday through Friday 9 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time or your authorized CRYSTAL QUEST dealer Mailing Address FilterWater com P O Box 968 Southampton PA 18966 USA http www FilterWater com Tel 1 800 439 0263 Fax 1 215 354 0304 Email Sales filterwater com AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR 9 ...

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