10
Filter Change-out Procedures
Pre-filter Replacement
(lifetime: 3-6 months)
To change the pre-filters, follow these instructions.
CAUTION! Use only Hankscraft Bluefilters NewLine replacement filters and membranes. Using any other filters
will cause severe damage to the system, void all warranties and potentially damage the surrounding area.
1.
Shut off the feed water supply to the system by turning the saddle valve on the water supply clockwise until it
stops.
2.
Close the storage tank ball valve by turning the handle perpendicular to the valve body.
3.
Press down on the faucet handle to release pressure.
4.
Allow 3-5 minutes for pressure in the system to drop.
5.
Turn the cartridge counter-clockwise to loosen it and remove the cartridge from the head (cap). Be careful as the
cartridges are filled with water.
6.
Unpack new cartridges from any protection foil and line up the new cartridge with the center of the head.
7.
Turn the cartridge clockwise to tighten it.
8.
Turn on the feed water supply to the system.
9.
Turn the RO faucet on to rinse the new cartridge for 15 minutes before using the water.
10.
Open storage tank ball valve.
11.
CAUTION!
A higher frequency of filter changes may be necessary, dependent upon your feed water quality. You
should inspect the filters periodically and maintain a service record, using the chart located later in this manual, to
establish a maintenance schedule that is unique to your water conditions.
Post-filter Replacement
(lifetime: 6 months)
To change the post-filter, follow these instructions.
1.
Shut off the feed water supply to the system by turning the saddle valve on the water supply clockwise until it
stops.
2.
Close the storage tank ball valve by turning the handle perpendicular to the valve body.
3.
Press down on the faucet handle to release pressure.
4.
Allow 3-5 minutes for pressure in the system to drop.
5.
Remove the ¼" tubing from the ends of the post-filter you want to change by following the instructions on page 6
of this manual.
6.
Now, using an adjustable wrench, remove the male adaptor and tee on each end of the post filter and dispose of
the filter properly.
7.
Unpack new post-filter from any protection foil.
8.
Wrap the threaded end of each fitting with Teflon tape (male adaptor and tee) and use an adjustable wrench to
screw them into the new post-filter.
9.
Reattach the ¼" tubing to the male adaptor on the left end of the post-filter. Reattach the ¼" tubing to the tee on
the right end of the filter. Lastly, reattach the ¼" tubing auto shut-off line to the tee. Snap the filter back into the
membrane clips. Please refer to the system scheme at the end of this manual for appropriate connection.
10.
Turn on the feed water supply to the system.
11.
Turn the RO faucet on to rinse the new cartridge for 15 minutes before using the water.
12.
Open storage tank ball valve.