www.eu.fishersci.com/fisherbrand
21
2.4.2 Installing the Prefiltration Module
Fisher Scientific provides two solutions for prefiltration, conventional three stage
kit and prefiltration stand (cartridge based)
Conventional three stage kit installation
Attention!
The Prefiltration pack is directional as indicated by the ARROW (
).
Tap water must connect to the right side of the pack and exit to system
from the left side. NEVER reverse the order or the pack won't work.
1) Install the 3-way ball valve to the tap water inlet.
Note: Fitting is based on 1/2 inch diameter tubing. If the tap water outlet is
not 1/2 inch, you need an adaptor to convert it to 1/2 inch.
2) Install the filters: a typical set-up is 10
µ
m PP filter- AC -1
µ
m PP filter.
First, install the 10
µ
m filter into the upstream housing, the carbon (AC)
cartridge in the middle housing, and the 1
µ
m filter into the downstream
housing. Tighten the housing onto the Pack with the special wrench.
AC cartridge
3/8 inch Tubing
Inlet from
Tap
10 µm filter
1
µ
m filter
Outlet to the
Water System
3-Way Ball
Valve
Special
Wrench
Teflon Tape and
other accessories
Pressure
Release
button
