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CARTRIDGE SPECIFICATIONS
Filter Cartridge Replacement
You should change your filter when the water flow is noticeably reduced or at least every three months.
Influent Challenge
Reduction
Average
Substance
Concentration
Requirements
Reduction
Standard 42
Chlorine
2.0 mg/L
±
10%
≥
50%
95.5%
Turn off water to filter. Water must be shut off
from an upstream valve.
Press the red pressure release button to release
pressure.
Unscrew the filter canister and discard used
filter. Wash the filter canister with mild soap
and water.
Do not
use harsh cleaners or hot
water.
Inspect the filter canister O-ring. Make sure
it is lightly lubricated and completely seated
in the groove. It is recommended that you
replace the O-ring if it is damaged.
Place a new filter cartridge into the canister,
making sure it is centered and completely
seated on the bottom seal.
Reinstall the filter canister to the unit. Hand
tightening is all that is required to seal the
unit. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
Slowly turn on water to the filter by using the
upstream shut-off valve.
Press the red pressure release button to
remove trapped air.
After installation, flush the cartridge for
10 minutes, wait one hour, then flush again
for 10 minutes before using the water.
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Installation Overview
NOTE:
Be sure to allow a minimum space
of 1
1
⁄
2
″
–2
″
under the filter for removing
the sump to change the cartridge.
Turn sump wrench tool
clockwise to remove
Sump
Turn
clockwise
to remove
canister
Turn
counterclockwise
to tighten
Red pressure
release button
Filter
cartridge
O-ring seal
Filter canister
Head
Performance Data
This system has been tested according to ANSI/NSF 42
for the reduction of the substances listed below. The
concentration of the indicated substances in water
entering the system was reduced to a concentration
less than or equal to the permissible limit for water
leaving the system, as specified in ANSI/NSF 42.
STEP-BY-STEP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Recommended
shut-off valve
Recommended
shut-off valve
Adapter
Ferrule
Hex nut
Adapter
Ferrule
Hex nut
1
1
⁄
2
″
–2
″
Typical installation
FXHTC Cartridge
Test Conditions
Flow Rate: 3 gpm (11.4 Lpm)
pH: 7.5
±
1
Inlet Pressure: 60 PSI (4.1 bar)
Temperature: 68°F
±
5°F (19.8°C
±
2.5°C)
Operating Requirements
Pressure: 30–100 PSI (2.1–6.9 bar)
Turbidity: 5 NTU Max.
Temperature: 40°F–100°F (4.4°C–37.7°C)
Capacity: 5,000 gallons (18,927L) or 3 months
Testing was performed under standard laboratory conditions, actual performance may vary.
