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Installation Precautions
• Do
NOT
install system on line pressure above 125 psi.
• Do
NOT
install system on HOT water line. Failure to limit line temperature to 100°F may result in housing failure
and damage.
• Do
NOT
install the system backwards with the feed water line connected to the outlet.
• Do
NOT
use liquid pipe compounds for fi�ing connections. USE two to three wraps of Teflon tape.
• Do
NOT
solder plumbing connections a�ached to filter housing or inlet valve. Inlet valve and filter housing will
be damaged by high temperature.
• Do
NOT
allow system to freeze. Turn off water supply to housing and drain housing if temperature falls below 33°F.
• Do
NOT
install system in direct sunlight or where system is exposed to harsh chemicals or may be subjected to
being struck by moving equipment, carts, mops or any other item that may cause damage.
•
ALLOW
a minimum of 3” under the housing to allow for filter replacement.
•
IF
water hammer is evident, install water hammer arrestors before OptiPure unit.
• Do
NOT
overtighten fi�ing connections into inlet valve our housing outlet.
•
Always
back-up valves and fi�ings with a wrench when installing a fi�ing to avoid turning the valve.
• Do
NOT
install the unit behind equipment where it may be difficult to access the system for filter replacement.
Position the OptiPure unit in a suitable location. The direction of flow through the OptiPure unit is always le� to
right; keep this in mind when determining installation location. Do NOT mount the OptiPure system near any source
of heat. Also, do not mount the system above any device or area that would be adversely affected by water.
Installation Procedure (See Installation Drawings for Detail)
1. Turn off all equipment to be fed by the OptiPure System.
2. Locate water supply cut-off valve and turn off.
3. Install a minimum 1/2” full-flow ball valve on the water supply side that will feed the water system.
4. Anchor the OptiPure System on a wall stud or suitable mounting material spanning wall studs.
5. Run a suitable line from the full-flow ball valve at the tap water source to the inlet ball valve on
the le� side of the OptiPure system. Use 2-3 wraps of Teflon tape and brace the inlet ball valve on the
system with a wrench when connecting the feed water line.
NOTE: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN CONNECTION FITTING INTO BALL VALVE.
6. Select the appropriate size tubing for the equipment being fed and connect it to the outlet of the Opti-
Pure System. NOTE: DO NOT connect the tubing to the equipment at this time. Prior to making con-
nection to the equipment this line will be used to facilitate flushing the system. As an option, a flush
valve in a tee on the outlet side of the OptiPure system is provided in the line to facilitate
flushing when changing filters.
7. With OptiPure inlet valve closed, slowly open the full-flow ball valve at the tap water source.
Check for leaks.
8. If a flush valve was not installed on the outlet side of the system, hold the tubing that will connect to
equipment in a clean bucket or over sink or drain. Open the system inlet feed valve and allow water
to flush through system for 2 minutes at the specified system flow rate to allow air and any carbon
fines to escape.
NOTE: NO ACTIVATION IS REQUIRED FOR THE OPTIPURE SYSTEM TO PERFORM
PROPERLY. FLUSHING IS RECOMMENDED TO ALLOW AIR TO ESCAPE THE SYSTEM AND REMOVE
ANY CARBON FINES PRIOR TO CONNECTING TO EQUIPMENT.
9. Make certain that the end of the tubing to be connected to the equipment is clean and sanitized.
10. Connect tubing to equipment. Open all water supply valves and check for leaks.
