MEDIA SOAK
Carbon Soak/Rinse:
Steps 1-3 should be done prior to installation
1. Locate the carbon filter tank and the hose bib attachment.
2. Attach the hose bib attachment to "Inlet" side of the carbon filter. Attach garden hose to the hose bib and
turn water slowly until water flows out of the outlet of the tank (a stream of water about the size of a pencil).
Allow this water to flow out for 15 minutes. (Note the first few gallons of water could look black and cloudy
due to the carbon fines, this is a normal occurrence).
3. After 15 minutes, turn water off for 1 minute. Then turn water on fully for 1 minute, and then turn off and wait
1 minute.
4. Shoud you lose water pressure while completing step 3, turn water off, and allow the tank to settle with no
water usage. Repeat step 3, but reduce how fast you flush the tank.
Should you need to perform the above steps after the tanks are connected to the home plumbing, it is recommended
to use an outside garden hose spigot or faucet with an aerator to perform the rinsing procedure.
For 72 hours after installation, try not to use a high demand of water (multiple fixtures at one time). This can cause
the media to float and could restrict water pressure. Should this happen, stop using the water and allow the tank to
sit undisturbed (no water flow) for 15 minutes. Then resume a lower water useage.
IN
OUT
Wall
Wall
Incoming
Water
Supply
Sediment Filter
Top View
19”
Bypass Mode
Top View
Whole House Water Filter
Garden
Hose
Hose Bib
Assembly
Water
Bypass Valve
OUTLET
INLET
Note
IMPORTANT
Note
IRON & MANGANESE FILTER SYSTEM COMBO • 7