Puretec Z12, User Manual

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4 Installation & Operation Manual Copyright © Puretec Ltd 2019
Installation Procedure
1. Select suitable location that is close to the point of filtered water delivery (eg. sink).
Remember to allow access room for changing filters and a suitable place where water
spillage will not cause damage. Location should not be in direct sunlight.
2. Isolate water supply. Uninstall the connections on the cold water line and connect the
Smart Tee™. Reinstall the previous connection to the tee valve.
3. Connect the pressure limiting MultiValve to the Smart Tee™ with a length of White
Tubing.
4. Choose the best position for the faucet, taking into consideration height of jugs etc.
and also the drainage of any spills. Then drill a 012.5 mm hole and install the Faucet
as in the instructions for your model in step 5.
5. To install the faucet follow the instructions for your model below.
Z18 Faucet : To install the faucet, connect spout to the base of the faucet, ensuring that
the white circlip is flush with the groove on the spout. Push down on the spout cap
until it clicks, then tighten by hand. Once connected, place the Escutcheon and O-ring
supplied onto the base of the tap. Insert into the Counter Top or Sink and place the
Plastic Washer, Lock Washer and Locking Nut onto the thread and tighten, ensuring
the tap is in the correct position on the bench. Then place the Olive in the 1/4"
Compression Nut, then onto the 1/4" Tube and the Olive Insert into the end of the Tube
and attach to the tap thread.
Z12 Faucet : To install faucet, place the Escutcheon, and Large Rubber Washer onto the
base of the tap. Insert into the Counter Top or Sink and place the Plastic Washer, Lock
Washer and Locking Nut onto the thread and tighten, ensuring the tap is in the correct
position on the bench. Then place the Olive in the 1/4" Compression Nut, then onto the
1/4" Tube and the Olive Insert into the end of the Tube and attach to the tap thread.
6. Reset LED indicator by following instructions on page 6.
7. Install filter cartridge by positioning it in the desired location, marking the position of
fixing hole and fixing with bracket screw. Both the Z18 and Z12 Series can be mounted
horizontally or vertically. Allow room for the connecting tubes. Ensure flow arrow on
the head is in direction of water flow.
8. Fit tubing into connectors (for quick-connect fittings instructions see Fig. 2). Allow slack
in the tubing.
9. Restore the water supply and check for leaks.
10. Run the system for at least 5 minutes to remove carbon fines. Water may appear
milky, but this is normal and is only tiny air bubbles that will clear after a short period.
Installation