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8. Check the system for leaks
For guidance on identification of system components see page 1 and
figure 1
8.1 Turn on the mains water supply and with the pillar tap open, slowly open
the stop valve to allow the system to fill gradually until all of the trapped air
has been expelled from the system
8.2 Check for leaks around the stop valve, filter head inlet and outlet ports and
pillar tap adaptor. Also check for leaks between the filter head, cap and
filter body
8.3 If there are leaks from the push fitting on the stop valve or filter
head ports:
•
Turn off the mains water supply
•
Open the pillar tap to release pressure from the system
•
Press in on the collar around the tubing where it enters the push fitting,
see figure 7
•
Pull the tubing to release it from the push fitting
•
Check to make sure that the tubing is cut square and that that it is not
scratched or crimped
•
If the tubing is unevenly cut or scratched, cut off the damaged section
squarely and re install the tubing
•
With the pillar tap open, slowly open the stop valve to allow the system to
fill gradually again
•
Check the system for leaks
8.4 If there are leaks from the filter head:
•
Turn off the mains water supply at the stop valve
•
Open the pillar tap to release pressure from the system
•
Remove the filter assembly, as described in section 6.2-6.3/figure 4a
•
Check the O-rings around the top of the filter cap
(C)
, ensure that they are
in place and free from dirt and particles, see figure 8
•
Re-fit the filter assembly, as described in section 6.8 -6.9/figure 4d
•
With the pillar tap open, slowly open the stop valve to allow the system to
fill gradually again
•
Check the system for leaks
8.5 If there are leaks from the filter cap and filter body:
•
Turn off the mains water supply at the stop vlave
•
Open the pillar tap to release pressure from the system
•
Remove the filter assembly, as described in section 6.2-6.3/figure 4a
•
Unscrew the filter body
(D)
from the filter cap
(C)
•
Check the O-ring around the top of the filter body, ensure it is in place and
free from dirt and particles
•
Remove the ceramic filter
(E)
by unscrewing from the filter cap
(C)
and
place to one side ensuring that the open ended plastic mount is kept clean
to avoid contamination
•
Check the inside of the filter cap on the surface where the body O-ring
seals, ensure it is free from dirt and particles, see figure 8
•
Re fit the threaded ceramic filter and reassemble the filter as described in
section 6.6 – 6.9/ figures 4c & 4d
•
With the pillar tap open, slowly open the stop valve to allow the system to
fill gradually again
- Check the system for leaks
8.6 If there are leaks from the pillar tap adaptor:
•
Turn off the mains water supply at the stop valve
•
Open the pillar tap to release pressure from the system
•
Press in on the collar around the tubing where it enters the adaptor
•
Pull the tubing to release it from the 7/16” tap adaptor
(H)
and unscrew
the adaptor from the stem of the pillar tap
•
Check that the black sealing washer is correctly seated in the threaded
hole of the tap adaptor
•
Make sure the black sealing washer is undamaged and free from dirt and
particles
•
Screw the tap adaptor
(H)
to the stem of the pillar tap - do not over tighten
•
Ensure sure that the tubing is cut square and it is not scratched or crimped
•
If the tubing is unevenly cut or scratched, cut off the damaged section
squarely and re install the tubing
•
With the pillar tap open, slowly open the stop valve to allow the system to
fill gradually again
•
Check the system for leaks
9. Prepare the filter for use
9.1 The pillar tap
(I)
has an indicator light to inform the user when the ceramic
filter requires changing. The light flashes ‘blue’ when the filtered water tap
is operated, if the light flashes ‘red’ the ceramic filter requires changing.
Remove the plastic battery protection strip from the underside of the pillar
tap operating lever to enable the filter replacement indicator function, see
figure 2
9.2 Open the pillar tap and run the water to waste for 10 minutes (or 20 litres)
9.3 Leave to stand for 24 hours to condition the ceramic filter, then run water
to waste for a further 10 minutes. The filter is now ready for use
10. Care and Cleaning
10.1 Use only soapy water and a soft sponge or cloth to clean the filter housing
and pillar tap, avoid the use of:
- Strong oxidising agents such as bleach or Milton solution
- All strongly acidic materials including descalents
- Strongly alkaline materials
10.2 Always ensure that the filter housing and pillar tap are thoroughly rinsed
and dried after cleaning
10.3 If used with hard water or water with very high mineral content it is
necessary to clean and dry the pillar tap after use, build up of calcium and
other minerals could seriously damage the surface of the tap
Body O-ring seal face inside
Figure 7
Figure 8
O-ring
O-ring
Push collar
Pull tubing
