Water Factory Systems 40T Owner'S Manual Download Page 12

6) Twist the filter cartridge 1/4 turn to the left so that the ears on the cartridge are able to disengage from 

the head. Then, hold the head bracket with one hand while gently pulling the cartridge away from the 
head. (It may be necessary to move the cartridge slightly from side to side to help free it.)

7) Remove new cartridge from its sanitary sealed wrapper.
8) Using tap water, wet the o-ring seals to make insertion easier. Slide the filter cartridge under the 

retaining clip as shown in the drawing.

9) Line up the ears, insert the cartridge, and push into head until fully seated. Twist the cartridge 1/4 

turn to the right to lock into place.

10) Follow the same procedure as above for all filter cartridges.
11) Wipe any excess water from inside the base.
12) Carefully lift shroud and fit over base, making sure not to kink or twist tubing.
13) Holding both the base and the shroud together, turn the appliance upside down.
14) Using both hands, tighten the two base screw knobs by turning to the right at the same time.
15) Turn the appliance right side up.
16) Discard the first reservoir of water.

RO Membrane Cartridge Replacement

1) Remove tubing from the “Push-In” fitting at the bottom of the RO membrane cartridge. 

Note:

It may 

be helpful to remove the adjacent filter cartridge to make access easier.

2) Follow steps 6-9 from the section “Filter Cartridge Replacement Procedure” to replace cartridge.
3) Reconnect black tubing by inserting into the “Push-In” fitting at the bottom of the new RO membrane 

cartridge 

as far as it will go.

4) Wipe up any excess water from inside the base.
5) Follow steps 11-15 from the section “Filter Cartridge Replacement Procedure” for reassembling unit.
6) Allow the new membrane to flush for 24 hours prior to use.

Air Filter Replacement

1) Remove reservoir lid.
2) With clean hands, push out white disc and two black discs from bottom. Do not lose the plastic air 

filter cap on the opposite side.

3) Remove replacement discs from bag. FROM THE TOP, press white then black discs into receptacle.
4) Firmly press air filter cap into place.

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Summary of Contents for 40T

Page 1: ...s Manual This Manual is for the Installation Operation and Maintenance of the WATER FACTORY SYSTEMS Countertop Reverse Osmosis System Activated Carbon Drinking Water Appliance 2002 CUNO Incorporated...

Page 2: ...ppliance 2 3 Set Up 4 5 Installation 6 Start Up 7 Regular Use 8 Routine Maintenance 9 Helpful Hints 9 Cartridge Replacement 10 11 Troubleshooting 12 Specifications and Operating Guidelines 13 Replacem...

Page 3: ...rtop RO Appliance Description 1 Reservoir Lid 9 Spigot 2 View Window 10 Connecting Hose 3 Air Filter 11 Quick Connect 4 Reservoir 11a Plastic Locking Collar 5 Shroud 11b Flow Control Valve 6 Base 11c...

Page 4: ...rew Knobs 19 RO Membrane Cartridge 14 Head Bracket 20 Carbon Cartridge Postfilter 15 Plastic Bolts 21 Cartridge Head 16 Retaining Clips 22 Cartridge Ears 17 Sediment Cartridge Prefilter 23 O ring Seal...

Page 5: ...ows 2 Holding shroud firmly press plastic hose clip into hole on back of the unit 3 Install the spigot a Slip the white o ring over the threaded shaft of the spigot b Insert the spigot shaft through t...

Page 6: ...l not to pull tubing loose f Remove new RO cartridge from it s sanitary sealed wrapper g Remove the plug from drain connection on the RO cartridge h Using tap water wet the o ring seals to make insert...

Page 7: ...he existing aerator and replace it with the special aerator supplied a Remove old aerator Use a pair of pliers slip joint pliers are best with tape wrapped around the jaws to prevent marring b Determi...

Page 8: ...could be damaged in a short time d Allow reservoir to fill high enough to check operation of the overflow system If reservoir fills up beyond the level of the overflow tube check for kinks and loops...

Page 9: ...0 ml in 30 seconds Your RO appliance is now producing clean refreshing great tasting water It will fill the 2 gallon 7 6 liter reservoir in approximately 2 4 hours This is normally enough water for th...

Page 10: ...ck connect for simple needs like rinsing dishware or washing hands Just open the flow control valve and use the water as usual Remember to turn flow control valve down to a trickle so you can continue...

Page 11: ...up 3 Using both hands loosen the two base screw knobs completely by turning to the left at the same time see drawing below This releases the base from the shroud 4 Holding both the base and the shrou...

Page 12: ...g both hands tighten the two base screw knobs by turning to the right at the same time 15 Turn the appliance right side up 16 Discard the first reservoir of water RO Membrane Cartridge Replacement 1 R...

Page 13: ...ter Replace Sediment Cartridge Prefilter Extremely low water temperature Water production decreases with colder water temperatures Extra time will be required Fouled RO membrane Flush appliance for at...

Page 14: ...er day 83 125 liters per day TDS Rejection 96 nominal to atmosphere Rated at 77 F 25 C 60 psi 414 kPa 500 ppm TDS Actual production rate will depend on local temperature pressure TDS level and membran...

Page 15: ...most important that the tubing selected for use with these connectors be of high quality exact size and roundness and with no surface nicks or scratches If it is necessary to cut the tubing use a pla...

Page 16: ...CUNO Incorporated 400 Research Parkway Meriden CT 06450 U S A Toll Free 1 800 733 1199 Worldwide 203 237 5541 Fax 203 238 8701 www waterfactorysystems com www cuno com...

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