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General Warnings and Safety Information
General
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Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or with water of unknown quality
without adequate disinfection.
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The product must be installed in an upright position, it cannot be installed in any other
orientation.
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Do not allow this product or the water system to freeze. Damage from freezing will void the
warranty.
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Whilst all care is taken to provide a robust system, like any plumbing product, failure can
occur which can result in water damage or flooding. The location of the installed product
should consider the risk of flooding and measures put in place to minimize the impact should
a flood occur.
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Regularly inspect the product for signs of wear or damage. If any abnormality is found then
immediately discontinue the use of the product.
Mechanical
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Installation and plumbing of the product should be done by a certified installer and follow all
local standards and regulations.
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Backflow prevention, if required, should be installed prior to the water inlet on the product
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Supply pressure to the unit must not exceed 500kPa. A certified pressure limited device
should be installed by a licensed plumber upstream of the product if the supply pressure can
exceed 500kPa.
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Protect the product from water hammer.
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Filter housings should only be hand tightened. A spanner is included to assist when loosening
the filter housings during service, but it is not recommended to use to tighten the housing.
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Thread sealant tape should be used on all plumbing connections, do not use any other type of
thread sealant.
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Only 100% silicone food grade lubricants should be used on O-rings. Do not use petroleum
based lubricants such as Vaseline, oils, or hydrocarbon based lubricants.