Zip Filter Tap - Installation & Operating Instructions - 82232 - January 2012 v1.01
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SUBSTANCE REDUCTION
Zip Water Filter Model 58000 (Sub Micron Triple Action)
Performs in accordance with AS/NZS 3497 for reduction of chlorine, cysts, odour, taste, particles and
turbidity. The substances listed may not be in your water.
Class Treatment
Type
Function
Pass
I
Microbiological Status
Will stop bacteria increasing, but will not remove them
N/A
Bacteriostatic
unless II (a) is passed
II
Microbiological Treatment
Will remove or inactivate bacteria
N/A
II (a)
Bacteria Removal
II (b)
Virus Removal
Will remove or inactivate virus
N/A
II (c)
Protozoa Removal
Will remove or inactivate cryptosporidium and giardia.
ü
Will not remove or inactivate bacteria and viruses unless
II (a) and II (b) are passed
III Turbidity
and
Will
reduce
cloudiness
ü
Particulate
Reduction
IV
Taste and Odour Reduction
Will reduce tastes and odours
V
Chemical Treatment
Will decrease chlorine compounds
“This appliance may increase the bacterial content of water unless supplementary treatment is
provided”.
Legend:
= Pass
N/A = Not applicable
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION
Zip Water Filter Model 58000 (Sub Micron Triple Action)
The filter cartridge has been designed to perform to the following specifications
Particulate (Dirt/Rust) Reduction (for 7570 litres approx)
Class 1* (*as tested in accordance with ANSI/NSF Std 42)
Chlorine, Taste/Odour Reduction (for 7570 litres approx)
Class 1* (*as tested in accordance with ANSI/NSF Std 42)
Giardia & Cryptosporidium Cyst Reduction**
>99.9% Removal
Turbidity Reduction**
(**as tested in accordance with ANSI/NSF Std 53)
Substance *Guidelines Average
Maximum Minimum
Average Average
or
†
USEPA Influent Effluent Percent
Effluent
Percent
SDWA
MCL
Concentration
Concentration
Removal
Removal
Removal
Cysts 99.5%
99.9%
N/A
N/A
(3 - 4 micron
reduction
Particles)
Turbidity 5NTU
<0.2
NTU
Chlorine**
-
2 mg/L
0.1 mg/L
95%
N/A
N/A
mg/L = milligrams per litre (1 mg/L = 1 part per million)
* Australian Drinking Water Guidelines - 1996
** Maximum levels AU= 3mg/L and NZ= 5mg/L
†United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Safe Drinking Water Act
REPLACEMENT FREQUENCY INSTRUCTION
Zip Water Filter Model 58000 (Sub Micron Triple Action)
Be sure to change the filter cartridge at least every 7570 litres or at least every 12 months or
whenever you detect a change in taste, odour, or a decrease in flow - 7570 litres is equal to using
approximately 20 litres daily for one year.
Performance Data
Part Number 58000
