Zip Hydroboil Plus - Installation & Operating Instructions - 82869 - May 2003
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Filter Performance Data - Part 28002
A Five Micron filter may be filtered as an alternative to a Sub-Micron filter in areas where
water has high sediment levels.
SUBSTANCE REDUCTION
Zip Five Star Water Filter Model 28002 (Five Micron Triple Action for Boiling Water)
Tested and certified under AS/NZS 3497 for reduction of chlorine, odour and taste as shown
below. 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.
N/A
Will not remove or inactivate bacteria and viruses unless
II (a) and II (b) are passed
III
Turbidity and
Will reduce cloudiness
N/A
Particulate Reduction
IV
Taste and Odour Reduction
Will reduce tastes and odours
3
V
Chemical Treatment
Will decrease chlorine compounds
3
“This appliance may increase the bacterial content of water unless supplementary
treatment is provided”.
Legend:
3
= Pass
N/A = Not applicable
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION
Zip Five Star Water Filter Model 28002 (Five Micron Triple Action for Boiling Water)
The filter cartridge has been designed to perform to the following specifications
Chlorine, Taste/Odour Reduction (for 5678 litres approx):
Class 1* (as tested in accordance with ANSI/NSF Std 42)
Substance
*Guidelines Average
Maximum
Minimum
Average
Average
or
†
USEPA Influent
Effluent
Percent
Effluent
Percent
SDWA MCL
Concentration
Concentration
Removal
Removal
Removal
Chlorine
-
2 mg/L
0.5 mg/L
>75%
N/A
N/A
mg/L = milligrams per litre (1 mg/L = 1 part per million)
* Australian Drinking Water Guidelines – 1996
† United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Safe Drinking Water Act
REPLACEMENT FREQUENCY INSTRUCTION
Zip Five Star Water Filter Model 28002 (Five Micron Triple Action for Boiling Water)
Be sure to change the filter cartridge at least every 5678 litres or at least every 12 months or
whenever you detect a change in taste, odour, or a decrease in flow – 5678 litres is equal to
using approximately 15 litres daily for one year.
