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PHIX
®
Cartridge System
Owners Manual
2) Step-by-Step Installation Procedures
The PHIX Cartridge System is shipped pre-assembled and includes a bucket, siphon, hose, support bracket, and
two prescribed packages of PHIX Media. To install the unit, please follow these simple step-by-step installation
instructions.
A)
Remove Drain
Remove the existing waste (drain) pipe between the sink strainer and the stub out at the wall or floor.
If the piping is plastic with compression (threaded-type) fittings, unthread the pipe and save it for
possible reuse. If the pipe is welded or metal, cut using a hacksaw and discard. Unscrew fittings by
hand or with groove-joint pliers.
Installation Tip: Before removing the drain plug or disconnecting the trap, place a plastic bucket under the drain
trap to catch any standing water.
B)
Add PHIX Media to the PHIX Cartridge System
The PHIX Cartridge System is shipped with two packs of media for initial charge and a refill. To ensure
that acidic wastewater is properly neutralized, the cartridge must be loaded with the initial charge of
media before it is installed.
To add PHIX Media to the PHIX Cartridge (Figure 2.1)
1. Unthread the cartridge top manifold from the body.
2. Remove the top filter plate, filter, and bottom filter plate from the center column. The filter plates
snap fit onto the center column and are removable by hand.
3. Pour the PHIX Media into the cartridge body up to the fill line.
4. Re-install the bottom filter plate, filter, and top filter plate on the center column.
5. Re-thread the cartridge body to the cartridge top manifold. The cartridge is ready to be installed.
Figure 2.1 Filling PHIX Media in the Cartridge
