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P/N 1011047 Rev. G 11/16

Water Filtration System

owner’s manual

Model VZN-421H & VZN-441H

Manufacturing Numbers:

9700720 & 9700740

www.antunes.com

System Tested and Certified by NSF 

International and WQA against NSF/ANSI

Standard 42 and 53 for the reduction of:

Standard No. 42: Aesthetic Effects 

Nominal Particulate Reduction Class I

Standard No. 53: Health Effects

Cyst Reduction & Turbidity Reduction as 

verified and substantiated by test data.

System Tested and Certified by WQA

against NSF/ANSI Standard 372 

for lead-free compliance

Summary of Contents for VZN-421H

Page 1: ...rtified by NSF International and WQA against NSF ANSI Standard 42 and 53 for the reduction of Standard No 42 Aesthetic Effects Nominal Particulate Reduction Class I Standard No 53 Health Effects Cyst Reduction Turbidity Reduction as verified and substantiated by test data System Tested and Certified by WQA against NSF ANSI Standard 372 for lead free compliance ...

Page 2: ...Tank Air Pre Charge 17 Troubleshooting 18 Replacement Parts 19 Limited Warranty 24 Warranty Information Please read the full text of the Limited Warranty in this manual If the system arrives damaged contact the carrier immediate ly and file a damage claim with them Save all packing materi als when filing a claim Freight damage claims are the respon sibility of the purchaser and are not covered und...

Page 3: ...lumn and have it handy when calling for assistance The serial number is on the specification plate located on the system OWNER INFORMATION continued IMPORTANT A J Antunes and Company reserves the right to change specifications and product design without notice Such revisions do NOT entitle the buyer to corresponding changes improvements additions or replacements for previously purchased equipment ...

Page 4: ...ll electrical connections must be in accordance with local electrical codes and any other applicable codes WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Do NOT modify the power supply cord plug If it does not fit the outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician Do NOT use an extension cord with this unit If the supp...

Page 5: ...on in temperature The maximum operating temperature is 100 F 38 C Avoid abrupt variations in temperature Any temperature variation should be made slowly Protect from rough handling or dropping Mechanical damage external breakage and or internal break age of the filter can result if the system is dropped or bumped Handle with care at all times during transportation and instal lation Protect from or...

Page 6: ...t 7000669 NOTE Includes plug adaptors for US Europe Australia and UK Electrical Cord Plug Configurations Kit Model Number Description Configuration 0012146 DC Power Supply 100 240 VAC Includes the 4 plug adaptors below NOTE PLUG STYLE MAY VARY US NEMA 1 15 2 pin or NEMA 5 15 3 Pin US NEMA 1 15 2 PIN or NEMA 5 15 3 PIN Euro CEE 7 16 EURO CEE 7 16 AS NZS 3112 AUS 2 Pin AS NZS 3112 2 PIN AUS UK BS 13...

Page 7: ...r Percent Reduction Substance Influent Challenge Concentration Reduction Requirement Minimum Reduction cyst 1 minimum 50 000 L 99 95 99 95 Turbidity 11 1 NTU 0 5 NTU 99 1 Particulate Class I Particles 0 5 to 1µm at least 10 000 particles mL 85 99 5 1 based on the use of microspheres or Cryptosporium parvum oocysts NOTE The NSF WQA information provided applies to the Ultra Filter cartridge Do not u...

Page 8: ...the membrane wall The Drain Valve is only powered during Flush Mode NOTE Do NOT unplug the power cord or turn off the sys tem during Flush Mode If there is a power outage or the system is unplugged water will continue to be filtered but the system will NOT flush This could cause the Ultra Filter to plug prematurely and may reduce the life of the filter The flush is automated by the Universal Pulse...

Page 9: ...tch the appropriate outlet Do NOT connect the system to a switched electrical outlet PLUMBING NOTE The system must be connected to the COLD water line Do NOT connect the system to the hot water line The VZN system uses the following connections System Inlet 3 4 NPT System Outlet Product Water 3 4 NPT Drain 3 4 FNPT Rinse Outlet 3 4 Garden Hose or 3 4 ID Hose When making a plumbing connection to th...

Page 10: ...assembled to a Back Plate The Back Plate has mounting holes across the bottom portion to secure the bottom of the system to the wall Some of the bottom mount ing holes may be obscured Plan your mounting accordingly INSTALLATION continued Follow these steps to secure the Mounting Bracket to the wall and seat the VZN system 1 Use a stud finder and level to attach the Mounting Bracket securely to the...

Page 11: ...with an appropriate fitting not supplied Figure 3 3 Direct the other end of the hose to the drain Figure 3 When connecting the drain hose pay attention to the follow ing guidelines The drain line plumbing must be able support the flow rate whenever the system flushes This flow rate is dependent on the inlet water pressure inlet pipe size and system The drain line leading out of the system must be ...

Page 12: ...ure 6 Do NOT overtighten fittings as this could cause the plastic ball valve to crack Use plastic fittings and a pipe thread sealant approved for use on PVC fittings when making connections Filtered Water Permeate Outlet Connection The System Outlet has a 3 4 NPT male thread at the Outlet Valve Figure 6 Do NOT overtighten fittings as this could cause the plastic ball valve to crack Use plastic fit...

Page 13: ...or 15 more minutes to flush out any remaining air 12 Close the Rinse Ball Valve and disconnect the garden hose 13 Press the FLUSH button to open the Drain Valve Repeat six times to ensure any remaining air is flushed out of the system 14 Open the closest downstream tap or faucet 15 Slowly open the Outlet Ball Valve and allow water to run through the system and out the faucet for five minutes Water...

Page 14: ... faucet or tap until the smell of bleach is present 10 Close the faucet or tap 11 Let the system stand without water flow for at least 15 minutes to allow the bleach to sanitize the pipes 12 After 15 minutes without water flow open the faucet or tap 13 Allow water to flow through the system until the presence of bleach is gone 14 Open all other faucets and taps in line with the system to flush any...

Page 15: ... at both ends of the new cartridge 9 Record the serial number of the new cartridge The cartridge serial number is engraved on one end of the outer tube for example 05K 12013 10 Install the End Cap O ring on the End Cap and insert the Large End Cap into the end of the new cartridge 11 Position the new cartridge and End Cap at the housing and gently insert into the housing 12 Press the End Cap into ...

Page 16: ...come to a hard stop at the end of the thread Use a Filter Wrench if necessary NOTE Do NOT overtighten the Carbon Element Housing 10 Direct water from the Rinse Ball Valve to a drain NOTE Direct the Rinse Ball Valve to a drain Do NOT use the water resulting from the flush procedure 11 Open the Rinse Ball Valve Turn on the water to the system by slowly opening the Inlet Ball Valve Allow water to flo...

Page 17: ... will also turn on Figure 10 Universal Pulse Controller Semi Annual Tasks Check Permeate Tank Air Pre Charge It is recommended the permeate tank air charge be checked every six months Tools and supplies required Air Pressure Gauge 5 40 psi range 0 3 2 7 bar with tire valve Schrader Valve connection CAUTION Air pre charge should only be checked and adjusted under zero system pressure The system mus...

Page 18: ...y be plugged Clean or replace the inlet flow restrictor Water tastes bad Carbon Element need replacing Replace Carbon Element Storage shipping solution not completely rinsed out of the system Rinse the system for a longer period of time replace Carbon Element Biological growth in pipes Sanitize plumbing Water condition changed Consider installing additional filtration Broken capillaries in Ultra F...

Page 19: ...VZN SERIES 19 P N 1011047 Rev G 11 16 REPLACEMENT PARTS 30 33 25 1 2 36 3 31 12 28 20 14 14 29 16 32 35 14 15 19 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 17 21 13 26 27 18 20 21 22 23 24 9 8 10 10 34 ...

Page 20: ...VZN SERIES 20 P N 1011047 Rev G 11 16 30 33 25 1 2 3 31 34 12 28 20 14 14 29 16 32 14 15 19 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 17 21 13 26 27 18 20 21 22 23 24 9 8 10 10 36 35 REPLACEMENT PARTS continued ...

Page 21: ...1 4 15 x 3 4 4 32 4040189 Solenoid Valve NC 3 4 NPT 1 33 7000669 Carbon Element Replacement Kit 1 34 0505871 VZN Mounting Bracket 1 35 0021667 Flow Regulator Assy 7 9 gpm 1 36 0012146 Power Adaptor Assy 1 37 2190184 Tee PVC 3 4 NPT not shown 1 37 2190135 Plug Nylon 3 4 NPT not shown 1 1 0505870 VZN Back Plate 1 2 0012357 Universal Pulse Controller 1 3 4060438 36 Black Cable Tie 2 4 7000921 Permeat...

Page 22: ...VZN SERIES 22 P N 1011047 Rev G 11 16 NOTES ...

Page 23: ...VZN SERIES 23 P N 1011047 Rev G 11 16 NOTES ...

Page 24: ... operating and maintenance instructions of this manual and or labor involved in moving adjacent objects to gain access to the Equipment 2 A J Antunes Co reserves the right to make changes in design or add any improvements on any product The right is always reserved to modify equipment because of factors beyond our control and government regulations Changes to update equipment do not constitute a w...

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