CS-340 Series Water Filter
Installation and Instruction Manual
3M
™
Water Filtration Products
Read, understand, and follow all safety information contained in these instructions prior to installation and use of the 3M
™
Water Filtration Products
Model CS-340 Series. Retain these instructions for future reference.
Intended use:
The 3M
™
Water Filtration Products Model CS-340 Series for 1/4" NPT x 1/4" fitting or compression fittings. The system is intended for use in filtering potable
water for food service equipment and has not been evaluated for other uses. The system is intended for indoor installations and must be installed by qualified
professional installer according to these installation instructions. You can also count on your filter to reduce the problem of lime and scaling (CS-341 and
CS-343 only) and also to help extend the life of your equipment.
Installer: Please leave this manual with owner/operator.
End User: Please retain for operation and future maintenance instructions.
EXPLANATION OF SIGNAL WORD CONSEQUENCES
WARNING
CAUTION
To reduce the risk associated with ingestion of contaminants.
•
Do not
use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system.
WARNING
To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to water leakage:
•
Read and follow
use instructions before installation and use of this system;
• Installation must comply with existing state and local plumbing codes;
•
Protect filter from freezing.
Drain filter when room temperature drops below 40° F (4.4° C);
•
Do not
install on hot water supply lines. Install on cold water lines only. maximum temperature 100°F (38°C);
•
Do not
install if water pressure exceeds 120 psi (827 kPa). If your water pressure exceeds 80 psi (552 kPa) you
must
install a pressure limiting valve. Contact
a plumbing professional if you are uncertain how to check your water pressure;
•
Do not
use wicking or sealer for fitting connections. Use Plumber's Tape for connections;
•
Do not
install where water hammer conditions may occur. If water hammer conditions exist, you must install a water hammer arrester: Contact plumbing professional if you
are uncertain how to check for this condition;
• Mount system in such a position as to prevent it from being struck by other items used in the area of installation (waste baskets, etc.)
•
Do not
install near water pipes which will be in the path of a drilling tool when selecting the position the bracket;
• The disposable filter cartridge must be replaced every six months, at the rated capacity or sooner if a noticeable reduction in flow rate occurs.
CAUTION
• Failure to follow instructions will void warranty;
• Install with the inlet and outlet ports as labeled. Make sure not to reverse connections.
• Do not use acid base sealers or wicking on plastic filter.
• Do not use torches or other heat sources near plastic plumbing, as damage may occur;
• Take care when using pliers or pipe wrenches to tighten plastic fittings, as damage may occur;
• On plastic fittings, use thread sealing tape only. Never use pipe sealant or pipe dope on plastic fittings, as damage may occur;
• Do not install this system in direct sunlight.
IMPORTANT
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury and/or property damage.
