1. KEEP THE UNIT IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION AT ALL TIMES.
2. Remove the red shipping caps from the inlet & outlet ports on the main housing.
3. Precondition the unit by “surge flushing”: It is very important that this system is flushed properly
prior to final installation. The granular carbon medium used in the bottom tank contains 1-2% by
volume of carbon fines that should be flushed out prior to use. The best method for purging these
carbon fines from the media bed is “surge flushing”:
Using the supplied adapter, connect a garden hose to the inlet port so that the water will flow into
the system and out of the outlet port. Slowly turn on the water and allow the discolored water to
flow from the outlet into a bucket or drain. The first few gallons will appear black and cloudy due to
carbon fines. After an initial 2-5 minute flushing, begin a period of “surge flushing.” Turn the water
supply on for 30 seconds and then off for 30 seconds repeatedly for 5-10 minutes or until initial
surge of water is completely clear and free from discoloration and cloudiness. Once the unit has
been properly flushed, be sure the white washers are properly set inside the inlet and outlet ports.
Disconnect it from the garden hose and position it for final installation.
4. Turn off main source water supply prior to installation.
5. Install the unit to the main water supply using the supplied components. Do not over tighten
fittings, as this may cause leakage and broken fittings.
Do NOT use pipe dope.
The use of pipe
dope voids the warranty. You may use NSF Certified pipe primer, glue and teflon tape. Leave
two-three threads exposed and do not exceed seven layers of teflon tape. More than seven
layers will cause the nipple to crack and leak.
6.
IMPORTANT:
The inlet piping assembly (valve, pre-filter, main filter unit, union and nipples) must
be firmly braced and supported.
7. Once installation is complete, slowly turn the water on and inspect for leaks.
8. Once the unit is installed and checked for leaks, open the water faucet closest to the installed unit
and allow water to run for 10 minutes for the final flushing period.
Flush
for
10
min.
Flush
for
10
min.
This unit must be
installed by a licensed
plumber to validate the warranty
Shut-off
valve
Direction of flow
UV Well Kit
(Not NSF Certified)
Austin Springs
Whole House Water Filter System
5-micron
pre-filter unit
Whole house
water filter
0.35-micron
post-filter unit
UV anti-bacterial
filter
The optional UV Well Kit
offers whole house protection
from harmful well water
contaminants, scale buildup,
bacteria and viruses common in
well water. Not NSF Certified.
The AS-WH Whole House
Filter is a stand-alone system
that effectively reduces
harmful contamination.
Installation
– check operating specifications before installing
