C H A N G I N G C A R T R I D G E S
When should I replace the Filter Net?
Item: WP-2040
The Pre-Filter Net is very durable and can be
cleaned and re-used repeatedly. It should be
replaced when there is indication of wear that
would reduce its effectiveness in screening
unwanted debris from the source water. This
include fraying, noticeable change m weave or
exhaustion of the elastic used to hold it on the
source water pail.
When should I replace the Filter Sleeve?
Item: WP-2050
The Filter Sleeve can be rinsed to eliminate
debris and improve flow rate however if rinsing
does not improve flow rate it should be replaced.
When should I replace the Pleated Fibrous
Purification Filter?
Item: WP-1803
Replace after 6 months or if
there is a noticeable reduction
in flow rate that cannot be re
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solved by taking the following
steps:
1.
Remove the Pleated Fibrous
Filter from the Filter Connector.
2.
Hold the filter horizontally by
it’s end- caps, and GENTLY tap
it on a hard surface. Rotate and
repeat several times. This may loosen any larger
particles trapped in the filter’s surface.
3.
Rinse the filter with clear water to remove any
debris it may have accumulated.
4.
Re-connect the filter to the Filter Connecter
inside Source Water Container.
5.
If water flow is still slow, replace the used
Pleated Fibrous Filter with a new one- attaching it
as pictured.
When should I replace the Multi- Media
Filter Cartridge?
Item: WP-1802
After approximately 6, 500 liters (1,800 gal
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lons)* or 12 months of use, you will need to
replace the Multi-Media Filtration Cartridge.
If you notice any changes in taste and/or
odor, this is also a good indication that the
Multi-Media Cartridge is in need of replace
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ment. To replace the cartridge please follow
the detailed steps found below:
1.
Lift the lid assembly
off of the purified water
container. The source
water container and
cartridge assembly are
attached to this lid.
2.
Un-screw the Car
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tridge from the Filter
Connecter on the bottom
side of the lid. Discard the used cartridge
as you would your normal trash. (Be careful
to remove the gasket from the threaded
end of the cartridge and save it for use with
the new cartridge.) Thoroughly wash the
system with filtered water. Be sure to clean
the entire system before installing a new
filtration cartridge.
3.
Place the gasket (reserved in step 2)
over the threaded end of a new Multi-
Media Filtration Cartridge. Screw the
cartridge onto the Filter Connecter by
turning it clockwise (by hand only).
4.
Flush the new cartridge by allowing
water to flow through the system until
it runs clear. This will remove any loose
carbon fines from the carbon stage of the
Multi-Media Cartridge. Although carbon
fines are completely harmless new
cartridges should be flushed thoroughly
before use.
WP-1924
Pour-Through Water Purification and Filtration System
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Be sure to clean the entire system before installing a new filtration cartridge.