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Installation & Operation Manual
Copyright © Puretec Ltd 2018
Installation Guide
9. Restore the water supply and check for leaks.
10. Run the system for at least 5 minutes to remove carbon fines. Water may appear
milky, but this is normal and is only tiny air bubbles that will clear after a short period.
Cartridge Installation/Changeout
1. Place container under filter in case of drips.
2. Twist out old cartridge. Discard old cartridge.
3. Remove packaging from the new cartridge including the yellow cap on top of the
cartridge. Twist in the new cartridge. Ensure firm seal to head.
Replacement cartridge code:
Puretec
QT12R
4. Reset LED indicator by following instructions on page 6.
5. Restore water supply.
6. Check for leaks, rectifying them, if any, before leaving the unit.
After installing cartridges flush unit for 5 - 10 minutes.
Use Guidelines
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Minimum operating pressure 100 kPa.
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Maximum operating pressure 875 kPa.
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Do not allow exposure to temperatures below 3°C.
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Maximum operating temperature 38°C.
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Maximum flow rate 5 Lpm.
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This system must be installed according to local plumbing codes on the cold water line
- mains only.
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Replacement Cartridges: See Cartridge Changeout section
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This system requires regular replacement of the filter cartridge to maintain proper
operation. Varying chlorine, sediment, or organic substance levels may affect
replacement frequency.
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Be sure to change the filter cartridge at least every 11,355 litres or 6 months which
ever occurs first; or whenever you detect a change in taste, odour, or decrease in flow.
Caution
: Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality
without adequate disinfection before or after the system.
