INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Turn off water supply and depressurize lines before installing fi lter.
2. Install fi lter using Rainfresh Connector Kits CK1P for Inline (Fig. 1) or CK3 Kit
for undersink (Fig. 2) or standard pipe fi ttings in desired location making sure
water enters inlet side of fi lter as marked on Filter Head.
3. Remove sump by turning 1/8th turn counterclockwise and lower. Remove
protective bubblepack around 1M Cartridge. The fi lter unit comes with a
ceramic adaptor (1007-0) that is threaded onto the cartridge and allows a
simple press up fi t of the cartridge over the center boss of the fi lter head (501).
To replace sump, align the sump grooves with fi lter head (501) lugs and push
straight up onto the head. Turn the sump 1/8 turn to right to lock.
Please keep the cartridge adaptor for use with future
replacement cartridges.
NOTE: THE CERAMIC CARTRIDGE IS FRAGILE AND SHOULD BE HANDLED WITH
CARE.
4. Open valves before and after the fi lter.
5. Turn on water supply and check for leaks.
Flushing and Conditioning:
Allow water to fl ow for 10 minutes to fl ush unit,
then close faucet and allow unit to sit overnight to condition. In the morning
fl ush unit briefl y before beginning service.
NOTE:
In some cases with low water pressure, the sump may only partially fi ll
due to an air block. If this happens, turn off faucet and press top vent button until
water level rises past the sealing point on sump.
YOUR UNIT IS NOW IN OPERATION.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MODEL - FC000/1M
Read carefully before proceeding and save for future reference
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
WHEN & HOW TO CLEAN THE CARTRIDGE
Periodically sediment will clog the outer pores of the ceramic
cartridge and the water fl ow will decline.
The cartridge should be
cleaned when the fl ow rate has dropped to an unacceptable level.
A new cartridge will typically deliver 1 gpm at 40 psi (45 litres at
2.5 bar)
. The cartridge may be cleaned many times until cartridge
gauge 703-4 can be passed over width of the ceramic.
1. Shut off valves before and after the fi lter unit and depress the vent
button on top of the head until pressure is relieved. Remove the
sump by lifting and rotating it counterclockwise an eighth turn to
stop and lowering carefully. Remove the cartridge (1M) by pulling
and twisting gently downwards. Do not remove cartridge by
unscrewing from adaptor (1007-0).
2. To clean ceramic. (Note: Please wear rubber gloves) hold body
of ceramic cartridge in the palm of your hand and gently scrub
entire surface with abrasive screen cleaner (811-0) provided
under running water. Do not hold cartridge by adapter, as this
may put undue strain on the fragile ceramic. Do not use soaps or
detergents. Scrubbing removes trapped particulates along with
part of the ceramic.
3. Replace the cartridge into the fi lter base by pushing and turning
gently to seal the o-ring. Replace the sump over the fi lter head
lugs and lock by rotating clockwise to stop. Open valves and
check for leaks.
SOLDERLESS INSTALLATION
For solderless installation use Rainfresh CK1P connector kit for inline installation (
Fig. 1
) or CK3 connector kit for undersink installation (
Fig. 2
).
(sold separately)
INTRODUCTION
This Drinking Water System is equipped with a unique cleanable, reusable, Ceramic Cartridge (Model
1M) that traps and kills harmful bacteria (ie. coliforms, E. coli, faecal coliforms) >99.99999%, traps cysts
& protozoa (ie. cryptosporidium, Giardia lamblia) >99.9% and fi lters particulates as small as 0.3 micron
(absolute). The activated carbon core within the ceramic further reduces tastes & odours. It can be used
on any municipal or untreated drinking water supply to deliver bacteriologically safe drinking water.
INSTALLATION
DO NOT INSTALL AS A WHOLE HOUSE FILTER.
THE CERAMIC CARTRIDGE WILL REDUCE PRESSURE AND FLOW RATE.
Rated Service Flow - 1 gpm / 3.8 Lpm
NOTE: This fi lter is to be used for one cold drinking water outlet only.
It may be installed in-line as shown in
Fig. 1
or undersink as shown in
Fig. 2
.
INSTALLATION CAUTIONS
• Maximum Working Pressure - 100 psi / 690
kPa. If water pressure surges, or will at any time
exceed the 100 psi / 6.9 bar / 690 kPa maximum,
a pressure regulator must be installed before
the fi lter. Recommended regulator setting is 75
psi (517 kPa) or less) along with a water hammer
arrestor to prevent damaging shocks caused by
water hammer.
• Maximum operating temperatuer: 100ºF / 38ºC
• Important to allow at least 5 inches above and
below the fi lter
for clearance.
• Do not install in direct sunlight.
• Only use tefl on tape for fi tting connections into
unit, DO NOT USE WICKING OR SEALER.
• If water pipes are used to ground electrical
system, install jumper wire (#4 gauge solid
copper wire) across the fi lter unit.
• Protect your unit from freezing - drain the unit if
freezing
temperatures exist.
NOTE: IF BRASS OR SOLDER TYPE FITTINGS
ARE USED:
DO NOT
use torch near plastic housing. All solder
joints should be made before joining pipe to
fi lter head.
DO NOT
overtighten metal fi ttings into plastic
fi lter head or it may crack. Hand tighten fi ttings
plus one turn with wrench to give water seal.
System and installation shall comply with
applicable state and local regulations.
