Inspect Shipment
The filter is shipped in one carton, including the
potassium permanganate feeder assembly. The filter
is completely assembled at the factory, except as
required at installation. The filter’s mineral tank is
loaded with the proper quantity of manganese green-
sand, gravel and sand.
Thoroughly check the filter system for possible ship-
ping damage and parts loss. Also inspect and note
any damage to the shipping carton.
Remove and discard (or recycle) all packing materials.
To avoid loss of small parts, we suggest you keep the
small parts in the parts bag until you are ready to use
them.
Recommended
maximum allowable inlet water
pressure is 80 psi
. Use a pressure reducing valve if
necessary. Be sure the addition of a pressure reduc-
ing valve will not reduce the flow to less than the 5
gallons per minute needed for backwash.
The filter works on
24V DC
electrical power, supplied
by a direct plug-in power supply (included). Be sure
to use the included power supply, and plug it into a
nominal
120V, 60 Hz
household outlet that is in a
dry
location only
, grounded and properly protected by
an overcurrent device such as circuit breaker or fuse.
This system is not intended to be used for treating
water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown
quality without adequate disinfection before or after
the system.
European Directive 2002/96/EC requires all
electrical and electronic equipment to be
disposed of according to Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) require-
ments. This directive or similar laws are in
place nationally and can vary from region to
region. Please refer to your state and local
laws for proper disposal of this equipment.
Safety Guides
Follow the installation instructions carefully. Failure to
install the filter properly voids the warranty.
Before you begin installation, read this entire manual.
Then obtain all the materials and tools you will need
to make the installation.
Check local plumbing and electrical codes.
The
installation must conform to them.
Use only lead-free solder and flux
for all sweat-sol-
der connections as required by state and federal
codes.
Use care when handling the filter. Do not turn upside
down, drop, or set on sharp protrusions.
Do not locate the filter where freezing temperatures
occur.
Do not attempt to filter water over 120°F
.
Freezing, or hot water damage voids the warranty.
Avoid installing in direct sunlight. Excessive sun heat
may cause distortion or other damage to non-metallic
parts.
The filter requires a minimum water flow of 5 gallons
per minute at the inlet for backwash.
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