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Q: Where is the system installed?
Typically, the system is installed where the water enters the building. Some homeowners or
installers prefer the basement or crawlspace, as may allow for easier access to the system for
maintenance purposes. If the system is used all year in freezing temperatures it must be installed
in a heated area that is not subject to freezing. Keep in mind that for systems with a UV sterilizer,
lateral clearance must be allowed for lamp and sleeve changes.
Q: How much water does TriPlex™ and DuPlex™ systems produce?
FS-YT series filter systems with 20” housings will produce a flow rate of approximately 12 USGPM
(45 liters/min) with new sediment and carbon block cartridges. Full-flow (Big Blue) FS-BB series
systems with 10” or 20” housings are capable of about 20 USGPM (76 liters/min). Specialty
cartridges such as resin cartridges or GAC cartridges can reduce this flow rate substantially.
Q: What is the standard warranty with TriPlex™ and DuPlex™ systems?
Every water filter system comes with a standard one-year limited warranty on all parts and repair
labour. A detailed warranty card is included with the unit. Normal filter cartridge replacement is
excluded from your warranty.
Q: What is the maintenance schedule for the system?
A good rule of thumb is to replace all filter cartridges every three months. Dependent upon local
water conditions and total water used, cartridges may require changes more often
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More severe
water conditions (algae, oxidized iron, turbidity, colour) may shorten this life significantly. If the
cartridges have not be used for several months (such as storage over a winter season) new
cartridges should be installed.
Q: When should the cartridges be changed?
If you notice gradually decreasing water pressure from your system or, taste or odor to your water,
it probably means that your cartridges are becoming exhausted and are losing their effectiveness.
If the differential pressure between cartridges (the difference in pressure reading between two
successive pressure gauges) reaches 10PSI the cartridges should be changed.
Section 2. Unpacking and Installation
Your assembled water filter system includes:
Carton Contents:
The main filter unit assembly with 2 or 3 filter housings. Units fitted with a UV
disinfection system will also have this assembled.
FS-BB TriPlex™ Systems:
3 – 10”or 20”x 4” Big Blue Filter Housings
3 – 0-100 psi Pressure Gauges (installed)
1 – TriPlex™ Mounting Bracket
1 – Filter Housing Wrench
FS-BB DuPlex™™ Systems:
2 –10”or 20”x 4” Big Blue Filter Housings
2– 0-100 psi Pressure Gauges (installed)
1– DuPlex™ Mounting Bracket
1– Filter Housing Wrench
