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SAFETY AND NOTICES
• Carefully read and follow instructions.
• Check for compliance with all state and local
laws and regulations.
• Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used
on disinfected waters that may contain filterable
cysts.
• Use the unit only in ambient air temperatures
and water temperatures as specified.
• Do not use with water that is microbiologically
unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate
disinfection before or after the system.
• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or use
this unit outdoors. Do not use electrical heating
tape.
• Use only teflon tape without adhesive backing to
seal joints. Do not use pipe compound ("pipe
dope"), sticks, or similar compounds; they
contain petroleum derivatives which will cause
crazing and cracking of the plastic in the filter.
• Do not use aerosol sprays (bug spray, cleaning
fluids, etc.) near the filter; they contain organic
solvents which will cause crazing and cracking of
the plastic in the filter.
• Use only mild soap and water to clean filter
housing.
• Change the cartridge per instructions (or more
often if you notice a sustained drop in water
pressure or a change in the taste of the water).
Use only Sta-Rite replacement cartridges. Use of
any other manufacturers cartridges will void
warranty.
• Install the unit vertically with housing tank
pointing down. Allow 3" clearance below the
cartridge tank to allow for changing the cartridge.
• DO NOT use a torch near the unit. Do not install
near a heat source.
• This unit is designed for use on cold water lines
only.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Turn off water.
2. Cut the water line (or remove the existing filter)
where the unit will be installed.
3. Verify that the filter is set to match the water
flow direction desired.
4. Use suitable hardware to mount unit securely to
wall. Drill holes in mounting flange as needed.
Refer to Specifications for unit weight.
5. Install inlet shut-off valve.
6. Connect the inlet lines to the inlet valve.
7. Attach flushing valve assembly to header outlet.
Attach tubing from the flushing valve to drain.
8. Connect the outlet line to the water-using
device.
9. Remove shrink wrap and protective cap from
the cartridges.
10. Install the filter cartridges into the stainless steel
housings.
11. Install the filter housings into the filter head.
12. Flush the filters by opening the flushing valve
and then slowly opening the inlet
water valve. Allow the system to flush
for 5 minutes.
13. Check for leaks, and recheck occasionally for
the next hour.
INSTALLATION TIPS
• The filter is reversible and is easily set up for left
or right hand feed.
• Mount the filter in a suitable location that can
support the weight of the filters when full of
water.
• Connect to a suitable water line for the
application.
• Do not connect to hot water or water-cooled
condenser lines.
• Allow 3" below the filter canisters for filter
cartridge change.
• Puck must be installed in bottom
of each canister.
Figure 1: Quad Filter Arrangement with Optional Pre-Filter
OPERATION TIPS
• Change cartridges every 6 months, or when the
pressure gauge shows in the red part or is under
20 PSI during operation.
• Always flush new cartridges.
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Key No. Description
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Mounting Plate
2
Filter Head
3
Filter Mount
4
Filter Canister
5
Canister Puck
6
O-rings
7
Inlet Connector
8
Multiple Filter Connector
9
Outlet Connector with
Pressure Relief
LIMITED WARRANTY
Sta-Rite products are warranted free from
defects in materials and workmanship for a
period of five years from the date of installation,
provided that the product is installed in
accordance with the manufacturer's installation
specifications. This warranty covers
replacement costs only and excludes labor
costs, consequential damages, economic loss
damages, exemplary damages, and incidental
damages. Replacement costs means furnishing,
free of charge, a new product which is identical
or reasonably similar to the warranted product.
Product damage caused by accident, misuse or
abuse is excluded from this warranty. This
limited warranty gives you specific legal rights
and you may also have other rights which vary
from state to state.
Please contact Customer Service (800) 493-7635
or (909) 600-1808 for further product installation,
operation and parts or maintenance assistance.
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