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TASTE & FEEL
THE DIFFERENCE
Estate Series Owner's Guide
4140LE
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All work performed by licensed contractors. | CA Lic# 787179 – NV Lic# 059578 – AZ ROC 327043

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  • Page 1 TASTE & FEEL THE DIFFERENCE ™ Estate Series Owner’s Guide 4140LE All work performed by licensed contractors. | CA Lic# 787179 – NV Lic# 059578 – AZ ROC 327043...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome to the LifeSource Family ........................1 Platinum Protection Plan ............................2 Our Referral Program ..............................3 A Note to Your Plumber ............................4 Equipment Specifications .............................5 System Quick Facts ..............................6 Best Practices .................................7 Minimizing Mineral Spots ............................8 Pre-Installation Instructions ..........................9 Installation Instructions ............................
  • Page 3: Welcome To The Lifesource Family

    Our Promise To You LifeSource Water has been a family owned and operated company since 1984. We are proud to have produced the very first salt-free, Whole House Water System and continue to manufacture the highest quality water filtration products. We pride ourselves in making quality water easy for our customers.
  • Page 4: Platinum Protection Plan

    Point Inspection. Enhanced Referral Program 5 POINT INSPECTION Receive $400 for each referral that Our factory service technician will: purchases a LifeSource system and they will receive a $100 discount. • Perform a full manual system rinse cycle. Free Replacement Parts We replace your bypass valves and seals •...
  • Page 5: Our Referral Program

    GET REWARDED Do you love having clean, filtered water from every tap? Tell a friend and earn extra cash! When anyone you refer purchases a LifeSource Whole House Water System, you receive $100 and they get a $100 discount on their...
  • Page 6: A Note To Your Plumber

    This page includes tips and important reminders. We recommend customers share this page with outside plumbers doing work in the home. The following information will ensure that your LifeSource service is not interrupted. Important Reminders • This system requires the fabrication of a 3-way valve bypass [See Figures 1 & 2].
  • Page 7: Equipment Specifications

    ANSI/NSF-42 tested and certified for a filtration capacity of 5,704,000 gallons of water by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO). LifeSource has the highest rated capacity 16” of any whole house water system in North America.
  • Page 8: System Quick Facts

    • LifeSource automatic rinse cycles clean out sediment in the carbon bed. • LifeSource systems are environmentally friendly. The rinse water can be used to water a garden or flower bed so water isn’t wasted.
  • Page 9: Best Practices

    MAXIMIZING THE BENEFITS OF THE ESTATE FILTER SYSTEM A LifeSource carbon filtration system will improve the properties of your water throughout the entire home. Below are some things to expect and recommendations that can maximize the benefits of the system.
  • Page 10: Minimizing Mineral Spots

    MINIMIZING MINERAL SPOTS Dishwashers - LifeSource systems retain nutrient minerals, which may result in limited spotting on glasses in dishwashers. Generally, Cascade Complete dishwasher detergent will resolve this issue (use 1/2 of recommended amount). However, if you still have mineral spotting, try adding 1-2 tsp.
  • Page 11: Pre-Installation Instructions

    PRE-INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Read the following instructions completely before installation. Observe all local plumbing and building codes when installing. Estate Water Filter Location Requirements • DO NOT install, modify or use this equipment in any manner other than specified in this user manual. •...
  • Page 12 1. Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system. 2. LifeSource Water Systems are attached to the main water line going into the home. [The pipe connection is made after the pressure regulator, if present, and after the sprinkler supply line.]...
  • Page 13 CAUTIONS & REQUIREMENTS | 4140LE ESTATE WATER FILTER 7. DO NOT CONNECT THE FILTER RINSE LINE TO AN AIR CONDITIONER DRAIN LINE. 8. If the system was delivered with the valve head pre-installed on the tank, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE VALVE HEAD. NOTE: For filters delivered without the valve head installed - PRE-FILL the tank with water after the tank has been placed at the installation site.
  • Page 14: Installation Instructions

    NOTE: LifeSource recommends the use of ball valves when fabricating the bypass for the 4140LE. Figure 7 - System in 3-WAY BYPASS Position...
  • Page 15 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: If a re-circulating pump is present on your hot water heater, unplug the pump PRIOR to shutting off the water supply to avoid a burnout of the pump motor. 1. Shut off the water at the water main. Open a water spigot connected to the home to drain water from pipes.
  • Page 16: System Rinse

    Grounding the System NOTE: In cases where household plumbing lines are used for grounding the house, it may be necessary to use a copper wire to jump over the LifeSource equipment to continue proper grounding. 1. Cut copper jumping wire to the appropriate length.
  • Page 17 FIRST RINSE CYCLE OF NEWLY INSTALLED SYSTEM NOTE: The filter’s 3-way bypass should be in BYPASS POSITION. Valves (B) & (C) should be in the closed position and valve (A) in the open position. [See Page 12, Figures 7 & 8] 1.
  • Page 18: System Timer

    MANUAL RINSE INSTRUCTIONS 5. Open the clock panel and turn the knob (A) SLOWLY CLOCKWISE [See Page 15, Figure 10] to the first pin until you hear and see the valve mechanism engage. Allow the system to go through a complete cycle for 6 minutes. 6.
  • Page 19 Setting Timer To reset the weekly automatic self-cleaning timer [See Figure 12] • Facing the LifeSource system, loosen the black nuts on both sides of the timer head and remove the black cover. • Look on the right side of the timer face.
  • Page 20: Post-Installation Instructions

    2. One month after the system was installed, drain water heater until the drained water runs clear. Old water heaters may descale with LifeSource water and should be drained after one month as scale dislodges. In addition, a hot water heater should be drained once a year per manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    If water continually flows from the rinse drain line, a cross-mixture of filtered and tap water will be present. Immediately put the system in bypass and call LifeSource Water at 800-334-5009. This may be a sign of a mechanical issue.
  • Page 22: Warranty Details

    (the “Period of Coverage”). This limited warranty (the “Limited Warranty”) is subject to the terms within this document. For the Limited Warranty to apply, the Products must be installed and operated according to LifeSource Water’s written installation instructions, the manufacturer’s recommendations, and current and local building and plumbing codes.
  • Page 23 LIMITED WARRANTY What will LifeSource Water Do? During the Period of Coverage, LifeSource Water will repair or replace the Product or any part or component that is defective in materials or workmanship. All repair parts will be LifeSource Water parts. All repairs or replacements will be performed by a qualified professional who is properly trained to do the type of repair.
  • Page 24 Limitation on Warranties EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE LIMITED WRITTEN WARRANTY CONTAINED HEREIN, PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT “AS IS,” AND LIFESOURCE WATER MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION AND THERE ARE NO CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT...
  • Page 25 Limited Warranty, or make additional warranties binding on LifeSource Water. Accordingly, additional statements such as advertising, or presentation, whether oral or written, do not constitute warranties by LifeSource Water and should not be relied upon. Contact Us: LifeSourceWater.com/Warranty...
  • Page 26: Contact Customer Service

    WE’RE HERE TO HELP Thank you for being a valued member of the LifeSource Water Family. We hope you enjoy having clean, delicious water for your family and home. Together we are making a difference to decrease plastic waste from bottled water and keeping salt runoff out of the water supply.

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