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Crystal Quest® Point of Entry (POE) Whole House Water Filter System
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION GUIDE
Components
OPERAT IN G SPE C I F I C AT I ON S
Pressure Range:
30-60 psi (2.1-4.1 bar)
Temperature Range:
40-100ºF (4.4-37.7ºC)
Optimum Service Flow:
8-13 gpm (30.28-49.21 lpm)*
*Depending on the size of the system
Read all instructions, specifications, cautions, and warnings
before installing and using your water filter system.
All drawings, pictures, colors and sizes are approximate for illustrative purposes only and may not exactly resemble the end product.
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- Page 1 Crystal Quest® Point of Entry (POE) Whole House Water Filter System INSTALLATION AND OPERATION GUIDE Components OPERAT IN G SPE C I F I C AT I ON S Pressure Range: 30-60 psi (2.1-4.1 bar) Temperature Range: 40-100ºF (4.4-37.7ºC) Optimum Service Flow: 8-13 gpm (30.28-49.21 lpm)*...
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Page 2: Important Information And Safety Precautions
These guidelines must be followed during system installation: warranty. Crystal Quest® assumes no liability for damage caused by excessive water pressure. • Use the system on a potable, safe-to-drink, COLD water supply • Check all the connections (i.e., water hose/tubing, connectors/fittings) to ensure proper only. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Information and Safety Precautions........................ 2 Arrival, Unpacking, and Inspection...........................4 System Location................................4 Installation Diagrams................................5 Installing Optional UV Lamps............................6 Assemble Water Filter System with Control Valve and Brine Tank (Mechanical and Automatic)........7 Programming Automatic Control Valve..........................8 Connecting Water Filter System to Water Supply......................9 Connecting Pre- and Post-Filters to Water Supply......................10 Connecting Tubing to Control Valve..........................11 Connecting Tubing to Brine Tank...........................12... -
Page 4: Arrival, Unpacking, And Inspection
• Do not put any liquid other than water into the • Pipe, shut-off valves, and fittings are not provided by Crystal Quest®. system. • Position the water filter near main water supply line,... -
Page 5: Installation Diagrams
TYPICAL INSTALLATIONS AND SYSTEM LOCATIONS (WITH BACKWASH OR REGENERATION FEATURES) The system needs to be installed by a licensed plumber in any state or country. Specifically, the following states require a licensed plumber OR allow a state-registered installer or contractor to install your water filter system: AR, CA, GA, KS, MA, MI, MN, OK, RI, SC, SD, TX, VT, and WI. Softener, Tannin or Nitrate System/ Mechanical System/Polyglass Water Filter System Automatic System/Polyglass Water Filter System... -
Page 6: Installing Optional Uv Lamps
This system is great for well water and as an add-on to any This system is ideal for acidic water conditions or as a post-filter for a whole house water filter. For detailed installation instructions, reverse osmosis system to remineralize and enhance pH. This design will refer to the UV Installation and Operations Guide. -
Page 7: Assemble Water Filter System With Control Valve And Brine Tank (Mechanical And Automatic)
ASSEMBLE WATER FILTER SYSTEM WITH CONTROL VALVE AND BRINE TANK Unpack the control valve from the shipping box. It is recommended that you keep the original boxes CONTROL VALVE and packing materials. (BACK VIEW) Twist and lock top distributor to the To prevent leaks, lubricate the Unplug slip cap from the Unscrew and remove the top... -
Page 8: Programming Automatic Control Valve
PROGRAMMING AUTOMATIC CONTROL VALVE Programming to Backwash and Regenerate Programming to backwash Softener, Nitrate, or Programming to backwash non-regeneration using an Automatic Valve Tannin systems to regenerate once every 7 days: systems once every 7 days: (Refer to instructions for programming Automatic Control Valve) 1) Use the up or down arrows to set the time to 12:01 1) Use the up or down arrows to set the time to... -
Page 9: Connecting Water Filter System To Water Supply
MINIMUM MATERIALS NEEDED CONNECTING WATER FILTER SYSTEM TO WATER SUPPLY MECHANICAL/AUTOMATIC • ¾" or 1" male thread adapters to plumb the • Turn off the main water shutoff valve. system • Open all plumbing fixtures in the house • Wrenches, either open end or adjustable jaw, sized Cut out section of main water Check plumbing inlet and outlet including all outside faucets in order to drain the... -
Page 10: Connecting Pre- And Post-Filters To Water Supply
CONNECTING PRE- AND POST-FILTERS TO WATER SUPPLY Pre-filter: Sediment Cartridge Turn off the water supply and open a Using a pipe cutter, cut pipe. Sand (file) nearby faucet to drain the water out of Post-filter: Carbon Block (for EAGLE systems, the UltraFiltration Cartridge is Post-filter 2) cut ends of pipe to assure that they are pipes. -
Page 11: Connecting Tubing To Control Valve
CONNECTING TUBING TO CONTROL VALVE - MECHANICAL AND AUTOMATIC CONNECTING TUBING TO BRINE TANK • Connect tubing to control valve as shown in Figures Press 1/2" I.D. semi-rigid or non-collapsible plastic tubing onto drain line hose barb until snug and secure with a hose clamp (Figs 14 and 15). 14 and 15 for the mechanical and automatic water filter systems. -
Page 12: Connecting Tubing To Brine Tank
CONNECTING TUBING TO BRINE TANK 22 & 23 19 and 20 Remove the black plastic screw on opposite side and Remove the small white lid from the inside of the brine tank. Thread the screw through the pre-made hole, Remove the black brine tank lid. thread the hose through the tank. -
Page 13: How To Avoid Accidental Property Damage
HOW TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL PROPERTY DAMAGE INSTALLING A LEAK DETECTOR VALVE BYPASS Crystal Quest Point-of-Entry Water Filters use the latest SHUT OFF VALVE technologies available to ensure and prevent water rupture. SHUT OFF SHUT OFF COLD WATER VALVE VALVE However, if manufacturing guidelines are not followed, water... -
Page 14: Guide For Replacing Media
GUIDE FOR REPLACING MEDIA 1. Turn off the water to the unit and unplug from the power source. SLIP CAP 2. Disconnect the unit from your plumbing. DISTRIBUTOR/ 3. Carefully unscrew the control valve off the top of the tank. RISER TUBE 4. -
Page 15: Replacing Filter Cartridges And Maintenance
REPLACING FILTER CARTRIDGE AND MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE FOR WATER SOFTENERS Water softeners work using a process called ion exchange. • You should change your filter cartridge when the water flow is Your water softener replaces harmful calcium noticeably reduced and/or between 12-18 months. magnesium ions with neutral sodium chloride / potassium HEAD •... -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING CORRECTION PROBLEM WATER FILTER SYSTEM • Re-read the instructions to install the system properly. Mechanical, Automatic, Water No water flow • Check the in and out arrows on the bypass valve to ensure the Softener or Nitrate and Tannin system is not piped backwards. -
Page 17: Frequently Asked Questions
Once the time is set, press the pump a certain amount of chlorine into the water each day. Sold through Crystal Quest®. Please call extra cycle button or don't press anything for 5-10 seconds to return to normal 1-800-934-0051. -
Page 18: One Year Limited Warranty
This warranty gives CQE-RC-04015 you specific legal rights and you may have other legal rights which vary from state to state. CRYSTAL QUEST® assumes no 2-7/8” x 20” Sediment Reusable Pleated... - Page 19 Commercial Water Purification System, please contact manufacturer’s Technical Support Department Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time, or your authorized CRYSTAL QUEST dealer: Mailing Address: FilterWater.com P.O. Box 968 Southampton, PA 18966 http://www.FilterWater.com...
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