Filter Composition - Prime Water Prime LC-11 User Manual

Filter Composition

First Filter
(Pre-Carbon Filter)
Pre-Carbon Filter
Used for chlorine Trihalomethanes and other Volatile Organic Compounds.
Post-Carbon Filter : Granular Activated Carbon (GAC)
The workhorse of the filtration media. GAC is especially effective at removing chlorine, its odor
and taste, agricultural chemicals, phenol, trihalomethane and other chemical contaminants.
Silver is coated on the surface of the granular activated carbon to inhibit bacterial growth in
between use.
One Touch Easy replacement System
● Minimization of the number of parts
● Convenient filter replacement
● Strong structure
● Sanitary filter replacement
● Space efficiency
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Activated Carbon Filter Activated Carbon Filter
Second Filter
(Post-Carbon Filter)
Common Problems and Solutions
Condition Possible Problem
• The power light is not on • Unit may not be plugged in correctly.
or the power switch • Unit may be plugged into an outlet
doesn't seem to controlled by a switch.
work. • Fuse at the bottom of the machine may
be blown.
• Water volume is low or • Angle Valve Adapter and/or cold water
doesn't come out of the supply are turned off.
unit. • One or more of the water supply tubes is
crimped.
• House water pressure is too low.
• Pre-filter and/or unit filters are blocked.
• Tubing is leaking. • Tube is not seated properly or there is a
hole in the tubing.
• Tubing to pre-filter is not seated deeply
enough.
• Pre-filter is leaking. • O-Rings inside the pre-filter are not seated
correctly or are being crimped due to
housing cover being on too tight.
• Water has an unpleasant • The internal filters may need to be replaced.
odor or taste. • Water source requires a pre-filter or
RO filter.
• Unit is making an unsual • The problem is internal and requires a
noise. qualified technician.
• Ionizer is leaking. • The problem is internal and requires a
qualified technician.
• Even though the filter has • Did you reset the filter counter?
been replaced, the filter life
indicator still shows no-life.
Solutions
• Make sure power plug is plugged into
outlet correctly.
• Plug unit into an outlet that is constantly
'hot'.
• Replace the fuse at the bottom of the
unit.
• Make sure all water supply valves are
open.
• Check all hoses and tubes.
• Water pressure may be low for many
reasons (RO system, sprinkler system,
etc)
Call your dealer support for assistance.
• If unit has been used for 6 months or
more, replace filters as needed.
• Disconnect and reconnect tubing making
sure it is seated 3/4 inch deep or replace
tubing.
• Disconnect and reseat tubing at least 3/4
inches into filter.
• Disconnect tubing and unscrew housing
cover. Make sure O-Rings are seated
properly.
• Call your dealer to place an order for
new filters.
• Call your dealer for a water quality
report for your area.
• Unplug the unit from the power source
and call Technical Support.
• Unplug the unit from the power supply
and call Technical Support.
• Reset the filter by pressing the filter
replacement button.
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