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Nominal Particulate Reduction Class I Chlorine Reduction (VZN-541VE ONLY) Standard No. 53: Health Effects Cyst Reduction & Turbidity Reduction as Original Instructions verified and substantiated by test data. P/N 1013008 Rev C 11/19 www.antunes.com CAUTION: Read all instructions before using the unit.
In Case of Damage installation or operation of the unit, carbon element to provide the latest Service/Technical Assistance contact Antunes Technical Service at +1- innovation in filtration technology. Safety Information 877-392-7854 (toll free). Installation...
Water pressure must not by qualified personnel only. person. exceed 100 psig (690 kPa). Contact Antunes for repair. To reduce water pressure, install All electrical connections must be in a water pressure regulator and accordance with local electrical codes set to suit the application.
VZN 500 SERIES Safety Information (Continued) Protect from becoming dry Caution If the membrane dries out, irreversible damage to the Ultra Filter This equipment is to be installed to comply with the membrane may result. Protect the filter from becoming dry by basic plumbing code of the Building Officials and Code keeping it wet and sealed at all times.
VZN 500 SERIES Overview System Flush Solenoid Valve Inlet The VZN system operates in two (Automatic) Ball Valve modes: (Manual) Normal Operation Mode Ultra Filtration Cartridge Flush Mode During Normal Operation Mode, water enters the Inlet and flows through the Ultra Filter before exiting Outlet the Permeate Outlet as usable Ball Valve...
NOTE: If any parts are damaged, When making a plumbing connection to the system, use a back-up wrench on the contact Antunes IMMEDIATELY supporting plumbing. Always use a quality, approved pipe sealant or thread seal tape at +1-877-392-7854. on pipe threads. DO NOT allow pipe sealant inside pipes.
VZN 500 SERIES Installation The system is Caution designed to hang from Due to its weight and size, the the Mounting Bracket. VZN system MUST be mounted with the provided Mounting Bracket. Read the Mounting the System section before attempt- ing to mount the VZN system.
VZN 500 SERIES Drain Valve Connection The drain is for flushing particle buildup out of the system during self cleaning. Cut a length of tubing (not supplied) so it reaches the drain from the Drain Valve. Connect one end of the hose to the Drain Valve with an appropriate fitting (not supplied) (Figure 4).
VZN 500 SERIES Rinse Valve Connection Obtain a length of 3/4” garden hose long enough to reach from the Rinse Valve to the drain. Install a gasket in the end of the hose (non-drain end). Rinse Valve Connection Connect the hose to the Rinse Valve fitting. Use a back- up wrench on the fitting if required (Figure 6).
VZN 500 SERIES Rinsing the Ultra Filter Cartridge The Ultra Filter Cartridge comes pre-installed in the VZN system. The Ultra Filter Cartridge must be rinsed before the Bypass Example system is used to remove any air and protective solution. Inlet Ball Valve NOTE: Ultra Filter Cartridge must be rinsed to drain...
VZN 500 SERIES Sanitizing the System and Lines Rinsing the Carbon Element and TAC Cartridge The plumbing must be sanitized to eliminate possible The Carbon Element and TAC Cartridge MUST be rinsed contamination that may have occurred during the installation before using the system the first time and immediately after the process.
VZN 500 SERIES Maintenance Replacing the Ultra Filter Cartridge End Cap Clamps NOTE: Always install new Carbon Element and new TAC Cartridge Element after replacing the Ultra Filter End Cap Cartridge. Cartridge NOTE: Water may drain from the tubing as it is removed. UltraFilter O-Rings Cartridge...
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VZN 500 SERIES Rinsing and Replacing the Carbon Element NOTE: Remove the TAC Cartridge Element, if present, and Red Pressure re-attach the TAC Housing before proceeding. Relief Button O-rings Turn off the water to the system by closing the Inlet Ball Carbon Valve and Outlet Ball Valve.
VZN 500 SERIES Rinsing and Replacing the TAC Cartridge Turn off water to the system by closing the Inlet Ball Valve and then close the Outlet Ball Valve. Press the FLUSH button to initiate the flush cycle. Repeat several times to ensure the permeate tank is empty. Press and hold the Red Pressure Relief Button on the top of the TAC Housing Remove the TAC Housing (Figure 11).
VZN 500 SERIES Semi-Annual Task Changing the Interval Setting Caution Check Permeate Tank Air Pre-Charge Changing the flush interval can cause the Ultra Filter to plug It is recommended the permeate tank air charge be checked prematurely and may reduce the life of the filter. Consult the every six months.
VZN 500 SERIES Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The power cord is not plugged into the Plug power cord into the appropriate outlet. appropriate outlet or control box. The unit is plugged into a switched Plug the power cord into an unswitched outlet. Unit does not have power.
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VZN 500 SERIES 521H, 521HC, 541H, 541HC Replacement Parts Item Item Part # Description Qty. Part # Description Qty. 7001576 Universal Pulse Controller Assembly 2190210 Adaptor, Tube to 1" NPT 0012412 Outlet Assembly 2190210 Fitting, 3/4" NPT X 3/4" CTS Stem 0400381 Grommet, 1.75 OD X 1.1887 ID 3000116...
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VZN 500 SERIES VZN-521H-T5, VZN-521HC-T5, VZN 541H-T5, AND VZN-541HC-T5 SYSTEMS 6 6 6 Item Item Part # Description Qty. Part # Description Qty. 7001576 Universal Pulse Controller Assembly 2190167 Garden Hose adaptor, 3/4" NPT x 3/4" 0012467 Outlet Assembly 2190189 Adaptor, Tube to 1'' NPT 0400381 Grommet, 1.75 OD X 1.1887 ID...
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VZN 500 SERIES VZN-541V, VZN-541VC & VZN-541VE SYSTEMS Item Part # Description Qty. 7001576 Universal Pulse Controller 0012467 Outlet Assembly 3/4'' 0400381 Grommet, 1.75OD X 1.187 ID 0508919 Housing 4" DIA x 40" L 0509332 Back Plate, VZN-541 0505871 Mounting Bracket 2010243 Tubing UF-Bend 180°, 31.21 LG 2010244...
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VZN 500 SERIES VZN-541V-T5 AND VZN-541VC-T5 SYSTEMS Item Part # Description Qty. 7001576 Universal Pulse Controller 0012467 Outlet Assembly 3/4'' 0400381 Grommet, 1.75OD X 1.187 ID 0508919 Housing 4 DIA x 40" L 0509344 Back Plate, VZN 521/541 -T5 0505871 Mounting Bracket 2010243 Tubing, UF-Bend 180°, 31.21 LG...
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