Installation Instructions - Pentair CARBON FILTRATION SYSTEM 1.0 Installation And Service Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• To prevent accident or injury, do not hoist the unit over your shoulder. Use a hand truck to transport
the unit.
Notice
Do not lay the unit on its side during transportation and/or installation.
• Wear safety glasses and work gloves during installation and service.
2. TEST THE RAW WATER
• If water contains iron, manganese or hydrogen sulfide, a separate iron removal system is suggested
to be installed prior to the system. Consult with your dealer.
3. CHECK WATER PRESSURE
• Use a pressure gauge to confirm that the water pressure does not exceed 120 psi. If the water
pressure does exceed this limit, install a pressure regulator on the inlet pipe of the unit. The minimum
pressure for a filter is 20 psi. 60 psi is the optimum operating pressure.
4. LOCATE A SITE FOR THE UNIT
• There are three primary requirements needed for a site: the main water source, a drain (the drain may
be a floor drain, a sewer trap, utility sink, vent stack, dry well, etc., depending on local plumbing codes)
and an electrical connection. Locate the system as close to these items as practical. Avoid drain lines
over 25 feet long. In most applications, bypass any outside faucets.
• Place the unit in the desired location. The location must have a level, smooth surface.
• If the system is located outdoors, protect the unit from direct sunlight. (Direct sunlight can damage
the fiberglass and other system components.) If necessary, build a box or shed.
Notice
The system can only be installed outdoors in climates that do not reach freezing levels.
5. TURN OFF THE WATER AND DRAIN THE PLUMBING
• Turn off the water at the meter or the pressure tank.
• Drain all the pipes. Do not sweat the pipes with water in them; steam will damage plastic parts in
the valve.
• To drain the plumbing system, open all the faucets in the house and flush the toilets. This procedure
will allow air to enter the plumbing system. The water will drain out of the lowest faucet or outlet.
6. BYPASS THE OUTSIDE FAUCETS
• When possible it is best to bypass the outside faucets. However, in some cases, the outside faucets
cannot be accessed. In this situation, the bypass valve should be used whenever watering outside
for extended periods of time. If the installation is outside, or in a garage, a faucet can be installed on
the inlet water side to provide an option for untreated water.
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