Rainfresh UCS3 Installation And Operating Instructions

INTRODUCTION

Your Drinking Water System 3 uses a unique 3 stage filtering process to provide safer,
better tasting water in your home. It can be used on any water supply and is not limited to
municipally treated sources. The water first passes through an Activated Carbon Cartridge
(CF2) which reduces objectionable tastes, odours, colours and chlorine. This cartridge should
be replaced every 4 months*.
Next the water passes through a (LR1) Carbon Cartridge that reduces Lead, Volitile Organic
Compounds (VOC's) >95%, THM's (Trihalomethanes) >95%, chlorine and unpleasant taste/
odour 99%. It also filters sediment as fine as 1.0 micron (nominal). The LR1 is a disposable
cartridge, which should be replaced every 6 months*.
Finally the water passes through a self-disinfecting, silver impregnated Ceramic Cartridge
(1M) which traps and kills harmful bacteria >99.99999%, traps cysts & protozoa >99.9% and
filters particulates as small as 0.3 micron (absolute). This cartridge is cleanable and reusable.
The flow rate will gradually slow during use as contaminants build up on the ceramic surface.
The flow is restored by scrubbing the surface of the cartridge as required using the abrasive
cleaning pad (811-0) enclosed. The 1M cartridge should be replaced after 1 year or if the car-
tridge gauge (703-4) can be passed over the width of the ceramic*.
*Note: Cartridge life is directly dependant on water conditions and volume of water filtered.
Excessive sediment may cause more frequent replacement.
Warning: Individuals requiring water of specific microbiological purity should follow the advice
of their doctor or local health unit.

OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS

Maximum Pressure - 100 psi / 6.9 Bar. If water pressure surges, or will at any time exceed the 100 psi maximum, a
sure regulator and/or water hammer arrestor must be installed before the filter to prevent damage to the unit due to presures
exceeding maximum rating of the unit. Recommended regulator setting is 75 psi or less.
Maximum Temperature - 100°F / 38°C.
Cartridge Life - CF2 and LR1 - 375 gal / 1491 L or 4 months
- 1M - 1000 US gal (3785L) or 1 year
INSTALLATION (Read carefully before proceeding and keep instructions for future use.)
This unit comes with cartridges, faucet assembly and fittings to install the unit below the counter
to copper or CPVC rigid plastic pipe.

Unpacking the Unit

Remove each sump (520) by turning it 1/8 turn to left, then pulling away from head assembly
(2526-0). Remove CF2 and LR1 cartridge by twisting and gently pulling away from head boss.
Place CF2, LR1 and 1M Ceramic cartridge (packed separately) aside in a safe place until final
assembly. CAUTION: YOUR CERAMIC CARTRIDGE IS FRAGILE AND SHOULD BE TREATED
LIKE CHINAWARE.

Mounting the Faucet

Faucet may be installed in hole in sink if available or in counter top. Note: The faucet may also
be installed in the sink sprayer hole if available.
1. Position faucet on counter top beside sink in desired position. Ensure that swivel
spout will extend over sink and that there is room under the counter for faucet shank and to
tighten nuts.
2. Mark the location and drill a ½" hole. Protect your counter top by applying a layer of masking tape and use a sharp drill.
3. (See Fig. 1). Insert faucet shank through escutcheon plate (1040-9) and escutcheon washer (1040-10), and then through
counter top. Install plastic locating washer(1040-12), lock washer (1040-13) and locking nut (1040-14). Tighten locking
nut securely while someone holds the faucet body so it does not turn. Place adaptor washer (1040-16) inside 3/8" adapter
(1040-15) and tighten adaptor securely on to the faucet shank with a wrench. Caution: Do not use any thread sealant or tape
on the faucet shank.

Mounting the Unit

1. Locate best position for mounting unit undersink near faucet. Mark mounting bracket screw locations using mounting bracket
(2568) as a template. NOTE: LEAVE MINIMUM OF 5 INCHES CLEARANCE BELOW SUMPS FOR REMOVAL OF
CARTRIDGES FOR CLEANING AND REPLACEMENT. THE HIGHER AND CLOSER TO THE FRONT YOU MOUNT THE
UNIT THE BETTER FOR REGULAR MAINTENANCE.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MODEL UCS3
(Please save for future reference.)
Rated Service Flow - 0.75 gpm / 2.8 Lpm
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