H2O International Guard U1000 Installation Instructions Manual

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INSTALLATION & INSTRUCTION MANUAL
U N D E R CO U N T E R
D R I N K I N G
W A T E R
S Y S T E M
1 & 2 STAGE SYSTEMS

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION & INSTRUCTION MANUAL U N D E R CO U N T E R D R I N K I N G W A T E R S Y S T E M 1 & 2 STAGE SYSTEMS...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Initial Inspection ............3 Operation Parameters..........4 Plumbing Schematic ..........5 Pre-Installation ............6 Faucet Installation ..........6-8 FeedWater Adapter Installation ...... 8-9 Unit Placement & Mounting ......10 Flowlok Leak Control Valve ........ 10 Tubing Connections ........11-12 System Start Up............
  • Page 3: Initial Inspection

    INITIAL INSPECTION TOOLS & MATERIALS NEEDED FOR NORMAL INSTALLATION: • Cordless Drill • Phillips screwdriver • Carbide grinding burr • Flashlight or droplight • 1/4” (6 mm) drill bit • Teflon tape • 7/16” (11 mm) drill bit • Protective eye wear (i.e. goggles) •...
  • Page 4: Operation Parameters

    OPERATION PARAMETERS WARNING!! The following conditions for feed water supply must be met or Warranty will be void. Unit MUST be connected to a municipal or well water source that is treated and tested on a regular basis to insure water is microbiologically safe. Operating temperatures: Maximum: 105°...
  • Page 5: Plumbing Schematic

    PLUMBING SCHEMATIC PLUMBING SCHEMATIC FOR 1 & 2 STAGE UNDER COUNTER FILTER SYSTEMS (U2000 - 2 Stage Under the Counter Model shown). FAUCET METAL BALL VALVE FEEDWATER ADAPTER FLOWLOK CAUTION!! DO NOT USE WITH WATER THAT IS MICROBIOLOGICALLY UNSAFE or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system.
  • Page 6: Pre-Installation

    PRE & FAUCET INSTALLATION IMPORTANT!! PLEASE READ, FOLLOW AND SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL. 1. PRE-INSTALLATION PROCEDURE This unit includes a standard sink top faucet without an air-gap. In localities where plumbing codes require installation of an air-gap, contact your local distributor to obtain a code approved drain line adapter.
  • Page 7 FAUCET INSTALLATION (Continued) REMOVE EVERYTHING FROM INSIDE THE SINK AND SURROUNDING AREA. Place paper towels in the sink to catch the shavings from the grinding and drilling. Using a cordless drill with a carbide grinding burr, gently grind away enough porcelain or enamel to more than accommodate the 7/16”...
  • Page 8 DIAGRAMS B, C, D, & E DIAGRAM B (For Faucet Installation Steps 10-14) UP FOR CONSTANT FULL FLOW MIDDLE POSITION FOR OFF DOWN FOR CONTROLLED FLOW CHROME WASHER RUBBER GASKET SMALL BLACK GASKET STAR LOCK WASHER BLACK PLASTIC WASHER CHROME NUT SHANK DIAGRAM C 1/4”...
  • Page 9: Feedwater Adapter Installation

    FEEDWATER ADAPTER 3. INSTALLATION OF FEEDWATER ADAPTER CAUTION!! For your safety and protection, do not use where water is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality. The water supply to your system MUST be from the COLD WATER LINE! Hot water will severely damage your filtration system! Turn off cold water supply to the sink using the supply valve located under the sink.
  • Page 10: Unit Placement & Mounting

    UNIT PLACEMENT & FLOWLOK INSTALLATION 4. WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM PLACEMENT AND MOUNTING The system does not need to be mounted on the wall of the cabinet and simply sits on the floor of the cabinet. IMPORTANT!! Be very careful not to kink any of the tubing on the water filtration system. If tubing is kinked the tubing can rupture and leak.
  • Page 11: Tubing Connections

    TUBING & QUICK CONNECT FITTINGS 6. TUBING CONNECTIONS IMPORTANT!! Be very careful not to kink any of the tubing on the water filtration system. If tubing is kinked the tubing can rupture and leak. CONNECTING THE SYSTEM: (BLUE TUBING - From system faucet port. This is from port labeled faucet) Connect the blue tubing to the faucet by slipping the 1/4”...
  • Page 12 QUICK CONNECT FITTINGS HOW TO MAKE QUICK CONNECT FITTINGS CONNECTIONS: (Continued) INSERT TUBING Push the tubing through the collet and o-rings until it bottoms out against the tube stop. The collet holds the tube in place and the o-ring provides a leak resistant seal. If you need to remove the tubing always re-cut before connecting tubing again.
  • Page 13: System Start Up

    SYSTEM START UP & FLUSHING RO SYSTEM 7. SYSTEM START-UP With all connections complete, turn on the cold water supply to the filtration system IMPORTANT!! The Water Filtration Systems Main Water Shut Off valve (indicated by the bright orange tag at the side of the unit) must be open. This means the blue handle on the valve must be in the horizontal position.
  • Page 14: Filter Replacement

    FILTER REPLACEMENT 9. FILTER REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS (U2000 - 2 Stage Under the Counter Model shown). STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 TURN WATER OFF OPEN SYSTEM FLIP SYSTEM Turn Ball Valve Main Water Shut-Off Remove cover and Flip system and Blue handle to vertical position Hydro Guard™...
  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING NOT ENOUGH WATER POSSIBLE CAUSE / SOLUTION Feed water valve is plugged Open valve or unclog. or closed. Sediment/Carbon prefilter or Replace Filters. Carbon Post Filter is clogged. Incoming water pressure must be above 40 PSI. Install Low incoming water pressure. a Booster Pump or Permeate Pump.
  • Page 16 SERVICE RECORDS SERVICE RECORD CARTRIDGE CARTRIDGE CARTRIDGE CARTRIDGE DATE...
  • Page 17: Liability & Warranty

    LIABILITY & WARRANTY LIABILITY WARNING!!! The installer is responsible for any leaks resulting from installation of tubing or related fittings. T HE I NSTALLER M UST C HECK O VER T HE E NTIRE S YSTEM COMPLETELY W HILE UNDER PRESSURE TO ENSURE SYSTEM IS NOT LEAKING AND FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. Liability resulting from failure to check for leaks under pressure is the sole responsibility of the installer.
  • Page 18 NOTES NOTES...
  • Page 19 3000 MODELS U1000-MCB MICROBAN® CARBON BLOCK (HDG-MCB) U1000-CER MICROCERAMIC (HDG-CER) U1000-UF ULTRAFILTRATION (HDG-UF ) U1000 SERIES 1 STAGE UNDER COUNTER DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS 4000 MODELS U2000-GAC/KDF GAC/KDF BLEND U2000-MCB MICROBAN® CARBON BLOCK U2000-CER MICROCERAMIC U2000-UF ULTRAFILTRATION U2000 SERIES 2 STAGE UNDER COUNTER DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS HYDRO GUARD PO Box 2235 Chino Hills, CA 91709, USA...
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