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A three-valve by-pass valve and loop may be installed to loop the entire
system which makes servicing easier.
Hard copper pipe generally comes in two types. Use the thicker "L" type
copper pipe rather than thinner "M" type copper pipe.
Follow all local plumbing and building codes.
Installation
1.
Turn off the main line water shutoff valve to the house.
2. Next, open all plumbing fixtures in the house in order to drain the lines of as much
water as possible.
3. The filter should be installed on the main water supply line near where it enters the
house, at any point past the main shut-off valve for the whole house, but before pipes
branch off into multiple directions. However you may choose to locate the filter after the
line branches to the inside and outside plumbing depending on your desire for filtered
water in your outdoor plumbing.
4.
Measure, cut and remove a section of the main incoming water line near where the
system is to be installed. When determining the length of pipe to cut, account for filter
width, shut off valves, union fittings, nipple fittings, pressure gauges (if used) and by-
pass valve (if used). Allow this line to drain thoroughly. Smooth the newly cut ends
down to avoid jagged points or edges. Your filter should be located in a dry, level
area and protected from freezing, and direct sunlight.
5.
Place a shutoff valve and/or a pressure gauge immediately on either side of the filter
for future ease of service.
6.
Securely mount the whole house filter using supplied mounting bracket and bolts.
Ensure system is level.
7.
You may now need to adjust pipe length or distance. Fit a pipe union onto the cut
section of the main Water Line IN. (see diagram).
8.
Fit together pipe union and shut off valve. Use Teflon tape on threaded fittings.
9.
Simultaneously fit together shut off valve and whole house filter using pipe nipple or
hex nipple to draw then together on the IN side of the filter.
10.
Fit pipe hanger on water IN side for additional support.
11.
Simultaneously fit together filter and the shut off valve on the OUT side of the filter.
Fit pipe union to shut off valve on OUT side.
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12.
Check pipe length and pipe union length to see if additional pipe length or union
required. Join pipe union and pipe.
13.
Fit pipe hanger on water OUT side for additional support. Connect ground jumper
cable (if necessary)
14.
A) Remove each filter from its packaging, B) replace it in the sump taking care
that it slots over the standpipe at the bottom of the sump, C) apply supplied silicone
grease and o-ring to the sump's o-ring channel at the top of the sump, and D) fit to
housing cap hand-tighten, then fit snug with housing wrench. DO NOT over tighten.
The SEDIMENT filter treats the water first. The CARBON filter treats the water last. In 3
housing units the IRON or Nanofiber filter will be in the center position.
Turing the water back on
Turn your water on slowly. In a few minutes, the sound of water entering the system
will stop. After the unit is installed, it is necessary to flush the unit thoroughly. Do this
at the nearest COLD water faucet. DO NOT USE A HOT WATER FAUCET TO PERFORM
INITIAL SYSTEM FLUSH. The water will be blackish in color for some time - this is
normal carbon dust. Continue to run water until it runs clear and all air has been
purged. Shut the water off and let the unit sit for a while, and then flush it again. It is
not unusual for the water to appear "cloudy" for a day or so following installation - this
cloudiness is actually tiny air bubbles being purged from the carbon. This is normal,
harmless, and will clear up in a day or two.
Notes
Even though there is filtered water in the cold water lines, the hot water heater is
still full of raw water. Through normal use, this water will be replaced with filtered
water in about 2 or 3 days. If you wish to accelerate the process, or if you have not
done so in the past 2 years, then drain your hot water heater.
This filter system should not be used with water that is microbiologically
unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before and/or
after the system.
Water filter systems should never be exposed to freezing temperatures -
severe damage to the filter and housings could result. Such damage is not
warrantied.
After prolonged periods of non-use (such as a vacation), it is recommended that the
system be flushed thoroughly for at least 5-10 minutes before using the water.
Customer Service Hotline 1-877-693-PURE
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