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- Page 1 Homespring Water Purifier System INTERIM Operations Manual Homespring Qualified Technician Operation and Maintenance Guide UFC 211 UF 211 IMPORTANT: See safety warnings inside...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS A. LEGAL DISCLAMER …………………………………………………………… B. SAFETY WARNINGS …………………………………………………………… 1. WARNING! Operationnal ……………………………………………………………………… 2. WARNING! Biological ……………………………………………………………………… 3. WARNING! Emergency Bypass Safety ……………………………………………………………………… 4. WARNING! Winterization ……………………………………………………………………… 5. WARNING! Cleaning ……………………………………………………………………… C. CERTIFICATIONS …………………………………………………………… 1. NSF Certification ……………………………………………………………………… 2. -
Page 3: Legal Disclamer
In the absence of treatment, discharge and some of the features either filter, abrasive damage to the System of the Homespring Water Purifier System (the may occur. A damaged System may permit “System”). It is not intended to be a definitive... -
Page 4: Warning! Biological
death and/or property damage. Use of non- installed, the procedure described below is to OEM parts will void the manufacturer’s be followed in order to provide water in an warranty. emergency or during System malfunction. 2. WARNING! Biological 3.1 Bypass Procedure 1. -
Page 5: Biovir Laboratories
• Particulate Reduction - Class 1 Microbiological Water Purifiers (OPP Task Force Report, 1987) as interpreted by the WQA and to The UFC 211 Model (equipped with a Carbon NSF/ANSI 42 and 53. Prefilter) has been certified as: Applies to the following models: UFC 211, UF... -
Page 6: System Configuration For Standard Installations
System for all exterior taps, pool or hot tub makeup valves, and irrigation systems. This arrangement will extend the life of the System membrane. 3. System Configuration for models equipped with optional Surface Water Option Kit Systems purchased with the Surface Water Option Kit are installed at the same location and in the same manner as a standard System, with the exception of additional parts, which... -
Page 7: System Part List
- Advanced Plus Controller - Torch with gas - Transformer (120VAC or 230 VAC) - Masonry Drill with 3/8” bit - Carbon Prefilter for UFC 211 - Robertson drivers: #1,2 - Stainless Steel Prefilter for UF211 - Snips - Two Stainless Steel Flex Hoses - Cap Wrench 4.2 Supplies Required (not provided) -
Page 8: Part Identification
6.1 Pre-Installation Inspection described in this section. If the System is to be Prior to beginning the installation, check for the installed in a vertical orientation, go to the System Installation section. following: • Space near point of entry of water supply •... -
Page 9: System Installation
8.1.3 Orientation 8.2.4 (b) WALL MOUNTING The Horizontal Mounting Bracket can be The Bracket assembly must be mounted configured to suit installation, in which the directly to the wall studs or the two pieces of System Cap points to the left or the right. The 2x4 lumber installed earlier. -
Page 10: Pipe Assembly And Installation
9.2 Stand the System upright carefully. 10. Pipe Assembly and Installation Ensure that all threaded connections are fitted Note: Cut open the plastic bag before standing with NSF approved Teflon® Tape or Pipe Dope the System upright. (for potable water) to prevent leakage. For Systems being installed on surface water WARNING! applications, the Surface Water Option Kit must... - Page 11 direction of Solenoid Valve must point in the water flow (i.e. away from the System). Install the Nylon Elbow to the flow exit port of the Drain Solenoid Valve. Horizontally-mounted Systems Install the 1/2" Nipple and the 1/2" Brass Elbow provided in the Horizontal Mounting Kit at the Drain port of the System.
- Page 12 10.5 Applicable to Systems in non-surface instructions in the System Operations Manual water applications only: Connect the Inlet and to finish the drain line assembly. Outlet Fitting assemblies to the 3/4" MNPT ends of the new plumbing with the supplied Stainless Steel Flex Hoses.
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Page 13: Finished Assembly
Install the Prefilter Air Vent Assembly on the All Systems will undergo a pressurized flush 1/4" NPT port close to the System Cap. Do not sequence during its cleaning cycle. Depending use tools and do not over-tighten this on the Controller program selected, the System connection. -
Page 14: Installing The Controller
A dedicated trap drain must be installed by a licensed plumber due to the complexity of venting, sizing and trap installation. Improper venting and trap installation can lead to sewer gases backing up into the house. Exposure to contaminated water or gases could lead to personal injury and/or death. -
Page 15: Controller Settings
Note: Some valves may have an integrated cable, some may have a connector. 12.5 For The Optional Surface Water Option Kit: Connect the Inlet Solenoid Valve cable to the “Inlet” terminals on the Controller. Refer to FIGURE 27. Polarity is not important. Plug the 1 Press NEXT three times until “START TIME”... -
Page 16: Controller Functions
15. Surface Water Option Kit day will prolong the life of the System; however, Installation more water will be used for system cleaning WARNING! purposes. In surface water installations, the Homespring Qualified Technician must inform 14. Controller Functions homeowner and home occupants that the 14.1 Manual Flush... -
Page 17: Commissionning
System Installation section under resulting in personal injury, illness, and/or INSTALLATIONS INSTRUCTIONS. death. 15.1 Mount the Wall Bracket to the wall. Do not turn on any hot water taps when flushing the System during commissioning or 15.2 Attach the External Prefilter head to the maintenance. -
Page 18: Cleaning
immediately and repair. As pressure builds in the System, air will begin to escape from the Air Relief Valve. Once air is no longer passing through the Air Relief Valve, the System is pressurized. 2.2 Close the Inlet and Outlet Valves, leaving the Inlet Mini Ball Valve open. -
Page 19: Integrity Test
Controller Functions section sanitization and on an annual basis by a under E. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS on how Homespring Qualified Technician. to perform a Manual Flush sequence. Inserting the Pressure Gauges into the Inlet and Outlet 3.2 Test Description: This automated test will Mini Ball Valves and opening the valves. -
Page 20: Transmembrane Pressure Test
COMMISSIONNING section in the Operations 3.4.8 Replace the System Cap and open the Manual. Inlet Valve. Turn on a cold water tap to remove 1. Close the Outlet JG Valve any remaining air and residual chlorine from 2. Disconnect the hose from the Integrity Tester the System and plumbing. -
Page 21: Final Flush By Homeowner
Integrity Test as required as part of the 5 year limited instead of 15 minutes. prorated System warranty. If the Homespring For surface water installations, clean the membrane following the steps in the Cleaning Qualified Technician determines that the section under F. -
Page 22: Cleaning The Stainless Steel Façade Or
1.4 Integrity Test and Prefilter Replacement Every 6 Months: For models equipped with the Surface Water Option Kit, the External Prefilter The Integrity Test is to be performed as described in the Integrity Test section under F. Cartridge must be inspected, cleaned and/or COMMISSIONING, including the installation of a replaced. -
Page 23: Spring Start-Up Following Winterization
–58°F (-50°C) propylene glycol based plumbing MNPT or 3/4" MNPT PVC plug (depending on the antifreeze. The UFC 211 and UF 211 Series size of the port) into the Drain Solenoid Valve. models do not have enough internal space to accommodate 3 gallons of antifreeze initially. - Page 24 2.4 Open a nearby cold water high demand tap, water, the chlorine must be substituted with then open the Outlet Valve. This will prevent Homespring MC1 Cleaning Agent instead of chlorine bleach. Follow the directions on the antifreeze from spreading throughout the piping system.
- Page 25 2.12 If an External Prefilter is present, drain the housing through the Mini Ball Valve on the bottom and use the red button on the top of the External Prefilter head. Remove the plastic wrap from a new Prefilter cartridge and insert into housing.
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Page 26: Troubleshooting
Problem/Situation Corrective Action/Remedy General A part is missing Contact Homespring Consumer Products Customer Service Purchase part (most standard hardware parts) from local hardware store System leaks water Tighten System Cap Check O-ring is in place, is clean and is intact... -
Page 27: System Specifications
SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Parameter UFC 211/UF 211 Recommended maximum peak flow rate (US gallons per minute/liters per minute) 11 gpm (42 Lpm) Maximum continuous flow rate* 4.5 gpm (17 Lpm) Pressure Drop at maximum contiuous flow rate when new, at 25°C**... -
Page 28: Frequently Asked Questions
K.FREQUENTLY ASKED section under INSTALLATIONS INSTRUCTIONS. Water pressure inside the QUESTIONS (FAQ) dwelling will be significantly reduced during 1. What Does the System Do? System cleaning. This System has been tested to significantly 2.3 Flushing – Flushing includes a Front-flush physically block pathogens including bacteria, viruses, and cysts from your water. - Page 29 SPECIFICATIONS. psi (2.07 bars). If the System is installed on a pump/pressure tank scenario the requirement 8. If the Homespring Water Purifier may be less. Refer to the System Installation System unit removes chlorine out of section under E. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS the water, is there an issue with to adjust backpulse tank pressure.
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Page 30: Replacement Procedures And Parts List
To maintain warranty, the System must be A System may require replacement for one of serviced by a Homespring Qualified Technician three possible reasons. The need for a System at least once per year. During this service the to be replaced must be recommended and System is cleaned and tested using Integrity confirmed by a Qualified Service Technician. - Page 31 24. Unscrew the two bolts securing the bottom 14. Label the box appropriately as in the table of the Backpulse Tank to the End Cast Iron below. Call the GE Homespring Consumer Stand. Products Customer Service for shipping and 25. Remove the entire System from the handling details at 1-866-418-7412.
- Page 32 applicable), and the Air Vent Assembly. 2. Depressurize the System by performing a Reattach the Metal Support Strap and the Manual Flush sequence. Refer Controller. Refer INSTALLATION instructions in the Controller Functions section INSTRUCTIONS. under E. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS on how 34.
- Page 33 7. Wear a pair of disposable gloves and carefully remove the External Prefilter cartridge from the External Prefilter Housing. 8. Rinse off the used External Prefilter cartridge. If the used External Prefilter cartridge is no longer reusable, replace it with a new one. If a new External Prefilter cartridge is to be installed, remove the plastic wrap on the outside of the cartridge.
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Page 34: Parts List
2. Parts List UFC 211 and UF 211 Series 19 20 FIGURE 61... - Page 35 Item n° Description UFC211/UF211 SYSTEM 23106 Carbon Prefilter, 12’’ UFC model only 23107 Stainless Steel Prefilter, 12’’ UF Model only 26004 System Replacement for UFC211SS or UF211SS 23081 8’’ o-ring 23331 Owner’s manual 23332 Operations Manual 23319 Advanced Plus Controller (230V) 23321 230 V ROHS Transformer 23154...
- Page 36 Surface Water Option Kit and Service Testing Kit Item Description n° 1-11 23234 Surface Water Kit (External Prefilter Kit) 23071 External Prefilter Replacement 23090 External Prefilter O-ring 23317 Inlet solenoid valve 23230 Inlet solenoid valve 23054 Check valve 23137 ¾’’ Brass Closed Nipple 23072 External Prefilter Housing and Head 23060...
- Page 37 P/N E-Man-LDE070807Rev1...