GE UFC 211 Owner's Manual page 12

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Close the Inlet Valve and Outlet Valve. Partially
drain the System using the Manual Flush function for 1
minute to depressurize the System. Refer to the
Controller Functions section under D. OPERATIONS on
how to perform a Manual Flush sequence. Remove the
Plug from the Mini Ball Valve on the Inlet Fitting
Assembly by depressing the lock ring and pulling on the
Plug. Slowly open the Mini Ball Valve to ensure there is
no pressure in the System. Water will flow out, but
should not spray. Close the Mini Ball Valve immediately.
If there is spray, repeat the Manual Flush sequence.
Replace the Plug in the Mini Ball Valve.
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Remove System Cap. If a Stainless Steel
Prefilter was stored in the Prefilter cavity over the winter
remove, wash and set aside.
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Be sure the water level in the System is 2" above
the bottom of the Prefilter cavity. Add more water by
slowly opening the Inlet Valve if necessary. Add 2 cups
(500 ml) of unscented household bleach (5 - 6%
chlorine) or 1 cup (250 ml) chlorine bleach (12%
chlorine), maximum 3 months old, to the System.
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Allow the System to soak for 15 minutes. With the
System Cap tightened, drain the System using the
Controller. Open the Inlet Valve and allow System to
pressurize.
Note: If the winterization spring start up is combined with
the annual maintenance cleaning procedure, the System
must soak for 60 minutes. If the System is on ground or
well water, the System must be cleaned with MC1
Cleaning Agent instead of chlorine bleach. Follow the
directions on the package for preparing the MC1 Cleaning
Agent. Never mix chlorine bleach with the MC1
Cleaning Agent.
Open
FIGURE 18
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Open the Outlet Valve and a nearby COLD water
tap to remove chlorine from the System. Run the tap fully
open for 5 minutes. Further flushing must be performed
by the homeowner.
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Close the Inlet Valve and Outlet Valve. Use the
Controller to depressurize the System. Ensure that there
is no pressure inside the System as described in
Step 5.
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Open the System Cap and install a new Carbon
Prefilter. If using a Stainless Steel Prefilter, insert a clean,
undamaged Stainless Steel Prefilter and replace the
System Cap.
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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. Tighten the External Prefilter housing to the
External Prefilter head.
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Open the Inlet Valve and fill the System. Watch for
leaks. Open the Outlet Valve and a nearby cold water
high demand tap. Have the homeowner continue to run
the cold water tap for 30 minutes.
Note: If the winterization spring start up is combined with
the annual maintenance cleaning procedure, have the
homeowner continue to run a cold water tap for 60
minutes instead of 30 minutes.
NSF drinking water standards and to remove residual
chlorine or MC1. The homeowner may notice a chlorine
taste/smell when a tap is first opened for a day or two
following this procedure.
Do not remove the Thimble
Filter from the spigot. If the
Thimble Filter is dislodged,
gently push it back down into
the spigot. If the Thimble
Filter is damaged, replace
with a new Thimble Filter.
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This is required to meet
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