Pre-Installation Procedures - WaterLogic WL500 – Sparkling Operating, Installation And Service Manual

DANGER! ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD.
Only qualified personnel who have read and understand this entire manual should attempt to
install, or service this unit, failure to do so could result in death or serious injury. DO NOT plug
into an electrical supply until specifically instructed.
WARNING! ALWAYS SANITIZE BEFORE USE.
Sanitize before use to eliminate any potential microbiological contaminates.
Materials Needed:
 Personal Protective Equipment. Rubber or Nitrile Safety Gloves and Protective Eyewear
 Phillips Screwdriver. Temperature Gauge.
 Water Pitcher or Container to collect water from the faucet
 5 gallon container or drain basin
 Sanitizer - Household Bleach (5.25% Sodium Hypochlorite) or Citric Acid Based Cleaner
 ¼" Plastic Tubing, at least 4 feet in length, and assorted ¼" quick connect fittings.
 TDS Meter and Test Strips for measuring chlorine. - Optional
 1/8 NPT Female Thread to ¼" Compression Fitting (Used to connect hose to drain fittings)
 Beverage Head to flush Waterlogic Filters (Q Series – LH thread). - Optional
1. Unpack the Waterlogic WL500 and check exterior for damage.
WARNING! WL500 IS HEAVY.
Use proper lifting aids and handling techniques to avoid injury. Use assistance as single
person lift could cause injury. Always drain before handling and transporting and handling
to reduce the weight of the unit.
2. Remove the Retaining Screw that is located directly in
front of the faucet nipple. Refer to Figure 1. Removing
this screw will allow access to the inside serviceable
components (filters and UV lamp).
3. Open the front hatch cover by lifting up and hinging
outward. Front hatch cover can be removed by carefully
squeezing panel base and pulling over hinge pins.
Flush Filters
CAUTION! FILTER FLUSH REQUIRED.
WL500 contains 2 Carbon Filters that must be flushed or removed before use to avoid
contaminating WL500 with carbon fines. Never rinse filters through solenoids or tanks.
4. Remove the 2 filters that are inside the front hatch cover. Remember that these filters are
reverse-threaded into beverage heads, and you must turn them clockwise to remove.
5. Utilizing extra beverage head, rinse the carbon filters. Alternatively, filters can be flushed in
unit by removing the right side panel to access the beverage head outlet hose and flush to
drain using an extra piece of ¼ line.
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