Sediment Diagnostic - SpectraPure The Eliminator Operator's Manual

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SEDIMENT PRE-FILTER REPLACEMENT:
A Sediment Filter will usually last approx. 4-6 months, depending on micron
rating and quality of water. (The life span of the filter is determined by the
turbidity, iron content, organics, and total particulate volume in your water
source). The best way to determine when your Sediment Pre-Filter needs
replacement is to the a Pressure Gauge. When you have a drop in pressure
between 15-20% below your normal house pressure, replace the filter. To verify
this, run water through the system without the filter in its housing. If the pressure
jumps back to your normal house pressure without the filter, you will know the
filter you just took out was plugged up.
**NOTE: A drop in the system's production is "in most cases" an indication that
the sediment filter has become saturated with contaminants and will need to be
replaced. If you remove the sediment and the pressure does not return to normal,
the carbon filter may be plugged.
Sediment Pre-Filter Replacement
Materials Required: 1-micron MicroTec™ Sediment Filter (ELIM-SF-1),
Procedure:
1. Turn off water supply to the system.
2. Refer to Fig. A (System Diagram). Using the provided filter housing
wrench, remove the first housing on the left. Unscrew it
counterclockwise as viewed from the bottom.
3. Remove the old filter and discard.
4. Thoroughly wash the housing with a mixture of hot soapy water
and a few teaspoons of household bleach. Rinse well with clean
hot water.
5. Install the new pre-filter onto the round port in the head of the
housing, Screw the housing back onto the assembly, and hand
tighten only. NOTE: Do not use filter wrench to tighten housings.
Over-tightening will damage housings and void your warranty.
6. Proceed with carbon block filter replacement.
** If your water contains a great deal of sediment or chlorine, the pre-filters
may require more frequent changes to maintain adequate production rate and
extended membrane life.
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