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VZN H SERIES WATER FILTRATION System Tested and Certified by NSF International against NSF/ANSI VZN-441H, 1" NPT Standard 42 and 53 for the reduction of: Standard No. 42: Aesthetic Effects Nominal Particulate Reduction Class I Standard No. 53: Health Effects VZN-441H-T5, 1"...
VZN H SERIES TABLE OF CONTENTS Owner Information ...............2 Rinse Valve Connection ........... 12 General................2 System Inlet Connection ..........12 Warranty Information ............2 Filtered Water Permeate Outlet Connection ....12 Service/Technical Assistance ..........3 Inlet Water Plumbing ............12 Important Safety Information ..........4 Installing a Bypass ............
VZN H SERIES OWNER INFORMATION (continued) Service/Technical Assistance Suggested replacement period for the Ultra Filter Cartridge is If you experience any problems with the installation or opera- approximately 3 years. tion of your system, contact A.J. Antunes & Co. at 1-630-784- 1000, or toll free in the United States at 1-800-253-2991.
VZN H SERIES IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION In addition to the warnings and cautions in this manual, use The following warnings and cautions appear throughout this the following guidelines to safely operate the system: manual and should be carefully observed. • Read all instructions before using equipment. • Unplug the power cord before performing any service or maintenance on the unit.
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VZN H SERIES IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION (continued) Protect from becoming dry CAUTION If the membrane dries out, irreversible damage to the Ultra This equipment is to be installed to comply with the Filter membrane may result. Protect the filter from becoming basic plumbing code of the Building Officials and Code dry by keeping it wet and sealed at all times.
Particulate Class I at least 10,000 ≥ 85% Particles 0.5 to < particles /mL NSF Certified Rated Service Flow: 1µm VZN-441H 13 gpm (49 l/m) VZN-441H-T5 13 gpm (49 l/m) based on the use of microspheres or Cryptosporium parvum oocysts Cartridge Tested and Certified by NSF International against NSF/ANSI Standard 42 and 53 for the reduction of: Standard No.
VZN H SERIES OPERATION Overview System The VZN system operates in two modes: Flush Solenoid Valve • Normal Operation Mode (Automatic) Ultra Filtration Cartridge • Flush Mode During Normal Operation Mode, water enters the Inlet and flows through the Ultra Filter before exiting the Permeate Outlet as usable product water.
Do NOT connect the system to the hot water line. C. Carbon Element and Carbon Element Housing D. TAC Cartridge and TAC Cartridge Housing The VZN system uses the following connections: (VZN-441H-T5 only) System Inlet 1" NPT 3. Remove all packing materials and protective coverings System Outlet from the system.
Ultra Filter Cartridge has been rinsed. The system is pre-assembled to a Back Plate. The Back Plate 5. On VZN-441H-T5 units, screw the TAC Housing onto has mounting holes across the bottom portion to secure the the TAC Head without the TAC Cartridge installed.
VZN H SERIES INSTALLATION (continued) Drain Valve Connection The drain is for flushing particle buildup out of the system during self cleaning. Example Drain Valve Connection 1. Cut a length of tubing (not supplied) so it reaches the Secure Hose drain from the Drain Valve. with Worm Clamp 2. Connect one end of the hose to the Drain Valve with an appropriate fitting (not supplied) (Figure 3).
VZN H SERIES INSTALLATION (continued) Rinse Valve Connection 1. Obtain a length of 3/4” garden hose long enough to reach from the Rinse Valve to the drain. Rinse Valve Connection 2. Install a gasket in the end of the hose (non-drain end). 3/4” 3. Connect the hose to the Rinse Valve fitting. Use a back- Garden Hose up wrench on the fitting if required (Figure 5).
VZN H SERIES INSTALLATION (continued) Rinsing the Ultra Filter Cartridge Water Flow The Ultra Filter Cartridge comes pre-installed in the VZN system. The Ultra Filter Cartridge must be rinsed before the system is used to remove any air and protective solution. Inlet Ball Valve NOTE: Ultra Filter Cartridge must be rinsed to drain...
VZN H SERIES INSTALLATION (continued) Sanitizing the System and Lines Rinsing the Carbon Element and TAC Cartridge The plumbing must be sanitized to eliminate possible contam- The Carbon Element and TAC Cartridge MUST be rinsed ination that may have occurred during the installation process. before using the system the first time and immediately after the Carbon Element or TAC Cartridge have been replaced.
VZN H SERIES MAINTENANCE Replacing the Ultra Filter Cartridge NOTE: Always install new Carbon Element and new TAC Cartridge Element after replacing the Ultra Filter Snap Ring Cartridge. 1. Turn off water to the system by closing the Inlet Ball End Cap Valve and Outlet Ball Valve.
VZN H SERIES MAINTENANCE (continued) Rinsing and Replacing the Carbon Element RED Pressure O-Ring 1. Turn off the water supply to the system and turn off the Relief Button water to all downstream equipment. Carbon 2. Open the Rinse Ball Valve and allow the system to Element drain to ensure the permeate tank is empty.
TAC Housing. 8. Install the new TAC Cartridge into the TAC Housing. Figure 10. Removing the TAC Housing (VZN-441H-T5 only) NOTE: Make sure the End Seal gaskets are in place in the recessed grooves on both ends of the TAC Cartridge (Figure 12).
VZN H SERIES MAINTENANCE (continued) Changing the Interval Setting Resetting the Timer Program During the normal operation, the system will flush accord- CAUTION ing to the set interval. It is possible the system will flush at a Changing the flush interval can cause the Ultra Filter to time of high water use.
VZN H SERIES TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The power cord is not plugged into the Plug power cord into the appropriate outlet. appropriate outlet or control box. The unit is plugged into a switched Plug the power cord into an unswitched outlet. Unit does not have power.
VZN H SERIES REPLACEMENT PARTS VZN-441H Systems P/N 1011103 Rev. E 05/13...
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VZN H SERIES REPLACEMENT PARTS (continued) VZN-441H-T5 Systems P/N 1011103 Rev. E 05/13...
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VZN H SERIES REPLACEMENT PARTS (continued) Replacement Parts can be purchased from an authorized dealer. Contact A.J. Antunes & Co. at 1-630-754-1000 or toll free in the United States at 1-800-253-2991. VZN-441H Systems Item Part Description Qty. Item Part Description Qty.
LIMITED WARRANTY Equipment manufactured by A.J. Antunes & Co. has been constructed of the finest materials available and manu- factured to high quality standards. These units are warranted to be free from defects in materials and workman- ship for a period of one year from date of purchase under normal use and service, and when installed in accor- dance with manufacturer’s recommendations*. The ultra filtration membrane cartridge is warranted under the same terms and conditions on a prorated basis for 24 months from date of purchase.