FILTER CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT
The life of the cartridge depends on the water volume used and the
substances in the water . Normally the cartridge should be changed at
intervals of three to six months or less . Replace the cartridge sooner
if the water pressure at the faucet begins to drop noticeably or if you
notice changes in the taste, color, or flow of the filtered water.
1. (A)
Bypass water to the filter by turning the handle clockwise
1/2 turn until it comes to a stop .
NOTE: This will shut off all water flow to the housing. Water going to
the household is not being filtered at this time. Be sure to fill a bucket
of water first so you may clean housing after it has been removed.
(B)
Remove bottom of housing by unscrewing .
2. Locate and remove large O-ring
aside . Discard used cartridge
fill 1/3 full with water. Add 2 tablespoons of bleach and scrub cap
and bottom of housing with non-abrasive sponge or cloth . Rinse
thoroughly . Lubricate O-ring
back into groove and smooth into place with finger.
NOTE: This step is important to ensure proper housing seal .
Make sure O-ring is seated level in the groove .
(D)
Insert new cartridge
3. (A)
Screw bottom of housing onto the cap and hand-tighten until
snug .
DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN . Make certain cap standpipe slips into
cartridge .
(B)
Slowly turn handle on housing 1/2 turn counter-clockwise
to allow filter to fill with water.
relief button to release trapped air . Flush cartridge for 15
minutes . Check for leaks before leaving installation .
TROUBLESHOOTING
Leaks . . .
between cap and bottom of filter housing:
1. Turn off water supply and press the red pressure relief button .
Remove bottom of housing .
2. Clean O-ring and O-ring groove (located directly beneath threads of
housing) . Inspect O-ring for defects . Replace if needed . Lubricate
O-ring with clean silicone and replace securely into groove . Screw
bottom of housing onto cap and hand-tighten until snug . DO NOT
OVER-TIGHTEN .
3. Turn on water supply . Depress red pressure relief button to release
trapped air . If leaks persist, or if there are other leaks on the system,
turn off water supply . Call Customer Service at 800-279-9404 .
on inlet/outlet connections:
1. Turn off water supply . Depress red pressure relief button to release
trapped air. Tighten fittings about 1/2 turn with a wrench.
2. Turn on water supply . If leaks persist, or if there are other leaks on
system, turn off water supply .
Call Customer Service at: 800-279-9404 .
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(A)
, wipe clean of lubricant and set
(B)
. Rinse out bottom of housing and
(C)
with clean silicone . Insert O-ring
over standpipe in bottom of housing .
(C)
Depress red pressure
1
B
2
A
C
B
D
3
A
A
B
C