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MTBE Filtration System
Installation and Operating Instructions
Model US-1000
NOTE:
Specifications
• For cold water use only.
Temperature Range: 40–100°F (4.4–37.8°C)
• M ake certain that installation complies with all state and local
Pressure Range: 30–125 psi (2.1–8.62 bar)
laws and regulations.
Service Flow Rate @ 60 psi (4.1 bar): 0.6 gpm (2.3 L/min)
• T he contaminants or other substances removed or reduced by
Rated Service Life: 1,000 gallons (3,785L)
the selected cartridge are not nece
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Installation B • F or standard under-sink installation on 1/2" 14 NPS threads (most common 1 thread on kitchen faucets) cold water line. • P lease read all instructions and precautions before installing and using your MTBE Filtration System. • Numbered diagrams correspond with numbered steps. D 1. Installing the Water Supply Adapter A C The supply adapter fits 1/2"-14 NPS supply threads. If local codes permit, it may be used to connect the US-1000 to the cold water supply line. If local codes
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4. Mounting the System (A) Center system between water supply adapter and drinking water faucet. 4 1 NOTE: Allow 1 ⁄2" (38 mm) clearance below system for changing filter cartridges. 3 1 (B) Install mounting screws at least 13 ⁄4" (350 mm) from cabinet floor and 4 ⁄8" (124 B mm) apart. Leave enough space (approximately 1/2" [13 mm]) between the head of the screw and the wall to slip system onto screws. (C) Place system over screws on wall and slide downwards to lock into place. Make certain
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7. Connecting the System (A) Assemble tubing with system as shown in Fig. 7A, inserting tubing into 7 appropriate inlet or outlet quick-connect fitting until it stops. NOTE: In some installations, connecting the system to the water supply adapter and/or drinking water faucet causes the tubing to enter the quick- connect fitting at a sharp angle. This may exert pressure on the quick- connect fitting and cause it to leak. In these situations, you may wish to use one or both of the quick-connect
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Filter Cartridge Replacement Troubleshooting • F ilter cartridges the US-1000 will last about 500 gallons or six Leaks: months before they need to be replaced. Filter cartridge life varies depending on usage, and/or water conditions. Changes in ...between cap and bottom of filter housing taste, color, and flow of the water being filtered indicate that the Turn off water supply valve and turn on drinking water faucet to cartridge should be replaced. release pressure in system. Remove bottom of
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3 1 6 4 2 5 Replacement Parts 1 155832-44 P-250A (Cartridges sold only as a set) 2 153126 White housing 3 151231 O-ring (OR-233) 4 244439 Lead-Free Faucet 5 143431 Water Supply Adapter 6 150424 Housing Wrench (SW-5) For replacement parts, contact your nearest PENTEK distributor or call 800.645.0267. 6
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Organic Chemicals Included by Surrogate Testing: Performance Data Important Notice: Read this performance data and compare the Maximum permissible capabilities of this system with your actual water treatment needs. Influent Challenge product water Substance Concentration mg/L concentration mg/L It is recommended that, before installing a water treatment system, you have your water supply tested to determine your actual water alachor 0.050 0.001 treatment needs. atrazine 0.100 0.003 benzene
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PENTEK LIMITED WARRANTY PENTEK warrants to the purchase. Any replacement prod warranty does not cover: (1) fi arising from failure to comply party other than PENTEK, (6) problems and/or damage resulting in whole or in part from alteration, modification, repair or attempted alteration, modification or repair by any party other than PENTEK, (7) noncompliance with applicable codes/ordinances. If a defect in workmanship and/or defective product or part (PENTEK may consider, in good faith, the custome
