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Thank you for choosing APEC drinking water systems.
You now own the finest water filter in America.
Please read and become familiar with instructions and parts needed before proceeding with
the installation.
BEFORE INSTALLATION:
Inspect the system:
Please take the system and all the components out of the box. Inspect the system and all the
connection fittings carefully, make sure nothing is damaged during shipping. If any part is cracked
or broken, please do not proceed with the installation and contact APEC or your distributor for an
exchange or diagnosis.
Recommended tools list:
• Variable speed drill
• Drill bit: 1/2” (for standard faucet hole, air-gap faucet requires 1”d hole)
• 5/8”, 9/16” open-end wrench, or adjustable wrench, pliers
• Utility knife, or scissors
• Teflon tape
Operating Parameter
• Operating pressure: 20 psi minimum to 85 psi maximum
• Feed water temperature: 40 – 100 degree F (4-37 degree C)
• Do not connect this unit to hot water source
• Install the unit in a sheltered environment, avoid exposure to hot and cold weather or under
direct sun light.
General Installation/Operation/Maintenance Requirements
• Installation needs to comply with state and local laws and regulations.
• Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without ad-
equate disinfection before or after system. Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used
on disinfected water that may contain filterable cysts.
Copyright:
This manual is copyrighted by APEC Inc. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be reproduced in any form, in
whole or part, without the prior written consent of APEC Inc. Manual print ver.3.0, 2019 Dec.
Important! Please TURN OFF the main cold water supply to the system when the unit is not in use
during a vacation or extended leave. During very cold or freezing weather conditions, please also
TURN OFF the main cold water supply and completely drain all of the water from the system.