carbonit SANUNO - User Manual

Fresh spring water at home – the CARBONIT water filter fulfils this wish.
Enjoy the quick and easy taste of a healthy quencher from your home
water-tap. The handy, flexible and compact device allows quick and easy
installation.
CARBONIT SANUNO is the most popular drinking water filter by Carbonit.
In a short time it will be installed on every sink.
Supply of delivery
filter housing with filter
integrated water-tap
connecting hose
adapter
diverter valve
The filter package CARBONIT SANUNO also includes a filter device with
connecting hose, a diverter valve, the adapter for the installation of the
valve as well as a Carbonit Monoblock NFP Premium filter cartridge (resp.
NFP Clario).
Warning!
Consider during the installation: Never operate the device with warm or
hot water or behind a de-pressurised boiler shower hose armature.
The upper part of the housing is unscrewed
and removed from the supporting foot. The
filter cartridge will appear..
Remove the protecting foil from the filter
cartridge.
The housing is unscrewed again in clockwise
direction. Warning: Ensure that the seal of the
housing do not twist when closing the housing.
Close water-tap and place SANUNO on a
plane ground!
A small mesh is in the water-tap, the so-
called aerator (e.g. Perlator® by Neoperl).
Unscrew it from the water-tap
Installing the diverter valve: If the water-tap is
fitted with an external thread, you can connect
the valve directly to the water-tap. Otherwise,
use the enclosed adapter for installation.
The connecting hose connects the water-tap
and the filter. One end is screwed to the foot of
the filter and the other end is screwed to the
diverter valve.
The filter is turned upside, the lever at the
diverter valve is brought into horizontal position
(which guides the water through the filter) and
the water-tap is turned on: Water flows through
the filter, the air inside the housing is
completely removed. The valve regulator
allows controlling the water flow rate.
Check the installation for leaks. If required, re-
tighten the connections between the hose,
water-tap and filter. To activate the filter let
water flow through the filter for about five
minutes. A small amount of carbon dust may
run off. This is normal and harmless.
Now, you can set the filter on its foot, –
SANUNO is ready for operation. SANUNO
provides the optimal quencher – fresh spring
water supplied directly from the water-tap.
To ensure clean and fresh water at any
time, change the filter cartridge after six
months. The enclosed label shall remind
you to change the filter cartridge.
1
Close the water-tap and remove the
housing from the filter foot above the sink by
turning it in counter-clockwise direction
(water flows when opening the housing!).
Remove the used cartridge..
The new filter cartridge is equipped with
green caps and flat seals at its ends. One of
the green caps has a hole. Remove the flat
seal directly positioned on the cap hole – it is
not needed for the SANUNO filter• ] system.
To fit the new cartridge, turn the filter
housing upside, insert the new cartridge
with its closed side (and sealing) faced-
down, lay the O-ring over the edge of the
filter cup and close the housing.
Repeat the last steps described regarding
the cartridge activation and filter ventilation
for initial setup of the filter system.
1 Before the Installation
2 Installation of the Filter
3 Changing the Cartridge

Summary

Before the Installation

Supply of Delivery

Lists the components included in the filter package, such as the filter device, hose, adapter, and cartridge.

Installation Warning

Crucial safety warning regarding operating the device with hot water or behind a de-pressurised boiler shower hose.

Installation of the Filter

Installing the Diverter Valve

Guides on connecting the diverter valve, using an adapter if needed for external or internal threads.

Filter Setup and Operation

Final step of placing the filter on its foot and confirming readiness for operation, ensuring fresh spring water supply.

Changing the Cartridge

Removing the Used Cartridge

Instructions on removing the old filter cartridge from the housing by turning it counter-clockwise.

Preparing the New Cartridge

Details about the new cartridge, including handling the green caps and flat seals for proper installation.

Installing the New Cartridge

Guidance on correctly inserting the new filter cartridge into the housing with its closed side faced down.

Cartridge Activation and Ventilation

Recommendation to repeat activation and ventilation steps for proper filter function after cartridge replacement.

Important Notes

Cartridge Recycling and Activated Carbon

Information on the recyclability of cartridges and the properties of the activated carbon used in SANUNO filters.

SANUNO Maintenance

Basic maintenance steps required with each cartridge exchange, including cleaning and checking parts.

Important Information

Product Availability and Information Sources

Details on where to find more information about products, prices, and filtered drinking water via the internet.

Manufacturer Contact

Contact details for CARBONIT Filtertechnik GmbH, including their address in Germany.

Overview

1. Function Description
2. Important Technical Specifications
3. Usage Features
4. Maintenance Features

The CARBONIT SANUNO is a countertop drinking water filter designed to provide fresh, clean water directly from your tap. It utilizes a TÜV-certified block filter made of high-quality activated carbon, which offers a very large inner surface and high absorption capacity. This allows the filter to effectively remove pollutants such as lead, copper, pharmaceutical residues, and hormones, while preserving essential minerals in the drinking water. The device is compact, flexible, and designed for quick and easy installation on any sink.

Function Description:

The SANUNO filter system connects directly to your existing water tap via a diverter valve. When the diverter valve is set to the horizontal position, water is routed through the filter cartridge. The activated carbon within the cartridge purifies the water by adsorbing impurities. Once filtered, the clean water is dispensed from the filter unit. When the diverter valve is in its normal position, unfiltered tap water flows as usual. The system is designed for use with cold water only; it should not be operated with warm or hot water or behind a de-pressurized boiler shower hose armature.

Important Technical Specifications:

The core of the SANUNO system is its filter cartridge, specifically the Carbonit Monoblock NFP Premium (or NFP Clario) filter cartridge. These cartridges are made from coconut shell activated carbon. While the manual does not provide specific flow rates or filtration micron sizes, the emphasis on "very large inner surface" and "high absorption capacity" indicates efficient filtration. The cartridges are designed for a lifespan of six months, after which they should be replaced to ensure continuous clean and fresh water. The system includes a filter housing, an integrated water tap (presumably the filter's output spout), a connecting hose, an adapter for the diverter valve, and the diverter valve itself. The diverter valve is designed to accommodate both external threaded taps (direct connection) and other tap types (via the included adapter).

Usage Features:

• Easy Installation: The SANUNO is designed for quick and straightforward installation. It involves unscrewing the existing aerator from your tap, installing the diverter valve (either directly or with an adapter), connecting the hose between the diverter valve and the filter unit, and inserting the filter cartridge.
• On-Demand Filtration: The diverter valve allows users to switch between filtered and unfiltered tap water as needed, providing convenience and extending the life of the filter cartridge when filtered water is not required.
• Flow Rate Control: The diverter valve includes a regulator that allows users to control the water flow rate through the filter.
• Countertop Design: The filter unit sits on the countertop next to the sink, making it easily accessible and requiring no under-sink plumbing modifications.
• Initial Activation: After installation, the filter requires an initial activation period of about five minutes, during which water should flow through it to remove any air from the housing and flush out a small amount of harmless carbon dust.
• Cartridge Replacement Reminder: A label is provided to remind users to change the filter cartridge every six months, ensuring optimal performance and water quality.

Maintenance Features:

• Regular Cartridge Replacement: The primary maintenance task is replacing the filter cartridge every six months. This involves closing the water tap, unscrewing the filter housing, removing the used cartridge, inserting a new one (ensuring the closed side with the seal faces down), and reassembling the housing.
• Cleaning During Cartridge Exchange: During each cartridge exchange, it is recommended to perform basic maintenance:
  • Carefully extract the tap and remove any lime residues.
  • Clean the filter cup (the seat of the seal) with suitable cleaning agents.
  • Clean the filter mesh of the diverter valve with suitable cleaning agents.
  • Check the mechanical function and wear parts of the device, such as seals and the diverter valve.
• Recyclable Cartridges: CARBONIT cartridges are recyclable. Used cartridges, made from coconut shell activated carbon, can be disposed of with household waste or returned to specialist retailers for recycling. CARBONIT also reuses cartridges for industrial purposes, such as in incineration plants, but not for the production of new filters.
• Warranty and Liability: The manufacturer emphasizes that all liability and warranty claims may be excluded if maintenance is not observed, especially after long periods of non-use (e.g., holidays). This underscores the importance of regular maintenance for the device's longevity and performance.

carbonit SANUNO Specifications

General

Brand	carbonit
Model	SANUNO
Category	Water Filtration Systems
Language	English