Pentair QC10-CBR - Operation and Maintenance; Filter Cartridge Replacement; Troubleshooting Common Issues; Maintenance and Parts

FILTER CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT
(R1) Relieve pressure by turning off water supply to the filter
and dispensing water from the faucet.
(R2) (a) Twist cartridge away from the locked position to the
unlock position , and (b) remove cartridge (R2).
(R3) (c) Line up arrow on replacement cartridge with the
unlocked position on head and firmly push cartridge
into head and (d) turn to locked position (R3).
(R4) Turn on water and check for leaks. If leaks are found, see
Troubleshooting section, page 4.
NOTE: A water cartridge may contain carbon fines (very
fine black powder). This will be released during your
initial flushing.
(R5) Flush water through filter for 5 minutes to remove carbon
fines. Check for leaks again before leaving installation.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Leaks:
...Between head and cartridge
1. Turn off the water supply to the filter and dispense water
from faucet.
2. Remove cartridge and inspect o-rings to make sure they
are in place and clean.
3. Install cartridge and turn on water supply, if it still leaks,
contact Technical Support at 800.279.9404. Turn off
icemaker if filtered water goes to icemaker.
...From fittings
1. Relieve pressure by turning off water supply to the filter
opening until water and airflow stops.
2. For copper or plastic tubing, loosen the compression nut
and pull the tubing from the brass fitting.
3. Inspect to see if the ferrule and insert (plastic only) are
properly installed on the tubing.
4. If so, reconnect tubing finger-tight, then tighten nut about
1 to 1-1⁄2 turn(s) with a wrench.
5. Install cartridge and turn on water supply, if it still leaks,
contact Technical Support at 800.279.9404. Turn off
icemaker if filtered water goes to icemaker.
MAINTENANCE
Contact your local water treatment professional for
replacement cartridge pricing or call Customer Service at
800.279.9404 for a dealer near you.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Part No. Model No. Description Replacement for
144842 QCH Head Assembly
1/4-inch Male
Threaded Ports
257438 QCH-1/4PF
Head & Bracket
Assembly
1/4-inch John Guest
Push Fit
257439 QCH-3/8PF
Head & Bracket
Assembly
3/8-inch John Guest
Push Fit
144846
1/4-inch MT Hardware
Kit
1/4-inch Male
Threaded Ports
244430 QC-PF Push Fit Hardware Kit John Guest Push Fit
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