VIQUA Water Filters Installation and Replacement
Section 1 Safety Information
1.1 Safety Precautions
Section 2 Installation
CAUTION
If water pipes are used to ground electrical system, appliances, or phone, install a jumper wire.
NOTICE
Read and understand this Instruction Sheet before operating and performing any maintenance on this equipment.
Warning: This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
WARNING
• DO NOT install on line pressures above 125 psi (6.9 bar).
• DO NOT overtighten pipe fittings.
• DO NOT use wicking or sealer, Teflon
™
tape is recommended.
• DO NOT use torch near plastic housing. All sweated joints should be made prior to assembling piping to the filter head.
• Replace O-ring seal, if there is visible damage.
• Maximum temperature allowed is 38 °C (100 °F). Special hot water filters are available for higher temperatures.
• Protect the filters from freezing temperatures.
• DO NOT install in direct sunlight.
• Allow minimum of 2” clear space under filter to facilitate cartridge change.
• DO NOT use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system.
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