1. INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MODEL QS2
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1. Note Some carbon fines may persist for several days and the water may also appear milky because of trapped air bubbles coming out of the unit These are harmless and frequent running of the unit will clear them more quickly Running the unit for extended periods of time will NOT help CONNECTING THE SYSTEM TO THE FRIDGE Model QS2K only If you also wish to enjoy filtered water from your fridge water dispenser then Measure and check the remaining 1 4 tubing to ensure that it is long enough to connect the filter unit to your fridge Note If your fridge is farther away you may require additional 1 4 tubing not included Shut the water off by turning the handle on the saddle valve clockwise until stop Open the faucet to release water pressure Cut the tube connecting the faucet with the outlet fitting at the center making sure that your cut is straight Caution Do not cut the tube at an angle as that can cause a leak Connect the open ends of the tubing now to the 1 4 union tee 2612 included with the unit Now connect the open end of the union tee 2612 to your fridge using the 1 4 tubing SETTING THE RAINFRESH FILTER LIFE MONITOR Models QS2 and QS2K only Press and hold black monitor button The orange LED will glow and after 5 seconds it will blink 4 times and turn off Now release the button as the monitor has been reset The monitor tracks both the gallons used and time When either 350 gallons2. a eS a i i i i i i i i i 2 i i So i 1040 13 Sump O ring 2 1008 3 QS2 Head Assembly Complete 1 sighs 1 4 plastic tubing 19 ft Thank you for purchasing one of our water filters We are committed to ensuring that you are totally satisfied If you have any problems don t go back to the store please contact us Help Line 1 800 667 8072 Toronto amp Area 905 884 9388 Web Site www rainfresh ca ENVIROGARD PRODUCTS LIMITED 6 446 MAJOR MACKENZIE DR E UNIT 6 RICHMOND HILL ON L4C 1J2 CANADA Ts COPYRIGHT ENVIROGARD PRODUCTS LIMITED 2014 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED QS2K Inst EF Feb 14
3. installation of unit e You may not have pierced the water pipe fully Turn valve handle clockwise all the way until it can go no further to make sure that valve needle has fully pierced the water pipe e Call Rainfresh to review installation procedure There are some black fines in the water e Some carbon fines may persist for several days These are harmless and frequent running of the unit will clear them more quickly Running the unit for extended periods of time will NOT help Water appears milky after installation or after e Water can appear milky after a new cartridge is installed because of tiny air bubbles coming out These will clear out if you replacing cartridges leave the water standing for a few seconds and are harmless After a few days of use the bubbles will slowly clear away be a came undone from the head on it s e This may indicate high water pressure or water hammer conditions exceeding 100 psi You may need to install a pressure regulator set at 60 70 psi max and a water hammer arrestor on the line Call Rainfresh for further assistance The faucet continues to drip even after shut off Replace faucet cartridge Call Rainfresh to order ceramic disc cartridge kit 1040 2 Monitor does not light up when I press the button If water is not running through the system and the monitor LED does not light up you may need to replace the battery 2545 Call Rainfresh to order Limited 1 Year Warranty This system excluding filter cartrid
4. tubing should be cut straight An angled cut or distortion of the tubing will not provide an efficient seal and may cause a leak To install the 1 4 tube into the ACCULINK fitting mark it 5 8 from 1 4 tube Collet the end and push it firmly 5 8 through the collet past the O ring until it seats on the tube stop To remove push in the collet with two fingers on two sides of the tube and pull out the tube STARTING UP Reconnect QCA cartridge on the head below the inlet fitting left side of unit and QLV cartridge on the other head right side of unit To connect cartridge turn it to the right until it stops turning and the lock marks on the cartridge and head line up lock posi tion The cartridge is now locked in place Turn the faucet handle to ON position Turn saddle valve handle clockwise After some free rotations the needle on the valve will start to pierce the pipe Continue to rotate the handle until it can go no further You have now pierced the pipe but the valve is closed Now turn handle counter clockwise all the way to open and start water flow Close faucet and check all connections for leaks Carefully re tighten any leaking fittings It is a good idea to check the unit a few times for slow leaks shortly after installation Flushing and conditioning Allow water to flow from the faucet for 10 minutes to flush unit before beginning service YOUR UNIT IS NOW IN OPERATION
5. 08 0 can be installed on copper or CPVC rigid plastic pipe of 3 8 to 1 diameter Not recommended for flexible plastic pipe such as PEX Note If your cold water line is other than described use fittings not included that adapt the pipe size to 1 4 compression or contact Envirogard for assistance Orient saddle valve with outlet threads pointing towards grey Acculink INLET fitting to prevent unnecessary bends in the tubing Back off handle on saddle valve to retract piercing tip See Fig 3 With rubber gasket in a fixed position clamp entire assembly to pipe using bolts provided Tighten bolts keeping brackets parallel until rubber gasket is firmly compressed Caution Do not over tighten bolts Do not turn handle back in at this time Measure and cut length of 1 4 plastic tubing required to connect saddle valve to the grey INLET Acculink fitting Slide compression nut 726 0 and sleeve 1008 3 onto tube then put tube insert 1603 into tube as shown in Fig 4 Push tube into end of saddle valve fitting and hold firmly in place Securely tighten the compression nut while holding other end of fitting with a wrench Connect other end of tubing to grey INLET Acculink fitting arrow pointing towards the fitting on head as shown in Fig 5 Tube Fig 4 a Insert 1603 Compression Nut 726 0 Pa Compression Right Wrong Sleeve 1008 3 Wide end into nut rabe CONNECTING TO THE ACCULINK FITTING To ensure an optimal seal
6. D FOR INSTALLATION Drill cordless or electric 2 drill bit adjustable wrenches Phillips and flat screwdrivers utility knife pencil Aun WN UNPACKING THE UNIT Remove both cartridges by turning them 1 4 turn clockwise then pulling away from head assembly Place them aside in a safe place until final assembly MOUNTING THE FAUCET See Fig 2 Faucet may be installed in hole in sink if available or in countertop Note The faucet may also be installed in the sink sprayer hole if available 1 Position faucet on counter top beside sink in desired position Ensure that swivel spout will extend over sink and that there is room under the counter for faucet shank and to tighten nuts 2 Mark the location and drill a 2 hole Protect your countertop by applying a layer of oas masking tape and use a sharp drill 1040 10 3 Insert faucet shank through escutcheon plate 1040 9 after peeling off protective film and 1040 12 comptoir escutcheon washer 1040 10 and then through countertop Install plastic locating ae ae washer 1040 12 lock washer 1040 13 and locking nut 1040 14 Tighten locking nut securely while someone holds the faucet body so it does not turn 1603 1008 3 726 0 es MOUNTING THE UNIT Before mounting the unit install the monitor battery Remove head cover insert 2718 by gently pulling away the insert from the head Unwrap coin battery 2545 and insert into
7. Rainfresh Twist INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MODEL QS2 QS2K QS2X Please save for future reference INTRODUCTION Your Rainfresh TWIST Dual Drinking Water System uses a premium dual stage filtering process providing cleaner safer better tasting drinking water for your family It reduces lead VOC volatile organic compounds cysts chloramines chlorine bad tastes and odours see performance data sheet for details The system is designed for installation under the kitchen sink and includes a ceramic disc faucet for dispensing filtered water Contaminants reduced by this system are not necessarily in your water A fridge connection kit is included with the QS2K system in case you choose to also have filtered water from your water dispensing fridge and for your ice cubes The Twist ON Twist OFF design makes cartridge replacement quick and easy using no tools and without having to shut off the water Both cartridges should be replaced after e 350 US Gal 1 324 L or 6 months for models QS2 QS2K e 250 US Gal 946 L or 4 months for model QS2X The system features a unique electronic monitor QS2 amp QS2K only that tracks both the gal lons used and time in service and triggers a blinking orange LED when either of these limits is reached advising you to replace the cartridge Note Cartridge life is directly dependant on water conditions and volume of water filtered Excessive sediment may cause more frequent r
8. battery slot between contacts with side out Do not reattach the head cover insert yet Locate best position for mounting unit undersink near faucet The higher and closer to the front you mount the unit the easier it will be for regular maintenance There are 3 mounting bracket screw locations 2 located on the bottom of the head cover and 1 is located at the center between the two filter heads Note Screw holes at bottom should be at least 12 inches up from the base of the cabinet you must allow at least 3 inches of clearance below the cartridges for easy removal Screw in the 3 screws making sure that the head assembly is level Note If wall is too thin to accept screw then use round head nuts and bolts not supplied to mount head assembly Now re attach the head cover insert 2718 carefully aligning it so that the black button on the monitor lines up through the hole on the cover insert CONNECTING THE FAUCET Measure the tubing required to connect faucet to the white OUTLET Acculink fitting arrow pointing away from the fitting and cut this length from the tubing supplied Slide compression nut 726 0 sleeve 1008 3 onto tube and insert 1603 into 1 4 tube as shown in Fig 2 Push tube into end of faucet shank and hold firmly in place Now tighten nut securely with a wrench Push the other end of tubing into white OUTLET Acculink fitting as shown in Fig 5 INSTALLING THE SELF PIERCING SADDLE VALVE The saddle valve 10
9. eplacement INSTALLATION Please read carefully before proceeding Contents Included Filter assembly faucet amp faucet parts bag parts kits bag with saddle valve battery mounting screws 3 tube compression fittings 1 4 union tee connector 19 feet of 1 4 OD tubing 5 ft for models QS2 amp QS2X installation operating instructions Installation shall comply with applicable plumbing codes and regulations This unit comes complete with all necessary fittings to install the unit below the counter to copper or CPVC rigid plastic pipe The water supply saddle valve is included for use in areas where codes permit Where not permitted the installer must provide approved fittings to tap the cold water pipe for a feed water source to the filter system must adapt to 4 OD tubing INSTALLATION NOTES AND CAUTIONS 1 The system is designed for point of use POU under sink installation for single faucet dispensing However the unit can be installed in a remote location with tubing running up to the faucet Note additional tubing not included may be required Installation of this unit may involve some water spillage Keep an ample supply of paper towels or an absorbent cloth handy This system is intended for use with cold water only DO NOT INSTALL ON HOT WATER Protect filter from direct sunlight Not intended for outdoor use Protect unit from freezing Not intended for installation in multi storey buildings TOOLS REQUIRE
10. ge s and battery is warranted to the original consumer purchaser owner for a period of one 1 year from the date of purchase against defects in materials or workmanship The company s obligation under this warranty shall consist of repair replacement or credit at its option of any part found by company inspection to be defective provided that the product has not been misused abused altered or damaged as determined by the company and provided that only approved Enivrogard Rainfresh replacement cartridges have been used This warranty does NOT apply to the replacement cartridge s or battery which by nature will diminish in performance through normal use and require s regular replacement This warranty does NOT cover and is intended to exclude any liability on the part of Envirogard for any incidental damages consequential damages labour charges or any other costs incurred in connection with the purchase installation use maintenance or repair of the water filter whether under this warranty or any other warranty implied by law Some provinces states do not allow the exclusion of inci dental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from province to province state to state This warranty applies only to water filters systems purchased and installed in Canada or the U S A PARTS LIST fooss _ ifubesleve SS E
11. or 6 months have expired the orange LED will blink every 5 seconds advising you to replace the cartridge The LED will continue to blink until monitor is reset as above Note Excessive sediment may cause more frequent filter cartridge replacement Monitor Battery After approx 2 years yellow LED will blink every 5 seconds advising you to change battery To replace battery remove head cover insert 2718 by gently pulling away the insert from the head Insert new battery 2545 into battery slot between contacts with side out and reattach cover insert to head assembly To test battery With faucet off press the black button for two seconds or less If the orange LED lights up then power is on and monitor is working If LED does not light then battery is expired and must be replaced NOTE If faucet is on and water is running LED will not light if button is pressed REPLACING FILTER CARTRIDGES For best results the QCA and QLV filter cartridges must both be replaced after 250 gallons 950 liters approx or 4 months whichever comes first This will be signaled by the orange LED blinking every 5 seconds There is no need to shut water off for cartridge change Note Filter cartridge life depends on water quality Excessive sediment can substantially reduce the filter cartridge life This will be signaled by a sudden drop in water flow or no flow from the faucet before the 4 month life is up If your water has excessive sediment we recommend ins
12. talling a Rainfresh whole house water filter available from the same retailer where you purchased this unit Call Rainfresh for assistance in locating a retailer and product selection To replace filter cartridges simply hold the cartridge and turn about 1 4 turn left and lower it away from head while holding it vertically to retain water Empty the old cartridge in the kitchen sink by holding it upside down and discard Use a dry absorbent cloth or a paper towel to wipe off any water that may fall on the cabinet floor To install new filter cartridge turn it to the right until it stops turning and the lock marks on the cartridge and head line up lock position The cartridge is now locked in place MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS 1 Do not subject unit to freezing temperatures at any time 2 Do not clean housing with organic solvents such as those found in sprays for cleaning products or insecticides as these may cause cracking or crazing and lead to failure and leakage 3 Replace filters periodically as above TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE amp SOLUTION Saddle valve is leaking Turn valve handle clockwise to shut water off Make sure that the tube insert 1603 and sleeve 1008 3 is correctly installed as per fig 4 Fully tighten the compression nut to make sure seal is made Turn valve handle counter clockwise to start water flow If problem persists call Rainfresh for assistance Flow rate is very slow after
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