Pentek US-1500 User's Manual
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1. 0046 0 0005 0 0010 PENTEK LIMITED WARRANTY PENTEK warrants to theX purchase Any replacement prodX warranty does not cover 1 fiK arising from failure to complyX party other than PENTEK 6 problems and or damage resulting in whole or in part from alteration modification repair or attempted alteration modification or repair by any party other than PENTEK 7 noncompliance with applicable codes ordinances If a defect in workmanship and orkl defective product or part PENTEK may consider in good faith the customer s preference All claimed defective producX 3 returned to PENTEK prior to the expiration of the warranty date at the customer s expense shipment pre paid 4 be accompanied by a letter detailing the Model Number Serial Number if any and a brief description of the problem TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW PENTEK DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THE PRODUCTS PARTS AND ANY ACCOMPANYING WRITTEN MATERIALS To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law PENTEK shall not be liable for any damages whatsoever including but not limited to loss of time inconvenience expenses laboX or indirect damages for personal injury loss of business profits business interruption loss of business information or any other pecuniary loss arising out2. DO NOT press the reset button on the front panel of the system when finished Filter Cartridge Replacement e Filter cartridges the US 1500 will last about 1 000 gallons or twelve months before they need to be replaced Filter cartridge life varies depending on usage and or water conditions Changes in taste color and flow of the water being filtered indicate that the cartridge should be replaced e Read all instructions before replacing filter cartridges 1 Turn off cold water supply and open the drinking water faucet to release pressure from system 2 Unscrew and remove bottom of filter housing Locate and remove large O ring wipe clean of lubricant and set aside Repeat for second housing 3 Discard used filter cartridges Using a non abrasive sponge or cloth scrub the bottom of filter housings O ring grooves and caps with dish soap and warm water Rinse thoroughly Fill bottom of each housing 1 3 full with water Add 1 tablespoon of household bleach and scrub to disinfect 4 Lubricate O rings with silicone grease Insert each O ring in groove and press into place NOTE This step is important to ensure a proper housing seal Make certain each O ring is seated level in its groove or a leak may occur 5 Screw bottom of housings with bleach water onto caps without filter cartridges and hand tighten DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN 6 Turn on water supply Let faucet run for about 10 seconds then turn off faucet and let stand f
3. all plastic housings be replaced every ten years If the bottom of your housing has been in use for longer than this period it should be replaced immediately Date the bottom of any new or replacement housing to indicate the next recommended replacement date NOTE e For cold water use only e Make certain that installation complies with all state and local laws and regulations e The contaminants or other substances removed or reduced by the selected cartridge are not necessarily in your water Ask your local water municipality for a copy of their water analysis or have your water tested by a reputable water testing lab e After prolonged periods of non use such as during a vacation it is recommended that the system be flushed thoroughly Let water run for 5 6 minutes before using e The filter cartridges used with this system have a limited service life Changes in taste odor and or flow of the water being filtered indicate that the cartridge should be replaced About Your PENTEK Dual Filtration System Thank you for purchasing a PENTEK Dual Filtration System With only minimal maintenance your new system will provide you with safer better tasting water for years to come The filter cartridges should be changed after every 1 000 gallons of use or once every twelve months whichever comes first Filter life will vary depending on usage and water conditions Changes in taste odor and or flow of the water being filtere
4. proper connections to the bottom of the faucet NU ETA Do not drill through a countertop that is more than 1 thick UEC Do not attempt to drill through a tiled marble granite or similar countertop Consult a plumber or the countertop manufacturer for advice or assistance A Line bottom of sink with newspaper to prevent metal shavings parts or tools from falling down drain B Place masking tape over the area to be drilled to prevent scratches if drill bit slips C Mark hole with center punch Use a 1 4 drill bit for a pilot hole then using a 3 4 drill bit or hole saw drill a hole completely through the sink Smooth rough edges with a file 3 Mounting the Faucet A Remove wing nut and metal washer from the threaded shaft of the faucet Leave the black rubber washer on the threaded shaft B Slide the threaded shaft of the faucet into drilled hole C From under the sink slide the metal washer on and thread on the wing nut Tighten the wing nut by hand until tight It may be necessary to have a second person to hold the faucet while tightening the wing nut NOTE Do not overtighten the wing nut Hand tighten only Do not use pliers or wrench to tighten Black Rubber Washer Metal Washer Wing Nut 4 Mounting the System A Center system between water supply adapter and drinking water faucet NOTE Allow 1 38 mm clearance below system for changing filter cartridges B Install moun
5. tubing is inserted firmly into end of faucet stem then retighten compression nut with fingers until secure then tighten 1 turn with a wrench Turn on water supply valve then turn off faucet to check for leaks NOTE If leaks persist or if there are other leaks on system turn off water supply Call our technical support department at 800 861 8758 Low Water Flow 1 Check flow at faucet The US 1500 system should fill a gallon jug in approximately 2 minutes Flow rates will vary with individual household water pressure 2 Check filter cartridge installation Make certain both filter cartridges are properly oriented in filter housings See Filter Cartridge Replacement 3 Check to be certain that the water supply valve is completely open turn handle on valve counter clockwise as far as it will go 4 Check flow through empty system To do this turn off water supply valve and turn on drinking water faucet to release pressure in system Then remove filter cartridges from housings and screw housings back onto caps Turn on faucet to check flow through empty system Flow should be about one to two gallons per minute If flow is less than 0 4 gallons per minute call Technical Support at 800 861 8758 5 If flow through empty system is adequate place one filter cartridge in system at a time and check flow to make sure cartridge is not clogged Replace clogged cartridge if necessary ETETA Replacement P
6. O ring and O ring groove located directly beneath threads of housing Lubricate O ring with silicone grease and replace securely into groove Screw bottom of housing onto cap and hand tighten DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN Turn on water supply valve and check for leaks on system inlet outlet connections Turn off water supply valve and turn on drinking water faucet to release pressure in system Remove tubing from fitting see NOTE under Step Six Connecting the Supply Adapter on p 3 and make sure end of tubing is cut squarely and free of scratches or burrs Reinsert tubing into quick connect fittings making sure to push securely until tubing hits a hard stop Turn on water supply valve and check for leaks on supply adapter connection Turn off water supply valve and turn on drinking water faucet to release pressure in system Loosen leaking threaded fitting on supply adapter or pull out leaking tubing from fitting Inspect to see if plastic tubing is scratched or supply adapter was properly attached If tubing is scratched cut off 1 2 to 5 8 and reinstall per Step Six Connecting the Supply Adapter Reconnect tubing or tighten compression nut with fingers then tighten nut snugly 1 2 turn with wrench Turn on water supply valve and check for leaks On faucet tubing connection Turn off water supply valve and turn on drinking water faucet to release pressure in system Loosen and remove compression nut fitting on faucet stem Make sure
7. PENT EK Pentair Water Monitored Dual Filtration System Installation and Operating Instructions Model US 1500 with electronic monitor Specifications Temperature Range 40 100 F 4 4 37 8 C Pressure Range 30 125 psi 2 1 8 62 bar Service Flow Rate 60 psi 4 1 bar 0 6 gpm 2 3 L min Rated Service Life 1 000 gallons 3 785L Dimensions 9 18 in x 4 70 in x 12 72 in 233 mm x 119 mm x 323 mm Weight 6 Ibs 2 7 kg filled with water Parts Included e Filter system with filter cartridges P 250 Cartridge Set e Installation hardware mounting screws T Adapter quick connect elbows e Electronic monitor and 9 volt battery e Housing wrench e Lead free drinking water faucet e 1 4 plastic tubing Precautions Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected waters that may contain filterable cysts ULIH Filter must be protected against freezing which can cause cracking of the filter and water leakage The rubber O ring provides the water tight seal between the cap and the bottom of the housing It is important that the O ring be properly seated in the groove below the threads of the housing or a water leak could occur Because of the product s limited service life and to prevent costly repairs or possible water damage we strongly recommend that the bottom of
8. arts 1 155584 44 P 250 Cartridges sold only as a set 2 153126 White housing 3 151231 O ring OR 233 4 244439 Lead Free Faucet 5 143431 Water Supply Adapter 6 150424 Housing Wrench SW 5 7 144721 Circuit and Probe Not Shown For replacement parts contact your nearest PENTEK distributor or call 800 645 0267 State of California Department of Health Services Water Treatment Device Certificate Number 04 1688 Date Issued November 30 2004 Trademark Model Designation Replacement Element s US 1500 P 250 Manufacturer Pentek The water treatment device s listed on this certificate have met the testing requirements pursuant to Section 116830 of the Health and Safety Code for the following health related contaminants Microbiological Contaminants and Turbidity Inorganic Radiological Contaminants Cysts Asbestos Turbidity Lead Mercury Organic Contaminants VOCs Alachlor Endrin Simazine Atrazine E Styrene Benzene Haloacetonitriles HAN 1 1 2 2 Tetrachloroethane Carbofuran Bromochloroacetonitrile Tetrachloroethylene Carbon Tetrachloride Dibromoacetonitrile Toluene Chlorobenzene Dichloroacetonitrile 2 4 5 TP Silvex Chloropicrin hy eee ee ey Tribromoacetic Acid 2 4 D a sone 1 2 4 Trichlorobenzene 1 Dichloro 2 Propanone i DBCP UL L Trichlore 2 Propanone LY 1 Trichlorocthane o Dichlorobenzene Heptachlor 1 1 2 Trichloroethane p Dichlorobenzene Heptachlor Epoxide Trichloroethylene 1 2 Dichloroethan
9. ast 10 000 0 5 lt 11 Class particles mL Standard 53 Minimum 0J W 0 50 000 L 99 95 99 99 99 99 Cysts Turbidity 11 mg L 1 NTU 95 4 97 4 10 to 108 ibers L gt 10 icrometers in length Asbestos 99 9 99 9 Lead pH 6 5 0 15 mg L 10 0 010 mg L 99 3 99 3 Lead pH 8 5 0 15 mg L 10 0 010 mg L 94 1 97 6 Mercury pH 6 5 0 006 mg L 10 0 002 mg L 72 88 5 Mercury pH 8 5 0 006 mg L 10 0 002 mg L 95 96 7 Chloroform VOC 0 300 mg L surrogate chemical 10 0 015 mg L 99 7 99 8 Flow Rate 0 6 gpm 2 27 L min Capacity 1000 gallons 3785 L or 12 months Testing was performed under standard laboratory conditions actual performance may vary Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected waters that may contain filterable cysts NOTE Substances reduced are not necessarily in your water Filter must be maintained according to manufacturer s instructions including replacement of filter cartridges Test Conditions Flow Rate as noted for filter system Inlet Pressure 60 psi 4 1 bar pH 7 5 1 Temperature 68 F 5 F 20 C 2 5 C Operating Requirements Pressure 30 125 psi 2 1 8 62 bar Temperature 40 100 F 4 4 37 8 C Turbidity 5 NTU Max Organic Chemicals Included by Su
10. d indicate that the filter cartridges should be replaced Tools and Materials Required e Safety glasses e Hand or electric drill cordless recommended e 1 4 drill bit e File e Phillips head screwdriver e Adjustable wrench or 7 16 open end wrench e Tube cutters or utility knife If sink does not have hole for separate faucet e Center punch e 3 4 drill bit or hole saw The Model US 1500 is Tested and Certified by NSF International against NSF ANSI Standard 42 for the reduction of Taste and Odor Chlorine and Particulate Class Standard 53 for the reduction of Lead Mercury VOC Cyst Asbestos and Turbidity Technical Support 800 861 8758 M F 7 30 a m 5 00 p m CST 146600 JA05 e For standard under sink installation on 1 2 14 NPS threads most common thread on kitchen faucets cold water line e Please read all instructions and precautions before installing and using your Dual Filtration System e Numbered diagrams correspond with numbered steps 1 Installing the Water Supply Adapter The supply adapter fits 1 2 NPS supply threads If local codes permit it may be used to connect the US 1500 to the cold water supply line If local codes do not permit the use of the supply adapter alternate connectors can be obtained from your local supplier A Turn off cold water supply line If cold water line does not have a shut off valve under the sink you should install one B Turn on th
11. e Hexachlorobutadiene Trihalomethanes THMs Hexachlorocyclopentadiene Bromodichloromethane cis 1 2 Dichloroethylene ane a p Bromoform trans 1 2 Dichloroethylene Pentachloropheno Chloroform 1 2 Dichloropropane Chlorodibromomethane cis 1 3 Dichloropropylene Xylenes Dinoseb Ethylbenzene DB 1 1 Dichloroethylene Rated Service Capacity 1000 gal Rated Service Flow 0 6 gpm Do not use where water is microbiologically unsafe or with water of unknown quality except that systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected waters that may contain filterable cysts Performance Data Important Notice Read this performance data and compare the capabilities of this system with your actual water treatment needs It is recommended that before installing a water treatment system you have your water supply tested to determine your actual water treatment needs This system has been tested according to NSF ANSI 42 and 53 for reduction of the substances listed below The concentration of the indicated substances in water entering the system was reduced to a concentration less than or equal to the permissible limit for water leaving the system as specified in NSF ANSI 42 and 53 Model US 1500 Maximum Influent Permissible Challenge Product Water Reduction Minimum Average Substance Concentration Concentration Requirements Reduction Reduction Standard 42 Chlorine Taste amp Odor 2 0 mg L 10 Particulates at le
12. e cold water faucet and allow all water to drain from line C Disconnect cold water line from 1 2 14 NPS threaded stub on bottom of main faucet D Apply Teflon tape onto threads of faucet stub and supply adapter Screw the water supply adapter to the threaded faucet stub as shown E Using the nut that previously connected the cold water line to the faucet screw the cold water line to the male supply adapter threads 2 Selecting the Faucet Location NOTE The drinking water faucet should be positioned with function convenience and appearance in mind An adequate flat area is required to allow faucet base to rest securely The faucet fits through a 3 4 hole Most sinks have pre drilled 1 or 1 diameter holes that may be used for faucet installation If these pre drilled holes cannot be used or are in an inconvenient location it will be necessary to drill a 3 4 hole in the sink to accommodate the faucet GET This procedure may generate dusts which can cause severe irritation if inhaled or come in contact with the eyes The use of safety glasses and respirator for this procedure is recommended Do not attempt to drill through an all porcelain sink If you have an all porcelain sink mount the faucet in pre drilled sprayer hole or drill through countertop next to sink NUE When drilling through a countertop make sure the area below the drilled area is free of wiring and piping Make certain that you have ample room to make the
13. of theX PENTEK S maximum liability under any provision of this Limited Warranty shall be limited to the amount actually paid for the system NOTE Because some states doX THIS WARRANTY GRANTS SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND OTHER RIGHTS MAY APPLY SUCH RIGHTS VARY FROM STATE TO STATE IOWA RESIDENTS ONLY Store or seller s name Address City State Zip Telephone Seller s signature Customer s signature Date Pentair Water 502 Indiana Avenue Sheboygan WI 53081 Technical Support 800 861 8758 or 920 451 9301 supportspecialist pentekfiltration com 2005 Pentair Filtration Inc www pentekfiltration com 146600 JA05
14. or 20 30 minutes 7 Turn on faucet and allow bleach water to run out about 3 5 minutes 8 Turn off water supply to system and open faucet to release pressure Remove bottom of housings and empty of water 9 Insert each filter cartridge in bottom of appropriate filter housing P 250 Cartridge Set white with green end caps in left housing gray plastic cartridge in right housing NOTE The filter cartridges should be installed with the black gasketed ends pointing up 10 Screw bottom of housings onto caps and hand tighten DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN Make certain cap standpipe slips into cartridge 11 Open water supply and turn on drinking water faucet to release pressure in system Let faucet run for 5 minutes to remove trapped air and carbon fines Check system for leaks before leaving installation NOTE e Itis recommended that you run the tap at least 20 seconds prior to using water for drinking or cooking purposes e Initially filtered water may appear cloudy If you set a glass of water on a level surface you should be able to watch the cloudiness disappear from the bottom of the glass upwards This harmless cloudiness results from the release of trapped air within the cartridge and will disappear within a few weeks after installation Tr lesh in Leaks between cap and bottom of filter housing Turn off water supply valve and turn on drinking water faucet to release pressure in system Remove bottom of housing Clean
15. removed from the fitting if necessary First turn off the water supply to the filter Open faucet then press in the grey collar around the fitting while pulling the tubing with your other hand y rd 1 38mm h 7 Connecting the System A Assemble tubing with system as shown in Fig 7A inserting tubing into appropriate inlet or outlet quick connect fitting until it stops NOTE In some installations connecting the system to the water supply adapter and or drinking water faucet causes the tubing to enter the quick connect fitting at a sharp angle This may exert pressure on the quick connect fitting and cause it to leak In these situations you may wish to use one or both of the quick connect elbows included with the installation kit Simply push the quick connect elbow directly into the quick connect fitting on the system then insert the tubing into the quick connect elbow B When cut between a set of black guide arrows the tubing should be pushed into the fitting so that the entrance of the fitting falls between the next set of guide arrows approximately 5 8 16 mm 8 Installing the Battery A Remove cover on top of system Attach 9 volt battery included to connector then place battery in holder located to the left of the monitor panel as shown Fig 8A B Replace cover on top of sy
16. rrogate Testing Substance alachor atrazine benzene carbofuran carbon tetrachloride chlorobenzene chloropicrin 2 4 D dibromochloropropane DBCP o dichlorobenzene p dichlorobenzene 2 dichloroethane 1 dichloroethylene cis 1 2 dichloroethylene rans 1 2 dichloroethylene 2 dichloropropane cis 1 3 dichloropropylene inoseb endrin ethylbenzene ethylene dibromide EDB haloacetonitriles HAN bromochloroacetonitrile dibromoacetonitrile dichloroacetonitrile trichloracetonitrile haloketones HK 1 1 dichloro 2 propanone 1 1 1 trichloro 2 propanone heptachlor heptachlor epoxide hexachlorobutadiene hexachlorocyclopentadiene lindane methoxychlor pentachlorophenol simazine styrene 1 2 2 tetrachloroethane etrachloroethylene oluene 2 4 5 TP silvex ribromoacetic acid 2 4 trichlorobenzene tichloroethane 1 2 trichloroethane richloroethylene rihalomethanes includes hloroform surrogate chemical bromoform bromodichloromethane hlorodibromomethane xylenes total Influent Challenge Concentration mg L Maximum permissible product water concentration mg L 0 00 0 003 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 0002 0 0017 0 00002 0 00 0 00 0 0048 0 00 0 0005 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 0002 0 00059 0 00 0 00002 0 0005 0 0006 0 0002 0 0003 0 0001 0 0003 0 00001 0 0002 0 001 0 000002 0 00001 0 0001 0 00 0 004 0 0005 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 0005 0
17. stem Using a pen or pencil press and release the blue reset button on the front of the system Fig 8B The electronic monitor should beep twice If the monitor has been reset properly the two beeps will be followed by a sequence of two green two yellow and two red lights The monitor should be reset whenever a new set of filter cartridges is installed 9 Putting the System into Operation A Slowly turn on cold water supply B Shut off faucet opened before starting installation C Open water supply adapter D Rotate base of drinking water faucet counter clockwise to ON position Allow water to run for 5 minutes to flush air and carbon fines from filter cartridges Check system for leaks before leaving installation INSTALLATION IS NOW COMPLETE Electronic Monitor Operations The US 1500 system includes an electronic monitor that alerts you when it is time to change your filter cartridges Both filter cartridges should be changed at the same time to ensure that the monitor works properly The monitor measures actual water usage and is powered by a single 9 volt battery How the Electronic Monitor Works The filter cartridges in the US 1500 should be replaced every 1 000 gallons The electronic monitor uses a combination of lights and alarms to alert you at different stages during the life of the filter cartridges The lights are visible on the front panel of the filter system to the left of the blue rese
18. t button 0 950 gallons No alarm Green light flashes when water is turned on 950 1000 gallons Alarm BEEPS ONCE when water is turned on Yellow light flashes when water is on 1000 gallons Alarm BEEPS TWICE when water is turned on Red light flashes when water is on Low or Dead Battery No alarm No lights Replace battery NOTE Gallons used while battery is dead will register on meter when battery is replaced NOTE To extend battery life any sequence that includes any beeps will not be repeated if water is turned on again in less than 15 minutes Reset Button The blue reset button is located on the front panel of the system This button should only be pressed during initial installation or when new filter cartridges are installed After pressing and releasing the button you will hear two beeps followed by a sequence of two green two yellow and two red lights This combination of beeps and lights indicates that the system has properly reset the internal gallon counter Replacing the Battery The battery should be replaced every time new filter cartridges are installed or after 12 months of operation whichever comes first Replacing Battery and Filters at the Same Time Install new 9 volt battery as described in Step Eight Installing the Battery on p 4 Make sure to press blue reset button on front panel of system when finished Replacing Battery Only Remove the old battery and install the new battery
19. ting screws at least 13 350 mm from cabinet floor and 4 4 124 mm apart Leave enough space approximately 1 2 13 mm between the head of the screw and the wall to slip system onto screws C Place system over screws on wall and slide downwards to lock into place Make certain system is firmly attached to wall to prevent it from falling and possibly being damaged 5 Connecting the Faucet A Insert one end of the 1 4 tube supplied in the installation kit into the gray quick connect fitting collar located on the bottom of the threaded shaft of the faucet Push tubing into the fitting until you come to a hard stop ULIH Do not bend or crimp tube when inserting B Gently pull back on the tube to ensure it is connected properly If the tube comes out of fitting cut a small section of the tube off and reconnect 6 Connecting the Supply Adapter and Inlet of Filter A Determine the length of plastic tubing needed to connect the inlet left side of the filter with the supply adapter Be sure to allow enough tubing to prevent kinking and cut the tubing squarely Place a mark 5 8 from the end of the tubing B Wet tubing with water and insert into supply adapter 5 8 until mark is flush with fitting NOTE Disconnecting the Tubing from the Quick Connect Fittings Routine maintenance and cartridge replacement will not require that you disconnect the tubing from the filter system however tubing may be quickly and easily
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