Pelican International Water System 1354 User's Manual
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1. Figure 2 2 Remove the plastic covering from the Sediment Filter 3 Place the Sediment Filter onto the Stand Pipe in the Blue Pre Filter Housing 4 Screw the cover onto the Blue Pre Filter Housing until hand tight O 2013 Enviro Water Solutions Inc www pelicanwater com 3060 Performance Circle Suite 2 DeLand FL 32724 877 842 1635 Pelican 1354 NaturSoft Custom Salt Free Rev B Water Softener Conditioner Page 7 Pre Filter Installation Mounting Top View Pre Filter oe Bracket Inlet Water gt Supply Blue Pre Filter Housing Figure 3 1 Shut off the water Attach the Mounting Bracket to the wall using the supplied Phillips Head Screws and Washers Attach the Pre Filter System to the Mounting Bracket using the supplied Bolt Head Screws Lube the o ring with clean silicone grease before attaching the cover onto the housing Tighten the Blue Pre Filter Housing using the supplied Pre Filter Wrench counter clockwise Determine the size of your inlet water supply line PVC Reducers may be needed to fit the 1 4 Pre Filter System Notice The Pre Filter Housing comes with a 1 4 threaded female inlet outlet and will require additional fittings to adapt to your plumbing It is recommended that a shut off valve and a bypass be plumbed in around the system before installing the Pre Filter system OO a 2013 Enviro Water Solutions Inc www pel2. Ad Pelican Water Systems Owners Manual Pelican 1354 NaturSoft Custom Salt Free Water Softener Conditioner Pelican 1354 NaturSoft Custom Salt Free Rev B Water Softener Conditioner Page 2 Copyright 2013 Enviro Water Solutions Inc All rights reserved All information contained herein is the property of Pelican Water Systems Pelican Water Systems makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose Pelican Water Systems shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing performance or use of this material The information is provided as is without warranty of any kind and is subject to change without notice This document contains proprietary information which is protected by copyright No part of this document may be photocopied reproduced or translated into another language without the prior written consent of Pelican Water Systems Pelican Water Systems is an Enviro Water Solutions Inc company 2013 Enviro Water Solutions Inc www pelicanwater com 3060 Performance Circle Suite 2 DeLand FL 32724 877 842 1635 Pelican 1354 NaturSoft Custom Salt Free Rev B Water Softener Conditioner Page 3 Table of Contents Table of Contents anidar eerie ewes sa eee Rid eee yes ewe ld e 3 Product
3. Land FL 32724 877 842 1635 Pelican 1354 NaturSoft Custom Salt Free Water Softener Conditioner Rev B Page 5 Complete Parts List Note Pelican supplies the parts below to accommodate a variety of water supply lines Table 1 Parts List Part Description Qty Part Description Pre Filter System 1 Tank Model voso BB20 1 5 Big Blue Pre Filter 727 Housing Mounting Bracket LITT Philips Head Screws 4 Bolt o o Head Screws 4 and Washers 4 Sediment Filter 1 Pre Filter Wrench 5 Micron Poly Spun Sediment Filter for BB20 1 5 Note Drawings are not to scale Additional fittings will be needed to adapt to your plumbing 2013 Enviro Water Solutions Inc www pelicanwater com 3060 Performance Circle Suite 2 DeLand FL 32724 877 842 1635 Pelican 1354 NaturSoft Custom Salt Free Rev B Water Softener Conditioner Page 6 IA RES Installation Overview Pre Filter Incoming Water Supply gt Customer Provided gt Outgoing Top View Connection Water to Bypass House Recommended A oh Salt Free Water Softener Conditioner Figure 1 Note The plumber should follow the stickers on the head Installation Pre Filter Assembly Pre Filter Cover Sediment Filter a O Ring Blue Pre Filter Housing 4 y lt oe TH Stand Pipe 1 Unscrew the cover from the Blue Pre Filter Housing
4. Operation and Specifications 0 00c eee eee 4 Important I nformation o 62 26 20 85 6s ee A AA A 4 Water Conditions for Operation Sanit aor o eer paar ae ken Lek wie wipe 4 Complete Parts List 03 6 fi wie Gea A ew Be ee A ea 5 Installation Overview x 500 0 ai 000 000 on ee ae a ee ee ee aa 6 Installation a aise iain a a a sn a a aya aa A aaa a esac wy mse ee DARA da ao ai 6 Pres Pitter ASS o cs e els BO PIE desde Ei 6 Pre Filter Installation 42434 a ated hoo a t 7 Whole House Salt Free Water Softener Conditioner Tank Installation 8 E A O A RN 8 Medi Flush Condition sere apeere o e o DA O ts 9 Complete the Installation 000 cece 9 Clean your Hot Water Heater optional 20 00 ee 9 What to Expect with your New NaturSoft Salt Free Water Softener Conditioner 0 0 0 ccc eee eens 10 Care and Cleaning dr AA a ee ee 12 Premium Whole House Water Filter 000 a God ti a a e 4 da Atl 12 Sediment PUREE osc E AA AE Ae Ce eek ee eS eos 12 Replacing the Sediment Filter e133 0944 rd a la a Os e a 12 Troubleshooting fata se dwe i dae e deat ee ee anise dE DE en daw e ted ke 13 i Ae ee ee er ee er ee ee er ee ee eee ere a ee a a o as 14 Warranty Registration FOrm cane a Cade pte A ae lly ah ee tee 15 Product Certifications cc anica ea a AAA aa 16 2013 Enviro Water Solutions Inc www pelicanwater com 3060 Performance Circle Suite 2 DeLand FL 32724 877 842 1635 Pelican 1354 NaturSoft Custom S
5. a period of 3 weeks m Turn off the heat source attach a hose to the drain valve at the bottom of the tank and flush the heater by opening the drain valve After the water heater is completely filled with water turn the heat source back on m Alternatively open several fixtures in the home and let water run simultaneously for a couple of minutes Focus on the hot water side and high flows like the bathtubs This method is not quite as effective 2013 Enviro Water Solutions Inc www pelicanwater com 3060 Performance Circle Suite 2 DeLand FL 32724 877 842 1635 Pelican 1354 NaturSoft Custom Salt Free Rev B Water Softener Conditioner Page 10 What to Expect with your New NaturSoft Salt Free Water Softener Conditioner If you have never had a water softener Immediately after the installation you will experience naturally soft water All detergents will work better with treated water and you will be able to reduce the amount you use However there are mineral deposits and scale coating the inside of your pipes and fixtures Over the first few weeks this scale will dissolve detach itself from the pipes and come out of your faucets This de scaling process is temporary and will steadily diminish During these first weeks you will notice m Reduced softness of the water This will be particularly evident when using hot water The water can pick up more than ten grains of mineral content per gallon between the NaturSoft system and t
6. alt Free Rev B Water Softener Conditioner Page 4 A A O A a AA e Product Operation and Specifications Specification Description 1354 Rated Service Flow 40GPM Minimum Working Pressure 25 PSI Maximum Working Pressure 80 PSI Maximum Vacuum 5 inch 127 mm Hg Operating Temperatures 36 F 120 F pH Range 7 11 Important Information m Read these instructions carefully and determine the location of all system components before beginning installation m Check all applicable plumbing building and electrical codes for installation compliance m install the system on the main water supply m Systems that contain electronic components cannot be installed outside in uncovered areas Water Conditions for Operation m The water should be free of hydrogen sulfide a dissolved gas with a characteristic smell of rotten eggs If present it can coat the catalytic surface of the media and interfere with the process The gas should be removed through adequate pre treatment m The water should be free of hydrocarbons oils and lubricants If present they can coat the catalytic surface of the media and interfere with the process Remove through adequate pre treatment m The water should contain less than 1 mg l of phosphates Phosphates sequester dissolved hardness molecules preventing them from forming crystals and may coat the catalytic media surface and interfere with the process m The copper level in the wat
7. ed every 6 9 months depending on the amount of sediment present in the water supply If the system has been working properly and the pressure is slowing it may be time to change the Sediment Filter Check the Sediment Filter and replace if necessary Replacing the Sediment Filter Pre Filter Cover 7 Sediment Filter pe A Blue Pre Filter Housing Stand Pipe Turn off the main water supply to the Pre Filter System and bypass all tanks Run a faucet cold water inside the house to relieve the pressure Unscrew the Blue Pre Filter Housing clockwise using the supplied Pre Filter Wrench Remove the existing Sediment Filter and discard Sl O Remove the O Ring and wipe the groove and O Ring clean Lubricate the O Ring with a coating of clean silicone grease Replace O Ring and press the O Ring down into the groove with two fingers Note This step is important to ensure the proper filter seal Make sure the O Ring is seated level in the groove If the O Ring appears damaged stretched or crimped it should be replaced at this time 6 Place a new Sediment Filter onto the Stand Pipe in the Blue Pre Filter Housing 7 Screw the Blue Pre Filter Housing onto the Pre Filter Cover 8 Turn on main water supply slowly to allow the Pre Filter System to fill with water and put tanks back in service out of bypass 9 Check for leaks 2013 Enviro Water Solutions Inc www pelicanwater com 3060 Performance Circ
8. eling add some baking soda sodium bicarbonate to your bath m The water spots are more visible A water softener replaces calcium with sodium The water spotting that a traditional water softener leaves behind is a salt haze that wipes off very easily and is far less noticeable than spots caused by minerals The NaturSoft treatment results in reduced spotting compared to untreated water but more visible spots than produced by traditional chemically treated softened water The NaturSoft mineral spots are much easier to clean than spots from untreated water E Soap curd forms with certain products Oil based soaps like Ivory will react with calcium minerals to form a sticky film Detergent based cleaners like shampoos shower gels dish soaps and laundry detergents will react very slightly or not at all All detergent will work better with treated water but you will notice very little improvement when using regular bar soap or oil based products since the minerals are largely still able to react with the fats in the soap to form the curd m There is some mineral silt in the bathtub Depending on the water chemistry of your water supply you may still have some scale deposits in your plumbing system 2013 Enviro Water Solutions Inc www pelicanwater com 3060 Performance Circle Suite 2 DeLand FL 32724 877 842 1635 Pelican 1354 NaturSoft Custom Salt Free Rev B Water Softener Conditioner Page 11 a If you have a dishwasher Genera
9. er supply should be below the MCL of 1 3mg L If copper is present above this level it can attach to the surface of the catalytic media and interfere with the process A WARNING If this or any other system is installed in a metal conductive plumbing system i e copper or galvanized metal the plastic components of the system will interrupt the continuity of the plumbing system As a result any errant electricity from improperly grounded appliances downstream or potential galvanic activity in the plumbing system can no longer ground through contiguous metal plumbing Some homes may have been built in accordance with building codes which actually encouraged the grounding of electrical appliances through the plumbing system Consequently the installation of a bypass consisting of the same material as the existing plumbing or a grounded jumper wire bridging the equipment and re establishing the contiguous conductive nature of the plumbing system must be installed prior to your systems use Ay CAUTION When adding a filtration softening system to homes buildings supplied by well water the system should be installed following the pressure tank DO NOT USE this system for pneumatic or hydro pneumatic applications If you are using a booster pump then install this system following the booster pump f you have questions please call customer service 2013 Enviro Water Solutions Inc www pelicanwater com 3060 Performance Circle Suite 2 De
10. f or beyond the recommended specs of any system voids any warranty Pelican gives this warranty to the customer in lieu of all other warranties express or implied including without limitation any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or treatment of certain water and hereby expressly disclaims all other such warranties Pelican s liability hereunder shall not exceed the cost of the product Under no circumstances will Pelican be liable for any incidental or consequential damages or for any other loss damage or expense of any kind including loss of use arising in connection with the installation or use or inability to use the Covered Items or any water treatment system the Covered Items are incorporated into These warranties are governed by the laws of the state of Florida and may change at any time without notice Failure by California and Quebec residents to complete the product registration form does not diminish their warranty rights For all orders placed on or after June 3rd 2011 2013 Enviro Water Solutions Inc www pelicanwater com 3060 Performance Circle Suite 2 DeLand FL 32724 877 842 1635 Pelican 1354 NaturSoft Custom Salt Free Rev B Water Softener Conditioner Page 15 SS Warranty Registration Form Send in this Warranty Registration Form to validate your warranty or visit www PelicanWater com to complete warranty registration form online Pelican Warranty Registration For
11. he faucet as it travels through the water heater and the plumbing E Mineral silt in the water Since the existing limestone scale is softened and dissolved as part of the NaturSoft effect it will detach in small chunks ranging in size from very fine silt to pieces larger than a grain of sand The larger pieces may be big enough to build up in the aerator screens of your fixture Considerable silt like accumulations may be visible on the shower heads so clean them weekly for the first four weeks Higher flow rates will shear off more of the existing scale than will lower flow rates De scaling activity will be most obvious in bathtubs which have high flow and hot water You may see milky water with sand like grit and possible sediment or iron in the bath tub The water line supplying fixtures which experience the most use will be cleaned the quickest and will be the first to return to providing you the full benefits you experienced immediately following installation rarely used fixtures will take longer If you had a traditional water softener A traditional water softener turns dissolved mineral hardness calcium bicarbonate into dissolved sodium bicarbonate The NaturSoft technology maintains the healthy mineral content of the water without adding the bicarbonate You will notice The water does not feel as soft The absence of the calcium and the presence of sodium bicarbonate makes the water feel slick and slimy If you miss the slick fe
12. icanwater com 3060 Performance Circle Suite 2 DeLand FL 32724 877 842 1635 Pelican 1354 NaturSoft Custom Salt Free Rev B Water Softener Conditioner Page 8 Sa A A A A ET Whole House Salt Free Water Softener Conditioner Tank Installation _Pre Filter wae Incoming Water Supply gt Customer Provided gt Outgoing Top View Connection Water to House Bypass Recommended de Salt Free Water Softener Conditioner Figure 4 1 Determine the size and material of your incoming water supply line and choose the appropriate fit tings required to connect it to the filter head A CAUTION Do not over tighten any of the fittings during installation 2 Install the fitting onto the INLET and OUTLET sides of the filter head 3 Connect the incoming water supply to the INLET side of the filter head 4 Connect the outgoing water supply to the OUTLET side of the filter head Media Soak _ Pre Filter Incoming Water Supply gt Customer Provided gt Outgoing Top View Connection Water to House Bypass Recommended Salt Free Water Softener Conditioner Figure 5 1 Open a cold water faucet or test spigot close to the downstream of the Water Softener 2 Turn the water back on at the main shut off valve allowing the system to fill with water The air being displaced will escape through the open fixture downstream 3 Fill the Pelican Salt Free Water Softener Conditioner Tank full until water comes out of
13. le Suite 2 DeLand FL 32724 877 842 1635 Pelican 1354 NaturSoft Custom Salt Free Rev B Water Softener Conditioner Page 13 eT _ ____ _ _ QQ gt gt ____ _ _ _____ Troubleshooting Problem Solution Water leaking at the top of the tank around the head You may need to turn the head to tighten it The tank head is pre installed hand tight do not overtighten the head just turn it snug Water pressure is slowing It is recommended that the Sediment Filter be replaced every 6 9 months depending on the amount of sediment present in the water supply If the system has been working properly and the pressure is slowing it may be time to change the Sediment Filter Check the Sediment Filter and replace if necessary 2013 Enviro Water Solutions Inc www pelicanwater com 3060 Performance Circle Suite 2 DeLand FL 32724 877 842 1635 Pelican 1354 NaturSoft Custom Salt Free Rev B Water Softener Conditioner Page 14 Warranty Pelicans Limited Lifetime Warranty Pelican Water Pelican warrants to the end user customer that its tanks 13 amp smaller valves in out heads bypass s fittings Natursoft media and housings Covered Items will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for the life of the system No warranty is made with respect to defects or damaged due to neglect misuse alterations accident misapplication physical damage ins
14. lly the NS3 NS6 NaturSoft system removes mineral hardness from solution and forms micro crystals it does not physically remove the natural minerals from the water Harsh chemicals specifically acidic low pH detergents or rinse agents can re dissolve these crystals This reduces the desired effect Also dishwashers are supplied by the hot water side of a building s plumbing system so for the first few weeks the water hardness inside the dishwasher will be higher than normal For both of these reasons you will have to adjust the combination and amounts of detergents and rinse agents Gel packs offer a great alternative since they contain detergents and rinse agents in just the right amounts This dishwasher detergent has received rave reviews from our customers m Lemi Shine Rinse Agent Visit the website www pelicanwater com to buy the detergent online or locate a store near you to purchase 2013 Enviro Water Solutions Inc www pelicanwater com 3060 Performance Circle Suite 2 DeLand FL 32724 877 842 1635 Pelican 1354 NaturSoft Custom Salt Free Rev B Water Softener Conditioner Page 12 Care and Cleaning Premium Whole House Water Filter Your Pelican Custom Premium Whole House Water Filter requires care and cleaning after a period of 53 years Replacement media and instructions can be ordered on line at www pelicanwater com or by calling 877 842 1635 Sediment Filter It is recommended that the Sediment Filter be replac
15. m Date Item s were Received Order Df Dealer Purchased From Model Serial Number Send To Pelican Water Systems 3060 Performance Circle Suite 2 DeLand FL 32724 Phone 1 877 842 1635 Plumber s nformation optional We like to recommend good plumbers throughout the USA and if you were happy with your installer please give us their information so we can pass it on as a courtesy Thank you for your time 2013 Enviro Water Solutions Inc www pelicanwater com 3060 Performance Circle Suite 2 DeLand FL 32724 877 842 1635 Pelican 1354 NaturSoft Custom Salt Free Rev B Water Softener Conditioner Page 16 II MPORTANT Do not use where water is microbiologically unsafe or with water of unknown quality without proper disinfection before or after the filter softener system Product Certifications Pelican NaturSoft Custom WQA Gold Seal tested and certified under NSF ANSI61 for material safety and tested according to NSF ANSI 42 for structural integrity only U S Green Building Council The Pelican Natursoft is DVGW DW 9191 Certified for 99 6 scale AN prevention O 2013 Enviro Water Solutions Inc www pelicanwater com 3060 Performance Circle Suite 2 DeLand FL 32724 877 842 1635
16. tallation on water quality outside guidelines for system or damaged caused by fire acts of God or freezing Limitations and Responsibilities Pelican s obligation to the customer under these warranties shall be limited at its option to replacement or repair of Covered Items by these warranties labor is not covered Prior to return or repair of Covered Items the customer must obtain a return goods authorization number from Pelican and at Pelicans option return the Covered Items freight prepaid Any Covered Item repaired or replaced under these warranties will be returned prepaid standard freight to the original point of shipment Expedited freight options are available at customer expense No warranty is made with respect to defects or damaged due to neglect misuse alterations accident misapplication physical damage or damaged caused by fire acts of God or freezing These warranties apply only to the original registered owner so long as the owner owns the home in which the unit was originally installed Customer must register their system with Pelican within 90 days of purchase in order to obtain a warranty Warranty will discontinue after the unit is removed from the location where it was originally installed Warranty begins on the date of delivery of product to the customer Improper maintenance of system i e not replacing filters or media on time will be considered neglect Installation of any system on water conditions outside o
17. the downstream fixture Bypass the tank using the bypass installed around the system This will allow you to isolate the system and restore water supply to the home building during the media soak 4 Allow the tank to soak for at least 60 minutes O 2013 Enviro Water Solutions Inc www pelicanwater com 3060 Performance Circle Suite 2 DeLand FL 32724 877 842 1635 Pelican 1354 NaturSoft Custom Salt Free Rev B Water Softener Conditioner Page 9 Media Flush Condition 1 After the tank has soaked for 60 minutes turn the main water supply back on or turn the Bypass Valves back into their original position 2 Flush the system by running water for 5 minutes at a high flow rate of 5 GPM this can be achieved by using a bath tub or more than 3 faucets Note The flush water may have a milky look to it This is normal as calcium carbonate fines are flushed from the system 3 Rinse the system by reducing the flow rate to GPM and run water for 60 minutes this can be achieved by turning one faucet 1 4 of the way on Complete the Installation 1 Turn on the main water supply 2 Check for leaks 3 Peel off the protective plastic wrap from the stainless steel tank jacket Clean your Hot Water Heater optional Cleaning and restoring the plumbing system is a major benefit of the NaturSoft system In order to minimize the time required to complete the de scaling process we strongly recommend cleaning your hot water heater after
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