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UF SERIES WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM

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P/N 1010827 Rev. D 04/06

General

Antunes Filtration Technologies, a Division of  

A.J. Antunes & Company, has partnered with compa-

nies from around the globe to produce the UF-Series 

water filtration systems. The UF-Series removes bac-

teria and provides a substantial reduction of viruses 

that can enter a typical water supply.  This patented 

technology is now available to you, sized for your par-

ticular application.  All filter configurations utilize NeoH 

capillary membranes, providing the latest innovation in 

reusable surface filtration technology.

This manual provides the safety, installation and  

operating procedures for the UF-Series water filtration 

systems. We recommend that all information contained 

in this manual be read prior to installing and operating 

the unit. 

OWNER INFORMATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT!  Keep these instructions for future reference.  If the unit changes ownership, 

be sure this manual accompanies the equipment.

Your UF-Series unit is manufactured from the finest 

materials available and is assembled to AFT’s strict 

quality standards.  This unit has been tested at the  

factory to ensure dependable trouble-free operation. 

Warranty Information

Please read the full text of the Limited Warranty in this 

manual.

If the unit arrives damaged, contact the carrier imme-

diately and file a damage claim with them.  Save all 

packing materials when filing a claim.  Freight damage 

claims are the responsibility of the purchaser and are 

not covered under warranty.

Owner Information .....................................................2

General ......................................................................2

Warranty Information .................................................2

Service/Technical Assistance ....................................2

Important Safety Information ....................................3

Specifications .............................................................4

Electrical Ratings .......................................................4

Electrical Cord & Plug Configurations .......................4

Dimensions ................................................................4

Specifications (Filter Cartridges) ...............................4

Components ..............................................................5

Installation ...................................................................6

Unpacking ..................................................................6

Equipment Setup .......................................................6

Locating and Mounting the system ...........................6

Filtration Process .......................................................9

LED Display ...............................................................9

Operation .....................................................................9

Starting the System ...................................................9

Programming Timer During Startup ........................ 10

Programming Timer During Interval (FI) Mode ....... 10

Manual Flushing ......................................................11

Maintenance ..............................................................12

Checking the Timer Program .................................. 12

Changing the Cartridges ........................................ 12

Troubleshooting .......................................................13

Replacement Parts UF-420/440 ...............................14

Wiring Diagram .........................................................14

LIMITED WARRANTY ...............................Back Cover

P/N 1010827 01/03

Summary of Contents for UF-420 Series

Page 1: ...WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM UF 420 440 Series Owner s Manual P N 1010827 Rev D 04 06 MANUFACTURING NUMBERS 9700440 9700442 9700443 9700450 9700452 9700453 ...

Page 2: ...factured from the finest materials available and is assembled to AFT s strict quality standards This unit has been tested at the factory to ensure dependable trouble free operation Warranty Information Please read the full text of the Limited Warranty in this manual If the unit arrives damaged contact the carrier imme diately and file a damage claim with them Save all packing materials when filing...

Page 3: ...ning the unit WARNING GENERAL WARNING Indicates informa tion important to the proper operation of the equipment Failure to observe may result in damage to the equipment and or severe bodily injury or death WARNING ELECTRICAL WARNING Indicates infor mation relating to possible shock hazard Failure to observe may result in damage to the equipment and or severe bodily injury or death CAUTION GENERAL ...

Page 4: ...ontact with the membrane can cause irreversible damage to the membrane All pipes must be flushed clean before installing the filter All plastic parts of the filter system must be protected from sharp objects like knives sand paper or other tools Cutting or nicking a plastic part can weaken it and cause a leak Do not use abrasive cleansers on any plastic parts Protect from water hammer The system m...

Page 5: ...sh screen Recommended Permeate Tank Less than 300 GPD Greater than 300 GPD Flush Program Interval 6 hour Duration 15 seconds Flush Program Interval 1 hour Duration 15 seconds Less than 45 psi Greater than 1 NTU Required Inlet water strainer 150 micron 100 mesh screen Required Permeate Tank Any Flush Program Interval 1 hour Duration 15 seconds Greater than 45 psi Greater than 1 NTU Required Pressur...

Page 6: ...ce is properly grounded Model Voltage Watts Hertz UF 420 120 10 50 60 UF 440 230 10 50 60 Electrical Cord Plug Configurations Letter Code Description Configuration C H Commercial Cord Harmonized Cord H C CEE 7 7 16 Amp 250 VAC Assembly Only C F 5 15P 15 Amp 120 VAC Non Locking Assembly Only H K Chinese Australian 10 Amp 250 VAC Assembly only WHT BLK GRN Used in Model Designation Indicates that the...

Page 7: ...B Depth inches C Height inches Operating Weight w water lbs UF 420 6 1 16 14 7 8 33 7 8 30 UF 440 6 1 16 14 27 32 53 17 32 51 A B C Figure 1 Dimensions SPECIFICATIONS continued Components LED Display Program Button Power Cord Filter Cartridge Figure 2 Components Permeate Drain Inlet Strainer ...

Page 8: ...e sealant inside the pipe when making the connections Do not over tighten the connections It is recommend ed that plastic fittings be used when connecting to the INSTALLATION plastic connections of the system This will reduce the possibility of cracking the connections due to overtight ening If soldered plumbing is used do not apply heat to or near the filtration system The use of union O ring sea...

Page 9: ... system the plumbing leading from the filter system must be flushed clear of all debris after the system is hooked up After making the connection to the outlet of the filter system open a faucet or tap closest to the filter system then slowly open the inlet water valve Allow the pipe to flush until all debris is removed The unit also must be flushed to remove air and the shipping storage solution ...

Page 10: ...utes without water flow open the tap for 5 minutes to allow any trapped air to be flushed out 9 Close the tap Flushing is complete INSTALLATION continued SANITIZING THE SYSTEM AND LINES The plumbing must be sanitized to eliminate possible contamination that may have occurred during the instal lation process Chlorine bleach can be used to sanitize the plumbing The amount of bleach used depends on t...

Page 11: ...he UF Series is accomplished using two modes Flush Interval Fi on the LED display Flush Duration Fd on LED display During the Flush Interval mode water enters the inlet and flows through the filter element before exiting the Permeate outlet as usable product water After a cer tain period of time depending upon water quality the filter has to be cleaned This is accomplished through the Flush Durati...

Page 12: ...h Duration Mode Figure 9 Time Setting Fd Mode 55 Seconds Table A LED Display Settings Figure 7 Time Setting Fi Mode 22 Hours Figure 6 LED Display for Flush Interval Mode SETTING FLUSH DURATION FD 2 When Fd is displayed press and release the Start button to view the current setting Figure 8 3 To make a program change press and hold the Start button to scroll through settings release the Start butto...

Page 13: ...terval Mode Manual Flushing NOTE Manual flushing only works when unit is in Flush Interval Mode Fi While the unit is in Flush Interval Mode decimal point flashing hold the start button down for 6 7 seconds until the LED displays FL Figure 14 Continue hold ing the button down to keep the drain open Drain will remain open for as long as start button is depressed FL will flash on LED Releasing the bu...

Page 14: ... cap and screw the cap onto the cartridge Tighten with strap wrench as necessary 14 Follow the Flushing and Starting the System and Sanitizing the System and Lines procedures in the Installation section of this manual to complete the cartridge change System sanitization Over time and use the plumbing downstream from the system may require sanitization It is recommended that the system and downstre...

Page 15: ... in pipes Sanitize plumbing Water conditions changed Consider installing taste and odor filtration Broken capillary in Filter Cartridge Replace Filter Cartridge Flush runs continuously Drain Valve stuck open Replace rebuild the Drain Valve Controller sending continuous signal to valve Replace the controller Flush runs too long Program duration set too long Re program the unit to flush for a shorte...

Page 16: ...or Mfg s 9700442 9700452 13 0504034 Clamp Filter 4 1 14 0504033 Mounting Bracket 4 1 15 2090122 Cartridge Filter 4 x 20 For 1 Mfg s 9700440 and 9700442 2090123 Cartridge Filter 4 x 40 For 1 Mfg s 9700450 and 9700452 16 0011911 Connector End Cap 4 2 17 2180177 Cap End 2 2 18 0200224 O Ring 4 2 19 2190134 Tee Strainer 3 4 NPT 1 20 2090133 Screen Tee Strainer 3 4 NPT 1 21 0200223 Gasket Tee Strainer ...

Page 17: ...UF SERIES WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM 17 P N 1010827 Rev D 04 06 REPLACEMENT PARTS UF 420 440 continued 14 6 13 5 26 1 2 15 17 17 25 23 19 20 21 22 28 3 4 8 18 24 16 16 18 7 32 29 30 31 9 10 29 29 34 33 ...

Page 18: ...on Technologies reserves the right to make changes in design or add any improvements on any product The right is always reserved to modify equipment because of factors beyond our control and government regulations Changes to update equipment do not constitute a warranty charge 3 If shipment is damaged in transit the purchaser should make a claim directly upon the carrier Careful inspection should ...

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