Precautions
Operate only with a cold, potable drinking water supply.
Never use water of unknown microbiological quality or contaminated water without appropriate sterilisation.
The appliance used with the filter must be free of limescale before installation.
No water softening system should be installed on the supply to the filter.
Protect the system from direct sunlight, open flames or sources of heat as well as mechanical damage.
With a water pressure greater than 6 bar a pressure reducer must be installed.
Following lengthy interruptions in operation or maintenance work the filter, pipework and appliance should be thoroughly flushed
through before being put back into service. After very long interruptions in operation the filter cartridge should be exchanged.
Please perform installation strictly in accordance with the installation and operating instructions. Damage resulting from failure to
observe the instructions will invalidate the warranty.
These instructions should be read along with the instructions supplied with the appliance it is to be installed with.
The Zip FL3000 filter system is designed for connection to the mains water supply using flexible nylon tubing. Any breach in the
supply pipework or fittings will result in potentially serious water damage to the surroundings. Zip Heaters (UK) Ltd accepts no
liability for such damage and it is the responsibility of the owner to take all necessary measures to avoid and contain any leakage
from the unit, its supply pipework and fittings.
The flexible nylon tubing should be cut squarely with a sharp knife or tube cutter to the lengths required.
As the nylon tubing contains water under mains pressure, care should be taken not to damage it during installation. Care should
especially be taken to prevent the tube from kinking or crushing around bends and push fit stem elbows are included in the
installation kit for use as necessary to facilitate this.
Note:
The pressure housing and filter head of the Zip FL3000 system are designed for a service life of 5 years and bear a
production date. Exchange must be carried out after 5 years (production date plus 5 years, i.e. if “06/03” is shown, exchange must
take place in June 2008 at the latest).
Installation of the Zip FL3000 Filter System
Fitting the filter head and water connection.
Turn the shut-off valve (4) on the filter head (2) to “OFF”.
Close the water supply, draw approximately one litre of water from the appliance to de-pressurise the system if fitting to an existing
installation then switch off the power supply to the appliance.
Release the wall mounting bracket (1) from the filter head (2) by turning and attach the wall mounting bracket in the required
position using the screws supplied.
When installing the filter horizontally, the circular retaining clip should be fixed in a suitable position to support the free end of the
filter assembly using the screws supplied.
Using the fittings supplied, connect a suitable length of nylon tubing to the water supply and flush the supply line thoroughly before
connection to the inlet side of the filter head taking care to observe the direction of flow indicated on the filter head and being careful
not to over-tighten the fittings.
Connect the outlet from the filter head to the appliance using another length of nylon tubing.
Install the filter head by turning in the attached wall mounting bracket.
Inserting the pressure housing
Check that the pressure housing is fully tightened and the locking device (3) is engaged in the pressure cap.
Check the by-pass setting on the by-pass adjustment cap (7) is set to position 3 by turning it to align this position with the reference
mark on the filter cartridge before removing the protective cap.
Insert the pressure housing containing the filter cartridge into the filter head and turn 90º in a clockwise direction until it locks into
place
Secure the pressure housing into the retaining clip if installed horizontally.
Commissioning the filter
Turn the shut-off valve (4) on the filter head to “ON”.
Open the water supply and switch back on the power supply to the appliance.
Check the system for any leaks and rectify as necessary.
Ensure that “Litres Filtered” is set to zero and “Filter Life” is set to 3,000 litres on the Hydrotap (refer to Hydrotap operating
instructions).
There is no need to flush the filter and the system is now ready for operation.
