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Taste & Odor Filter (Activated Carbon)
Unpleasant tastes and doors caused by chlo-
rine or organic substances, such as decayed
vegetation and run off, are absorbed by top
quality activated carbon. The filter will auto-
matically backwash to a predetermined
schedule. This frees the bed of accumulated
impurities and readies it for operation again.
Multi-Media Filter (Sediment)
Suspended particulate matter such as clay
and silt, which gives water a cloudy appear-
ance, is trapped in the filter bed to produce
clean, clear water. A variety of gravel and
sand facilitates more thorough backwashing
and prevents channeling. Periodic backwash-
ing cleans the bed.
Neutralizing Filter
The neutralizing filter contains blended media
which raises the pH of acidic water and neu-
tralizes its corrosive characteristics. In addi-
tion to protecting pipes, plumbing fixtures
and appliances, this filter also facilitates the
removal of iron and manganese by raising
the pH. This enables an iron filter to be used.
Periodic backwashing cleans the bed. Addi-
tional media may be required six months to
two years after installation, depending on the
water’s pH.
Before Starting Installation
Tools, Pipe, and Fittings, Other Materials
Pliers
Screwdriver
Teflon tape
Razor knife
Two adjustable wrenches
Additional tools may be required if modifi-
cation to home plumbing is required.
Plastic inlet and outlet fittings are included
with the filter. To maintain full valve flow,
3/4” or 1” pipes to and from the filter fit-
tings are recommended. You should main-
tain the same, or larger, pipe size as the
water supply pipe, up to the softener inlet
and outlet.
Use copper, brass, or PEX pipe and fittings.
Some codes may also allow PVC plastic
pipe.
ALWAYS install the included bypass valve,
or 3 shut-off valves. Bypass valves let you
turn off water to the filter for repairs if
needed, but still have water in the house
pipes.
5/8” OD drain line is needed for the valve
drain. A 10’ length of hose is included.
with some models.
