Laica HYDROSMART+ METAL STOP, Instructions And Warranty

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COMPONENTS

A) Connector

B)  HYDROSMART™ METAL STOP filter

C) Selector

E)  Fastening ring

F)  Rubber seal

G)  Stainless steel strainer (removes main impurities) 

H)  Adapter keys

I)  Set of adapters for taps with internal thread diameter 

of 23 mm and 24 mm 

L)  Set of adapters for taps with external thread diameter 

of 20.7 mm and 21 mm 

M)  Adapter for round taps with diameter from 15 mm to 

25 mm 

N)  2 universal seals for adapters

Dear Customer, LAICA would like to thank you for choosing 

this product, designed according to criteria of reliability and 

quality for complete satisfaction

IMPORTANT

READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING

KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

The instruction manual must be considered an integral part 

of the product and must be kept for its entire life. 

The connector is equipped with a stainless steel strainer that 

removes the main impurities, such as sand and suspended 

particles, that may be present in the water mains supply. 

If the product is transferred to another owner, its 

documentation must also be transferred in its entirety. To 

ensure the safe and correct use of the product, the user 

must carefully read the instructions and warnings contained 

in the manual insofar as they provide important information 

regarding safety, user and maintenance instructions. Should 

the instruction manual get mislaid or you require additional 

information or clarifications, please fill in the relevant 

form on the website: https://www.laica.it/ in the FAQ and 

Support section.

CAUTION

: 

The GENOVA tap filter is a device intended for the treatment 

of drinking water. 

The HYDROSMART™ METAL 

STOP filter filters drinking 

water, improving its taste and 

reducing any unwanted 

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otherwise be present. The 

HYDROSMART™ METAL 

STOP filter is used to filter 

mains drinking water, 

improving its taste by 

reducing any unwanted substances that may be present. 

The HYDROSMART™ METAL STOP filters consist of silver-

coated vegetable-based activated carbon, a special ion 

exchange resin and hollow fibre membranes. Activated 

carbons are generally effective in reducing chlorine and 

derivatives, while the ion exchange resin blocks heavy 

metals such as lead that may be present in mains water. 

The hollow fibre module, instead, is effective in removing 

microplastics, particulate matter and micro-debris that may 

be present in mains water. 

The HYDROSMART™ METAL STOP filter maintains 

the mineral salts naturally present in mains water and 

effectively reduces: heavy metals such as lead and 

cadmium, microplastics, sand, rust, suspended particles, 

chlorine, chlorinated organic herbicides and pesticides and 

chlorinated organic solvents.

The GENOVA tap filter allows you to select from 2 different 

water delivery modes:

1) Filtered water for drinking.

2) Unfiltered water with spray head.

CAUTION: 

The HYDROSMART™ METAL STOP filter filters water, which 

IN ANY CASE MUST BE DRINKABLE and microbiologically 

safe (check with the competent authority in your region).For 

informed use, request information from your mains water 

supplier or test the water coming from your house tap. 

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

•  After removing the product from its packaging, make 

sure it is intact and there is no damage resulting from 

transport. If unsure, do not use the jug and contact an 

authorized retailer.

•   Follow the instructions in this manual. Incorrect use may 

affect the safety of the product or cause damage to the 

product itself.

•  The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any 

damage resulting from improper or incorrect use.

•  For people affected by specific illnesses and allergies or 

on controlled diets, consult your doctor before using the 

filtering system.

•   Keep the plastic packaging bag away from children: 

danger of suffocation.

•  Use this product only for its intended purpose, that is, 

as a DRINKABLE WATER FILTER DEVICE. Any other use 

is considered non-compliant and therefore hazardous.

•  In the case of emergency situations reported by the 

competent authorities, suspend use of the filter system 

and contact the water mains operator for further 

information. As soon as the authorities declare that tap 

water is drinkable and safe again, the filtering system 

must be cleaned as indicated in the paragraph “CARE 

AND MAINTENANCE” and the HYDROSMART™ METAL 

STOP filter must be replaced, following the indications 

in the paragraph “USING THE FILTERING SYSTEM-

ACTIVATING THE HYDROSMART™ METAL STOP 

FILTER”.

•   Keep the product out of reach of children

•  The filter must be prepared, replaced and maintained 

only by people over the age of 12.

•   Children and individuals with reduced physical, sensory 

or mental capacities or unskilled people may only use 

the product if previously instructed on its safe use and 

only if informed of the dangers connected to the product 

itself.

•  In the event of faults or malfunctions, contact an 

authorised retailer. Information on technical support can 

be obtained by filling in the relevant form on the website 

https://www.laica.it/ in the FAQ and Support section.

•  Treat the product with care, protect it from impacts, 

extreme variations in temperature, humidity, dust, direct 

sunlight and sources of heat.

•  Keep the product away from stoves, hot plates, ovens, 

microwaves or flammable materials.

•  

DO NOT 

use this product to produce drinkable water.

•  

DO NOT

 use the product as a toy.

•  

DO NOT 

tamper with or break the filtering system and 

the filter for any reason.

•  

DO NOT 

expose the product to the elements (rain, sun, 

etc.).

•  

DO NOT

 insert objects into the openings.

•  

DO NOT

 place the device in a steriliser under operation.

•  

DO NOT

 freeze the device.

•  

DO NOT

 wash in the dishwasher.

•  

DO NOT

 use the filtering system with pre-treated water.

•   DO NOT filter hot water. CAUTION: 

-   The flow of water at a temperature higher 

than 50°C through the connector may cause 

permanent damage.

-   The flow of water at a temperature higher than 

35°C through the filter may cause permanent 

damage to its functionality.

-   To guarantee the best performance, the working 

pressure should be between 0.20 and 0.35 MPa.

•  Filter only cold running water from the domestic water 

supply, with the filter properly assembled

•   This device is 

NOT

 intended for professional use but for 

domestic use only.

IMPORTANT NOTES FOR PRODUCT USE

•  The HYDROSMART™ METAL STOP filter filters water, 

which IN ANY CASE MUST BE DRINKABLE. Before use, 

verify the water quality with the competent authority in 

the area for informed use of the product.

•  The GENOVA filtration system maintains the pH value 

within the range indicated by European Directive 98/83/

EC concerting the quality of water meant for human 

consumption.

•  Silver is used in the HYDROSMART™ METAL STOP filter 

system plant as a manufacturing aid in order to achieve 

internal bacteriostaticity. Any release of silver ions falls 

under the guidelines from the World Health Organization 

(WHO).

The filter for GENOVA HYDROSMART™ METAL STOP 

taps is designed to treat drinking water. The filter 

treats drinking water by reducing the amounts of 

any undesirable substances that may be present. 

The HYDROSMART™ METAL STOP filter can treat 

1200 litres (for a maximum of 10 litres filtered each 

day for 120 days). After 120 days (maximum 1200 

litres filtered during such period) the filter must be 

replaced. 

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY:

Filtration systems produced by LAICA are compliant with 

the following standards:

-  Ministerial Decree no. 174 dated 6/04/2004 regarding 

materials and objects that may be used in collection, 

treatment, supply and distribution systems for water 

intended for human consumption.

-   Legislative Decree no. 31, 2nd February 2001, 

implementation of Directive 98/83/EC regarding the 

quality of water intended for human consumption.

-   Regulation 1935/2004/EC regarding materials in contact 

with food.

-   Regulation (EU) 10/2011 regarding plastic materials and 

objects intended to come into contact with food.

-   Ministerial Decree no. 25 dated 07/02/2012 (ITALY), 

technical provisions concerning equipment designed for 

the treatment of water intended for human consumption.

-   Ministerial Decree dated 21st March 1973 and 

subsequent amendments concerning packaging, 

recipients, tools, intended to come into contact with food 

substances or substances for personal use.

 Attention: this equipment requires regular 

periodic maintenance in order to guarantee 

the potability requirements of the treated 

drinkable water and maintenance of the 

improvements as declared by the 

manufacturer.

GENOVA tap filter

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Instructions and guarantee

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PREPARING THE TAP FILTER 

1)   Before performing the following steps, wash your hands and thoroughly rinse all the components required to install 

the filtering system under running water. 

Clean the outer part of the connector and the adapters with a damp sponge and delicate detergent, then rinse 

thoroughly with cold drinking water. 

Do not use aggressive detergents, solvents, chemical or abrasive products. 

2)   Remove the aerator from the tap

 (fig. 1, 2) 

and choose the best adapter from the ones provided:

 I, L or M

. 

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I

L

M

3)  To install the connector using the type

 I or L

 adapters, remove the fastening ring from the connector and insert 

it on the tap 

(fig. 3)

.

4)   Screw the adapter onto the tap using the fastening key 

(H) (fig. 4)

 to help you, taking extra care when inserting 

the seal 

(N)

 in the relevant seat 

(fig. 4)

.

5)   Lower the fastening ring until the adapter is covered

 (fig. 5)

 and screw on the connector.

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