SAFETY INFORMATION
Read, understand and follow all safety information contained in these instructions prior to instal-
lation and use of the SQC Series Reverse Osmosis (RO) Drinking Water Appliance. Retain these
instructions for future reference.
Intended use:
The
Water Factory Systems™ SQC Series Reverse Osmosis (RO) Drinking Water Appliance
is intended to
connect permanently to a home plumbing system
and has not been evaluated for other uses.
EXPLANATION OF SIGNAL WORD CONSEQUENCES
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury and/or property damage.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury and/or property damage.
To reduce the risk associated with choking:
• Do not
allow children under 3 years of age to have access to small parts during the installation of this
product.
To reduce the risk of physical injury:
• All hydro-pheumatic pressurized tanks must have an appropriate pressure relief valve installed.
• Shut off inlet water supply and depressurize system as shown in manual prior to filter removal.
To reduce the risk associated with the ingestion of contaminants:
•
Do not
use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection
before or after the system. Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected water that may
contain filterable cysts. EPA Establishment Number 070595-CT-001.
• An approved air gap must exist between the RO System reject drain line and the drain line opening to meet
plumbing codes.
To reduce the risk associated with irritation from Sodium Metabisulfite during installation:
• Sodium Metabisulfite (CAS 07681-57-4) is used in a 1% preservative solution within the reverse osmosis
membrane.
• Do not put this system into service before the RO tank is flushed as specified in the installation instruc-
tions. Wear eye and face protection during installation.
• To request an MSDS relating to this product, call 203-238-8965 or visit the web at http://solutions.3m.
com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/MSDS (click MSDS search). For emergencies, call 800-364-3577 or 651-737-
6501 (24 hours).
To reduce the risk associated with eye, skin and respiratory and digestive tract burns from Calcium Hypochlorite
during installation:
• Calcium Hypochlorite (CAS 7778-54-3) granules are used for tank sanitation in this product.
• During installation, do not get in eyes, on skin or clothing. Do not ingest. Wear eye and face protection.
Keep out of reach of children.
• To request an MSDS relating to this product, call 203-238-8965 or visit the web at http://solutions.3m.
com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/MSDS (click MSDS search). For emergencies, call 800-364-3577 or 651-737-
6501 (24 hours).
To reduce the risk associated with ingestion of water contaminated with sanitizer:
• Sanitizer must be flushed from the system before using as directed within the installation instructions.
To reduce the risk associated with hazardous voltage due to an installer drilling through existing electric wiring or
water pipes in the area of installation:
•
Do not
install near electric wiring or piping which may be in path of a drilling tool when selecting the posi-
tion to mount the filter bracket.
