Water Filters Australia Pty Ltd (WFA) warrants to you,
the first person who has purchased and used the unit
(“you”) that this unit is free from defects due to faulty
material and workmanship in accordance with the
conditions set out in this document.This warranty is
provided to you in addition to your rights at law,including
but not limited to your rights under the Trade Practices
Act 1074 (Cth) and applicable legislation in your
Australian State or Territory.
What this warranty covers:
This warranty covers defects due to faulty material and
workmanship of the unit supplied to you:
• For a period of 10 years from the date of purchase in
respect of the entire unit, excluding the Replaceable
Elements.The Replaceable Elements are consumable
components and all parts of the unit which can be
replaced including but not limited to the filter or water
treatment cartridge if there is a defect in the filter or
cartridge.This does not include the replacement of
the filter or cartridge to extend the life of the filter or
cartridge. The life of the filter cartridge is affected by
water quality, usage and water pressure.The warranty
only extends to the original purchaser of the unit.
What this warranty does not cover:
This warranty does not cover the unit or a Replaceable
Element of the unit where:
• The defect, fault or failure is attributable, or
substantially attributable to misuse, abuse, accident,
misapplication, neglect, freezing, oxidizing agents
(including but not limited to chlorine, ozone,
chloramines and other related components) or act of
God.
• The unit has been in conditions which do not conform
to the recommended design guidelines or has been
operated in a manner which is contrary to Water
Filters Australia’s printed instructions.
PRODUCT
SPECIFICATION
• Usage: For mains cold
water only.
• Temperature Range: 2-38
o
C
• Min.-Max. Working
Pressure: 10–175 psi
(0.7–12 bar)
• Service Flow Rate:
0 to 8 Litres per minute*
• Capacity: 56,700 litres*
• Rating: 1 micron cyst rated
• Removes/reduces
Chlorine, cysts, giardia,
cryptosporidium, bad taste
and odours, and all particles
down to one micron in size.
• Filter Change: Annually or
sooner if flow rate becomes
inconveniently slow.
• This filter does not remove
fluoride.
• Inhibits limescale build-up
in water using devices
* Subject to water quality,
water pressure and usage
Hot Water Line
Cold Water Line
KITCHEN MIXER TAP
PL
UMBING
T
APE
FILTER ALARM
The cartridge can be installed
horizontally or vertically
Existing
Cistern Tap
(not supplied)
1
6
5
4
2
7
8
9
3
• The unit has not been installed in accordance with
Water Filters Australia’s printed instructions and has
not been installed in compliance with all applicable
laws, regulations and industry standards.
• The unit has not been used in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
• The unit does not meet the conditions for use
described in the owners manual or performance data
sheet for this unit.
• You use accessories or components which do not meet
Water Filters Australia’s specifications as set out in
the Owners Manual.
• The defect,fault or failure is due to normal wear and
tear.
• The defect, fault or failure has occurred where the
unit has been used reasonably or has reached its
serviceable life.
• The serial or model number label of the unit is
removed or defaced.
• The unit is serviced, modified, altered or repaired
by an unauthorized or unqualified person.
How to make a claim under this warranty:
To make a claim under this warranty you must contact
Water Filters Australia within 21days of the defect, fault
or failure occurring. Water Filters Australia’s warranty
Contact number is 1300 785 355. At the time of repair
or replacement under your warranty claim you must
provide to Water Filters Australia:
• Proof that you purchased the unit from an authorized
retailer or dealer within the warranty time; and
• A copy of a certificate which certifies that the unit was
installed in compliance with our printed installation
instructions and all applicable laws, regulations and
industry standards. Water Filters Australia will only
pay for repair or replacement upon receipt of proof of
your purchase showing the date of purchase.
Limitation of Liability of Water Filters Australia under
this warranty:
Where a warranty exists or is implied by
law, Water Filters Australia liability is limited (to the
extent that it can be limited) to repair or replacement
of the faulty Replaceable Element or the unit or an
equivalent unit. Water Filters Australia may, in its
discretion, choose whether it shall repair or replace any
unit or Replaceable Element or Water Filters Australia
may choose to pay to you the cost of replacing the
Replaceable Element or the unit or the cost of having
the unit repaired. To the extent permitted by law, Water
Filters Australia assumes no liability whatsoever and
disclaims all liability for direct, indirect or consequential
loss, or special, general or other damage or expense
caused by or arising out of:
• Any failure to install or use the unit in accordance with
the Manufacturer’s Instructions, the Installation and
Operating Manual or Water Filters Australia’s printed
instructions; or
• The purpose for which you are purchasing the unit.
You acknowledge that the quality of water supplied and
your water usage rate and influent water pressure may
vary seasonally or over a period of time.
In addition to this water characteristics can differ if the
unit is relocated or the environment changes.
You acknowledge that Water Filters Australia does
not know your requirements and cannot and does not
warrant that the unit is fit for the purpose for which you
intend to use the unit or is appropriate for the purpose
for which you intend to use the unit. Water Filters
Australia does not authorize others to assume any
obligation on its behalf even if you inform them of the
purpose for which you intend to use this unit.
WARNING
Water Filters Australia does not recommend
making alterations to your existing plumbing to
accommodate this filter system. If you wish to modify
existing plumbing you must comply with AS 3500 and
use a licensed plumber. Where internal water pressure
exceeds 1200 kPa a Watermark approved Pressure
Limiting Valve must be installed prior to the filter
system.
WARNING
The contaminants or other substances
removed or reduced by this water treatment system are
not necessarily in your water supply. Do not use with
water that is microbiologically unsafe or of an unknown
quality without disinfection before or after the system.
IMPORTANT
This filter is designed to be used with
mains/city water supplies.
CAUTION
Safely isolate the water supply prior to
installing the filter system to avoid injury and property
damage.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The Water Filters Australia Inline
Water Filtration System filters water down to 1 micron.
The filter’s very fine mechanical and chemical filtering
process removes chlorine, dirt and many other potential
contaminants. When water is filtered so finely it can
absorb part of everything it comes into contact with. This
can cause taste and odour issues.
Accordingly, you may find that with new kitchen tapware
the braided flex hose supplied with the new kitchen
tap has a rubber internal. This rubber internal may, in
some instances, cause taste and odour issues when the
filtered water first comes into contact with the hose.
Should this occur then flush the filtered water through
the hose over a period of time to remove taste and odour
issues.
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be
excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You
are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major
failure and for compensation for any other reasonably
foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have
all the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be
of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to
a major failure.
Refer to wfa.com.au for warranty details.
Product Specifications:
The unit must only be used for a potable
water source and with cold water (with a temperature range
between 2 and 38o C).
WARRANTY
1
Filter Head assembly with Mounting Bracket
2
Filter Cartridge
3
Mounting Screws
4
Dual Check Valve
5
Pex Hose 550mm – 1/2” female to 3/8” male
6
Brass Hex Nipple 3/8”
male to 1/2” male
7
Horizontal Stabilizing
Bracket
8
Filter Monitor Alarm
9
Plumbing Tape
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT NOTES
•
When installing this filter system in a new home
or kitchen please ensure that the cold water lines
under the sink are flushed to remove all debris
within the pipes, before installation of the water filter
system.
•
This Water Filtration System should be installed
in accordance with any local Water Authority by-
laws.
Australian Standard AS3500
•
Where water pressure exceeds 1200 kPa a suitable
pressure limiting valve should be installed prior to
connection to the filter system.
1. Open Carton and Inspect Parts.
Parts included – refer installation diagram
Item No.
Head Assembly with Mounting Bracket
1
Filter Cartridge
2
Mounting Screws
3
Dual Check Valve
4
Pex Hose 550mm – ½” female to
3
/
8
” male
5
Brass Hex Nipple
3
/
8
” male to ½” male
6
Horizontal Stabilizing Bracket
7
Filter Monitor Alarm
8
Plumbing Tape
9
2. Ensure that the cold water at mains supply is
turned off
Where an existing tap and connections are already
installed - after you have turned off the mains cold
water at the mini cistern tap, open the kitchen /
mixer tap and release any water pressure.
Unscrew the braided flex hose from the existing
cold water line mini cistern tap or isolation valve.
Clean the ½” male water connection thread.
3. Undersink Mounting Position
As you will note from the associated diagram,
this Inline Filter System can be installed in either
the horizontal or vertical position. Horizontal is
preferable.
a)
Horizontal Position
Measure 460mm horizontally, and mark the
mounting location for the side of the Filter
Head Assembly and end of the filter cartridge.
Make sure there is adequate space to avoid
crimping the water line flex hoses. Also make
sure your chosen location offers easy access
for future cartridge changes and installation of
the stabilizing support bracket. (item 7).
b)
Vertical Installation
Measure 460mm from the base of the cabinet
(or shelf), and mark the mounting location for
the top of the Filter Head Assembly. Make sure
that there is adequate space to avoid crimping
the water line flex hoses. Also make sure your
chosen location offers easy access for future
cartridge changes.
4. Important - If necessary you can easily change
the direction of the flow of water through the inlet
and outlet of the filter system. You will notice on
the head assembly that the inlet is shown by the
word “IN” and the outlet is shown by the word
“OUT”. To change direction, simply remove the
four (4) screws that hold the mounting bracket to
the head assembly and replace/refit the mounting
bracket in the opposite direction. This allows
flexibility when choosing the desired location for
your filter system.
a) Apply plumbing tape (item 9) to the Pex Hose
3
/
8
” male connection (item 5). Wrap tape in
direction of the thread to ensure a tight fit
and avoid leaks (recommend 10–12 wraps of
plumbing tape). Screw this connection to the
inlet side of the Filter Head Assembly. You will
notice on the head assembly that the inlet is
shown by the word “IN” and the outlet is shown
by the word “OUT”.
b) Apply plumbing tape to the Brass Hex Nipple
(item 6) both sides. Wrap tape in direction of
the thread to ensure a tight fit and avoid leaks.
Screw this connection to the outlet side of the
filter head (item1).
c) Securely mount the Filter Head Assembly
(item 1) on the cabinet wall using two of the
mounting screws (item 3) provided. The filter
head will be installed vertically or horizontally
depending upon your desired location.
5. Connect Dual Check Valve – (item 4)
IMPORTANT – It is a legal requirement under
Australian Plumbing Standards that the Dual
Check Valve be installed. If this part is not
installed all warranties are null and void.
a) Apply plumbing tape (item 9) to the ½” male
water connection cistern tap fitting before
screwing on the dual check valve (item 4).
b) Also apply plumbing tape (item 9) to the ½”
male connection on the outlet of the dual check
Owners Manual
valve. Wrap tape in direction of the threads to
ensure a tight fit and avoid leaks.
6. Attach Pex Hose (item 5)
Connect the ½” female end of the Pex Hose
(item 5) - to the ½” male end of the Dual Check
valve (item 4) as shown in the diagram.
7. Attach Filtered Water to Cold Water Line of
Kitchen Tap
Take the braided flex hose that is attached to the
kitchen tap. Having applied plumbers tape to the
½” male hex nipple (item 6) – screw the ½” female
end of the braided flex hose onto the hex nipple
(outlet side of filter head).
8. For Horizontal Installations – Install Stabilizing
Bracket (item 7)
Where the system is installed horizontally the unit
requires support at the base of the filter cartridge
with the Stabilizing Bracket (item 7). Locate the
bracket (item 7) in a position that allows three
important functions;
a) Firstly, the bracket needs to be located so the
Filter Cartridge can be removed when it is
replaced. Suggested location is at the base of
the filter cartridge.
b) The bracket must be level with the filter head
– so that the filter cartridge sits in a level
horizontal position.
c) Finally, the bracket needs to be screwed into
the cabinet using the two remaining mounting
screws (item 3) and set in a manner whereby
the bottom of the bracket supports the water
filled filter cartridge horizontally.
9. Install Filter Cartridge (item 2)
a) Hold Filter Head (item 1) firmly with one hand.
b) Align cartridge notches with filter head.
c) Insert Filter Cartridge (item 2) and push into
filter head assembly (item 1).
d) Turn it to the right (about 1/4 turn) until it
stops.
10. Flush the Filter Cartridge
a)
Turn water supply back on at either the mains
or at the cold water mini cistern tap.
b)
At this stage check for leaks and fix if
necessary
c)
Turn kitchen tap on and flush the filter
cartridge for at least 2–3 minutes. Collect
water in container and use for garden etc.
NOTE – Flushing the filter cartridge is important to
remove air from the system and any loose carbon
powder. At first the water may appear cloudy due
to compressed trapped air in the filter and hoses.
However the cloudiness will disappear over time and
with use.
11. Installing the Filter Monitor Alarm (item 8
)
The Filter Monitor Alarm (item 8) is supplied to
assist you with knowing when it is time to replace
your Filter Cartridge. Regular annual cartridge
replacement ensures that your filter system is
maintained in accordance with the manufacturers
recommendations.
a)
Remove plastic wrapper from monitor and
remove installation instructions.
b)
On the back of the monitor - pull the tab back.
c)
The LED and buzzer will cycle 3 times to
confirm the start.
d)
It is programmed to flash and sound again in
11 months.
e)
Remove the two adhesive tapes from the
back of the monitor and locate/mount in a
convenient location under your kitchen sink or
on the filter cartridge.
NOTES
1) This installation must comply with all applicable
state and local regulations.
2) Do not use with water that is microbiologically
unsafe or of an unknown quality without
disinfection before or after the system.
3) When storing filtered water in a refrigerator
please ensure the container has an air tight seal.
INSTALLATION DIAGRAM
