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Section 5.
Installing the Components
5.1 Fitting Flostream (flexible pipe installation).
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Locate a suitable position and fix the Twist Lock Head securely this is for the Flostream and
Flostream HiFlo, for the Flostream HiFlo10 securely mount the housing top cap which has an
has an integral bracket. Note the direction of flow arrows on the tops.
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Flostream and Flostream HiFlo then install the filter cartridge (FLOW2 or FLOW4) by insert into
the head and twisting ¾ of a turn to lock in position, this action also opens a valve within the
head which closes on removing the cartridge.
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Cut the flexible water supply pipe immediately before and after the filter, square with no burrs.
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Slide the two ends of the flexible supply hose into the push fit connections.
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It is preferential the Flostream filters are vertical and it is required to have enough space below
the filter units to allow for changing the cartridges, minimum 25mm.
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For the Flostream HiFlo and HiFlo10 check the bowl
‘O’ ring is in position
and the filter cartridge
in place, tighten the bowl firmly by hand.
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Run the water pump and bleed any air out of the nearest tap. On the Flostream HiFlo10 there is
also a bleed screw or button on the top of the unit for this
Section 6.
Cartridge Replacement
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Make the cartridge replacement part of a regular maintenance programme, making sure to
replace the Flostream cartridge before water quality is reduced. The period between cartridge
replacements will depend on the condition of the water and the values in the specifications at
Section 4.0
are a guideline only.
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Ensure you have the correct cartridge for your system.
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Ensure the water supply pump is switched off.
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Flostream and Flostream HiFlo, a ¾ counter clockwise twist will remove the cartridge or
housing, closing the internal valve in the head, for the HiFlo then remove the housing top cap to
remove cartridge.
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Flostream HiFlo10 - Unscrew the filter bowl and pour the excess bilge water away.
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Remove the saturated cartridge placing it in a suitable receptacle for onward responsible
disposal.
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Check the ‘O’ ring is in the top of the
HiFlo and HiFlo10 bowl and it is in good condition and the
seals on top and bottom of the new cartridge are also in place.
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Flostream and Flostream HiFlo, install the filter cartridge or housing (FLOW2 or FLOW4) by
insert into the head and twisting ¾ of a turn to lock in position, this action also opens a valve
within the head.
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Flostream HiFlo10, locate the new cartridge in the centre of the bowl and then tighten the bowl
firmly by hand.
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Run the water pump and bleed any air out of the nearest tap. On the Flostream HiFlo10 there is
also a bleed screw or button on the top of the unit for this
Section 7.
Functional Checks
7.1 Installation Check
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Go over all your work one last time, ensuring that:.
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The filter units are secure and all connections are good.
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Make sure any other components you disturbed or removed during the fitting
process have been refitted correctly.
WARNING
Before fitting the
filter ensure the
water supply pump
is not running and
turned off
.
NOTE
If installing in a hard
piped system refer
to the BSP thread
data in
Section 4
WARNING
Before fitting the
filter ensure the
water supply pump
is not running and
turned off
.
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