VIQUA Water Filters Installation and Replacement
Section 1 Safety Information
1.1 Safety Precautions
Section 2 Installation
WA R N I N G
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
C A U T I O N
If water pipes are used to ground electrical system, appliances, or phone, install a jumper wire.
N O T I C E
Read and understand this Instruction Sheet before operating and performing any maintenance on this equipment.
WA R N I N G
• DO NOT install on line pressures above 100 psi (6.9 bar).
• DO NOT overtighten pipe fittings.
• DO NOT use wicking or sealer, Teflon™ tape is recommended.
• DO NOT use torch near plastic housing. All sweated joints should be made prior to assembling piping to the filter head.
• Replace O-ring seal, if there is visible damage.
• Maximum temperature allowed is 38 °C (100 °F). Special hot water filters are available for higher temperatures.
• Protect the filters from freezing temperatures.
• DO NOT install in direct sunlight.
• Allow minimum of 2” clear space under filter to facilitate cartridge change.
• DO NOT use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality.
Instruction Sheet
520071_RevM
Installation
2
2.1 Installing Filter on Water Line
Note: Filter can be adapted to various pipes by using reducing adapters on either end. Installation fittings can be sweated
or threaded. Use galvanized fittings for installation on galvanized pipe.
Procedure:
N O T I C E
Before starting, shut off the main water supply and drain pipes.
1
• Loose fit all parts and
calculate length of pipe to be
removed.
• Cut the pipe and install
fittings.
2
• Screw filter to the adapter
after covering the threads
with Teflon™ tape and make
a tight connection but do not
over tighten.
Note: If space is limited
remove sump from head
while making connection.
3
• Connect and tighten, making
sure filter is in a straight
vertical position.
4
Jumper Wire
Note: If water pipes are used to
ground electrical system,
appliances, or phone, install a
jumper wire.
5
By-pass section:
• Can be installed around unit if
desired using either threaded
or sweated fittings.
Maintenance
3
Section 3 Maintenance
3.1 Cartridge Replacement
Replace cartridge when there is a noticeable drop in water flow at the faucet or tap.
Procedure:
Section 4 Replacement Parts
Parts Description
FB-34PR-PS
FB-34PR
FB2-34PR
FC-34V FB2-34PR
Sediment AWP110 AWP110 AWP110-2
Taste/Odour AWP117 or C-01 AWP117 or C-01 C-02
O-ring OR-4 OR-6 OR-8
1
• Shut off inlet and outlet
valves.
• Depress pressure relief
button on top of filter head to
relieve pressure in filter.
2
• Unscrew sump from outer
head and remove cartridge
emptying water from sump.
3
• Clean and inspect all
components.
• Lubricate O-rings with a light
coating of a silicone based
lubricant. Replace O-ring seal
if there is visible damage.
• Install new VIQUA cartridge
into sump.
Note: VIQUA cartridges are
designed and manufactured
to provide the best possible
performance. Use of non-
VIQUA cartridges may result
in system failure.
4
• Place lubricated O-ring on the
sump.
• Hand-tighten sump firmly
onto the head until a definite
stop is felt and the cartridge
is sealed.
Note: Do not overtighten the
sump.
• Turn on inlet valve and
depress pressure relief
button until air is purged from
filter.
• Release button and turn on
outlet valve.
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