Safety Information; Explanation Of Signal Word Consequences - 3M Filtrete Single Stage Guía De Uso Y Cuidado

SAFETY INFORMATION

Read, understand, and follow all safety information contained in these instructions prior
to installation and use of the Filtrete
Single Stage Plus (4US-MAXL-S01) Water Filtration Systems. Retain these instructions
for future reference.
Intended use:
The Filtrete Single Stage (4US-MAXS-S01) and Single Stage Plus (4US-MAXL-S01) Under Sink Water
Filtration Systems are intended for use in filtering potable water and has not been evaluated for other
uses. The product is installed at the point of use and must be installed as specified in the Use & Care
Guide by a qualified professional.

EXPLANATION OF SIGNAL WORD CONSEQUENCES

WARNING
NOTICE
WARNING
Read entire Use & Care Guide. Failure to follow all guides and rules could cause personal
injury or property damage.
• Check with your local public works department for plumbing codes. You must follow their guidelines as you
install the water filtration system.
• Your water filtration system will withstand up to 125 pounds per square inch (psi) water pressure. If your
house water supply pressure is higher than 80 psi, install a pressure reducing valve before installing the water
filtration system.
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 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: #10350-MN-005
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 position
to mount the filter bracket.
To reduce the risk associated with hazardous voltage:
• If the home electrical system requires use of the cold water system as an electrical safety ground, a jumper
MUST be used to ensure a sufficient ground connection across the filter installation piping — refer installation
to qualified personnel.
To reduce the risk of physical injury:
• Depressurize system as shown in manual prior to cartridge removal.
NOTICE
To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to water leakage or flooding:
• Read and follow Use & Care Guide before
installation and use of this system.
• Change the disposable filter cartridge at the
recommended interval; the disposable filter
cartridge MUST be replaced every 6 months
or sooner.
• Failure to replace the disposable filter cartridge at
recommended intervals may lead to reduced filter
performance and failure of the filter, causing
property damage from water leakage or flooding.
• Installation and use MUST comply with all state
and local plumbing codes.
Under Sink Single Stage (4US-MAXS-S01) and
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Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury and/or property damage.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may
result in property damage.
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• Protect from freezing, remove filter cartridge when
temperatures are expected to drop below 33° F
(4.4° C).
• For both 4US-MAXL-S01 and 4US-MAXS-S01: 750
gallon (2,839l) capacity and .75 (2.8 lpm) flow rate
• DO NOT install systems in areas where ambient
temperatures may go above 110° F (43.3° C).
• DO NOT install on hot water supply lines. The
maximum operating water temperature of this filter
system is 100°F (37.8°C).