Operating Specifications; Installation Instructions - Pentair OMNIFILTER BF36C Instrucciones De Instalación

OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS

Flow Rate: 4 gpm**
Pressure Range: 30–100 psi
Temperature Range: 40 – 100°F
**Based on third party testing.
PRECAUTIONS
Carefully read and follow instructions.
WARNING
Risk of electrical shock. If your water pipes are
used to ground your home' s electrical system, install a No. 8 AWG
jumper wire (or larger) around the filter. The jumper wire must
be connected at both ends by a pressure wire fitting or other
connection that satisfies NEC or CEC and local codes. Consult a
building inspector or licensed electrician for more information.
WARNING
Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe
or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after
the system.
CAUTION
Filter must be protected against freezing, which can
cause cracking of the filter and water leakage.
CAUTION
The rubber O-ring provides the water-tight seal between
the cap and the bottom of the housing. It is important that the
O-ring be properly seated in the groove above the threads of the
housing or a water leak could occur.
CAUTION Because of the product' s limited service life and to
prevent costly repairs or possible water damage, we strongly
recommend that the bottom of all plastic housings be replaced
every five years for clear and every ten years for opaque. If the
bottom of your housing has been in use for longer than this
period, it should be replaced immediately. Date the bottom of any
new or replacement housing to indicate the next recommended
replacement date.
CAUTION
Do not use electrical heating tape on this unit.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

NOTES:
• Please read all instructions, specifications, and precautions
before installing and using your water filter.
• There must be a shut-off valve before the filter.
• Install filter after water meter or pressure tank.
• Numbered diagrams correspond with numbered steps.
• Before installing the filter, determine where the unit will be
located and what type of pipe the unit will connect to. The filter
head has 1-inch NPT threaded connections molded into it. The
distance from the top of the water piping to the floor must be
at least 15-inches for filter change allowance. Allow a 1 1/2 inch
clearance below the housing to allow for changing the cartridge.
• The recommended installation has a shut-off valve on both the
inlet and outlet sides of the filter. The installation shown uses
copper piping. The weight of the filter should be supported so it
does not stress the pipes. The main house water shut-off valve
can be used as the inlet side shut-off valve.
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NOTES:
• For cold water use only.
• The contaminants or other substances removed or reduced by
this water treatment device are not necessarily in your water.
Ask your local water municipality for a copy of their water
analysis, or have your water tested by a reputable water testing
lab.
• Filter cartridge life varies depending on filter type, usage, and
water conditions.
• The replacement filter cartridge used with this system has a
limited service life. Changes in taste, odor, or flow of the water
being filtered indicate that the cartridge should be replaced.
• Use only OMNIFILTER replacement cartridges.
• This installation must comply with all applicable state and local
regulations.
• Use only plumber tape without adhesive backing to seal joints.
Do not use pipe compound (pipe dope), sticks, or similar
compounds with this unit; they contain petroleum derivatives
which will cause crazing and cracking of the plastic in the filter
housing.
• Use only soap and water to clean filter housing and components.
• After prolonged periods of non-use, such as a vacation, it is
recommended that the system be flushed thoroughly. Let water
run for 5–6 minutes before using.
• Do not use a torch near the unit.
• An activated carbon cartridge may contain a small amount of
carbon fines (very fine black powder). A new cartridge, after
installation, should be flushed with sufficient water to remove
the fines before using the water.
• Wear safety glasses during installation.
• Spent adsorption media will not be regenerated and used.
• If adsorption media is affected by chlorine, influent will need to
be treated to remove chlorine.
Suggested installation