Recreational Vehicle/Marine
Water Filter
Installation and Operating Instructions
Models RV-500 and RV-600
Operating Specifications
Pressure Range:
30–125 psi (2.1–8.6 bar)
Temperature Range:
40–125°F (4.4–51.6°C)
Rated Service Flow:
1 gpm @ 60 psi (3.8 Lpm @ 4.1 bar)
Parts Included
Granular activated carbon filter
Plastic plugs
Hose (RV-600 only)
Precautions
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.
NOTE:
• A drinking water filter cartridge may contain carbon fines (very fine black
powder). After installation flush the cartridge for 5 minutes to remove the fines
before using the water. You should run the tap at least 20 seconds prior to using
water for drinking or cooking purposes.
• The replacement filter cartridge has a service life of about 2,000 gallons or one
recreational season of use. Changes in taste, odor, color, and flow of the water
being filtered indicate that the cartridge should be replaced.
• The contaminants or other substances removed or reduced by this water
treatment device are not necessarily in your water.
• Make certain that installation complies with all state and local laws and
regulations.
Installation
• For use with 3/4-inch flexible hose couplings. It is recommended that you install
the filter between two flexible hoses to prevent it from being damaged. The short
hose supplied with the RV-600 may be attached to either end of the filter.
• Please read all precautions and instructions before installing and using your RV
water filter.
• Numbered diagrams correspond with numbered steps.
1. Turn off water supply (A). Remove plastic plugs (B) from ends of filter. DO NOT
discard plugs; they may be used to store the filter between usages. Insert rubber
washer (C) into inlet of filter.
NOTE: Water must flow through filter in the proper direction. INLET and OUTLET
are marked clearly on either end of the filter.
2. (A) Attach the inlet (female) end of filter to the supply hose. Turn on water (B)
and flush carbon filter (C) for 5 minutes to remove carbon fines before using the
water. Turn off water supply.
3. (A) Attach outlet (male) end of filter to second hose. Installation is complete!
Turn on water supply (B) to use filter.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT: 1-800-645-5426 Mon–Fri, 7-30 AM–5:00 PM CST.
Culligan International Company
One Culligan Parkway
Northbrook, Illinois 60062
www.culligan.com
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