Aquapure AP9400+ User manual

AP9400+Water Filter System
Installation and operating instructions
Not even an Aqua-Pure®filter can make unsafe water safe
The AP9400+water filter system should only be used on water that is
microbiologically safe – that is, water that has been adequately chlorinated
or disinfected. Additional equipment (such as a chlorine injection system or
an ultraviolet steriliser) will be required for unsafe water.
It works best when it’s used
If the Aqua-Pure®water filter system has not been used for more than one
day, you will need to flush 1 to 2 litres of water through the system before
using the water. The AP9400+requires a minimum water supply pressure
of 172 kPa (25 psi) and not exceed a maximum water pressure of 862 kPa
(125 psi). A 650 kPa (94 psi) pressure limiting valve must be installed on
the inlet side of this system (see below).
What a valve
The AP9400+system has been supplied with an Aqua-Pure®650 kPa
Multi-Function Control Valve (MFCV) as standard equipment. This valve
must be installed as detailed in the installation drawings and instructions,
to provide:
• Flow restriction
• 650 kPa pressure limiting
• Dual check backflow prevention
• Anti-hammer protection for the filter system
This valve is fitted with a Particle Removal Screen on the inlet side to protect
the intricate mechanism from debris that may be in the water supply. This
screen must remain in place at all times. Failure to comply with these
requirements will void the warranty.
Have a change of heart every 12 months
The heart of an AP9400+filter system is the AP9350 filter cartridge, which
has a recommended maximum life of 12 months. The life and performance
of a cartridge may vary depending on the volume and quality of the incoming
water supply being filtered. Your cartridge may need replacing earlier than
12 months if you notice a reduced flow from the filter tap, or the return of
an unpleasant taste/odour to the filtered water.
Worth doing…worth doing properly
Installation of the AP9400+filter system must comply with any existing
state or local plumbing codes, some of which require installation by a
licensed plumber.
WARNING: For correct operation of this appliance, it is essential that these
installation and operating instructions be strictly observed.
CAUTION: Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or with
water 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.
PREPARATION
1. Check your Aqua-Pure®AP9400+component identification and content checklist:
REF DESCRIPTION QTY PART NO
1 3M VH3 3/8” JG Filter Head 1 70020042886
2 AP9350 Replacement Cartridge 1 AK200125891
3 98210 MFCV 650kPa 1 AK200094782
4 1/4” White Tube Food Grade 2 AK200072572
5 Adaptor 1/4” BSP X 1/4” Tube 1 AK200093156
6 1/2” BSP X 1/4” BSP Brass Nipple 1 AK200093396
7 3/8” Stem Elbow X 1/4” Tube 2 AK200043052
8 1/4” Tube X 7/16-24 UNS 1 AK200093214
Mixer Tap Adaptor
9 All-in-one Mixer Tap 1 AK200121973
10 NEP Bypass Plug 1 70020160308
11 Thread Tape 1 AK200095102
1
7
9
8
11
10
2
4
5
3
6

To connect:
Cut end of
tube square
Insert and
seat firmly
Press and hold
collet against
fitting, pull tube
out of fitting
340 mm
60 mm
Vertical
Clearance
To disconnect:
2. The Quick Connect Push-In system
All fittings provided for the water tubing
are “Quick Connect Push-In Fittings”,
which do not require any tools or
sealing materials.
3. Decide where your Aqua-Pure®system should be
installed before working out how.
Choose a suitable area within the cupboard under the
sink to mount the AP9400+water filter system see
fig 1.
fi g . 1
INSTALLING YOUR WATER FILTER SYSTEM
fi g . 2
WATER SUPPLY
The installation of your Aqua-Pure®AP9400+water
filter system requires access to cold water feed from a
standard 1/2” or 3/4” BSP tap, such as that used for
dishwashers and mixer taps (ref fig 2).
Option A
3/4” BSP tap
Option B
1/2” BSP tap
CAUTION: This filter must be connected to cold water line only. If the dishwasher is connected
to hot water, you cannot proceed to connect the water filter system to this hot water supply.
HELPFUL HINT: If there is insufficient room in your cupboard to install the AP9400+water filter
system vertically, it can safely be tilted up to 60 degrees clockwise or anti-clockwise.
1. Turn water supply tap off and remove dishwasher/mixer tap connecting hose
from tap.
fi g . 3
3. Remove black stopper plug from the Multi-Function
Control Valve (MFCV) (3) (ref fig 4) and screw adaptor
1/4” BSP x 1/4” tube (5) into side outlet port of MFCV
(3) until it is tight enough so it will not leak (ref fig 5).
4. Thread tape and attach brass nipple (6) to the bottom part of MFCV
(ref fig 6).
fi g . 4 fi g . 5
Option A (ref fig 2)
a. Screw MFCV (3) onto
3/4” water supply tap
with inlet spinning nut.
Ensure rubber washer
is fitted into tap entry
nut. Hand tighten
sufficiently to avoid
leaking (ref fig 7).
Option B (ref fig 2)
a.Take MFCV (3) and with
an 8mm hex key, unscrew
inlet nut by inserting hex
key into key provision in
inlet. Once in place, turn
hex key anti-clockwise to
unscrew adaptor nut
(ref fig 8).
b. Screw MFCV to water
supply tap. Hand tighten
sufficiently to avoid leaking
(ref fig 9).
fi g . 8
fi g . 9
fi g . 7
fig. 10
CAUTION! Do not overtighten MFCV
5. Reconnect dishwasher hose to end of MFCV (3) (ref fig 2).
6. If you do not have a dishwasher or a mixer tap, screw the black
stopper plug removed in above and screw into the end of the
MFCV (3) (ref fig 10).
fi g . 6
fig. 11 fig. 12
MOUNTING THE SYSTEM
7. Mark location of fixing holes (ref fig 11) and fix unit
to cupboard with two of the mounting screws
provided (ref fig 12). Remember, approximately
60mm space must be provided below the bottom of
the cartridge, to allow removal.
8. Remove protective red cap from cartridge (2). Align centre of label
on cartridge with inlet on head (1), push cartridge into head firmly
and turn to right (ref fig 13).
fig. 13
INSTALLING YOUR ALL-IN-ONE MIXER TAP
1. If applicable, remove your existing mixer tap and both the cold and
hot braided hoses (ref fig 14).
fig. 14
2. Unpack the new all-in-one mixer tap (9), new braided hoses and fittings from their
packaging.
3. Attach the new cold water braided hose (blue), hot water
braided hose (red) and filter water hose to the AP9400+
all-in-one mixer tap as per diagram shown (ref fig 15).
4. Feed all three of the braided hoses (one at a time) through
the round opening on your sink.
5. Attach the threaded rod to the base of the all-in-one mixer
tap and hand tighten it all the way.
6. Locate the mixer tap on the opening on your sink, slide the
stainless steel anchor plate through the threaded rod and
hand tighten the brass retainer nut (ref fig 16).
Cold Water
Filter Water
Hot Water
Mounting
Hole
fig. 15
fig. 16
BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Carefully remove the black rubber LED timer housing from the
all-in-one mixer tap (9) handle (ref fig 19).
fig. 19
2. Reset / new installation:
Insert a new CR2032 size button battery into the LED timer housing
with positive facing outwards (ref fig 20).
NOTE:
• Use a new CR2032 battery.
• When correctly installed, you will observe the Red light flashing
twice, followed by a single blue flash.
fig. 20
3. Install LED timer housing into filter tap handle’s opening
(ref fig 21).
fig. 21
4. When mixer tap is turned ON, the blue LED will start flashing
(ref fig 22).
fig. 22
7. With the all-in-one mixer tap facing in the desired direction, tighten
the brass retainer nut fully using suitable sized spanner /
adjustable wrench (ref fig17).
fig. 17
8. Attach the cold water braided hose (blue) to the cold water tap; attach the hot
water braided hose (red) to the hot water tap.
9. Attach all-in-one mixer tap hose adaptor (8) to the end of the filter
water hose. This fitting does not require thread tape and should be
finger tightened, followed by a further ¼ rotation using suitable
sized spanner / adjustable wrench (ref fig 18).
fig. 18
2. Thread tape adaptor 1/4” BSP x 1/4” tube (5) with thread tape
(11) supplied (ref fig 3).
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LED FUNCTION
1. The blue light flashes during normal operation. When the use of filter
cartridge exceeds the capacity, the flashing blue light will turn into flashing
red light.
2. Please change the filter cartridge and battery at the same time to reset the LED
timer indicator.
NOTE: It is important to reset the timer using a new battery when filter cartridge is replaced
to ensure correct operation.
PLUMBING THE SYSTEM AND LET
AQUA-PURE®WATER FLOW
1. Measure a length of white tubing, to run from mixer tap hose adaptor (8) to
outlet connection on NEP head (1). Push tubing firmly into all-in-one mixer tap
adaptor, ensuring it is fully seated. Push other end into the outlet on NEP head,
(ref fig 23).
2. Measure another length of tubing to connect from the inlet connection on the
NEP head (1) to adaptor 1/4” BSP x 1/4” Tube (5) on the MFCV (3), previously
installed. Push tubing firmly into fittings.
3. Neatly fix water tubing to cupboard walls with plastic clips and screws provided.
4. Turn filter tap to on position. Turn water supply on slowly to release any air
trapped in the system.Allow the water to run through system for 2-3 minutes to
flush superficial dust and fines from the system. Turn filter tap off.
The water may appear “milky”; this is normal and it is caused by tiny air bubbles
being expelled from the cartridge.You may flush water through the system until
the water appears clear, or use the system and this condition will clear itself.
The Aqua-Pure®AP9400+water filter system is now ready to produce clean and
great tasting water for you and your family’s protection and enjoyment.
fig. 23
AS/NZS 3497:1998
Lic 21119
GUIDE TO REPLACE YOUR CARTRIDGE
1. Turn water supply off. If there is no isolation tap, turn off mains water supply.
2. Turn filter tap on to check water supply is off and to release any residual water.
Leave filter tap in ON position.
3. Remove used AP9350 cartridge by turning it to the left, until the IN/
OUT marker
aligns to the marker on NEP head (ref fig a).
4. Hold cartridge firmly and pull downwards. (Be aware there will be
approximately 15ml / 1 tablespoon of water spill) (ref fig b).
5. Drain and dispose of the used cartridge.
6. Remove red plastic cover on new AP9350 cartridge and insert into
the head cavity. Align IN/OUT marker  on cartridge to the marker
on NEP head (ref fig c).
7. Turn cartridge to the right, until the LOCK marker on cartridge
aligns to the marker on NEP head. (ref fig d)
8. Slowly turn water supply on. Leave filter tap at ON position and allow water to run
for 2-3 minutes to flush the new cartridge.
NOTE: Aqua-Pure®filter systems are designed for ease of installation. However, post-installation
inspections are highly recommended. Check for leaks immediately after installation and once
again after 24 hours. If leaks are detected, turn off water supply, drain water and inspect the
leaks. If problem persists, contact the installer/ plumber for rectification.
TREATMENT AND TESTS TABLE C1
This appliance meets the domestic water treatment appliance Standards AS/NZS
3497 and AS/NZS 4348 for the following water treatment process.
Class Treatment Type Function Pass
I Microbiological Status Will stop bacteria increasing, but will n/a
Bacteriostatic not remove them unless II (a) is ticked
II Microbiological Treatment
II (a) Bacteria Removal Will remove inactive bacteria n/a
II (b) Virus Removal Will remove inactive virus n/a
II (c) Protozoa Removal Will remove inactive Cryptosporidium 
and Giardia
III Turbidity & Particulate Will reduce cloudiness 
Reduction
IV Taste & Odour Reduction Will reduce taste and odour 
V Chemical Treatment Will decrease chlorine compounds 
Legend = Pass Test N/A = Not applicable
NOTE: The use of this appliance may increase the bacterial content of the water unless
supplementary treatment is provided.
a.
b.
c.
d.
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3 YEAR WARRANTY & CARTRIDGE
REPLACEMENT PROGRAM
Register online at
www.aquapure.com.au/warranty
or post this warranty registration card back to us
1. We will keep your warranty registered and safe on your behalf
2. We will send you an annual replacement cartridge reminder
notification
WATER FILTERS
Warranty Registration Card
This warranty registration section must be completed
and posted within 14 days of purchase
Please print clearly
Title: Miss / Ms / Mrs / Mr or other, please specify
(please circle)
Name
Address: Suburb: State: PCode:
Contact No: Email:
Store name Date of Purchase / Installation / /
AP9400+ Water Filter System

Delivery Address:
PO Box 6767
Blacktown DC NSW 2148
Aqua-Pure®Water Filters
Reply Paid 6767
Blacktown NSW 2148
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AK200126154 (121)
Warranty Conditions
The Aqua-Pure®AP9400+Water Filter System is designed to operate at a maximum pressure of 862kPa (125psi) and at a maximum temperature of 38°C. 3M Purification Pty Limited (“3M”) warrants this filter system
to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase (*warranty period does not apply to cartridge which is a consumable). This warranty is expressly limited to the
repair or replacement at our premises of any part or parts proving defective providing the housing has been installed by a licensed plumber in accordance with our installation instructions and all relevant plumbing codes,
the installation of an approved pressure limiting device preceding the filter, and the pressure and temperature do not exceed the limits stated herein. This warranty does not extend to mechanical damage caused during
installation or use. To claim under this warranty contact 3M Purification on 1300 345 837.
This warranty only applies to 3M Purification Customers who purchase the Aqua-Pure®AP9400+Water Filter System sold by 3M Australia.
This warranty is provided in addition to other rights and remedies you may have under law: Our goods come with guarantees which cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to replacement
for a major failure and to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. This warranty is given by 3M Purification Pty Limited, ABN 28
003 075 812, Building A, 1 Rivett Road, North Ryde NSW 2113, Ph 1300 345 837.
PERFORMANCE DATA SHEET AQUA-PURE®CARTRIDGE
Model: AP9350 Replacement Cartridge for AP9000+and AP9400+
These systems have been tested according to NSF/ANSI Standard 42 and / or AS/NZS 4348 for the reduction of the substances listed below.
The concentration of the indicated substances in water entering the system was reduced to a concentration less than or equal to the permissible limit for water leaving
the system as specified in NSF/ANSI Standard 42 and / or AS/NZS 4348.
Substance Average Influent Influent Challenge NSF / ANSI Guidelines Avg. Product Water Average Reduction % Status
Concentration Concentration Units Concentration
apply to each row
Chlorine
Taste and Odour
Cyst
Application Guidelines / Water Supply Parameters
Capacity 11,356 litres
Service Flow 3.8 lpm
Water Pressure 172-862 kPa (25-125 psi)
Water Temperature 4.4 ºC - 38 ºC
Testing Condition: pH: 7+/-1 | Temp: 20+/-5 Celsius | Pressure: 600 kPa +/- 100 kPa
Note that while the testing was performed under standard laboratory conditions, actual performance may vary.
Systems must be installed and operated in accordance with manufacturer’s recommended procedures and guidelines. Failure
to do so may void warranty. See warranty card for details.
CAUTION: This filter system or cartridge is designed to be installed on the cold water line. Do not install on hot water line.
WARNING: AS3497:1998 requires dual backflow prevention and certified pressure control device to be installed prior
to filter system(s) that are plumbed into mains water supply. Failure to do so will not only void all warranty(s) on the filter
system(s), but will put the home at risk of flooding in the event of damaged appliances during pressure surges.
CAUTION: 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.
To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to water leakage:
• Read and follow instructions before installation and use of this system
• Installation and use must comply with existing state or local plumbing codes
• Protect filter from freezing. Drain filter when room temperature drops below 4.4ºC
• Contact plumbing professional if you are uncertain how to check your water pressure
• Do not install where water hammer conditions may occur. If water hammer conditions exist you must install a water hammer
arrester. Contact a plumbing professional if you are uncertain how to check for this condition
• Install on cold water lines only. Do not install on hot water supply lines. The maximum operating water temperature of this filter
system is 38 ºC
• The disposable filter cartridge must be replaced every 12 months or at the specified service cycle
• Do not install near water pipes which will be in path of a drilling tool when selecting the position to mount the bracket
• Mount filter in such a position as to prevent it from being struck by other items used in the area of installation (waste baskets,
etc.)
!NOTE: Aqua-Pure®filter systems are designed for ease of
installation. However, post-installation inspections are highly
recommended. Check for leaks immediately after installation
and once again after 24 hours. If leaks are detected, turn off
water supply, drain water and inspect the leaks. If problems
persists, contact the installer / plumber for rectification.
It is essential that operational, maintenance and filter
replacement requirements be carried out for this product to
perform as advertised.
Flush new cartridge for at least 2 minutes to remove trapped
air bubbles.
If left unused for more than 24 hours, flush cartridge for 2
minutes before use.
2.088 mg/L 2.0 mg/L + 10% ≥ 50.00% 0.083 mg/L 96.02 PASS
6.25 x 104/mL 6.25 x 104/mL ≥ 99.90% 50 / ml 99.92 PASS