Aquasana OptimH2O EQ-OPTM User manual

Installation Instructions
OptimH2O™Whole House Water Filter
EQ-OPTM
Welcome to Aquasana. With your new OptimH2O, you’ll
experience premium, high-performance whole house filtration
for great tasting, healthy water from every tap.

EQ-OPTM
The OptimH20 Whole House
Water Filter is tested and
certified to reduce over
99% of lead while reducing
chlorine or chloramines,
taste and odor.
This Aquasana system is certified
by IAPMO R&T against NSF/ANSI
Standard 53 for lead, cyst and
material safety requirements and
CSA B483.1.
When installing
fittings, ensure they
are pushed together all
the way to create a seal
before tightening.

System Installation
Contents
A
B
C
D
E
F
H
G
AFilter housing
BBottom Inlet/Outlet cap assembly
CVertical elbow
DFlow Meter Assembly
EBypass manifold
FStraight or ° Angled In/Out " MNPT connectors
G⁄" PEX Drain valve assembly with shut-o
HUmbrella Cap with PCB assembly and battery backup
NOT SHOWN: Power Supply
Flow Meter should be
placed on the outlet
side (right side).
Note: the flow direction
arrow on the meter body.
NOTE: Flow direction arrows on bypass
are incorrect for this filter application.
Plumb unit opposite of arrows.
To Power Supply
INLET OUTLET
USE THREAD TAPE
Do Not Overtighten
DRAIN VALVE
—Step —
Install part Ginto Cusing
the threaded connection
& thread tape.
HAND TIGHTEN ONLY
—Step —
Connect Dto C; Flow
Meter Assembly (has wire) should be
placed on the Outlet Side (right side).
Note flow direction arrow on meter body.
HAND TIGHTEN ONLY
—Step —
Connect EBypass to D.
HAND TIGHTEN ONLY
—Step —
Connect Fto E. Use the part that’s
best for your plumbing system.
Filter cartridge is fragile,
handle with care.
HAND TIGHTEN ONLY
—Step —
Connect Cto Bon the
bottom of the Filter Housing A.
HAND TIGHTEN ONLY
Plugged fitting should be installed
on the right side.
—Step —
Connect ⁄" PEX Plumbing to Drain
Valve G.
NOT PROVIDED
—Step —
Install  AAA batteries
to HUmbrella Cap;
connect to Power Supply.
Notes
Allow four feet of open space above the system for replacement cartridges.  AAA batteries not included.

Where to Install
Installing the Cartridge
System comes pre-assembled without the cartridge installed.
Grounded &
Unswitched
115-Volt Outlet

1. Push down the top cap with both
hands to unseat the snap ring, and
remove the snap ring by carefully
grasping the handle and pulling
inward, then upward. The snap
ring should slide completely out of
the groove.
2. Remove the top tank snap ring.

City Water
Inlet
WATER
METER
PRESSURE
TANK
Relief Valve
Must Be
Installed
Well
Inlet PUMP
SERVICE

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3. Remove the top cap from the housing
assembly. Pull the cap out of the top of
the tank by lifting up on the handles.
4. Look down into the tank. You should
see a small opening centered in the
bottom of the tank.
5. Remove packaging from the filter
cartridge. Place the filter cartridge into
the tank with the double O-ring facing
down.
6. Position the cartridge so that it is
aligned with the bottom, center
opening.
7. Press down on the cartridge so that the
double O-ring seal moves into place
within the bottom, center opening.
8. Reposition the top cap into its original
location.
9. Reattach top tank snap ring. Pull up on
the top cap to seat the O-rings.
10. Relieve the system of air in the tank as
the system fills with water, by pushing
down on the red depressurization
button on the top cap of the system.
Keep the button pushed down until all
the air pressure is completely released,
and water comes out of the red
depressurization button. Release the
red depressurization button.
11. Run water through system for 10
minutes before use.

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Easy to Follow LED Replacement Notifications
Real-time Dynamic LED System monitors water and flow rate and gives you a
visual, color-coded notification, letting you know when it’s time to replace your filter.
GREEN:
FILTER
GOOD
YELLOW:
CHANGE
SOON
RED:
CHANGE
NOW
10% FILTER
LIFE REMAINING
It’s important to change your filters using genuine Aquasana
replacements for continued water filtration and optimum system
performance. This is why we oer our no contract, no obligation
auto-ship filter replacement program called Water for Life.

Performance Data for the OptimH2O Whole House Water Filter - Model EQ-OPTM
Model EQOPTM
Replacement EQOPTMR
Size " x "
Micron Rating .
NSF/ANSI 53 99.62% lead and cysts reduction
NSF/ANSI P473 97.9% PFOA/PFOS reduction
Peak Flow %Reduction of
Lead and PFOA/PFOS .GPM (.LPM) @ .% reduction
Minimum Operating
Temperature  F   C
Maximum Operating
Temperature  F   C
Minimum Operating
Pressure  psig / . bar
Maximum Operating
Pressure  psig / . bar
Electrical Requirements Grounded & Unswitched  V outlet and  AAA Batteries
Internally tested Performance Data for the Aquasana Whole House Water Filter
Parameter Influent Challenge Chlorine Overall % reduction
Chlorine, Chloramines Reduction  MGL ±  
Performance
The OptimH2O lter is IAPMO tested and certied to NSF/ANSI Standard 53 to reduce both soluble
and particulate forms of lead and cysts, and to NSF/ANSI Standard P473 to reduce peruorooctanoic
acid (PFOA) and peruorooctane sulfonate (PFOS). Actual performance is dependent on inuent water
quality, ow rates, system design and applications. Your results may vary. Performance claims are
based on a complete system, including a lter, housing, and connection to a pressurized water source.
This lter must be operated according to the system’s specications in order to deliver the claimed
performance. It is essential to follow operational, maintenance, and lter replacement requirements, as
directed for each application, for this lter and system to perform correctly. Read the Manufacturer’s
Performance Data Sheet accompanying the system and change the lter as suggested.
Performance Data Sheet
The OptimH2O filter is IAPMO tested and certified
to NSF/ANSI Standard 53 to reduce both soluble
and particulate forms of lead and cysts, and to NSF/
ANSI Standard P473 to reduce perfluorooctanoic
acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS).
Aquasana, Inc.
6310 Midway Rd, Haltom City, TX 76117

Precautions
Filter is only to be used with cold water.
Filter usage must comply with all state and local laws and regulations. See owner’s
manua l for general installation conditions and needs as well as manufacturer’s limited
warranty.
Testing was performed under standard laboratory conditions, actual performance may
vary.
Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected waters that may
contain filterable cysts.
65 Manufactured from NSF/ANSI standard 61 and California Prop 65 Compliant certified
coconut shell carbon and raw materials.
If this or any other system is installed in a metal (conductive) plumbing system, i.e.
copper or galvanized metal, the plastic components of the system will interrupt the
continuity of the plumbing system. As a result any errant electricity from improperly
grounded appliances downstream or potential galvanic activity in the plumbing system
can no longer ground through contiguous metal plumbing. Some homes may have been
built in accordance with building codes, which actually encouraged the grounding of
electrical appliances through the plumbing system. Consequently, the installation of a
bypass consisting of the same material as the existing plumbing, or a grounded “jumper
wire” bridging the equipment and reestablishing the contiguous conductive nature of
the plumbing system, must be installed prior to your systems use.
DO NOT USE extra lubricants, unapproved sealants and tools to tighten hand
tightened only parts. Use of tools other than hand tighten only parts voids warranty.
Flush the system and change the filter as suggested.
The contaminants or other substances removed or reduced by this water filter are not
necessarily in all users’ water.
Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown water quality
without adequate disinfection before or after the system.

OPERATION
Water Meter
The totalizer keeps track of the gallons using a
water meter. The water meter is a turbine style
meter with a magnetic pickup that sends a pulse
to the electronics for every revolution of the
meter turbine. The meter turbine is removable
for inspection and cleaning. Make sure water is
bypassed or turned o when removing the meter for
maintenance. The meter has a three pin plug that
connects to the electronic board.
Power Monitoring and Battery Mode
The board monitors the 12V dc power and the
battery power. If there is a power failure and no
batteries are installed, the current totalizer value
will be saved to non-volatile memory. When power
is resumed, the totalizer count will resume from
when it had previously lost power.
The LEDs should shut o during battery mode. If
the totalizer is to the yellow or red state or if the
battery voltage gets low, the LEDs will flash on in
the appropriate colors for 0.125 seconds every 4
seconds. If the pushbutton is pressed in battery
mode, the LEDs will turn on for 4 seconds and then
return to battery mode.
LEDs
Normal colors for the LEDs are Green, Yellow and
Red. Depending on the Totalizer value.
• Green = 0 – 90% of the totalizer maximum
• Yellow = 90 – 100% of the totalizer maximum
• Red >= 100% of the totalizer maximum
If there is flow, the LEDs should alternately turn
o in the following pattern: 1-2-3-2 (repeat).
The frequency that they turn o is linearly
correspondent to the flow rate being received from
the water meter. For every 1 revolution from the
meter, the LED pattern should be incriminated to
turn o the next LED. If there are no pulse edges for
2 seconds, all the LEDs will turn on solid.
If the battery is low, the middle LED (#2) will turn
White. The battery is checked only once an hour
to minimize the battery drain from checking the
voltage.
Pushbutton
The pushbutton allows for the totalizer to be reset.
To reset the totalizer, the user should press and hold
the button for 3 seconds. When the totalizer is reset
LEDs should flash green 3 times to confirm that it is
reset.
Water Totalizer Notifier
The overall purpose of this device is to receive a
water meter input, and totalize the amount of water
that passes through the meter. When there is flow
through the water meter, the lights flash at a rate
that increases with the water flow rate. When the
total amount of water flowed reaches within 10%
of a pre-selected amount the totalizer turns yellow;
when the total amount reaches the pre-selected
amount, the totalizer turns red.
POWER
This unit is to be powered using +12V DC. The
power input is a wire tail with a 2.5mm, center
positive barrel jack.
The totalizer has a battery backup. The battery
backup uses 3 AAA size batteries. The battery
holder is a part of the PCB assembly and can be
accessed by removing the lid to the filter. Battery
life will vary based on water flow when running on
battery mode and type of batteries used. With high
continuous flow, the batteries are expected to last
approximately 14 days. With no flow, the batteries
are expected to last approximately 6 months.

OptimHO WHOLE HOUSE WATER FILTER
YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
What is covered
This Warranty covers defects in materials or
workmanship in manufacturing of your OptimH2O
Whole House Water Filter, except as provided
below.
For how long
This warranty runs for 60 months from the date of
purchase by a consumer (“Warranty Period”).
What is not covered
This warranty does not cover filter cartridges and
any systems that were not installed in compliance
with the instructions by a licensed plumber or that
have been abused or operated incorrectly. It also
does not cover the following:
• Incidental or consequential damages caused by a
failure of the product.
• Clogging, as replacement of the pre-filter
cartridge is the purchaser’s responsibility.
• Damage from use of non-potable water supplies.
• Labor costs to install or replace the system or
filters.
• Damage caused by fire, flood or acts of God.
This warranty is voided if the product is used with
parts that are not genuine Aquasana parts. This
includes, but is not limited to: replacement filters,
faucets, and diverter valves.
What Aquasana, Inc. will do
We will replace the defective part of the covered
product, or if necessary, the product and send it
to you with installation instructions for a licensed
plumber.
How to get service
To receive service under this Warranty, you must
contact Aquasana, Inc. at 1-866-662-6885 or
[email protected] within the Warranty
Period to describe the problem to a customer
service representative who will verify that the
product is under warranty and determine whether
a part or the system will be replaced and whether
you must send back the defective part at our cost.
If so, we will send you a return shipping label. You
will be required to provide a proof of purchase
(unless you purchased direct from us or registered
online) and proof of a licensed plumber’s
installation. We will send you the replacement
part or system at no cost to you.
How state law applies
This warranty gives you specific rights and you may
have other rights which vary from state to state.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages,
so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply
to you.
Warranty registration
Warranty registration is not required for coverage under the Aquasana Limited Warranty and is not
necessary for factory direct purchases made from www.aquasana.com. If you purchased from a retailer
or dealer, please complete the online warranty registration form at www.aquasana.com/warranty. Once
registered online, we will have a record of your purchase and you will not be required to produce a proof
of purchase for a warranty claim.
CONTACT [phone] inf[email protected] aquasana.com
Aquasana, Inc.
6310 Midway Rd, Haltom City, TX 76117
5
YEAR
LIMITED WARRANTY

THE AQUASANA DAY
“PURE SATISFACTION” GUARANTEE
Every Aquasana product is guaranteed to perform at or above
your expectations, or we’ll buy it back from you. It’s that simple.
Aquasana, Inc., has chosen a factory-direct method of marketing in order to oer
the highest quality products to our valued customers at the most aordable prices
possible. By eliminating the middle man and dealing directly with the manufacturer,
you save over 50% of typical retail pricing. At any time within the 90-day trial period,
which begins when you receive your order, you may call or go online to request
a Return Authorization Code (RAC). This code entitles you to a full refund of the
purchase price for the product(s) you ordered, no questions asked. All you have to do
is write this code on the outside of the package and return it to us, we’ll gladly refund
the full purchase price of the returned product. Please note — you are responsible for
return shipping costs (whole house systems excluded). The RAC must be prominently
displayed on the box exterior. We will not accept unauthorized returns.
All Aquasana products are certified to the
highest industry standards and are covered by
the Aquasana “Pure Satisfaction” Guarantee.
CONTACT
[phone] inf[email protected] aquasana.com
Aquasana, Inc.
6310 Midway Rd, Haltom City, TX 76117
90
DAY
GUARANTEE

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Aquasana, Inc.
6310 Midway Road
Haltom City, Texas 76117
866.662.6885 · aquasana.com
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