AquaticLife 540695 Owner's manual

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Carbon Plus Canister Filter with Tubing
Installation, Operation & Maintenance Guide Model# 540695
Installation Instructions
Thank you for purchasing an
Aquatic Life Carbon Plus Canister Filter.
When maintained properly, this unit
will provide you with years of service.
OVERVIEW
This canister filter contains the Carbon Plus
cartridge that will remove Chloramines and
Chlorine from tap water. It is important that
water flows in on the le side and out on the
right side for proper operation.
Each end includes pre-installed ¼" Press
Fittings for easy tubing connection.
OPERATING GUIDELINES
The maximum incoming water pressure for
the unit is 80 PSI. If the pressure is more than
80 PSI, a pressure regulator is required.
Do not allow the canister to be exposed to
direct sunlight as this can aect the canister
integrity.
For technical assistance or
warranty issues, contact Aquatic Life at
[e-mail]
WARNING: Please read
carefully before proceeding with
installation. Your failure to follow
any attached instructions and
operating parameters may lead
to the product’s failure.

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Carbon Plus Canister Filter
with Tubing
Model# 540695
Installation, Operation & Maintenance Guide www.aquaticlife.com
Bracket & Housing
Canister Carbon Plus
Cartridge
Tubing 1/4" x 10'
Contents
Collar Tool
Razor Blade
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Remove the blue clip from the press fitting. Pull back on the tubing to ensure it is secure.
Replace the blue clip back onto the fitting.
Mark the tubing 5/8" from the cut end.
Push the tubing into the fitting. You will hit
the first stop. The tubing is still not secured
properly. Push the tubing a second time until
it reaches the 5/8" mark.
Cut tubing evenly and not at an angle.
NOTE: To remove a piece of
tubing, remove the blue clip,
then press down and hold the
collar while pulling out tubing.
NOTE: Pinched tubing will not
seal properly. Cut the tubing
with the included razor blade
to prevent pinching.
It is important that the tubing
is inserted a full 5/8" into the
press fitting to avoid leaking.
USING THE PRESS FITTINGS
⅝"
⅝"
⅝"
⅝"
⅝"
Blue Clip
Collar
Tubing
PUSH 2x
PULL
Canister Wrench
Installation, Operation
& Maintenance Guide
How to Use
Press Fittings

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Carbon Plus Canister Filter
with Tubing
Model# 540695
Installation, Operation & Maintenance Guide www.aquaticlife.com
MOUNTING THE UNIT
The Aquatic Life clear canister unit is designed
to be mounted to a secure surface using
the metal bracket. This will allow for easy
cartridge replacement.
CUTTING TUBING
Use the included razor blade to ensure clean,
even cuts of tubing. Never cut tubing with
scissors, as they will pinch the tubing and
may cause leaks.
REMOVING TUBING
Use the included collar tool to assist when
pressing down on the locking collars.
INSTALLING THE CANISTER
Step 1 - Use screws designed for the type
of surface that the canister unit will hang on.
Leave the screws extending about 1/8" from
the surface.
Step 1 - Ensure the o-ring is seated properly
inside the canister.
Step 2 - Remove the clear wrap from the
cartridge and place into the canister.
Thread canister onto housing.
Step 3 - Use the included canister wrench to
tighten 1/8 to 1/4 of a turn to finish tightening.
DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN.
Step 1 - Remove blue clip
Step 2 - Use collar tool to press & hold collar
while pulling out tubing.
Step 2 - Hang the metal bracket on the
screws. Tighten the screws to secure unit.
NOTE: If your model includes
rubber plugs in any of the ports,
it is now OK to remove them by
simply pulling it out.
Press & hold
collar
APPLICATIONS
Use this canister filter to remove both
Chloramines and Chlorine from tap water.
OPERATING
PARAMETERS
Operating
Temperature
Min. 39º F (4ºC)
Max. 100ºF (38ºC)
Working
Pressure
Min. 35 psi
Max. 80 psi
Chloramine Reduction
3,000 gallons @ 0.5 GPM
3 ppm Chloramine > 98% Reduction
Chlorine Reduction
30,000 gallons @ 0.5 GPM
2 ppm Chlorine > 99% Reduction

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Carbon Plus Canister Filter
with Tubing
Model# 540695
Installation, Operation & Maintenance Guide www.aquaticlife.com
Sediment
RO Membrane
Carbon
Faucet
Installation
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REMOVING
CHLORAMINES
& CHLORINE
FROM TAP WATER
USING THE
RO BUDDIE
Carbon Plus
Canister Filter

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Carbon Plus Canister Filter
with Tubing
Model# 540695
Installation, Operation & Maintenance Guide www.aquaticlife.com
Installation
B
REMOVING
CHLORAMINES
& CHLORINE
FROM TAP WATER
USING THE
TWIST-IN RO/DI UNIT
Faucet
Sediment
Carbon
RO Membrane
Deionization Resin
Carbon Plus
Canister Filter

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Carbon Plus Canister Filter
with Tubing
Model# 540695
Installation, Operation & Maintenance Guide www.aquaticlife.com
Supply
Faucet
Dispenser
Installation
C
REMOVING
CHLORAMINES
& CHLORINE
FROM TAP WATER
PRIOR TO
A FAUCET DISPENSER

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Carbon Plus Canister Filter with Tubing
Installation, Operation & Maintenance Guide Model# 540695
LIMITED WARRANTY
Lifetime Products LLC warrants that this Carbon Plus Canister
Filter shall be free from defective components and leaks
or cracks due to defects in materials or workmanship for a
period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. If a defect
is shown, Lifetime Products LLC will, at Lifetime Product’s
sole discretion, either repair or replace the product without
charge. No cash refunds will be made. This warranty is
provided solely to the original consumer purchaser of the
product and may not be transferred or assigned. If Lifetime
Products chooses to replace the equipment, Lifetime
Products may replace it with reconditioned equipment.
Parts used in repairing or replacing the equipment will
be warranted for 90 days from the date the equipment is
returned to you or the remainder of the original warranty
period, whichever is longer.
This warranty does not apply to damage resulting from
accident, misuse, abuse, lack of reasonable care, failure to
follow safety and installation instructions. This warranty
does not include the Carbon Plus cartridge.
This warranty will be void if defects occur due to failure to
observe the following conditions:
• Incoming water to the canister cannot exceed 100°F.
• Incoming water pressure cannot exceed 80 PSI.
• Do not use outdoors or in a location that is
subjected to direct sunlight or freezing.
This warranty will not be eective unless and until the Aquatic
Life product is shown to have been used in accordance with
the installation and maintenance instructions accompanying
the product.
THIS CONSTITUTES LIFETIME PRODUCTS ENTIRE WARRANTY
AND LIFETIME PRODUCTS MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES,
WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THE
PRODUCT. LIFETIME PRODUCTS, LLC SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS
ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT
LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IF LIFETIME PRODUCTS, LLC
CANNOT LAWFULLY DISCLAIM IMPLIED WARRANTIES UNDER
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, ALL SUCH WARRANTIES, INCLUDING
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE
DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.
LIFETIME PRODUCTS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DIRECT,
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY OR CONDITION,
OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY. LIFETIME PRODUCTS,
LLC EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL ALLEGED DAMAGES FOR LOSS
OF MARINE LIFE, PERSONAL INJURY, AND/OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion
or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or
exclusions or limitations on the duration of implied warranties
or conditions, so the above limitations or exclusions may not
apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
you may also have other rights that vary by state or province.
Lifetime Products, LLC shall not have any obligations under
this warranty unless the owner notifies Lifetime Products, LLC
in writing of any alleged defect(s) within 30 days of discovery
of the defect(s).
Any notice to Lifetime Products, LLC must be delivered by
United States or electronic mail to the following address: U.S.
Mail: Lifetime Products, LLC, 9710 Klingerman St., S. El Monte,
CA 91733 or electronic mail: customersupport@aquaticlife.
com. Lifetime Products shall be allowed a reasonable period
of time to investigate any warranty claim and to perform any
testing Lifetime Products deems necessary to determine the
cause of the defect. This warranty shall be interpreted under
the laws of the State of California.
Lifetime Products, LLC
9710 Klingerman St. | S. El Monte, CA 91733
customersuppor[email protected]
www.aquaticlife.com
OPERATION & CONSIDERATIONS
•Water supply operating pressure greater
than 80 PSI requires a pressure regulator.
• With initial operation, check for leaks.
If a leak is observed, verify that the tubing
is pushed into the press fitting far enough to
seal the tubing against the o-ring and that
the canisters and caps are sealed properly
with their o-rings.
• Many of the components in this unit
are plastic and subject to damage by
ultraviolet light.
• Never store or operate the unit in direct
sunlight or other bright lights.
• Do not store or operate the unit in
temperatures above 100°F.
• Do not store or operate the unit in
freezing temperatures.
• Do not leave the unit unattended while
connected to a water supply.
Rev. 04/2021