CB Tech CB-VOC User manual

USER GUIDE
CB-VOC

Index
About the CB-VOC
CB-VOC Features
Before You Begin
CB-VOC Drinking Water System
Specications
Inspect Your Drinking Water System
Install Your System
Prepare Your System For Use
Maintenance
•Regarding Filter Capacity
•Removing The Old Filter Cartridge
•Installing The New Filter Cartridge
Flushing / Disinfecting The System
Warranty
Contaminant Reduction Performance
•NSF/ANSI 42 - Aesthetic Effects
•NSF/ANSI 53 - Health Effects
• Standard 401 Incidental Contaminants
/Emerging Compounds
Troubleshooting
Frequently Asked Questions
CB-VOC Accessories
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CB-VOC User Guide
About the CB-VOC Drinking Water System
• The CB Tech CB-VOC Drinking Water System (CBVOC) is designed for
use on the countertop next to the sink, below the sink, or inline with
other devices.
• The CB-VOC is third-party tested and veried by NSF under NSF/
ANSI Standard 42 (Aesthetic Contaminants), Standard 53 (Health
Contaminants), and Standard 401 (Emerging Compounds/Incidental
Contaminants).
• If installation or operation assistance is required, please contact your
Dealer.
CB-VOC Features
• Easy and convenient to use; provides delicious, clear, healthier drinking
water whenever you need it.
• Better-tasting beverages - coffee, tea, juices, and drinks of all kinds.
• Use for food preparation, improving the taste of fruits and vegetables.
• Highest quality water for cooking - better pasta, sauces, soups, etc.
• Your pets will love it too!
• Guaranteed quality backed by an outstanding warranty.
• Cost-effective solution to meet your budget and replaces costly
bottled water
• Attaches easily to your faucet without tools.
• Reliable protection for all of your family’s drinking water needs.
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Before You Begin
CB Tech’s Drinking Water Systems (DWS) have been extensively tested and
certied by NSF International to provide the highest level of assurance
that the device will perform as claimed. Please read this manual before
proceeding with the installation and use of your system. Installation,
operation, and maintenance requirements are essential to the performance
of your system – failure to follow any instructions or operating parameters
contained herein may lead to product damage or product failure.
• Replacement lters can be purchased from your dealer.
• Actual lter life depends on the amount of water used and the level of
impurities in the water. See section Regarding Filter Capacity (Pg 6) for
additional details.
• CB Tech Drinking Water Systems are not intended for use with
microbiologically unsafe water or non-municipally-treated water.
Systems certied for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected
waters that may contain lterable cysts. See section Frequently Asked
Questions (Pg 13) for additional details.
• Do not allow water to freeze in the system. If the system is exposed to
freezing temperatures, drain water from the system and remove the
lter. Allow the lter to thaw before replacing and reusing.
• Do not allow water to sit in the system for extended periods of time (i.e.,
10 days or more) without use. See section Flushing / Disinfecting the
System (Pg 8) for additional details.
• To dispose of the used lter, remove it from the housing and place
in normal refuse. Filters disposed in a normal landll will not release
chemical contaminants and may continue to adsorb additional
contaminants in the landll.

Specications
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Model Name: CB-VOC (CBVOC)
Approximate Filter Capacity: 750 Gallons
Replacement Filter Type: CBTVOC
Approximate Flow Rate: 0.75 gpm @60 psi
Pressure Vessel Composition: Stainless Steel
Rubber Items: Silicone
Outlet: 1/4” NPT
Inlet: 1/4” NPT
Working Pressure Range: 30 psi (2.1 kg/cm2)
to 100 psi (7.0 kg/cm2)
Operating Temperature Range: 32oF (0oC)
to 100oF (38oC)
- for cold water use only
Particle Retention Size: 0.5 micron (sub-micron)
Certied By: NSF International
CB-VOC Drinking Water System
1. Outlet
2. Inlet
3. Housing Top
4. V-Band
5. V-Band Knob
6. Housing Bottom
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Inspect Your Drinking Water System
Install Your System
Prepare Your System for Use
Before setting up and connecting your CB-VOC, inspect your DWS to
conrm that it has been received in good condition and that all parts are
included.
The CB-VOC can be installed below the sink or on top of the countertop
next to the sink. Please refer to the Installation Guide included with your
Install Kit for step-by-step instructions.
The CB-VOC can be used inline for connection to refrigerators, water
coolers, or ice makers, so that all of the water from the cold water outlet or
faucet is ltered. CB Tech recommends that a professional plumber install
the system for inline use.
1. Using a paper towel or cloth, dry off all connections and the system
housing.
2. Make sure that all connections are tightly secured.
3. Remove any air and loose carbon from the system.
a. Allow water to ow through the DWS for 30 minutes. This purges any
air and loose carbon from the system.
b. Adjust the water supply so that the water ow to the drinking water
faucet does not exceed the ow rate of 0.75 gallons per minute.
NOTE: It takes approximately 20 seconds to ll a quart at a ow
rate of 0.75 gallons per minute.
4. Check all connections to make sure that there are no leaks.
5. Congratulations! Your system is now ready for use!

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Maintenance
Regarding Filter Capacity
1. Exact lter capacity varies in proportion to the amount of water
used and the level of impurities in the water being processed. For
contaminants reduced through physiochemical adsorption, the lter
capacity is 750 gallons. For contaminants reduced through mechanical
ltration, capacity claims are inapplicable due to broad variations in the
quality and quantity of physical matter in the drinking water. Excessive
physical matter will cause the CB-VOC to clog, diminishing ow rate
but reducing the contaminants from the resultant water stream.
2. For optimum performance and to maintain the lifetime warranty on
your system housing, it is essential that the lter be replaced when the
rst of the following occurs:
a. Annually
b. When the system is near or has reached its rated capacity
c. When the ow rate diminishes
d. When the lter becomes saturated with bad tastes and/or odors
Removing the Old Filter Cartridge
1. Before opening the CB-VOC housing, place a pan or basin beneath
the housing.
2. Stop the water supply and relieve the water pressure in the CB-VOC.
3. If the system is mounted on a bracket, remove the system from the bracket.
a. Tilt the top of the system toward the wall.
b. Slide the locking V-Band up and into
the upper bracket notch.
c. Slide the system out of the bracket.
4. With the CB-VOC housing in an upright position, unscrew the black
knob on the Locking V-Band by turning it counter-clockwise.
5. With the black knob removed, spread the Locking V-Band apart and
let it drop off the bottom of the CB-VOC. Carefully set it aside.
v-band
v-band
bracket

6. Lift the top half of the CB-VOC off of the
bottom half. Make sure that the black
O-ring remains in place on the bottom half
of the housing.
7. Remove the old lter cartridge from the top
half of the housing by rotating it counter-
clockwise (if facing the inside of the top
half of the housing).
8. Dispose of the used lter cartridge in your
waste container.
9. Rinse out the inside of the system housing, hand washing if necessary.
10. Inspect the black rubber cushion on the inside of the top half of the
housing, making sure that it is not cracked or worn; CB Tech recommends
that the cushion be replaced every two to three years.
Installing the New Filter Cartridge
1. If you have not done so already, remove the plastic wrapper and
instruction wrap from around the new lter cartridge.
2. Align the threaded hole of the new lter
cartridge onto the inside thread of the top
half of the CB-VOC. Rotate the cartridge
clockwise to tighten (if facing the inside
of the top half of the housing). Make sure
that the cartridge is threaded properly
and straight. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
3. Reconnect the top half of the housing
(with attached lter cartridge) with
the bottom half. Replace the Locking
V-Band, making sure the screw is in place
to connect the band together.
4. Screw the black knob onto the Locking
V-Band, turning it clockwise to tighten.
5. Make sure that the V-Band is tightly secured evenly around the housing
top and bottom.
6. To resume normal use of the CB-VOC, proceed to section Prepare Your
System for Use (Pg 5).
Maintenance
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Flushing / Disinfecting the System
CB Tech recommends that you not allow water to sit in the system for
extended periods of time without use. If a system is left unused for more than
10 days, it may need to be ushed / disinfected before resuming normal use.
1. Remove the lter cartridge by following the directions in Removing the
Old Filter Cartridge (Pg 6).
2. Add 5 to 7 drops of bleach to the bottom half of the system.
3. Reconnect the top half of the housing without a replacement lter
cartridge installed.
4. Turn on the water supply and allow the system to ll up with the water/
bleach solution.
5. Let the water and bleach ush out of the system.
6. Open, clean, and rinse out the inside of the system.
7. Follow the directions in section Installing the New Filter Cartridge (Pg 7).
Warranty
CB Tech Warranty: CB Tech warrants to the original retail customer its DWS and
components to be free of defects in material and workmanship for use under normal
care.
The capacity of the lter cartridge depends upon the amount of impurities in the
water to be processed.
Except as otherwise expressly provided above, CB Tech makes no warranties,
express or implied, arising by law or otherwise, including without limitation the
implied warranties of merchantability and tness for a particular purpose, to any
person. This limited warranted may not be altered, varied, or extended except by
a written instrument executed by CB Tech. The remedy of repair or replacement as
provided under this limited warranty is exclusive. In no event shall CB Tech be liable
for any consequential or incidental damages to any person whether occasioned by
negligence of the manufacturer, including without limitation damages of loss of use,
cost of substitution, property damage, or other monetary loss.
Warranty is valid only if the DWS is operated within conditions listed herein. The
warranty begins from the date of purchase.

Flushing / Disinfecting the System
Warranty
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Contaminant Reduction
Performance
NSF/ANSI 42 - Aesthetic Effects
The CB-VOC is NSF-certied to reduce a broad array of
contaminants of aesthetic and health concern. The following
are contaminants treated by the CB-VOC.
Substance Percent
Reduction**
Inuent challenge concentration
(mg/L unless specied)
Maximum permissible
product water concentration
(mg/L unless specied)
CHLORAMINE as Aesthetic Effect (As Monochloramine) >97% 3.0 mg/L +/- 10% 0.5 mg/L
CHLORINE as Aesthetic Effect 99% 2.0 mg/L +/- 10% > or = 50%
PARTICULATE, (Nominal Particulate Reduction, Class I,
Particles 0.5 TO <1 μm
Class I > 99% At Least 10,000 particles/mL > or = 85%
Substance Percent
Reduction**
Inuent challenge concentration
(mg/L unless specied)
Maximum permissible
product water concentration
(mg/L unless specied)
NSF/ANSI 53 - Health Effects
ALACHLOR* >98% 0.050 0.001
ASBESTOS >99.9% 107to 108 bers/L; bers greater
than 10 micrometers in length
99% reduction
requirement
ATRAZINE* >97% 0.100 0.003
BENZENE* >99% 0.081 0.001
BROMODICHLOROMETHANE (TTHM)* >99.8% 0.300 0.015
BROMOFORM (TTHM)* >99.8% 0.300 0.015
CARBOFURAN (Furadan)* >99% 0.19 0.001
CARBON TETRACHLORIDE* 98% 0.078 0.0018
CHLORDANE >99.5% 0.04 +/-10% 0.002
CHLOROBENZENE (Monochlorobenzene)* >99% 0.077 0.001
CHLOROPICRIN* 99% 0.015 0.0002
CHLOROFORM (TTHM)* (surrogate chemical) >99.8% 0.300 0.015
Cryptosporidium (CYST) 99.95% minimum 50,000/L
99.95% reduction
requirement
CYST (Giardia; Cryptosporidium; Entamoeba; Toxoplasma) 99.95% minimum 50,000/L
99.95% reduction
requirement
2, 4-D* 98% 0.110 0.0017
DBCP (see Dibromochloropropane)* >99% 0.052 0.00002
1,2-DCA (see 1,2-DICHLOROETHANE)* 95% 0.088 0.0048
1,1-DCE (see 1,1-DICHLOROETHYLENE)* >99% 0.083 0.001
DIBROMOCHLOROMETHANE (TTHM; Chlorodibromomethane)* >99.8% 0.300 0.015
DIBROMOCHLOROPROPANE (DBCP)* >99% 0.052 0.00002
o-DICHLOROBENZENE (1,2 Dichlorobenzene)* >99% 0.080 0.001
p-DICHLOROBENZENE (para-Dichlorobenzene)* >98% 0.040 0.001
1,2-DICHLOROETHANE (1,2-DCA)* 95% 0.088 0.0048
1,1-DICHLOROETHYLENE (1,1-DCE)* >99% 0.083 0.001
CIS-1,2-DICHLOROETHYLENE* >99% 0.170 0.0005
TRANS-1,2- DICHLOROETHYLENE* >99% 0.086 0.001
1,2-DICHLOROPROPANE (Propylene Dichloride)* >99% 0.080 0.001
CIS-1,3- DICHLOROPROPYLENE* >99% 0.079 0.001

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Substance Percent
Reduction**
Inuent challenge concentration
(mg/L unless specied)
Maximum permissible
product water concentration
(mg/L unless specied)
DINOSEB* 99% 0.170 0.0002
EDB (see ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE)* >99% 0.044 0.00002
ENDRIN* 99% 0.053 0.00059
Entamoeba (see CYSTS) 99.95% minimum 50,000/L
99.95% reduction
requirement
ETHYLBENZENE* >99% 0.088 0.001
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE (EDB)* >99% 0.044 0.00002
Furadan (see CARBOFURAN)* >99% 0.19 0.001
Giardia Lamblia (see CYST) >99.95% minimum 50,000/L
99.95% reduction
requirement
HALOACETONITRILES (HAN)*
BROMOCHLOROACETONITRILE 98% 0.022 0.0005
DIBROMOACETONITRILE 98% 0.024 0.0006
DICHLOROACETONITRILE 98% 0.0096 0.0002
TRICHLOROACETONITRILE 98% 0.015 0.0003
HALOKETONES (HK):*
1,1-DICHLORO-2-PROPANONE 99% 0.0072 0.0001
1,1,1-TRICHLORO-2-PROPANONE 96% 0.0082 0.0003
HEPTACHLOR* >99% 0.25 0.00001
HEPTACHLOR EPOXIDE* 98% 0.0107 0.0002
HEXACHLOROBUTADIENE (Perchlorobutadiene)* >98% 0.044 0.001
HEXACHLOROCYCLOPENTADIENE* >99% 0.060 0.000002
LEAD (pH 6.5) >99.3% 0.15 +/- 10% 0.010
LEAD (pH 8.5) >99.3% 0.15 +/- 10% 0.010
LINDANE* >99% 0.055 0.00001
MERCURY (pH 6.5) >99% 0.006 +/- 10% 0.002
MERCURY (pH 8.5) >99% 0.006 +/- 10% 0.002
METHOXYCHLOR* >99% 0.050 0.0001
Methylbenzene (see TOLUENE)* >99% 0.078 0.001
Monochlorobenzene (see CHLOROBENZENE)* >99% 0.077 0.001
MTBE (methyl tert-butyl ether) >96.6% 0.015 +/- 20% 0.005
POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS (PCBs , Aroclor 1260) >99.9% 0.01 +/- 10% 0.0005
PCE (see TETRACHLOROETHYLENE)* >99% 0.081 0.001
PENTACHLOROPHENOL* >99% 0.096 0.001
Perchlorobutadiene (see HEXACHLOROBUTADIENE)* >98% 0.044 0.001
Propylene Dichloride (see 1,2 -DICHLOROPROPANE)* >99% 0.080 0.001
RADON >94.9% 4000 ± 1000 pCi/L 300 pCi/L
SIMAZINE* >97% 0.120 0.004
Silvex (see 2,4,5-TP)* 99% 0.270 0.0016
STYRENE (Vinylbenzene)* >99% 0.150 0.0005
1,1,1-TCA (see 1,1,1 - TRICHLOROETHANE)* 95% 0.084 0.0046
TCE (see TRICHLOROETHYLENE)* >99% 0.180 0.0010
1,1,2,2- TETRACHLOROETHANE* >99% 0.081 0.001
TETRACHLOROETHYLENE* >99% 0.081 0.001
TOLUENE (Methylbenzene)* >99% 0.078 0.001
TOXAPHENE >92.9% 0.015 +/- 10% 0.003
Toxoplasma (see CYSTS) 99.95% minimum 50,000/L
99.95% reduction
requirement
2,4,5-TP (Silvex)* 99% 0.270 0.0016
TRIBROMOACETIC ACID* 0.042 0.001
1,2,4 TRICHLOROBENZENE (Unsymtrichlorobenzene)* >99% 0.160 0.0005
1,1,1-TRICHLOROETHANE (1,1,1-TCA)* 95% 0.084 0.0046
1,1,2-TRICHLOROETHANE* >99% 0.150 0.0005
TRICHLOROETHYLENE (TCE)* >99% 0.180 0.0010
TRIHALOMETHANES (TTHM) (Chloroform; Bromoform;
Bromodichloromethane; Dibromochloromethane)
>99.8% 0.300 0.015
TURBIDITY >99% 11 +/- 1 NTU 0.5 NTU
Unsym-Trichlorobenzene (see 1,2,4-TRICHLOROBENZENE)* >99% 0.160 0.0005
Vinylbenzene (see STYRENE)* >99% 0.150 0.0005
XYLENES (TOTAL)* >99% 0.070 0.001

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Footnotes
*Chloroform was used as a surrogate for claims of reduction of Volatile Organic Chemicals (VOC).
CB Tech Systems tested at >99.8% actual reduction of Chloroform. Percent reduction shown herein
reects the allowable claims for VOCs as per tables in the Standard.**Percent reduction reects actual
performance of CB Tech product as specically tested (at 200% of capacity). Percent reduction shown
for VOCs reects the allowable claims for Volatile Organic Chemicals/Compounds as per Tables.
Chloroform was used as a surrogate for VOC reduction claims: the CB Tech Systems’ actual reduction
rate of Chloroform was >99.8% as tested (at 200% of capacity). ***NSF Standard 401 has been deemed
as “incidental contaminants / emerging compounds”. Incidental contaminants are those compounds
that have been detected in drinking water suppliers at trace levels. While occurring at only trace levels
these compounds can affect the public acceptance/perception of drinking water quality.
1. Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or with water of unknown quality without
adequate disinfection before or after the unit. Systems certied for cyst reduction may be used on
disinfected waters that may contain lterable cysts.
2. CB Tech Drinking Water Systems have been certied, as indicated, by NSF International for
compliance to NSF/ANSI Standard Nos. 42, 53 & 401.
3. The CB Tech Drinking Water Systems have been certied by the State of California Department of
Public Health for the reduction of specic contaminants listed herein.
4. Filter life will vary in proportion to the amount of water used and the level of impurities in the water
being processed. For optimum performance, it is essential that the lter be replaced on a regularly
scheduled basis as follows: (a) annually; (b) when the unit’s rated capacity has been reached; (c)
the ow rate diminishes; or (d) the lter becomes saturated with bad tastes and odors.
5. CB Tech Drinking Water System Housings are warranted for a lifetime (provided that lter has been
changed at least once per year). All exterior hoses and attachments to the System are warranted
for one year.
6. Please see the Installation Guide for installation instructions and operating procedures.
7. In compliance with New York law, it is recommended that before purchasing a water treatment
system, NY residents have their water supply tested to determine their actual water treatment
needs. Please compare the capabilities of the CB Tech unit with your actual water treatment
needs.
8. While testing was performed under standard laboratory conditions, actual performance may vary.
9. The list of substances which the treatment device reduces does not necessarily mean that these
substances are present in your tap water.
Substance Percent
Reduction**
Inuent challenge concentration
(mg/L unless specied)
Maximum permissible
product water concentration
(mg/L unless specied)
Standard 401 Incidental Contaminants / Emerging Compounds
Group I
Atenolol >95.2% 200 ± 20% 0.00003 mg/L
Carbamazepine >98.3% 1400 ± 20% 0.0002 mg/L
DEET >95.5% 1401 ± 20% 0.0002 mg/L
Linuron >96.2% 140 ± 20% 0.00002 mg/L
Meprobamate >94.9% 400 ± 20% 0.00006 mg/L
Metolachlor >98.5% 1400 ± 20% 0.0002 mg/L
Trimethoprim >96.2% 140 ± 20% 0.00002 mg/L
Group II
TCEP >97.9% 5000 ± 20% 0.0007 mg/L
TCPP 97.8% 5000 ± 20% 0.0007 mg/L
Group III
Bisphenol A 99% 2000 ± 20% 0.0003 mg/L
Estrone >96.4% 140 ± 20% 0.00002 mg/L
Ibuprofen >95.2% 400 ± 20% 0.00006 mg/L
Naproxen >96.7% 140 ± 20% 0.00002 mg/L
Nonyl phenol >97.5% 1400 ± 20% 0.0002 mg/L
Phenytoin >95.2% 200 ± 20% 0.00003 mg/L

Troubleshooting
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Water ow is frequently interrupted by air
Purge any residual air from the system:
1. Turn the system housing upside down.
2. Turn on the ltered water faucet (either through the CB-VOC faucet or the
diverter valve).
3. Allow water to ow for one minute.
4. Turn off the ltered water faucet (either through the CB-VOC faucet or the
diverter valve).
Odor – rotten eggs, no discoloration on the lter
A rotten egg odor is a sign that H2S (hydrogen sulde) gas is present in your water source.
If hydrogen sulde gas is present in your water source, it is recommended that you
rotate DWS usage between 2 lter cartridges. When the DWS emits the rotten egg smell,
remove the lter and allow it to dry upside down to allow the gas to dissipate (the lter
can be reused once dry). Use the second lter in the unit while the rst lter is drying.
Odor – rotten eggs, with discoloration on the lter
A rotten egg odor is a sign that H2S (hydrogen sulde) is present in your water source.
Filter discoloration can determine the source:
• orange/brownish colors – iron
• blackish colors – manganese
• slimy/blotchy colors – decaying organisms
When hydrogen sulde comes from a source that discolors the lter cartridge and
creates a strong rotten egg odor, the only recommended solution is to change the
lter cartridge.
Color – milky color in the water
Milky color in the water is typically caused by air bubbles in the water. Higher than
normal water pressure through the DWS can create these small air bubbles, but
they do not affect system performance. Air in the water may also be the result of
conditions in your municipal water supply.
For countertop systems, turn on the water and engage the diverter valve while
slightly reducing the water ow. Less water pressure through the system can prevent
air bubbles from forming.
For below-sink systems, adjust the water pressure at the feedwater adapter below
the sink.
Color – black color in the water
Black color in the water is typically caused by residual carbon dust from the lter.
Frequently Asked Questions

Allow water to run through the DWS for approximately 30 minutes to ush the lter.
Residual carbon dust may initially color the water black.
Flow rate – the water ow rate is slow
The lter is designed to restrict its ow rate when clogged with particulates or other
solid contaminants.
When the water ow rate slows to the point of inconvenience, or at one year of use,
it is time to replace the lter cartridge. If other water sources are on while using the
DWS, turn them off to check if they are affecting the ow rate.
Taste/Odor – miscellaneous
The carbon block lter may have become saturated with the tastes and odors
treated in your drinking water.
To resolve this, change the lter.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will low pH or acidic water affect the lter?
No. Mineral components can determine the pH of water, and minerals dissolved in
solution in the water pass through the system unltered.
• pH 7 = neutral
• pH > 7 = alkaline
• pH < 7 = acidic
Does deionized water or soft water have an effect on CB Tech water?
No. Because CB Tech lters do not treat the natural minerals dissolved in water, the
hardness or softness of water has no effect on the resultant ltered CB Tech water.
Can the CB Tech system be connected to an icemaker?
The CB-VOC can be connected to the sink, refrigerator, water dispenser, or icemaker.
Can the CB Tech system be used during an emergency or when the water
is turned off?
Yes. During an emergency or when the source water is off, you can hand pump or
siphon water through the CB Tech system.
CAUTION: The CB Tech system is not intended for use where the water is
microbiologically unsafe or with water of unknown quality without adequate
disinfection before or after the unit. To disinfect questionable source water, add 1/4
tsp. of household bleach per gallon of source water; the CB Tech system will remove
this solution from the water during the ltering process.

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What causes white particles to appear in CB Tech water when it is frozen or boiled?
Because the CB-VOC does not reduce any natural minerals present in water, these
minerals may solidify when the water is frozen and appear as white akes or specks
when the water is melted or boiled.
Many natural minerals in water are benecial to your health, and their existence in
drinking water (in normal quantities) is not cause for alarm. Minerals can be removed
by reverse osmosis technology, which is available through the CB Tech AquaRO
Drinking Water System.
Why does the CB Tech system reduce Volatile Organic Chemicals, but not
natural minerals?
Minerals are dissolved in solution and do not have an actual physical size; thus, the
minerals pass through the system unltered.
Should sediment be removed with a standard lter rst?
In areas with excessive sedimentation, pre-ltration can help extend the operational
efciency of the CB Tech lter; however, in most areas it is unnecessary.
CB Tech Drinking Water Systems utilize a double-lter mechanic. The outer material is
a pre-lter that protects the solid carbon block from prematurely clogging with large
sediment.
Why is the compressed solid carbon block lter more efcient than (loose) granular
activated carbon lters?
CB Tech’s densely compacted solid carbon block lters force water through
microscopic pores of carbon – much smaller than those of granular activated
carbon – thus more effectively reducing particulate matter and contaminants that
affect the quality, taste, and odor of the water.
What is the difference between a “water softener” and a CB Tech Drinking Water
System?
Water softeners are not designed to treat drinking water for contaminants; instead,
they are designed to adjust the hardness (mineral content) of the water. CB Tech
systems do not remove dissolved minerals from the water, because natural minerals
often found in water are considered benecial to good health.
Soft water is often desirable for bathing and laundering purposes, and may extend
the life of hot water heaters and boilers. However, soft water is not recommended for
use on plants or lawns. CB Tech recommends that you bypass a water softener when
installing your CB Tech Drinking Water System.
Can the CB Tech Drinking Water System be used with untreated water?
CB Tech systems are designed to be used with municipally treated water; they are
not intended to be used where the water is microbiologically unsafe or with water
of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the unit. Systems
certied for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected waters that may contain
lterable cysts. To disinfect questionable source water, add 1/4 tsp of household
bleach per gallon of source water; the CB Tech system will remove this solution from
the water during the ltering process.

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CB-VOC Accessories
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Below-Sink Kit
This installation kit includes a stand-alone chrome faucet and the necessary
hardware to install the system below the sink. The system connects to the
cold water line with an included Adapta Valve, and the faucet requires a
0.5” hole available in the countertop or sink for installation.
A below-sink CB-VOC can be removed and converted for countertop use
with additional parts.
Countertop Kit
This installation kit includes a dual-hose diverter valve to connect to the sink
faucet, providing push-button selection of either ltered or unltered water.
A countertop CB-VOC is generally intended for use where below-sink
installation restrictions are present (e.g., apartment use or lack of below-sink
space), although it can be converted for below sink use with additional parts.
CB-VOC Replacement Filter (CBTVOC)
The CB-VOC replacement lter utilizes Solid Carbon Block technology for
optimal performance, and is certied to treat aesthetic contaminants,
health contaminants and emerging compounds.
If this device is not maintained or operated as specied in this owner’s manual, there
is a risk of exposure to contaminants. This drinking water ltration system is certied
for the reduction of contaminants such as Lead, Mercury, VOCs, Cysts & Toxaphene.
For the complete list of contaminants and more information, visit the manufacturer’s
internet website at www.CarbonBlockTech.com or the California State Water
Resources Control Board at http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/.
www.CarbonBlockTech.com

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600-60-6043/1116
7251 Cathedral Rock Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89128
866.622.9373 • www.CarbonBlockTech.com