Cuno Aqua-Pure AP717 User manual

INSTALLATION
& OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR
Aqua-Pure® Ice Maker Ice Filters come complete with
all the necessary hardware. All you need is a tube cutter,
a wrench and a knife. Simply follow the easy step-by-step
instructions inside the box to connect the Aqua-Pure
Ice Maker Water Filter to your refrigerator’s incoming cold
water line.
You can also count on your Aqua-Pure filter to eliminate
the problem of ice maker clogging and corrosion, and extend
the life of your equipment. And each filter gives you up to six
months of great tasting water. After 6 months, just replace the
filter. So start enjoying tastier beverages today.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
• Do not install on line pressure above 125psi (862kPa).
• Do not use wicking or pipe dope sealer for fitting
connections into head of filter. Teflon® tape is
recommended.
• Protect from freezing. Drain filter when room temperature
drops below 32°F (0°C)
• Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of
unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or
after the system.
• Do not install in direct sunlight.
• Installation must comply with existing state or local
plumbing codes.
PROCEDURE FOR INSTALLING THE FILTER
Read all instructions carefully before installing your filter.
For use on 1/4” copper or plastic tubing.
1. Shut-off your refrigerator’s water source.
2. Locate an easily
accessible section
of tubing. Shut-off
valve must be on
inlet side of filter.
3. Cut and remove a 6”
(152.4 mm) section of
tubing making sure ends
are cut square.
4. Unscrew nuts from filter
fittings and slip ferrules
and nuts over tubing ends.
If your tubing is plastic,
install the supplied plastic
inserts into ends of tube.
AP717
WATER FILTER

5. Apply one or two turns of Teflon®tape to thread of brass
fittings. Thread fittings into port of filter body. Tighten fittings
snugly, but DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
6. Connect the inlet port of the filter to the incoming water line
following steps 7&8.
7. Insert end of tubing into compression fitting; hand tighten nut
on to threads of fittings.
8. With a wrench or pliers, tighten compression nut one full turn.
DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
9. Turn on the incoming water
supply to flush out the filter into a
bucket or pan for five minutes,
thereby removing fine particles of
carbon which may be present in
the filter body. When water is clear,
stop the flushing procedure.
10. Connect the outlet port of the filter to the water line going to
your equipment being served.
11. Turn on water supply line. If leak occurs, tighten nuts or
fittings until leak stops.
12. After six months, simply replace with another AP717 filter.
AP717 .5 gpm
(1.9 lit./min) 1500 gal.
(5678 lit.) 125 psi (862 kPa) 100°F (38°C)
Model Service
Flow Rate Service Life Max. Pressure Max. Temp.
System Tested and Certified
By NSF International Against
ANSI/NSF Standard 42 for
the reduction of chlorine
(Class I), taste and odor.
LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
CUNO Incorporated warrants to the original purchaser-consumer of its Product that it is free of
defects in materials and workmanship. Any defect, malfunction, or other failure of this product to
conform to this Warranty will be remedied by CUNO in the manner provided below.
This Warranty, together with any warranties implied by law, shall be limited to a duration of
one (1) year from this date of the original purchase by the consumer.
This Warranty does not apply to defects that result from misuse, alterations or damage not
caused by CUNO
IMPORTANT: To claim under this Warranty you must complete and mail the Warranty registra-
tion card supplied with this Product to CUNO at the address below within ten (10) days of original
retail purchase.
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER, AND IS INTENDED TO EXCLUDE, ANY LIABILITY
ON THE PART OF CUNO, WHETHER UNDER THIS WARRANTY OR UNDER ANY WARRAN-
TY IMPLIED BY LAW, FOR ANY INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH
HEREOF OR THEREOF.
Note: Some states prohibit limitations on the durations of implied warranties and on the exclu-
sion of indirect or consequential damages, and so the above limitation on incidental and conse-
quential damages may not be applicable to you.
RESPONSIBILITY OF CUNO
CUNO’s responsibility under this warranty shall be to repair at it’s expense, at no charge to the
original purchaser-customer, any Product that is actually defective, malfunctioning, or otherwise in
violation of this Warranty.
If CUNO for any reason cannot repair a product covered hereby within two (2) weeks after
receipt of the original purchaser-consumer’s notification of a Warranty claim, then CUNO’s
responsibility shall be, at it’s option, either to replace the defective Product with a comparable new
unit at no charge to the consumer or to refund the full purchase price. CUNO’s obligations of
repair, replacement, or refund are conditioned upon the consumer’s return of the defective
Product to CUNO
If any Product covered hereby is actually defective within the terms of this Warranty then
CUNO will bear all the responsibility and proper shipping or mailing charges actually incurred in
the consumer’s return of the Product set forth herein. If the Product proves not to be defective
within the terms of this Warranty, then all costs and expenses in connection with the processing of
the consumer’s claim hereunder shall be borne by the consumer.
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONSUMER
The original purchaser-consumer’s sole responsibility in the instance of a
warranty claim shall be to notify CUNO of the defect, malfunction, or other manner in which the
terms of this warranty are violated. You may secure performance of obligations hereunder by (in
writing):
1. Identifying the Product involved (by model or serial number or other sufficient
description that will allow CUNO to determine which Product is defective).
2. Specifying where, when, and from whom the Product was purchased.
3. Describing the nature of the defect, malfunction or other violation of this
Warranty.
4. Sending such notification together with the defective Product and a $5.00
check or money order to cover postage and handling to:
CUNO, Inc., 400 Research Parkway, Meriden, Connecticut 06450
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE
OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
Cuno, Incorporated
400 Research Parkway
Meriden, CT 06450, U.S.A
Toll Free: 1-800-222-7880
Worldwide: 203-237-5541
Fax: [phone]
Visit us at www.cuno.com
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