EcoFast EF500-DC User manual

Installaon and Operang Instrucons
EF500‐DC
Direct Connect™ Filter System for
use with kitchen faucet

SAFETY INFORMATION
The EF500‐DC system is designed for use in filtering potable water for in
home use. This is a point of use system typically installed under a sink.
 Installaon and use MUST comply with all state and local plumbing codes
 Protect the filter from freezing
 Do not install where temperatures will exceed 110°F
 DONOTINSTALLONHOTWATERSUPPLYLINES.
 DONOTINSTALLIFPRESSUREEXCEEDS125psi.Ifpressureexceeds80psi,
youmustinstallapressurelimingvalve.Contactalocalprofessional
plumberifyouhaveanyuncertainty.
 The filter cartridge must be replaced every 6‐12 months; at the rated capacity
or if a noceable reducon in flow occurs.
 Failure to follow instrucons will void warranty.
 Install with the inlet and outlet ports as labeled. Make sure not to reverse
connecons
ToolsRequiredforInstallaon(Notsupplied)
 Adjustablewrench
 Cordlessdrill
 Phillipsheadscrew‐driver
 Razorknifeortube‐cuer

INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS
1. Turn on kitchen faucet (cold) and then close the cold
water supply valve to relieve water pressure.
2. Select the desired locaon for the filter system.
3. NOTE: This system can either be mounted to an
interior wall surface or it can installed with the system
placed on the floor of the cabinet– vercal only.
You will be connecng to the exisng line with 3/8”
tubing and fings (SUPPLIED).
3. If mounng to interior wall; using the filter head
(Figure 1) as a guide, mount the filter head to the
wall with the supplied mounng screws. Allow 3
inches of clearance from boom of the filter for ease
of filter removal.
4. Place a towel around the supply valve and then
proceed to remove the cold side hose from your cold
water supply valve that feeds water to the faucet.
5. Install the female adapter fing to the male thread
on the cold water shut‐offvalve (Figure 2) This
should be a secure fit. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
Figure 1.
Dimension A: 2.75 inches
Dimension B: 19 inches
Figure 2.
Female Adapter

Determine the length of tubing you will need from the filter
head INLETto the adapter by holding the tubing in place.
Do not kink the tubing as this will impede water flow. Cut
the desired length necessary for connecon making sure to
cut tubing straight with razor knife or tube cuer.
6. Insert the tubing from the adapter (figure 2) to the INLET
side of the filter head. (ARROW POINTING INWARD
TOWARD THE CENTER) SEE PAGE 5‐“Using Push‐In
Fings.”
7. Locate the Male threaded adapter. Connect this adapter
to the cold water hose disconnected in Step 4.
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
8. Determine the length of the remaining tubing required
to connect from the filter head OUTLET to the adapter by
holding the tubing in place. Cut to the desired length.
FIGURE 3
9. Insert the tubing into the adapter (SEE PAGE 5‐“Using
Push‐In Fings.” Then insert the tubing into the OUTLET
side of the filter head (ARROW POINTING AWAY FROM
CENTER).
Male Adapter

10. Remove the sanitary cover from the cap. Ensure the filter mount O‐rings are
protruding from the top of the Cap. Unscrew the Cap from the sump. The
filter mount will sll be aached to the cap at this me. Take protecve
wrapping offof the filter cartridge and place into the sump. Proceed to thread
the Cap (with filter mount sll aached) back onto the sump unl ght.
Moisten the O‐rings with water. DO NOT use any
petroleum products to lubricate.
11. Align assembled filter with the lugs on the cap end
facing the front and back of the head. Push the cap end
into the head and then proceed to twist the assembly
clock‐wise 90 degrees to seal. ( A Quarter Turn).
The filter is now installed.
12.Turn on the cold water supply valve and open the fau‐
cet to flush air from the system. Run water for 2‐3
minutes to pre‐condion the filter. Close the faucet.
The system is now under pressure and can be inspected
for leaks.
Repair any leak before connuing use.
13.Flush the system twice for 2‐3 minutes before inial
use.

REPLACEMENTFILTERINSTRUCTIONS
1. Place towel under the filter system to collect any residual water during filter
change.
2. Twist the filter housing counter‐clockwise 90 degrees/a quarter turn to the right
and separate the housing from the head. The head has an internal shut‐offbuilt
in but there will be a momentary water spillage from the depressurizing of the
valve. This is normal.
3. Remove the cap from the housing/sump by unscrewing it. Separate the internal
filter from the filter mount and discard. Replace with new filter cartridge;
reaaching the filter mount to the filter cartridge, placing into the housing/sump
and reaaching and screwing down ghtly the cap.
4. Align assembled filter with the lugs on the cap end facing the front and back of
the head. Push the cap end into the head and then proceed to twist the as‐
sembly clock‐wise 90 degrees to seal. ( A Quarter Turn). The filter is now
installed.
Turn on the cold water supply valve and open the faucet to flush air from the
system. Run water for 2‐3 minutes to pre‐condion the filter. Close the
faucet. The system is now under pressure and can be inspected for leaks.
Repair any leak before connuing use.

LIMITEDWARRANTY
CFCI warrants this product to be free from defects in material and manufacture for a period of
3 years from date of purchase to the end‐user. This includes the head and bracket, cap, filter
mount and housing. O‐rings should be replaced if there are any signs of damage.
Filter is warranted for a period of 3 months from date of purchase against defects in
workmanship only.
CFCI MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION ARISING OUT OF A
COURSE OF DEALING, CUSTOMER OR USAGE OF TRADE. If the product fails to sasfy the
limited warranty during the warranty period, CFCI will repair or replace the product
at its discreon.
THISWARRANTYDOESNOTCOVERANYLABOR.
Limitaon of Liability: CFCI will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from this product,
whether direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequenal, regardless of the legal theory
asserted, including warranty, contract, negligence or strict liability. Some states and countries
do not allow the exclusion or limitaon of incidental or consequenal damages, so the above
limitaon or exclusion may not apply to you.