Everpure QL1-WPS Operating instructions

Installation and Operation Guide
QL1-WPS* / QL2-WPS / QL3-WPS
Your Everpure Water Treatment System provides you with the equipment and instructions
you need to disinfect and filter your drinking water, making it great tasting, colorless and
odorless. It will add to the pleasure, comfort and safety of mobile living whether parked
and hooked to a water supply or operating on a self-contained basis. However, it cannot
be used with a hand or foot pump or with water from a pond or other surface water
source.
PREPARATION BEFORE INSTALLING YOUR EVERPURE SYSTEM
Whether your recreational vehicle is new or used, its water system should be thoroughly
cleaned to rid it of clinging materials and sediment. Then it should be disinfected so the
system will be free of algae, slime and other organisms.
Cleaning means both dissolving oils and slime from the system, as well as flushing out the
sediment. Each water system will differ in how this is best accomplished, but thorough
cleaning should include flushing the entire system (all tanks, pipes and outlets) with
detergent water. Fill your tank several times, adding 2/3 oz. (20 ml) or 4 teaspoons of
household detergent to every 10 gallons (38L) of water the tank will hold. Flush system
thoroughly. Simply filling and draining will not do an adequate job.
Disinfection is best accomplished after cleaning, so the disinfectant does not have to
act on foreign matter coating the walls of pipes and tubing. Add 6 oz. (0.2L) or 2/3 cup of
Clorox® or other 5¼% liquid household bleach to each 10 gallons (38L) of water the tank
holds. To ensure thorough mixing, half-fill the tank, add bleach, then finish filling. This
produces a 200 part per million (ppm) disinfectant solution which is used to sanitize the
entire RV water system.
Open each faucet and run water through it until the water smells of chlorine. Then shut it
off. Doing this draws chlorinated water to all parts of the system. Don’t forget hot water
faucets. Repeat this procedure at one hour intervals until the chlorine smell is immediately
present when you open each faucet. Finally, drain the entire system in preparation for
installing your Everpure Filter.
STEPS FOR INSTALLING YOUR EVERPURE WATER FILTER
1. The Water Filter should be installed on the galley sink’s cold water line used for cooking
and drinking water. The Water Filter must be mounted in a vertical (upright) position.
2. The filter head comes with its bracket installed in the position indicated in illustration
“B.” In this position, all three screws can be used. When the bracket is mounted 45°
to the left or right of center (see illustrations “A” and “C”, only two screws are used.
Figure 1).
3. The location selected for water filter installation should:
a. Allow clearance for valve handle travel
b. Allow the cutout under the ring label to be clearly seen to simplify cartridge
changing
c. Allow clearance of 2 ½" (6.5 cm) under the cartridge so it can be lowered for
removal
d. Allow space for in/out water connections
NOTE: Installation necessitates cutting water supply line to cold water faucet. Where line
is cut depends upon where filter head is installed. It is best to join water supply line
directly to head inlet port elbow fitting and cold water faucet supply line directly to
head outlet port straight fitting.
4. Temporarily install elbow fitting loosely into the filter head inlet port and straight fitting
loosely into outlet port. Do not tighten fittings.
EV3090-82E FE05
A
B
C
Shown with
A
DC Full-Timer
A
- Bracket
B - Head
24 15/16"
22 3/16"
2 1/2" allowance for
cartridge insertion
Illustration “A” Left Wall Mounting
Illustration “B” Rear Wall Mounting
Illustration “C” Right Wall Mounting
Figure 1
Figure 2
* Not performance tested or certified by NSF
International.

*Not Performance Tested or Certified by NSF
5. Hold (do not attach) mounting bracket onto head and position head
at wall location that will provide most convenient installation. Orient
elbow fitting as required. Plan carefully before cutting tubing. Cut
tubing so that ends are “square.” If tubing ends cannot be joined
directly to installed head fittings, a coupling and 3 feet of plastic
tubing are provided.
6. Using mounting bracket as a template, mark location and drill, or
start, holes for mounting head to wall. Install mounting bracket onto
head in appropriate position.
7. Remove straight and elbow fittings. Apply Teflon tape to threads that
install into head and reinstall fittings tightly. Final orientation of elbow
fitting should be achieved while it is being tightened. Do not back
off fittings into final position.
8. Slide compression nut onto cold water faucet tubing with threads
facing cut end. Slide clamping ring (taper facing cut end) onto tubing
and then slide cone (taper facing cut end) onto tubing. Wet tubing
end for lubrication and then insert tubing fully into straight fitting.
Slide down cone and clamping right and secure in position by fully
tightening compression nut. Repeat this procedure securing water
supply line to elbow fitting. If water supply line is too short to be
directly connected, cut supplied tubing to proper length and use
supplied coupling, compression nuts, clamping rings and cones to
make final connection. (Figure 3)
9. Tighten all connections to insure leakproof installation. Double
check that incoming water supply line is connected to head inlet.
If in doubt, check flow direction arrow, molded into top of head.
10. Insert filter cartridge following instructions on the cartridge
label. Refill water tank with superchlorinated water (follow
superchlorination instructions provided in the following
paragraphs) and run water from cold water faucet checking
all new connections for leaks. (Figure 2)
USE OF SUPERCHLORINATION FOR MAXIMUM PROTECTION
Chlorine is the world’s most accepted and widely used disinfectant.
A chlorine excess, called a residual, is recognized as an indication of
water safety.
Superchlorination is a disinfection method which provides a chlorine
residual of 3.0 to 5.0 ppm.** It will make all the water (from every
outlet) in your RV microbiologically safe. Although the chlorine will
impart a somewhat offensive taste and odor, this will be reduced
from your cooking and drinking water by the Everpure water filter.
The Everpure Water Treatment System provides all that is needed
except chlorine, which must be purchased fresh locally. Simply
proceed with the following instructions:
TO SUPERCHLORINATE YOUR WATER
Superchlorinate with household laundry bleach (sodium hypochlorite).
You may not have thought of this familiar product (Clorox®, Purex®,
Sun-Brite®, etc.) as a water disinfectant, but it is a common form of
sodium hypochlorite (chlorine). Fill the Everpure chlorine disinfectant
dispenser with fresh liquid bleach and add 1/6 ounce (5 ml) or 1
teaspoonful to each 10 gallons (38 l) of water held in your tank. This
doses the water with 6.7 ppm (parts per million) chlorine for killing
harmful bacteria and slime-forming organisms. The most effective
method for putting chlorine into the water system is to first connect
your hose to your vehicle and then put the bleach into the other end of
the hose just before connecting it to the park faucet or other hydrant.
Use chlorine every time you connect to a water source to keep the
hose sanitary and to protect your water system from becoming
contaminated via the water source.*
The chlorine color test (described in the following section) tells you
whether or not you have added enough chlorine to your water to
provide a safety-indicating excess.
YOU MUST TEST FOR SAFETY-INDICATING CHLORINE
RESIDUAL
A residual of 3.0 to 5.0 ppm chlorine,** after as little as 7 minutes
standing time, insures that your water is microbiologically safe – and
chlorine water disinfection lets you test for safety with a quick, simple
feature.
The Everpure RV Water Treatment System provides easy to use test
strips for determining the chlorine residual in your system’s water.
Take one strip and place under running water from any cold water
outlet not served by your Everpure water filter. Leave the strip in the
stream for approximately 10 seconds. Remove strip and compare the
color of the free chlorine square with the color blocks on the side of
the bottle labeled free chlorine. For maximum results your water color
should be deeper than the 4 ppm color block. If it is not, add more
chlorine to the water.
If you are not able to get a minimum 3.0 ppm residual reading by adding
small amounts of chlorine to your water, most likely your water system
is very badly contaminated. This can be remedied by dosing the system
with a higher concentration of chlorine.
(IMPORTANT NOTE: RV manufacturers suggest sanitizing the water
systems in new recreational vehicles. The following procedure may
also be used for this purpose.)
Add 6 oz. (0.2 liter or 2/3 cup) of a 5¼% liquid household bleach to
each 10 gallons (38 liters) of water held in your tank. To make sure of
a thorough mixing, fill half of the tank, add bleach, then finish filling.
Now open each faucet not serviced by the Everpure water filter until
the water coming from it smells of chlorine; then shut it off. In this
way, you draw chlorinated water from all parts of the system. Don’t
forget the hot water faucets. Repeat this at one hour intervals until the
chlorine smell is immediately noticeable when you open a faucet. Now
drain the water system and follow the directions under the heading “To
superchlorinate your water”.
** The NSF claim for Chlorine reduction is based on a 2.0 ppm influent
challenge.
Figure 3

CARTRIDGE CHANGE PROCEDURE
1. Shut off water and relieve line
pressure. For heads with built-in
shut-off valve, fully lift handle
until it stops.
2. Hold head firmly. Push upward
on cartridge and turn it to left 1/4
turn, until rotation stops.
3. Pull cartridge down and out of
head.
4. Align new cartridge lug with head
label. Hold head firmly. Insert new
cartridge into head.
5. Turn cartridge to right ¼ turn until
rotation stops.
6. Turn on water supply. For heads
with built-in valve, lower handle.
NOTE:
For Head with Revolving Ring, make
sure the valve handle locks firmly
into the ring notch.
7. NOW FLUSH CARTRIDGE! Follow
start up procedure.
START-UP PROCEDURE
Run water through filtered water
faucet for three minutes to activate
cartridge. Activation also purges air
and carbon fines. (A unit plumbed
to an ice maker should also be
plumbed to a drinking water tap to
insure satisfactory performance.)
NOTE:
Dispensed water may appear cloudy
for a few days. This is due to air
in the filter cartridge, and does
not affect system performance or
contaminant reduction in any way.
WINTERIZING
Recreational vehicle manufacturer’s instructions for winterizing should
be followed. Whether antifreeze is used, or lines are blown out, remove
and discard the filter cartridge. Install the antifreeze diverter as follows:
To install the diverter first turn off water to head. For QL2 & QL1 heads
turn off supply by using an installed valve before head. For QL3 heads
simply raise the valve handle to turn off water. Once water is turned
off remove cartridge and install diverter using the following technique.
Hold diverter by support bar and guide it up into the head with bar end
approximately centered below label. Push diverter up into head as far
as possible and turn it clockwise approximately 90°; diverter should
be locked in position. Open appropriate valve allowing water to flow
through head. (Figure 4)
The following spring, flush out the system with the diverter in place.
After the system has been thoroughly flushed, remove the diverter and
store for future use. Install a new water filter cartridge.
OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS
Capacity: QL1-WPS* – 200 Gallons (757L)
QL2-WPS & QL3-WPS –750 Gallons (2840L)
Pressure Requirements: 10-125psi (0.7-8.6bar), non-shock
Temperature: 35-100F (2-38C)
Flow Rate: 0.5gpm (1.9Lpm)
AVAILABLE REPLACEMENT PARTS
AC Cartridge EV9601-12
ADC Full-Timer Cartridge EV9592-01
ADC Part-Timer Cartridge (Twin Pack)* EV9592-07
Chlorine Test Strips EV3112-11
Antifreeze Diverter EV3008-17
The QL1-WPS* uses the ADC Part-Timer Cartridge*
The QL2-WPS and QL3-WPS use either the AC or ADC Full-Timer Cartridge
* Not performance tested or certified by NSF
Figure 4
QL1 HEAD
QL2 HEAD
QL3 HEAD
LABEL
LUG
LABEL
LUG

For sales, replacement components, and service, contact your Everpure dealer or:
Everpure, LLC: 1040 Muirfield Drive • Hanover Park, Illinois 60133 • 800.323.7873
In Europe: Toekomstlaan 30 • B-2200 Herentals, Belgium
In Japan: Hashimoto MN Bldg. 7F • 3-25-1 Hashimoto Sagamihara-Shi • Kanagawa 229-1103, Japan
Technical Service
800.942.1153
www.everpure.com
©2005 Everpure, LLC Printed in U.S.A. EV3090-82E FE05
Std. No. 42—Aesthetic effects
Chemical Reduction
Taste & Odor
Chlorine Taste & Odor
Mechanical Filtration
Particulate Class I
Std. No. 53—Health effects
Mechanical Filtration
Asbestos
Cyst
The QL2-WPS and QL3-WPS are Tested and Certified by NSF
International against NSF/ANSI Standards 42 & 53 for the
reduction of:
LIMITED WARRANTY
Everpure, LLC warrants this product to be free of defects in workmanship or materials for twelve months after purchase. This warranty extends only to the original consumer and does not cover
products which malfunction due to user neglect or unauthorized modification. This warranty is valid for a ROM System only if the system is operated within the following conditions: the feed water
going to the TFC Reverse Osmosis Cartridge (B) is chlorine free, water pressure is between 40 and 95 psi, inlet water temperature range is between 40°F and 100°F and the TDS content does not
exceed 2000 ppm. To obtain warranty performance, return this product to Everpure, LLC, transportation or mail prepaid, with an attached statement giving the date and place of purchase, the nature
of the defect and your return address, and if possible, your telephone number. Upon receipt, Everpure, LLC will examine your claim. If this warranty applies, Everpure, LLC, at its option, will either
replace or repair this product. Please send all returns or warranty questions to: Everpure, LLC, 1040 Muirfield Drive, Hanover Park, Illinois 60133. This warranty is given in lieu of all other warran-
ties expressed or implied, written or oral. No employee, agent, dealer, or other person is authorized to give any warranties on behalf of Everpure, LLC. NOTE: Some states do not allow limitation on
how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you. Similarly some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential or incidental damages so the above
limitation or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you special legal rights. You may also have other rights which may vary from state to state. Proof of purchase must accompany
all merchandise returns.
Check for compliance with state and local laws and
regulations.
Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or
of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before
or after the system. Systems certified reduction may be
used on disinfected waters that may contain filterable
cysts.
For cold water use only.
Std. No. 42—Aesthetic effects
Chemical Reduction
Taste & Odor
Chlorine Taste & Odor
Mechanical Filtration
Particulate Class I
Std. No. 53—Health effects
Chemical Reduction
Lead
The QL1-WPS is Tested and Certified by the WQA
against NSF/ANSI as verified and substantiated by
test data Standards 42 & 53 for the reduction of: