Everpure QL1-WPS User manual

Using Your Vehicle’s Water System
The water treatment system for all recreational vehicles equipped with a motor powered pump
For Cold Water Use Only
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.
Servicing Your Water Filter
Your Everpure water filter may have been installed in your
vehicle without its cartridge. You can easily install the unit’s
cartridge by following the simple instructions on the cartridge
wrapper. You will know a fresh replacement cartridge is needed
when the flow of water from your faucet becomes too slow for
convenience. How often will this occur? That depends on how
cloudy your unfiltered water is and how much water you use.
Each time water passes through the Everpure water filter,
particles are trapped and held in the tiny pores of the MICRO-
PURE®medium coating on the filtering element inside the
cartridge. (MICRO-PURE®medium is a unique filtering substance
consisting of a proprietary blend of activated carbon and other
materials.) As the cartridge actively reduces the impurities from
the water, its microscopically small pores slowly fill up… and
the amount of water flowing from the cartridge gradually
lessens. For the ADC Full-Timer, replace every 750 gallons; for
the ADC Part-Timer*, replace every 200 gallons or when the
flow of water from the water filter becomes too slow for
convenience. If the cartridge is not changed, eventually the flow
will stop entirely. Even when a decreasing flow does not
demand it, at least one cartridge change a year is recommended
for reliable performance from your Everpure Water Treatment
System.
Use of Superchlorination for
Maximum Protection
Chlorine is the world’s most accepted and widely used
disinfectant.
Superchlorination is a disinfection method which provides a
chlorine residual of 3.0 to 5.0 ppm (parts per million). Although
the chlorine will impart a taste and odor in the water, your
Everpure water filter will reduce the chlorine taste and odor to
greater than 95%*.
Owner’s Guide
For Models QL1-WPS* / QL2-WPS / QL3-WPS
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®, 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 fresh water storage tank. The most effective
method for putting chlorine into the water system is to first con-
nect your hose to your vehicle and then put the bleach into the
other end of the hose just before connecting it to the park fau-
cet 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
storage water to provide a safety-indicating excess.
You Must Test for Safety-Indicating
Chlorine Residual
A residual of 3.0 to 5.0 parts per million chlorine, must be
present after a 7 minute standing time. You can check for this
necessary chlorine residual with the following simple, easy test.
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.
Remember, your Everpure water filter reduces the chlorine after
it has done its disinfecting job, so you won’t taste or smell
*Not Performance Tested or Certified by NSF
**Utilizing this process continuously may slightly decrease the
capacity of the filter cartridge.

chlorine in drinking or cooking water taken from the faucet
served by your water filter.
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 rem-
edied 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 be used for this purpose.) Add 6
oz. (0.2 liter or 2/3 cup) of a 5-1/4% liquid household bleach to
each 10 gallons (38 liters) of water held in your fresh water
storage 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 into
it smells of chlorine; then shut it off. In this way, you draw chlo-
rinated water into 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 fau-
cet. Now drain the water system and follow the directions under
the heading “To superchlorinate your water”. Use bleach as
directed only.
Winterizing
Recreational vehicle manufacturer’s instructions for winterizing
should be followed. When using antifreeze, remove and discard
the filter cartridge.
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 1)
Figure 4
QL3 HEAD
QL2 HEAD
QL1 HEAD

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)
* Not performance tested or certified by NSF
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 for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected waters that
may contain filterable cysts.
The QL2-WPS and QL3-WPS are Tested and
Certified by NSF International against NSF/
ANSI Standards 42 & 53 for the reduction of:
Standard No. 42: Aesthetic
Effects
Chemical Reduction Unit
Taste and Odor Reduction
Chlorine Reduction
Mechanical Filtration Unit
Particulate Reduction, Class I:
99.9+% reduction of particles
one-half micron and larger in size
Standard No. 53: Health Effects
Mechanical Filtration Unit
Turbidity Reduction
Cyst Reduction
Asbestos Reduction
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:
Standard No. 42: Aesthetic
Effects
Chemical Reduction Unit
Taste and Odor Reduction
Chlorine Reduction
Mechanical Filtration Unit
Particulate Reduction, Class I:
99.9+% reduction of particles
one-half micron and larger in size
Standard No. 53: Health Effects
Chemical Reduction Unit
Lead Reduction
Mechanical Filtration Unit
Turbidity Reduction
Illustration “A”
Left Wall Mounting
Illustration “C”
Right Wall Mounting
Illustration “B”
Rear Wall Mounting
Figure 1
Installation
Guidelines
1. The water filter should be
installed on the cold water
line used for cooking and
drinking water.
2. The water filter must be
mounted in a vertical (upright)
position
3. QL1 filter heads come with
built-in John Guest 3/8"
fittings. The QL2 & QL3 filter
heads come with 3/8" NPT
threaded ports.
4. Follow clearance requirements
noted on the right.
5. Once the head is mounted,
connect the cold water line to
the inside of the head. An arrow on top of the head clearly
denotes in and out.
6. Connect a line from the out port of the head to any and all
devices used for cooking or drinking water.
7. A bypass plug can be used to test connections for leakage.
8. If applicable install cartridge and follow flushing procedures
on the next page.
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
Figure 2

©2003 Everpure, Inc. P/N EV535500K
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.
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 1/4 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.
Cartridge Change Instructions
Use only genuine Everpure®replacement cartridges to
maintain your system’s certifications. ACCEPT NO
SUBSTITUTES.
LABEL
LUG
LABEL
LUG
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.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Everpure, Inc. warrants this product to be free of defects for twelve months after purchase.
This warranty extends only to the original customer purchaser and does not cover products
which malfunction due to user neglect or unauthorized modification. To obtain warranty perfor-
mance, return this product to Everpure, Inc., transportation or mailing 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, Inc., will examine your
claim. If this warranty applies, Everpure, Inc., at it’s option, will either replace or repair this
product. Please send all returns or warranty questions to: Everpure, Inc., 2375 Sanders Road,
Northbrook, Illinois 60062. This warranty is given in lieu of all other warranties expressed or im-
plied, written or oral. No employee, agent, dealer, or other person is authorized to give any war-
ranties on behalf of Everpure, Inc. Note: Some states do not allow limitations 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 exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and
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.
Manual Superchlorination must be administered according to the instructions in this Owner’s Installation
and Operation Guide to achieve satisfactory disinfection. Everpure, Inc., does not guarantee the final result;
the user must be responsible for following the directions correctly and using fresh chlorine bleach.
Covered by one or more of the following patents:
U.S. 4396512, 4645601, 4654142, 4857189, 4956086; Can. 952041, 1001565, 1140522; G.B. 2051770; Fr. 2457708,
7020772; Jap. 1533515; Aust. 535943; Bel. 883574; W. Ger. 2023491. Other Foreign Pats. Pend.
For sales, replacement components, and service, contact your Everpure dealer or:
EVERPURE, Inc.: 1040 Muirfield Drive • Hanover Park, Illinois 60133 • [phone]
IN EUROPE: Research Park, Haasrode, B-3001 Heverlee, Belgium
IN JAPAN: 1-8-19, Tsumada, Kita • Atsugi-Shi, Kanagawa 243, Japan

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