FreshWater Spring MTP/K Manual

‘Spring’ MTP/K Installation Guide and Technical Information
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Thank you for purchasing a FreshWater MTP/K high quality drinking water purification
system. It comprises a unique 6 stage, multi-technology ceramic cartridge, contained
within the high quality plastic housing.
It is important that anyone installing a FRESH WATER FI TER
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system takes time to study
this guide as it contains essential information needed to ensure easy installation and
trouble-free use.
Follow the instructions and, after installation, your system will produce purified water for
drinking and preparing food at the touch of the special diverter valve.
Keep the guide in a safe place. It will enable you to get the best performance from your
system now and in the future.
Section One Principal components
Section Two Installation
Section Three Operating instructions and maintenance
Section Four General information

‘Spring’ MTP/K Installation Guide and Technical Information
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Section 1
Principal Components
Item Description
“STREAM”
Code
MTS/K1
1. Housing sump MTP01
2. MS Housing seal MTP02
3. Housing head MTP03
4. Push/pull diverter valve MTP04
5. Spout w/ “O” rings MTP05
6. Tubing (3’) MTP06
7. Elbow (barb) MTP07
8. Elbow (spout) MTP08
9. Candle sealing washer GSP-09/B
10. Cartridge “Pearl” candle 1000-25-SM
11. Puritabs PURI
Section 2
Installation
1. SELECTING A POSITION FOR THE FILTER
The filter unit is designed to be free standing on a sink
unit or adjacent worktop.
2. CONNECTING THE PIPE- ORK & FITTINGS
a) Screw the diverter valve (4) to the cold tap or mixer
tap if a male thread is visible. If not, an adapter will be
required to convert the relevant threads.
b) This system is pre-assembled, If you need to make any
amendment.
i) Connect the tube (6) to the housing head (3) ensuring
that the tube 6) & elbow barb (7) is in place.
ii) Push the tube onto the fitting to ensure a tight seal.
iii) If the supplied tube (6) is regarded as too long, simply
remove the tube (6) from the elbow barb (7) cut to the
desired length, refit onto the elbow barb (7) and screw
back into the inlet housing head (3).
iv) Screw the elbow spout (8) into the outlet of housing
head (3), and only hand tighten.
v) Push the spout (5) into the spout elbow (8) the seal is
formed by the two rubber “O” rings on the spout (5).
vi) Ensure that the arrow flow direction of the inlet and
outlet is correct.
Caution: The wrong direction of water flow will damage
the cartridge.
3. FITTING THE CARTRIDGE “PEARL” CARTRIDGE.
a) Unscrew the housing sump (1) from the housing head
(3).
b) Remove the cartridge (10) from its protective sleeve.
P EASE ENSURE THAT YOUR HANDS ARE C EAN while
handling the cartridge (10).
c) Place the cartridge sealing washer (9) onto the
threaded nipple of the cartridge (10) and screw into the
head (3) until washer resistance is felt. DO NOT OVER-
TIGHTEN.
d) Check that the MP housing seal (2) is in place. Moisten
the seal (2) and then place it inside the housing head (3)
and screw the housing sump (1) into the head (3) HAND
TIGHTEN ON Y.
4. CONDITIONING THE FILTER-The filter unit should now
be ready for first filling with water.
a) Turn on the cold tap partially then pull the pin on the
diverter valve (4) outwards to allow water to fill up the
unit slowly for the first time.
b) It will take time for water to appear through the spout
( 5) at continuous flow of water emerges;- run the whole
system for 5 to 10 minutes until the water tastes good.

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b) For a few seconds you may observe
a black water condition, this is
perfectly normal - ignore it - and
continue to flush until the water runs
clear.
NOTE. It is recommended to run the
water to waste for a minimum of 5
minutes to 10 minutes. The filter is
now ready for general use.
Check very carefully the entire
installation for leaks.
Section 3
Operating Instructions &
Maintenance
1. ROUTINE USE
a) Turn on the cold water tap.
b) Pull out the pin on the diverter
valve (4) to let water divert to the
filter system. Run the water for a few
seconds before use. For the very
optimum performance the water flow
rate should be kept at around 1.5 to 2
litres per minute (about 20 seconds to
fill a half litre bottle). The flow may
be regulated by adjusting the flow on
the cold tap.
c) Under normal conditions, after
4000 litres (over 800 gallons) of water
have passed through your Fresh Water
Filter cartridge (10) or six months has
passed, whichever is the sooner. It is
advisable to fit a new cartridge unit to
preserve optimum performance.
2. SERVICING THE FILTER Cleaning,
removal and replacement of the
cartridge (10).
a) eave the cold tap turned off, hold
the filter unit upside-down over the
sink unit.
b) Unscrew the housing sump (1) from
the housing head (3) which will be full
of water.
c) The cartridge (10) can now be
unscrewed from the housing head (3)
and cleaned in accordance with
manufacturers instructions, or
replaced as Section Three, 3.
d) After the cartridge (10) has been
re-installed, recondition the filter as
described in Section Two, 3. IT IS
IMPORTANT to wash your hands
thoroughly before and after servicing
the filter.
NOTE. During use, unwanted
particulate material will collect on
the outside surface of the ceramic
membrane and this will reduce the
water flow rate. If the tap is fully
turned on and the flow rate becomes
unacceptably low, this normally
indicates that the ceramic will need
re-cleaning (see Section Three, 2).
Since the ceramic is re-cleanable it
may be used over and over again.
When, after cleaning, the flow is
still not acceptable you should
replace your cartridge. The
frequency of cleaning will depend on
how much water you use and the dirt
and particles in the water. Please
note that the latter can vary
considerably from day to day during
the year and may also depend on the
condition of the pipes in your home.
Whenever a cartridge is cleaned or
replaced or the filter housing opened
for inspection, please check
carefully to ensure that there are no
leaks. From time to time, should the
MP housing seal (2) become brittle,
or break, or cause a leak it will need
replacing.
Moisten MP housing seal (2) by
wiping with white petroleum jelly
(Vaseline) to help lubrication.
a) arning: Never use detergents
or anything other than water for
cleaning. Never twist or knock the
ceramic as it is brittle and will crack
if abused.
b) NOTE that the plastic portion of
Pearl cartridge is not re-cleanable.
It is only important to keep the
surface of the cartridge clean.
c) Follow the procedure set out in
Section Two, 4.
Note: White water. When a fresh
ceramic cartridge is installed or
after cleaning, the water may
appear “white” for a short while.
This is due to micro-bubbles of air
from the ceramic. They are quite
harmless and you will see that it
clears on standing in the glass with
white background. (See also Section
Four, 6.)
3. CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT
a) Unwrap the replacement
cartridge and install in accordance
with instructions given in Section
Two. 4.
b) It is quite safe to dispose of the
used cartridges by wrapping in paper
and placing in the waste bin.
Section 4
General information
1. USEFUL TIPS-With just the
minimum of maintenance and
attention your FRESH WATER
FILTER high quality water purification
system will give you many years of
excellent service. The following tips
may be useful:
a) NEVER install the filter where the
water can freeze, as this will break
the ceramic and may damage the
seals.
b) Install the filter on the COLD
water supply only, never use the hot
water supply.
c) Always use white petroleum jelly
(Vaseline) on the housing seal (2) to
help lubricate them and enable the
housing to be opened more easily.
d) Read this user guide carefully and
keep it - in a safe place.
e) For optimum performance clean
and replace the filters regularly in
accordance with the instructions,
Section Three, 2, NOTE & 3.
2. FAULT FINDING
If you have any difficulty in installing
the filter on maintaining the filter you
may find the following useful:
3. NO WATER
a) Check that the main stopcock is
open and that the mains water is still
on.

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b) Check that the cold water tap is
turn on and pull the pin outward on the
diverter valve (4).
c) Check that all the pipes are
connected correctly, especial the
water flow direction.
4. LO ATER FLO
a) Check that you have removed all
the wrapping from a new filter
cartridge.
b) ow water pressure. During periods
of high water demand especially when
most gardens hose are in use, the
pressure may fall and so will the water
flow from the filter. Running a bath,
shower or appliance connected to same
line on which your FRESH WATER
FI TER system is connected may starve
the unit of water.
c) During use, low water flow may be
an indication that the filter is
becoming blocked as it collects the
unwanted debris and pollutants from
the water. (See cleaning instructions,
Section Two, 3.)
d) The filter system needs a minimum
pressure of 1.4 Bar (approximately 20
psi) to work. As a general rule, the
higher the pressure generally the
greater the water flow will be. If the
pressure is inadequate a pump may be
needed, and for this you should
contact the manufacturer or a
plumber.
e) If the flow does not return to its
former level immediately after
cleaning the ceramic cartridge will
need replacement.
5. HIGH ATER FLO
If the water flow has excessive force,
this will lead not only to splashing at
the tap but also lower performance
from the filter. Reduce the flow rate
to the minimum acceptable by adjust
the cold tap. For optimum
performance we suggest a flow rate of
1.5 to 2 litres per minute or less.
6. ATER APPEARANCE
WHITE water. When a fresh ceramic
cartridge is installed or after cleaning,
the water may appear milky or white
for a while. It is quite harmless and
will soon clear. White water is due to
micro-bubbles of air.
a) On standing, the water will
become clear as the bubbles move
upwards. Water in some areas of
the country of more prone to this
than others.
b) B ACK water. On setting up your
system after cleaning or if it is
disturbed for any reason, very fine
black particles may occur in the
water. Again this is quite normal
and the particles are harmless
carbon. Flushing the system for a
few minutes by turning the tap on
and off rapidly several times will
help to clear this.
c) CO OURED water (often RED).
Water in some areas may be high in
dissolved iron and this can pass
through the filter. When the water
is left to stand, dissolved iron gives a
red or brown colour as the iron
oxidises (rusts). In very severe cases
you should contact the manufacturer
for specialist advice. Ordinary rust
particles in the water will be
removed by the system.
7. ATER TASTE
a) To the palates of most people,
filtered and treated water tastes so
much better than unfiltered water.
There are also some people who
cannot detect any change. Others
find that the treated water tastes
“different”, but they will soon
become accustomed to the taste of
the purer water.
b) A major factor affecting taste
may be the natural composition in a
particular area. There can be
considerable local differences in the
mineral content of the water for
example. The ‘natural’ taste of an
area’s water is often masked by the
presence of chlorine used in the
treatment process. If the chlorine
taste consistently reappears, the
cartridge should be replaced.
c) If after prolonged standing or
during infrequent use any strong
objectionable taste occurs, flush the
system by running water for 5
minutes and if the taste persists
carry out the sanitising process (see
Section Four, 9).
8. ATER LEAKS
a) Your system has been individually
pressure tested before leaving the
factory. In the unlikely event of a
fault, small leaks sometimes do
occur as a result of incorrect
assembly or abuse. The following
tips may be helpful:
b) Depending on the positioning of
the filter and the temperature of the
incoming water and air,
condensation on the outside of the
filter housing may occur, resulting in
a frosted appearance of fine water
droplets on the plastic surface. This
does not of course mean that there
is a leak in the system. The remedy
is to either insulate the area around
the filter, or reposition it.
c) Always ensure that the MP
housing seal and the areas in which
it is located are clean. Any small
piece of debris on the seal of the
surrounding area could cause a small
leak. Apply a smear of petroleum
jelly to the seal.
d) Always ensure that the filter
housing is screwed fully onto the
housing head (3).
e) In the event of a leak carefully
examine its source. Water from a
leak may run along the pipe work - it
may drip, or collect, some distance
from the actual position of the leak.
f) When the leak is found, if it is
around the housing sump and
housing head, first clean the seal
and the surrounding area and
reassemble with a smear of
petroleum jelly. If this does not
solve the problem, fit a replacement
seal.
g) If there is a leak from the spout,
check that the spout is pushed down
firmly. Ensure the “O” rings on the
spout are still in position. Apply a
smear of petroleum jelly if the seal
is dry or remove any debris that is on
the “O” rings, by running under cold
water.
h) The above should be carried out
with the water isolated, i.e. do not
pull the pin out on the diverter
valve.

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9. SANITISING THE SYSTEM
a) This is optional and only use in the
event of water supplies is uncertain.
(For example, burst water pipe work
coming into your water supply, etc.)
b) Place 2 ‘Puritabs’ disinfecting
tablets in each the housing with the
cartridge.
c) Fill the system with water by
opening the cold water tap and pull
the pin outward from the diverter
valve for 10 seconds ignore the colour
of the water
d) Turn the cold tap off, leave the
unit to stand for 3 minutes.
e) Run the system for 5 - 10 minutes
until the water tastes good,
f) Note that during the disinfection
process chlorine will be generated and
this will taint the water. Flush the
system adequately to remove this.
10. GOING ON HOLIDAY
If you go away for a holiday or are
away for a few days, it is
recommended practise to turn off the
household mains water, whether or not
you have a FRESH WATER FI TER
system. When you return, run the
water through the system for a few
minutes so that the water you drink is
freshly treated.
Our lifetime service to you
1. ifetime Guarantee
Provided you continue to buy
your filter element, every 6
months from the Fresh Water
Filter Co td, all parts except
the elements will continue to be
covered by our guarantee.
2. Free filter element
Recommend a friend: if they
have one of our filter systems,
we will give you one
replacement cartridge free of
charge.
3. 10% Discount
Purchase another one of our
systems and we will give you a
10% discount off the usual price
of the unit.