Genesis OPTIMA GO600 User guide

GENESIS OPTIMA
W H OLE H OME FILTRATION
SYSTEM MANUAL
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REVISION# 1
REVISION DATE
7 / 25 /2020
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Discount Water Softeners
11245 Giordano Ct., Huntley IL 60142
www.discountwatersofteners.com
[phone]
GO600-1000
Genesis Optima Whole Home Filtration System

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Product Operation and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Complete Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Pre-Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Bypass Valve Installation. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . ... . . ... . . ... . . ... . . 7
Water Filter - Carbon Soak . ... . . ... . . . .. . . ... . . ... . . ... . .... . .... . .... . . 8
Water Filter - Carbon Flush .... .. ... . . ... . .... . . ... . . ... ..... . .... . .... . . 9
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Tank Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Complete the Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Bypass Valve Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. .11
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11245 Giordano Ct., Huntley IL 60142
www.discountwatersofteners.com
[phone]
GO600-1000
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Product Operation and Specifications
Important Information
If this or any other system is installed in a metal (conductive) plumbing system, i.e. copper or
galvanized metal, the plastic components of the system will interrupt the continuity of the
plumbing system. As a result any errant electricity from improperly grounded appliances
downstream or potential galvanic activity in the plumbing system can no longer ground
through contiguous metal plumbing. Some homes may have been built in accordance with
building codes, which actually encouraged the grounding of electrical appliances through the
plumbing system. Consequently, the installation of a bypass consisting of the same material
as the existing plumbing, or a grounded "jumper wire" bridging the equipment and re-
establishing the contiguous conductive nature of the plumbing system must be installed prior
to your systems use.
Specification Description GO600 GO1000
Rated Service Flow Rate 8GPM
16GPM
Peak Flow Rate 12 GPM
Minimum Working Pressure 25 PSI
Maximum Working Pressure 80 PSI
Operating Temperatures 36°F – 120°F
Read these instructions carefully and determine the location of all system components before
beginning installation.
Check all applicable plumbing, building, and electrical codes for installation compliance.
Install the system on the main water supply.
The use of Teflon Tape and/or Pipe Thread Seal Paste will be needed on all threaded connections.
Only for use on municipally supplied water.
WARNING:
pH Range 6 – 11
12GPM
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Complete Parts List
Note: Discount Water Softeners supplies the parts below to accommodate a variety of
water supply lines.
Table 1: Parts List
Note: Drawings are not to scale.
Additional fittings will be needed to adapt to your plumbing.
Part Description Qty. Part Description Qty.
1" Plastic Male NPT
Assembly:
Fitting 1"
Plastic Male NPT Assembly
(2): O-Rings (2), Split Rings
(2), and Connectors (2)
1
Bypass Valve:
In/Out Bypass Valve with Red
Arrow Handles 1
1
Genesis Optima Whole
Home Filtration System 1
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3/4" Plastic Male NPT
Assembly:
Fitting 3/4"
Plastic Male NPT Assembly
(2): O-Rings (2), Split Rings
(2), and Connectors (2)
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Genesis Optima Whole Home Filtration System
Hose Bib Assembly 1
In/Out Head 1

SHUT OFF
G ene s i s Optima G O600-1000
BYPASS
WATER
FILTER
DO NOT SCALE DRAWING
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INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
SINGLE TANK SYSTEM
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Installation Overview

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Installation Overview Continued
Pre-Installation
Outgoing
Water to
House
Incoming
Water
Supply
Whole House Water Filter
Quick Connect Nut
Red Arrow
Water Filter Head
Whole House
Water Filter
INLET
OUTLET
INLET
OUTLET
Bypass Valve
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Figure 1
Bypass Valve Installation
The Bypass Valve comes pre-assembled and ready to install with the O-Rings, Split Rings, and Quick
Connect Nuts. Push the Bypass Valve into the head of the Whole House Water Filter with the unthreaded
ends oriented toward the tanks and hand-tighten the Quick Connect Nuts.
Figure 2
Remove temporary shipping cap and install in/out head with upper screen.
Tighten down to half turn past hand tight.
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Water Filter - Carbon Soak
!IMPORTANT!
Your system will not be ready for use for a minimum of 48 hours while the Carbon Soak process takes
place. Please plan your installation accordingly.
Notice:
Water will flow out of the outlet side of the Bypass Valve during this process. Be sure you perform this
series of steps in a location suitable for water flow.
Figure 3
Garden
Hose
Hose Bib
Assembly
Water
Bypass Valve
Whole House Water Filter
INLET
OUTLET
1. Attach a garden hose to the Hose Bib Assembly
2. Connect the Hose Bib Assembly to the inlet side of the Bypass Valve and hand tighten
3. Fill the Whole House Water Filter until water comes out of outlet side of the Bypass Valve.
4. Turn the water off.
5. Remove the garden hose from the Hose Bib Assembly. Do not remove the fitting.
6. Allow the carbon in the Water Filter to soak for a minimum of 48 hours prior to installation.
NOTE: Allowing the Whole House Water Filter to soak longer than 48 hours is completely fine as
it will help with further saturation and minimize the break in period.
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Water Filter - CarbonFlush
!IMPORTANT!
Do not perform the Carbon Flush until the CarbonSoak process is complete.
Notice:
Water will flow out of the outlet side of the Bypass Valve during this process. Be sure you perform this
series of steps in a location suitable for water flow.
Figure 4
Water
Whole House Water Filter
Garden
Hose
Hose Bib
Assembly
INLET
OUTLET
INLET
Water
Whole House Water Filter
Garden
Hose
Hose Bib
Assembly
OUTLET
Carbon Reset
Carbon Flush
1. Reattach the garden hose to the Hose Bib Assembly.
2. Slowly turn on the water less than a 1/4 turn on the hose spigot.
3. Run water through the inlet side of the Bypass Valve for 30 minutes to expel any carbon fines.
4. Turn off the water.
5. Remove the Hose Bib Assembly from the inlet side and attach it to the outlet side of the Bypass Valve.
6. Slowly, fully open the hose spigot.
7. Run the water through the outlet side for 3 minutes to back-flush and reset the carbon.
8. Turn off the water.
9. Remove the Hose Bib Assembly from the Bypass Valve and disconnect the garden hose.
Note: Please save the Hose Bib Assembly as this will be used in the future for the carbon replacement.
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Installation
1. Level the Genesis Optima.
Notice:
If the tank is not level, lift the tank straight up 6 inches and tap it on the ground until the tank stands
vertical. The bottom of the tank is round and the boot allows the tank to stand upright.
Figure 7
2. Determine the size and material of your incoming water supply and choose the appropriate
plumbing required to adapt to the 3/4" or 1” Male NPT Assembly.
CAUTION:
Do not over-tighten any of the fittings during installation.
Table 2: Bypass Valve Fittings
Note: The fitting below is designed with a ¼"give to allow for proper pipe alignment. It will not leak and
is intended to have some flexibility.
3. Install the fitting onto the inlet and outlet sides of the Bypass Valve. Follow the diagram supplied
with the fitting.
4. Connect the incoming water supply from the Sediment Filter system to the fitting on the inlet
side of the Bypass Valve.
5. Connect the outgoing water supply to the outlet side of the Bypass Valve.
Part Description Qty.
1" Plastic Male NPT Assembly:
Fitting 1" Plastic Male NPT Assembly (2):
O-Rings (2), Split Rings (2), and
Connectors (2)
1
bag
Incoming
Water
Supply
PVC Fitting*
Bypass
3/4" NPT and
1" NPT Assembly
Valve
Whole House
Water Filter
Outgoing
ater to
House
W
*Customer supplied,
choose appropriate connection
OUTLET
INLET
O-Ring
Split Ring
Quick Connect Nut
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1
bag
3/4" Plastic Male NPT Assembly:
Fitting 3/4"Plastic Male NPT Assembly
(2): O-Rings (2), Split Rings (2), and
Connectors (2)
GO600-1000
Genesis Optima Whole Home Filtration System