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
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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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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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)
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Genesis Optima Whole Home Filtration System

Figure A
Figure B
In Service
In Bypass
Bypass Valve Operations
Figure A shows the system "in service" which allows water to flow in
and out of the tank. In this position the system would be considered
ON.
Figure B shows the system "in bypass" which will direct water straight
to the home without going in and out of the tank. In this position the
system would be considered OFF.
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Complete the Installation
1. Turn on the main water supply.
2. Check for leaks.
3. Install neoprene tank jacket.
CAUTION:
Avoid high flow rates such as bathtub, utility sinks, hose bibs, multi-headed showers, body sprayers, or
anything that is considered high flow for the first 72 hours to avoid flow restrictions caused by carbon
blockage of the top basket inside the carbon tank.
CAUTION:
Carbon dust may be released into the water lines of the house/building during the first few days of water
use after carbon tank installation. The carbon dust is harmless, but may give the water a gray appearance
that should diminish within a week or 10 days depending on water use.
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Maintenance
Your Genesis Optima requires care and cleaning after a period of5 years. Replacement media and
instructions can be ordered on-line at www.discountwatersofteners.com or by calling [phone].
Model numbers for replacement media are GO600 or GO1000.
Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
Water leaking at the top of the tank around the head. You may need to turn the head to tighten it. The tank
head is pre-installed hand-tight, do not overtighten the
head (just turn it snug).
The tank leans to one side or is not level. 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.
Water appears grey or cloudy. Water may appear grey or cloudy for the first seven to
ten days after installation due to extra carbon dust.
Water pressure is slowing immediately after installation. High flow rates such as bathtubs, utility sinks, hose
bibs, multi-headed showers, body sprayers, or anything
that is considered high flow for the first 72 hours should
be avoided. If you suspect a carbon blockage of the top
basket due to a high-flow situation within the first 72
hours of installation, turn off any running water for at
least 10 minutes. This will clear the blockage and you
can resume using water at low or normal flow rates.
Unlevel
Tank
Boot
Unlevel
Tank
Boot
Level
Tank
Unlevel
Boot

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Warranty
Genesis Optima Limited Lifetime Warranty
Discount Water Softeners Inc. warrants to the end user ("customer") that its tanks (13" and smaller),
valves, in/out non-electric heads, bypass's, fittings and housings for POE systems ("Covered Items") will
be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a limited lifetime of
twelve (12) years from the date of original purchase**.
Limitations and Responsibilities
Discount Water Softeners Inc.'s obligation to the customer under these warranties shall be limited, at
Discount Water Softeners Inc.'s option, to replacement or repair of Covered Items by these warranties,
labor is not covered. These warranties do not cover replacement filter cartridges, elements or lamps. Prior
to return or repair of Covered Items, the customer must obtain a return goods authorization number from
Discount Water Softeners Inc. by/at and at Discount Water Softeners Inc. option, return the Covered
Items freight prepaid. Any Covered Item repaired or replaced under these warranties will be returned
prepaid standard freight to the original point of shipment. Expedited freight options are available at
customer expense.
No warranty is made, and is explicitly excluded, with respect to defects or damages due to neglect,
misuse, alterations, accident, misapplication, physical damage, or damaged caused by fire, acts of God, or
freezing. These warranties apply only to the original registered owner so long as the owner owns/lives in
the home in which the unit was originally installed. Warranty will discontinue after the unit is removed
from the location where it was originally installed. Warranty begins on the date of delivery of product to
the customer. Improper maintenance of system (ie not replacing filters or media, for example) on time will
be considered "neglect" and explicitly excluded from the warranty. Installation of any system on water
conditions outside of or beyond the recommended specs of any system voids any warranty. Installation on
private well supplied water where bacteria, iron, or manganese are present in the water will void all media
warranty coverage.
Manufacturer’s Performance Guarantee
The Genesis Optima GO600 is guaranteed to perform for 650,885 gallons or (5) years whichever comes
first. Genesis Optima GO1000 is guaranteed to perform for 1,301,770 gallons or (5) years whichever
comes first. This guarantee covers the reduction of chlorine and chloramine below minimum detection
levels (MDL) for levels less than or equal to maximum influent levels allowed in NSF/ANSI 42. The
authorized dealers shall be responsible for the repair or replacement of defectivemedia only, labor to
replace the media is the responsibility of the purchaser.
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