My Water Filter TWIN BIG BLUE WHOLEHOUSE WITH UV GUARD User manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION
AND PRODUCT CARE
MWF 20” X 4.5” TWIN BIG BLUE WHOLEHOUSE
RAIN WATER TANK FILTER SYSTEM COMPLETE
WITH UV GUARD ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
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Please read and follow the steps below on setting up your Product.
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PARTS

DIMENSIONS

BEFORE YOU START
Things you will need:
 A plumber
 Thread Tape
 Spanner
 Assorted tools
 Drill
 Ball valves
 Elbows
 Water pipe
Takesome time to clear any items out of the way to ensure
you have a safe, clear area to install the water filter and
UV system. Ensure there are no trip hazards or anything
that can create harm in the work area.
Unpack and check that you have received your
product in good condition. If it has been damaged in
transit, please do not attempt to install or assemble the
unit. Alert us immediately or as soon as possible, so we can
provide the necessary assistance.
Please inspect the glass parts of the UV system in your
box, then plug in the Controller and UV Lamp. Turn it on
to ensure it works. DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE LAMP
WHILE IT IS TURNED ON AS THIS MIGHT CAUSE EYE
DAMAGE .
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When installing outdoors, it is required to have a cover
over the electrical components of the ultraviolet light
system to prevent rain or moisture from seeping through
the electrical components of the system, hence preventing
possible causes of short circuits.
This system has electrical components and must be kept
dry at all times. ( WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND You install the UV
System inside a shed or install a cover).
NOTE: It is preferred that the ultraviolet light system is
installed after a water filtration unit. This will ensure that
the ultraviolet light system will perform optimally and the
“ shadowing effect ” will be prevented. A pre-filtration of
at least 5-micron is required before the ultraviolet light
system.
The Shadowing Effect occurs when dirt or debris passes
through the unit. Bugs and bacteria hide inside this debris
if not pre-filtered, and pass through the light without
being killed.
Treat the UV system installation set up as a 2-step process
Step 1 : Connect the water filter & UV chamber complete
with thimble and all water pipes and turn on and test for
leaks before connecting any electrical components. Once
the system is at full water pressure without any leaks
proceed to Step 2.
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EASY INSTALLATIONGUIDE
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Installation: Step 1.
1. Assess the location where the Whole House Rain Water Tank
Filter System Complete with Ultraviolet Light will be installed.
Look for a desirable position where the system can be fixed
securely.
2. The whole house big blue filter system bracket has 2 x holes
to attach it onto the wall. Fix the water filter onto the wall or
frame with strong screws or bolt.

3. It is preferred that the Whole House Rain Water Tank Filter
System Complete with Ultraviolet Light is mounted on a house
or strong wall. If mounted onto a frame, concrete the frame
into the ground securely. Ensure the whole house big blue
filter system is fixed to a strong structure as it will be heavy
when full of water and you need to make it strong enough to
handle very bad weather conditions like cyclones etc.
4. Set up the Whole House Rain Water Tank Filter System to
match the flow direction. The caps are marked “In” and “Out”
on the top of the housing or from left to right. These systems
come pre-assembled. However, if your flow direction is right to
left, the bracket must be removed from the system and needs
to be turned around 180 degrees then reconnected.
5. The inlet plumbing will be attached to the “In” port on the
filter system. The outlet plumbing from the whole house big
blue filter system will be attached to the UV housing via the
“Out” port. A bypass pipe and shutoff valves, Inlet and Outlet
shutoff valves and gauges may be installed at this time. (See
images below)
NOTE: Do not use sealants on any of the threads as this will
expand and will cause cracks and will damage the whole house
black caps. Please only use thread tape.

Notice:
IMPORTANT: PLEASE DO NOT OR YOU MUST NOT use any form
of sealant on the threads of this water filter. Please ONLY use
plumbers thread tape. If you use any sealants they have ahistory
of expanding after the water filter is connected and can crack the
inlet & outlet ports and they will start to leak within a day or so.
Please advise the plumber or installer sealants cannot be used in
any form - You can only use Thread Tape.
Maximum/Minimum Pressure
The minimum working pressure required will be determined by the
cartridge type installed inside this water filter. Sediment cartridges
do not slow the water flow generally unless blocked with sediments,
but a fine micron carbon block cartridge can take a bit of pressure
to push the water through the cartridge. Suburban water pressure
works well.
The maximum working pressure is around the 80 psi mark. If you
have more pressure than 80 psi you should install a pressure limiting
valve before the water filter to ensure no excess pressure is exerted
into the system.
Installing Gauges
Please take care when installing the gauges, please apply
plumbers thread tape only tothe gauge thread.(Ifrubber o-rings
aresupplied with your system that is all you will require to seal the
gauges & no thread tape will be needed). Tighten taking extra
care the threads have not been crossed. Tighten gauges until
tight. If any gauges threads seem to be a tight fit, simply turn the
gauge forward as far as possible without too much force, then
turn the gauge back the other way to untighten, then turn the
gauge forward again, repeat until you have the gauge installed
as required. DO NOT use any form of sealants on the gauge
threads.
Water Flow Direction
Please note: These water filters are set up to flow the water from left
to right. If you want the water filter to flow the other way, you will
be required to remove the bracket and turn it around 180 degrees
and refit the bracket so once installed the complete water filter
housing is set up correctly.

UV SYSTEM INSTALLATION GUIDE
Installation : Connect the UV chamber and all water pipes
6. Once the whole house water filter has been installed and secured
properly, assess the location where the ultraviolet light system will be
installed. Look for a desirable position where the ultraviolet light system
can be fixed securely.
7. The ultraviolet light system has 2 x mounting brackets to attach it onto
the wall. Fix the mounting brackets, either on the wall or on a mounting
frame.
8. Make sure that there is enough free space to service the replacement
of either the glass quartz thimble/sleeve or the UV lamp. Otherwise, it
will not be possible to maintain the UV system. Allow at least 1 metre to
pull out the UV lamp when required.
9. When mounting the chamber, consideration must be made for the
weight of the system including the stresses associated with pipework,
etc. Ensure pipework etc, is fixed well so it can handle the weight when
full of water.
10. Ensure that the stainless steel chamber is installed securely. Please see
Sample Installation Diagrams below for different types of installation
setups. Also, see the information booklet in the UV box.

QUARTZ THIMBLE/SLEEVE
INSTALLATION
11. Once the stainless steel chamber is installed securely. Then insert the
quartz thimble/ sleeve (using the O ring or O rings provided) inside
the chamberandtightenthesealingnutsastightasyoucanbyhand.
( DO NOT USE A TOOL OR YOU MAY CRACK THE GLASS ). Once the thimble
is fully installed and the nut is tight, proceed as instructed below.
NOTE: Utmost care must be taken when handling and installing the quartz
thimble/ sleeve and the UV lamp as they might crack or be damaged
when banged onto a hard surface. Treat them like an egg.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT INSTALL THE GLOBE OR ANY ELECTRICAL
COMPONENTS AT THIS STAGE UNTIL TESTED FOR WATER LEAKS.
12. After complete installation of the water filter & the UV housing, do not
open the valve on the mains yet, fully open an outside tap nearest to
the whole house big blue filter system first.
13. Slowly open the valve on the mainline and let the whole house big blue
filter system fill with water. Once full, water will flow out of the opened
tap nearest the water filter. Allow the water to flow for a few minutes
before use. Initially, black carbon water will flow out from the tap, so
you might want to collect the first black water flowing from the filter
into a bucket as it will be very black carbon water.
14. Once the whole house big blue filter system is filling with water, push
the red air bleeder buttons on top of the filter housing to release any air
trapped inside the whole house big blue filter system. This will ensure
that no air pockets are trapped inside.
15. Check the water filter housing, any connections & the UV connections
for leaks and repair as necessary. Once the system is completely filled
with water and under pressure from the pump, turn a tap on & off
repeatedly to ensure the system is sealed correctly and is able to
handle the full working pressure. Once the system is tested you can
then proceed toinstall the Globe/ lamp & other electrical components.

SAMPLE INSTALLATION
SETUP DIAGRAM
Illustration 1: UV Light System in Vertical Position with Whole House Water
Filtration

Illustration 2: UV Light System in Horizontal Position with Whole House
Water Filtration

Illustration 3: UV Light System in Horizontal Position with Whole House
Water Filtration with dual bypass

Illustration 4: UV Light System in Horizontal Position above Whole House
Water Filtration (ideal for locations with lessspace)

UV LAMPINSTALLATION
Electrical Installation: Step 2: Install UV lamp and electrical components
PLEASE READ : Cotton or powder-free nitrile gloves should be worn whenever
handling the UV lamp or quartz in order to prevent fingerprint marking,
which will detrimentally impact UV intensity.
1. Remove the UV lamp from its protective wrapping and wipe it down
with a soft cloth/tissue soaked in alcohol. DO NOT TOUCH THE UV
LAMP WITHOUT PROTECTIVE GLOVES . Care should be taken not to
leave markings of any nature on the UV lamp, as this could have a
detrimental effect on the performance of the UV lamp.
2. Carefully insert the UV lamp into the quartz thimble/sleeve via the hole
through the centre of the sealing nut. If the stainless steel chamber is
installed vertically, NEVER DROP the UV lamp into the quartz thimble/
sleeve, as this may break the quartz thimble/sleeve. In this case for
vertical installation, you MUST connect the Lamp onto the electrical
lead and lower the lamp into the chamber.
3. Hold the UV lamp firmly by the end plastic rim, then insert the sealing
nut gasket over the UV lamp.
4. Connect the UV lamp onto the 4-pin plug connector.
5. Locate the three holes in the end cap with the three holes on the end of
the sealing nut. Secure the plastic cap over the sealing nut and tighten
the screws located on the outside of the cap to lock into position. Screw
all three screws through the holes in the end cap, into the sealing nut.

6. Ensure the green earth wire (If supplied) is connected onto the
chamber earth wire terminal connection and tighten securely.
NOTE : For newer models, the green earth wire is already set as these new
systems use a 3-way plug.
NOTE : The power supply box must be mounted clear of the floor as a
precaution against the ingress of water. The recommended maximum
distance of the stainless steel chamber to the power supply box is 2 metres.
If the UV controller selected is not weatherproof, it is ideal to house it in a
utility box for protection from moisture.
7. Insert the power lead into the power outlet then turn the power on. The
UV lamp will light and come on. Turn on the water supply. Ensure the
power lead is set in a V shape as indicated in the Installation Diagrams
above so any condensation or water is able to drip off the power lead
and not flow into the electrical components.
NOTE : It will take around 30 seconds cycling time for the lamp to reach
full output when first turned on. Whenever the UV light is turned on you
must allow 30 seconds of time minimum for the UV lamp to build up to full
operating capacity before you turn on the water, or use the water as the UV
light will not be killing the bugs as required until at full operating capacity.
Also please be informed that it is only recommended to turn the UV lamp
on & off a maximum of 4 times per day. Cycling the UV lamp more than the
recommended 4 times per day may result in the UV lamp life reducing.
The life of the UV lamp is 9000 hours or 1 year. Note the UV light will still be
lite after that period but the power & killing capacity will have diminished
and the lamp requires replacement.

ANNUAL UV LAMPREPLACEMENT
& QUARTZ THIMBLE/SLEEVE
INSPECTION
1. Switch off the power to the UV system.
2. Turn off the water supply and drain as much water out of the UV system
as possible.
3. Unscrew the three screws that secure the electrical cap onto thesealing
nut.
4. Slide the UV lamp out enough to be able to remove the 4-pin plug.
Disconnect the 4-pin plug from the end of the UV lamp. Remove green
earth lead if required. Remove the UV lamp from the chamber. Wrap it
in paper and discard it in the rubbish bin.
5. DO NOT REPLACE THE NEW LAMP YET . This is the time to make an
annual inspection and maintenance of the quartz thimble/sleeve. (The
quartz thimble/sleeve must be as clean as possible at all times)
6. Unscrew the sealing nut in an anti-clockwise direction and carefully
remove the nut from the chamber. Take care to hold on to the quartz
thimble/sleeve as it may come out of the chamber at the same time.
Remove the sealing nut from the quartz thimble/sleeve and store it in
a safe place. You can then remove the quartz thimble/sleeve from the
chamber.
NOTE: Take care with single-ended chambers with spring thimble support,
as the spring will suddenly push the thimble out of the chamber when the
sealing nut becomes disengaged from the thread on the chamber.
7. Slide the quartz thimble/sleeve out of the chamber. Inspect and clean
the quartz thimble/sleeve as necessary. Replace o-rings as required.
Replace quartz thimble/sleeve if pitted, damaged or cannot be cleaned.
NOTE: To clean the quartz thimble/sleeve simply wipe it down with a
soft cloth/tissue that has been soaked in alcohol, then dry it. (Take care
not to leave any marks on the quartz). It may be necessary to scrape
off the remnants of the old O ring with a sharp object. Repeat this step
until the quartz thimble/sleeve is clean.
8. Re-assemble the system by following the Quartz Thimble/Sleeve & UV
Lamp Installation Guide above.

HOW TO CHANGE CARTRIDGES
1. Shut off the water supply.
2. Open a tap closest to the whole house big
blue filter and allow all the pressure to
empty via the tap.
3. Use the supplied housing opening tool to
remove the housing by turning it
anticlockwise.
4. Once loosened with the tool, the housing
can be removed by hand. Spin the housing
counterclockwise. Spin until the housing is
completely removed.
NOTE : If the pressure is not released, the
filter housing will be very difficult to
loosen. It is imperative that the water
pressure is released prior to attempting
to remove the filter housing.

5. Remove the old filter and discard it. Make sure to note the orientation
of the cartridges.
6. Install the new whole house big blue cartridges into the filter housings.
NOTE : You can do some preventive maintenance while doing the
cartridge replacement. Lubricate the o-ring and housing threads with
food grade silicone grease.
7. Ensure the cartridges centre hole is seated in
the stump in the base of each housing. Ensure
the cartridge is centred & vertical as you lift
the housing up into the head cap thread to
replace. Hold 1 hand under the housing as you
screw back on the whole house big blue filter
housing by turning it clockwise. Do this until it
is hand tight. If lubricated correctly this will
screw on very easily without the tool.