Pelican Water Technologies PSE1800 User manual

PELICAN WATER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
PSE1800/PSE2000 Carbon Filtration and Softening System
CompleteOwners
Manual

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TableofContents
I N T R O D U C T I O N
Product Certifications i
Product Operation and Specifications ii
C H A P T E R 1
Parts & Pre-Installation Checklist 4
Carbon Tank Setup & Carbon Soak 5-6
Pre-Filter Installation 7
C H A P T E R 2
Carbon Wash 8-9
Carbon Tank Install 9-10
C H A P T E R 3
Natursoft Tank Install 11-12
Natursoft Tank Start Up 12
C H A P T E R 4
Troubleshooting & Helpful Hints 13-16
Warranty Information 17
Warranty Registration Form 19

ProductCertifications
PelicanNaturSoftNS3–WQAGoldSealCertifiedtoNSF/ANSIStandard42forMaterialSafety
andStructuralIntegrityonly.
Pelican 5 Micron Pre-Filter System– NSF/ANSI Certified Standard 42 for
material and structural integrity requirements.
Carbon Filtration Media – NSF/ANSI Certified Standard 42
Clack V3007-xx Bypass Fittings – WQA Gold Seal Certified to NSF/ANSI Standard
44 for material safety and structural integrity only.

ProductOperationandSpecifications
Rated Service Flow (GPM):
PSE1800 8-10 GPM
PSE2000 12-16 GPM
Rated Capacity (Gallons):
Holds9.1GallonsinthePSE1800Tanks
Holds16.7 Gallons in PSE2000 Tanks
MinimumWorkingPressure(PSIG):25PSI
Operating Temperatures (°F): 36°F – 12 0°F
pH Range: 7-11 pH
Water Conditions for NaturSoft Operation:
The water should be free of Hydrogen Sulfide, a dissolved gas with a characteristic smell of
rotten eggs. If present, it can coat the catalytic surface of the media and interfere with the
process. The gas should be removed through adequate pre-treatment.
The water should be free of hydrocarbons, oils and lubricants. If present, they can coat the
catalytic surface of the media and interfere with the process. Remove through adequate pre-
treatment.
The water should contain less 1 mg/l of phosphates. Phosphates sequester dissolved
hardness molecules preventing them from forming crystals and may coat the catalytic media
surface and interfere with the process.
The water should be free of dissolved copper. If present, it can adsorb on the catalytic
surface of the media and interfere with the process.
Plumber Notice: If this or any other systemisinstalledin 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. Indeed,
older homes may have been built in accordance with building codes from decades ago some of which
actually encouraged the grounding of electrical appliances through the plumbing system. Consequently, we
highly recommend either the installation of a by-pass 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. Also ensure that your installation of the system comply with
applicable state and local regulations.
Attention Well Water Customers: Installation of this system will be after any and all well equipment (ie.
Well pump, bladder tank, pressure tank, etc).

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Parts&Pre-InstallationChecklist
Open the parts bags marked “WF-SP-PARTS” and “WF-CF-PARTS” and use the checklist below to
confirm receipt of all parts.
Part Description Qty Rec.
V3007 WS1 Fitting 1” PVC Male NPT Elbow Assembly 2
V3007-01 WS1 Fitting ¾” to 1” PVC Solvent 90 Assembly 2
V3007-03 WS1 Fitting ¾” Brass Sweat Assembly 2
V3007-02 WS1 Fitting 1” Brass Sweat Assembly 2
201-305 Legend PVC Compact Ball Valve 1
PVC-RED PVC 1” Female to ¾” Threaded Male Reducer 3
Bypass Clack In/Out Bypass Valve with Red Arrow Handles 2
PP5 Big Blue Pre-Filter Housing withMounting Bracket and screws 1
PC40-1 5 Micron Poly-Spun Sediment Filter 1
PVC-FE 1” to 1” FemaleThreaded Adapter 1
HOSE-B ½” to ¾” Brass Hose Bib Connector 1
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Carbon Tank Setup & Carbon Soak
You will need the following tools/parts for this section:
1. Grab 1 x PVC-FE, 1 x HOSE-B, and 1 x PVC-RED and assemble the
carbon soak/carbon wash assembly as illustratedbelow.
2. Take1 x V3007 and assemble 1 of the 90 degreeelbows as shown in the
insert included in the V3007 bag.
i. Take 1 PVC Elbow, 1 quick connect sleeve, 1 plastic snap ring and
1 rubber O-ring out of the bag.
ii. Push on the quickconnect sleeve with the threads pointing away
from the 90 degree elbow.
iii. Attach the plastic snap ring into the groove farthest from the edge
of the opening.
iv. Attach the rubber o-ring to the groove directly on the edge of the
opening.
1 x PVC-FE 1 x V3007
1 x HOSE-B 1 x Bypass
1 x PVC-RED Garden Hose

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3. Take1 x Assembled V3007, 1 xBypass and the above assembled carbon
wash assembly:
i. Attach the bypass to the head of the carbon tank, by inserting the
bypass valve into the head with the un-threaded end pushing into
the tank.
ii. Hand tighten the quick connect sleeves until they will not turn.
iii. Attach the carbon wash assembly to the assembled V3007 PVC
elbow used in Step 2.
iv. Insert the PVC elbow, unthreaded side, into the front of the bypass
on the side marked “UPFLOW INLET”.
v. Hand tighten the quick connect sleeves until they will not turn.
vi. Attached a garden hose to the hose bib end of thecompleted
connections as shown in the diagram below. Turn thewater on
slow, andallow filling about ½ to ¾ full and shut off water.
vii. Allow the carbon tank to soak for no less then 48 hours prior to
install or if you must install now, leave tank in bypass mode as
shown in figure 3.2 for the 48 hours before turning the carbon filter
on.
CAUTION: Failure to soak the carbon tank for at least 48 hours prior to use
may result in carbon blocking the top basket and reducing water flow in the
home. Should this happen, return tank into bypass mode for 72 hours to allow
the carbon to settle and then try to turn the tank back on slowly.

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Pre-FilterInstallation
Includes:
1. 1ea. 10” blue pre-filter housing
2. 1ea. 5 micron pre-filter
3. 1ea. mounting bracket with mounting screws
4. 1ea. shut off valve
5. 1ea. pre-filter wrench for changing the pre-filters
Sequence for plumbing from incoming water supply before connecting to
the filter tank(s):
1. Shut off valve
2. Pre-filter housing with pre-filter inside
Diagram - Shows the order of the shut off valve and pre-filter housing
Note: If you have ¾” lines you will use 4 of the PVC-RED fittings to reduce the
shut off and pre-filter housing to ¾”. If you are using copper, you may have to
purchase additional fittings in order to use those PVC reducers.

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CarbonTankCarbonWash
You will need the following tools/parts for this section:
Fortheinstallationofthecarbonfilteryouwillbere-usingtheassembledcarbonwashassemblies
usedinChapter1.Take1xAssembledV3007,1xBypassandtheassembledcarbon
washassemblyandfollowthestepsbelowforthecarbonwash.
Note: You may notice the water flow diminish during the carbon wash on
the down-flow, this is normal. Should this happen, turn off the hose and
allow the carbon to settle for 30 min.
Caution: Do not turn hose all the way on. Turn the hose on only ¼” of the
way for the carbon wash. Turning the hose on too much may cause carbon
to block the top basket. If this occurs, let the tank settle for 30 min.
Chapter
Carbon Tank
1 x Bypass Valve
1 x Bypass Fitting Set
(determine based on pipe type and size)
1 x Assembled V3007, Carbon Wash Assembly

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1. Attach the assembled 90-degree threaded elbow with the
backwashing assembly attached, to the up-flow side of the bypass
valve.
2. Now connect your garden hose to the backwashing assembly now
attached to the bypass valve.
3. Turn water on slowly and increase water pressure a little at a time.
Run the water through the up-flow inlet side for 15-30 minutes or
until the water runs clear. Then turn off the water.
4. Unscrew the 1” quick connect from the tank and remove the 90-
degree backwash assembly.
5. Now insert the 90-degree elbow into the down-flow inlet side of the
bypass valve and then run the water through the down-flow inlet side
for 1 minute or until the water runs clear. Then turn off the water
6. Your carbon wash is now completed.
CarbonTankInstallation
Note: After installation the arrows on the bypass valve may be pointing in
different direction than the diagram shows, if this is the case simply pull up on
the red arrows to take them off and turn them around.
Note: When installing any of the Pelican tanks from 1 ½” incoming waterlines
you will need to reduce it down to 1¼” then to 1” to connect to the shut off
valve. This will not reduce your pressure, as it will insure proper flow and
prevent water pinging.

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1. Bypass valve installation – The bypass valve comes complete and
ready to install with o-rings, split rings and black quick connectors.
To install simply press the bypass valve onto the head of the tank and
hand tighten both black quick connectors.
2. Install the appropriate fittings to the bypass valve whether it is pvc or
copper. Follow the diagrams supplied with the fittings.
3. Connect the incoming water supply to the up-flow inlet side
and the outgoing water supply to the down-flow inlet side.
(Outgoing water supply is the waterline returning to the home)
Avoid high flow rates such as bath tubs, multi-headed showers and
spas for the first 72 hours to avoid flow restriction caused by carbon
blocking the top basket.
NOTE: As with all carbon filters it is completely normal that you may get some
carbon fines or dust turning the water gray coming through the water lines in the
house. It is completely harmless and shouldn’t last for more than a few days,
outside a week. This may or may not happen.

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NaturSoftTankInstall
You will need the following tools/parts for this section:
Note: After installation the arrows on the bypass valve may be pointing in
different direction than the diagram shows, if this is the case simply pull up on
the red arrows to take them off and turn them around.
Note: When installing any of the Pelican tanks from 1 ½” incoming waterlines
you will need to reduce it down to 1¼” then to 1” to connect to the shut off
valve. This will not reduce your pressure, as it will insure proper flow and
prevent water pinging.
Chapter
NaturSoft Tank
1 x Bypass Valve
1 x Bypass Fitting Set
(determine based on pipe type and size)

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1. Bypass valve installation – The bypass valve comes complete and
ready to install with o-rings, split rings and black quick connectors.
To install simply press the bypass valve onto the head of the tank and
hand tighten both black quick connectors.
2. Install the appropriate fittings to the bypass valve whether it is pvc or
copper. Follow the diagrams supplied with the fittings.
3. Connect the incoming water supply to the up-flow inlet side
and the outgoing water supply to the down-flow inlet side.
(Outgoing water supply is the waterline returning to the home)
4. Once the tank is hooked up SLOWLY turn the main water supply
back on. Turn the faucet closest to the system to bleed the water
lines.
NaturSoftTankStartUp
1. With the water upstream of the system being shut off, open a test
spigot or other cold water outlet close to the system installation.
2. Slightly crack open the upstream shut-off valve allowing the system
to gently fill with water. The air being displaced will escape through
the open fixture downstream.
3. Once water starts coming out of the downstream fixture, turn off the
water supply and allow the system to rest for at leased 60 minutes
allowing the media inside the system to get thoroughly wetted. (If
you have a by-pass valve installed you may open it to isolate the
system and restore the water supply to the building in the interim)
4. After the soaking is complete, initiate a rinsing and conditioning
procedure with the system back on line.
5. Flush the system: Run the water to drain for at least 5 minutes at the
following minimum flow rates: 5 gallons per minute. You may find
the flush water to have a slightly milky look to it. This is normal as
calcium carbonate fines are flushed from the system.
6. Condition the system: Reduce the flow rate and run the water to
drain at the following flow rates and corresponding length of time:
0.50 gallons per minute for 60 minutes.

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CarbonTankTroubleshooting
If you notice the pressure dropping off during the carbon wash turn the water off
and let the tank sit about 30 minutes to allow the carbon to settle down off of the
basket inside the tank. If the pressure drops off again, let the system stand for 72
hours. The reason for this is there is air trapped in the carbon bed that needs to be
released from the tank. After 72 hours have passed continue the carbon wash by
slowly turning the water supply back on.
If you notice that the water inside the house is gray, this is normal with all carbon
filters and this will slowly fade away. The carbon inside the tank can still have air
pockets inside that when released; turn the water a little gray with carbon dust. The
carbon dust is completely harmless.
It is recommended that the pre-filter be replaced every 6-9 months depending on the
amount of sediment present in the water supply. If the system has been working
great and the pressure is slowing, it may be time to change the pre-filter. Check the
pre-filter and replace if need be.
If you notice water leaking at the top of the tank around the head, you may need to
turn the head to tighten it up. The tank head is installed hand tight, do not over
tighten the head (just turn it snug).
Do not over tighten any of the fittings during installation. All fittings should be hand
tight with the exception of the pre-filter housing.
If the tank leans to one side simply raise the tank in the air and set it on the ground
until the tank stands vertical. The bottom boot is used to stand the tank upright
because the bottom of the tank is round without the boot.
Remove the protective film around the chrome tank jacket once installation is
complete.
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NaturSoftHelpfulHints/WhattoExpect
What to expect if you have an existing home without a prior softener
Immediately after the installation you will experience all of the benefits listed above.
Depending on the amount and type of scale deposits present in the plumbing of your home
and the type of plumbing materials used, you may or may not observe the following within
one to four weeks following the installation of the new system. These effects are temporary
and will steadily diminish an eventually stop once the plumbing has been de-scaled:
1. The “softness” of the water may temporarily diminish noticeably.
This would be particularly evident on the hot water side. We have measured increases in the
mineral content of the water of more than ten grains per gallon in the treated water after it
has traveled through the water heater and the home’s plumbing.
2. Since the existing limestone scale is “softened up” as part of the
NaturSoft™ effect, it may detach in small “chunks” ranging in size from very fine silt to
pieces larger than a grain of sand. The larger pieces may be big enough to build up in the
aerator screens of your fixtures. Considerable silt-like accumulations may be visible on the
shower heads 3. Higher flow rates will shear off more of the existing scale than will
lower flow rates. Consequently, you may not notice as much at a sink faucet as elsewhere.
The bathtubs, however, are the place in the home were ordinarily the highest flow rates are
encountered. Here you are likely to observe the most obvious signs of the de-scaling activity:
The water may come out somewhat milky. You may even find sand like grit at the bottom of
the bathtub. Consequently, if the scale being removed from the plumbing was harboring
sediment or iron that is now being released, it would be also most apparent in places like the
bathtub. 4. The water line supplying fixtures which experience the most use will
be cleaned the quickest and will be the first to return to providing you the full benefits you
experienced immediately following installation; rarely used fixtures will take correspondingly
longer.
What to expect if you have or had an existing traditional softener
1. The water does not feel as “soft” as with the softener: A traditional
water softener turns dissolved mineral hardness (calcium bicarbonate) into dissolved sodium
bicarbonate (i.e. baking soda). The absence of the calcium in combination with the presence
of sodium bicarbonate leads to the “soft”, “slick”, “slimy” or “can’t get the soap off”
sensation. The NaturSoft™ technology maintains the healthy mineral content of the water
holistically only causing it to act less “hard”. However, it does not add the bicarbonate. As
the result the water feels “softer” than untreated water, but not a soft as chemically softened
water. If you miss the “slick” feeling try adding some baking soda to your bath.
2. Water spotting: A water softener replaces calcium with sodium. The
“water spotting” a water softener leaves behind is a salt “haze” that wipes of very easily and
is far less noticeable than spots caused by minerals. (This softener “haze” is very much the
haze you find on your car after parking it near the beach on a windy day.) The NaturSoft™
treatment results in reduced spotting compared to untreated water. However, compared to

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chemically softened water the remaining spotting consists of minerals not salt, and is more
visible as a result. Yet, the cleaning of this type of spotting approaches the ease of cleaning
up the salt haze when compared to untreated water. (You can conduct your own test by
putting the NaturSoft™ system in “by-pass” for a few days to see the difference)
3. Soap curd: Tallow or oil based soaps like “Ivory” and the like will
react with calcium minerals to form a sticky film. Detergent based cleaners like shampoos,
shower gels, dish soaps and laundry detergents either do so very slightly or not at all, but all
detergent will work better with treated water. Consequently, you will find that the
performance detergents will improve dramatically with the NaturSoft™ system in place and
you will be able to reduce your detergent use between 40-60% compared to untreated water.
This is comparable to chemically softened water. You will, however, notice very little
improvement when using regular bar soap or tallow based soap products since the minerals
are largely still able to react with the fats in the soap to form the curd.
4. Depending on the water chemistry of your water supply, you are
unlikely to, but may still have some scale deposits in your plumbing system. This is especially
true if your softener did not always work 100%.
Tips for Automatic Dishwashers
Generally, the media relies on removing mineral hardness from solution and forming micro
crystals, not on actually removing the natural minerals from the water. Harsh chemicals,
specifically acids / low pH detergents or rinse agents, can destroy these crystals by re-
dissolving them and reducing the desired effect. More importantly, we should remind
ourselves that dishwashers are supplied by the hot water side of a building’s plumbing
system. As noted in section I (If you have an existing home that did not have a water
softener or effective scale control system installed prior to installing in a NaturSoft™
System), higher than normal hardness would initially be released from the hot water
plumbing potentially affecting the dishwasher. For both of those reasons, the combination
and amounts of detergents and rinse agents should be “just right”. “Gel Packs” offer a great
alternative since they contain detergents and rinse agents in just the right amounts. Two
dishwasher detergents have received rave reviews from our customers:
LemiShine: all “natural” rinse agent.
Electrosol Gel Packs: name brand detergent with relatively gentle ingredients.

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Tips for Cleaning Hot-Water Heaters when using a NaturSoft System
Cleaning and restoring the plumbing system is a major benefit of the NaturSoft product. It is
a benefit that no installation of a traditional water softener would provide. At the same time
we can agree that the cleaning process represents impairment to the enjoyment of the
improved water quality. In order to minimize the time required to complete the process and
return to normal as quickly as possible we strongly recommend:
Flushing your hot water heater by turning off the heat source,
attaching a hose to the drain valve at the bottom of the tank and “power flushing” the heater
by opening the drain valve. Once you have assured yourself that the water heater is
completely filled with water, turn the heat source back on. Repeat weekly if necessary.
Alternative, albeit not quite as effective, you may open several
fixtures in the home and let water run simultaneously for a couple of minutes. Again, focus
on the hot water side and high flow uses like the bathtubs.

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WarrantyInformation
Manufactures 10 Year Warranty
Manufacturers 10 year warranty on the all filter housings, tank heads, and the bypass
valves against manufactures defects
Note: Manufacturers warranty and performance guarantees do not cover acts of
God, misuse or abuse. All products must be used in accordance to the specific
application. All warranties and performance guarantees are valid to the original
purchases and purchasers delivery location. Labor and or cost of damage due to
misuse or defective items are the responsibility of the purchaser.
If you have not had a water test done before purchasing a system, a certified water
test may be required for any warranty claims. Should your water test show
contaminates unknown at the time of purchase or unknown to Pelican, this may void
your warranty. Please contact your authorized Pelican dealer for further details.
Pelican Water Technologies or its Authorized Dealers will not be liable for any
circumstance for consequential or incidental damages. In any dispute between the
Manufacturer and Purchaser regarding products sold under this warranty, for the
purpose of court litigation, jurisdiction and venue over the parties and the subject
matter of the dispute shall be with the circuit/county court of Volusia County,
Florida, U.S.A. The prevailing party in any such litigation shall be entitled to an
award of reasonable attorney’s fees and costs. It is the purchaser’s responsibility to
insure that the equipment is installed in compliance with all applicable building codes
both local and state.
Manufactures Performance Guarantee
The Pelican Carbon Series PC600 is guaranteed to perform for 600,000 gallons or (5)
years which ever comes first. The Pelican Carbon Series PC1000 is guaranteed to
perform for 1,000,000 gallons or (5) years which ever comes first. The manufacturers
authorized dealers shall be responsible for the repair or replacement of defective
media only, labor to replace the media is the responsibility of the purchaser.
The NaturSoft Systems (Models NS-3, NS-6) media carry a full replacement warranty
against manufacturing defects for a period of one (1) year. The manufacturers
authorized dealers shall be responsible for the repair or replacement of defective
media only, labor to replace the media is the responsibility of the purchaser. Supply
water must be free from oil, hydrogen sulfide and will void any warranty or
performance guarantee if present.

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