Penguin Water 320-PWP-10 Series User manual

Penguin Water Ultra FIlter
System
320-PWP-10-XX | 320-PWP-20-XX
1.0.1
July 24, 2020

Table of Contents
Unpacking and Inspection ......................................................................................... 3
Safety Guide ...................................................................................................... 3
System Dimensions .................................................................................................. 4
Filter Specifications and Operation ........................................................................... 5
Benefits .............................................................................................................. 5
Features ............................................................................................................. 5
Specifications ..................................................................................................... 5
Filter Installation Instructions ..................................................................................... 6
Maintenance ...................................................................................................... 6
Where to Install .................................................................................................. 6
Installation ................................................................................................................. 7
Filter Startup Instructions ........................................................................................ 12
Filter Cartridge Replacement Instructions ............................................................... 13
Warranty .................................................................................................................. 16
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Unpacking and Inspection
Upon receipt, note damage to shipping boxes / cartons. Next, check the system including
individual parts and components for any damage or missing parts. Contact your Penguin
Water Dealer to report any issues from your inspection within 24 hours of delivery. Claims
made after 24 hours may not be honored. Please note that small parts will be in a parts
bag inside the box / carton. It is suggested to keep the small parts in the bag until you use
them.
Safety Guide
• Check and comply with your provincial / state and local codes. You must follow these
guidelines
• Use care when handling the system. Do not turn upside down, drop, drag, or set on
sharp protrusions
•WARNING: This system does not remove biological contaminants. Penguin Water rec-
ommends that bacteria levels be checked periodically to ensure there is no bacteria
present. Coliform and E.coli most importantly.
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System Dimensions
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Filter Specifications and Operation
Benefits
•Positive Seal - It has a positive "o-ring seal" unlike traditional "flat top" filters.
•Pleated Media - A 10" filter has 18 square feet of pleated polyester commercial grade
media and a 20" filter has 36 square ft of pleated polyester commercial grade media -
compare that to other brand pleated filters which have 30-50% less
•Contaminant Capacity - Traps 12 times sediment depth filters, 8 times string wound
filters, 2 times other pleated sediment filters
•Made in USA - Nothing made outside of the U.S. and conforms to NSF/ANSI61
Features
• Cartridge has a double o-ring Posi-Seal for a positive barrier
• System conforms to NSF/ANSI 61
• Low pressure drop - typically < 3 PSID (clean)
Specifications
4.5" x 10" 4.5" x 20"
Micron 0.5, 1, 5, 20 0.5, 1, 5, 20
Media Pleated Polyester Pleated Polyester
Peak Flow 12 GPM 25 GPM
Maximum Pressure 125 PSI 125 PSI
Temperature Range (ºF) 40ºF - 125ºF 40ºF - 125ºF
Inlet / Outlet Connection 3/4" FNPT 1" FNPT
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Filter Installation Instructions
Maintenance
The filter should be changed annually or sooner depending on the water usage or water
conditions.
This systems performance is dependent upon the incoming water quality. Life expectancy
of the filter varies with the water supply but many users experience filter change intervals
in excess of a year when coupled with proper pre-treatment.
Where to Install
The Ultra Filter System should be installed as the first line of treatment in the system. In
cases where there are extreme sediment levels in the water, it may be beneficial to install
a backwashing sediment filter before the Ultra Filter System. Water feeds with iron and
other precipitants may cause premature failure. If there are known extreme contaminant
levels, those contaminants should be removed first.
WARNING! The filter system should not be installed in direct sunlight. The heat and UV
light may cause the material to disfigure. Make sure the system is sheltered from the
sun.
WARNING! If extreme contaminant levels are present in the feed water, iron remov-
al and sediment control should be installed prior to the filter.
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Installation
1. Install the Ultra Filter System in the desired location in the water treatment system.
Typically this will be the first component in the line of treatment. The cap is marked
"IN" and "OUT" on the top of the housing.
2. Mount the housing to the bracket using the supplied screws, orienting the housing to
match the applications desired flow direction.
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3. Install threaded nipples or other threaded fittings in the housing. Be sure to use Tef-
lon tape on the fittings. Tighten them with channel locks. If flex pipes with rubber gas-
kets are used, there is no need to Teflon tape the outer fittings. If a normal plumbing
fitting is used, then be sure to Teflon tape the outer fitting.
4. Mount the filter to the wall using the necessary fasteners for the wall type. Mark the
hole locations on the wall using a marker or pencil while holding the filter housing
level. If this is to be mounted to a studded wall, a mounting board can be used. A
shelf board or plywood can be mounted to the studs then the filter housing can be
screwed to the plywood or shelf board. (Plywood pictured below)
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5. Shut off the water and release the water pressure at the lowest sink or spigot. Cut
the pipe and connect it to the filter. Connect the inlet plumbing to the inlet on the filter
housing. Tighten with channel locks.
6. Connect the outlet plumbing to the outlet on the filter housing. Tighten with channel
locks.
NOTE: If pipe fittings are used, be sure to use Teflon tape on the threads prior to in-
stalling the fitting on the filter housing. If copper pipe and fittings are being used,
make sure all solder joints within 12-15' of the filter housing are completed and the
pipe is cool, prior to connecting it to the housing fittings.
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7. Remove the sump from the filter housing and install the filter. A very small amount of
silicone grease or water can be used to lubricate the O-rings on the filter. The filter
housing cap has a coupling that will accept the o-ringed nipple on top of the filter. In-
stall the filter so the nipple on the top is fully seated in the filter housing cap.
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8. Lubricate the O-ring on the filter housing sump and install it. Tighten the filter sump
hand tight. That should be adequate. Do not use abrasive tools to tighten the hous-
ing or damage may occur.
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Filter Startup Instructions
1. Open a faucet or spigot down stream of the filter. Slowly open the water shutoff valve
and let the filter fill. Air will be pushed out of the filter through the open spigot or fau-
cet downstream. Once there is no air coming out of the faucet or spigot, turn the wa-
ter supply on fully and shut the faucet or spigot.
2. Check for leaks. If there are no leaks, the filter is installed and ready for service.
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Filter Cartridge Replacement Instructions
1. Shut off the water supply
2. Open the faucet or spigot closest to the filter housing and allow all the water to empty
from the plumbing systems
WARNING! If the pressure is not released, the filter sump will be very difficult
to get loose. It is imperative that the water pressure is released prior to at-
tempting to remove the filter sump.
3. Remove the sump by spinning it clockwise until the sump is completely removed.
4. Remove the old filter and discard.
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5. Lubricate the O-rings and install the new filter in the filter housing cap.
6. Lubricate the O-Ring for the sump and the sump threads with food grade silicone
grease.
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7. Install the filter sump in the filter cap by turning it counter-clockwise until it is hand
tight.
NOTE: The housing should spin tight fairly easily. If not, add more lubrication
to the sump threads. This will aid with removing the sump when the filter
needs to be replaced again.
8. Turn on the water supply and open a spigot downstream of the filter to release the
air.
9. Once the air has been released, fully open the supply valve and close the faucet or
spigot.
10. Check the housing for leaks and repair as necessary.
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Warranty
Model Numbers Covered: All PWP Mod-
els
This warranty covers the Penguin Water Ul-
tra Filter System
This warranty cannot be transferred - it is
extended only to the original purchaser or
first user of the product in a residential ap-
plication. By accepting this product, you
agree to all the warranty terms and limita-
tions of liability described below. Important
Warning: Carefully read the Installation
&amp; Operating Instructions Manual to en-
sure safe and proper care of this product.
What is covered by this warranty? –
The Penguin Water Dealer warrants that at
the time of manufacture, the water treat-
ment equipment shall be free from defects
in material and workmanship as follows:
Filter housing is covered for 10 (10)
years from the date of purchase, not the
date of installation. * This warranty does
not include filters.
Additional Terms & Conditions –
The Penguin Water dealer will, at its op-
tion, either make repairs to correct any de-
fect in material or workmanship or supply
and ship either new or used replacement
parts or products. Penguin Water will not
accept any claims for labor or other costs,
including subsequent or consequential
damages.
Additional Exclusions and Limitations -
This warranty is non-transferable and does
not cover any failure or problem unless it
was caused solely by a defect in material or
workmanship. In addition, this warranty
shall not apply:
• If the water treatment equipment is not
correctly installed, operated, re-
paired, and maintained as described in
the Installation &amp; Operating Manual
provided with the product.
• Defects caused as a direct result of the
incoming water quality.
• To any failure or malfunction resulting
from abuse (including freezing), improper
or negligent; handling, shipping (by any-
one), etc.
• If the unit has not always been operated
within the factory calibrated temperature
limits, and at a water pressure not ex-
ceeding 100 psi, storage, use, opera-
tion, accident: or alteration, lightning,
flooding or other environmental condi-
tions.
• This warranty does not cover labor costs,
shipping charges, service charges, deliv-
ery expenses, property damage, adminis-
trative fees or any costs incurred by the
purchaser in removing or reinstalling the
water treatment equipment.
• The warranty does not cover any claims
submitted to The Penguin Water Deal-
er more than 30 days after expiration of
the applicable warranty.
THESE WARRANTIES ARE GIVEN IN
LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WAR-
RANTIES. NO PENGUIN WATER DEAL-
ER OR ANY OTHER PARTY IS AUTHOR-
IZED TO MAKE ANY WARRANTY OTHER
THAN THOSE EXPRESSLY CONTAINED
IN THIS WARRANTY AGREEMENT.
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Additional Warranty Limitations - ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTIES THE PURCHAS-
ER MAY HAVE, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR-
POSE, SHALL NOT EXTEND BEYOND
THE APPLICABLE TIME PERIODS
SPECIFIED ABOVE. Some states do not
allow limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts, so the above limitations may
not apply to you.
Limitations of Remedies - The remedies
contained in this warranty are the purchas-
er’s exclusive remedies. In no circumstan-
ces will the Penguin Water Dealer be liable
for more than, and purchaser-user’s rem-
edies shall not exceed, the price paid for
the product. In no case shall the Penguin
Water Dealer be liable for any special, inci-
dental, contingent, or consequential dam-
ages. Special, incidental, contingent and
consequential damages for which the Pen-
guin Water Dealer is not liable include, but
are not limited to, inconvenience, loss or
damage to property, consequential mold
damage, loss of profits, loss of savings or
revenue, loss of use of the products or any
associated equipment, facilities, buildings
or services, downtime, and the claims of
third parties including customers. Some
states do not allow the exclusion or the limi-
tation of incidental or consequential dam-
ages, so the above limitations or exclusion
may not apply to you.
What to do if you have a problem cov-
ered by this warranty - Any warranty cov-
erage must be authorized by the Penguin
Water Dealer. Contact the Penguin Water
Dealer from whom you purchased the prod-
uct. If your product is new and not used and
you wish to return it, contact your PEN-
GUIN WATER Dealer.
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