Puretec QT12 User manual

AS/NZS 3497
Licence No. WM 74726
Australian Certication
Services
User Guide
Quick Twist Undersink Water Filter System
QT12
For correct operation & installation it is essential to observe these instructions.JUL2018

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Puretec Customer Service
Thank you for purchasing a Puretec Quick Twist undersink water lter system. Your system is
a proven performer manufactured from only quality materials and components and will give
years of ‘spring fresh’ water free of impurities if maintained properly.
The Puretec QT12 system cartridges need replacing regularly to maintain optimum
performance. This is a simple procedure when following instructions. For cartridge
replacements contact your nearest Puretec stockist.
Customer Service Helpline 1300 140 140 (Australia) 0800 130 140 (New Zealand)
Caution: Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or with water of unknown
quality without adequate disinfection before or aer the system.
Operation
The Puretec QT12 system is designed to run economically for many years and this is
dependant on the initial installation and periodical maintenance.
Flush systems for 10 minutes aer any period of non-use more than 2 days. For a period of
non-use of 2 weeks or more, it may be necessary to replace cartridge.
Cartridge Replacement
To maintain the high quality of the puried water the cartridges need changing every 6
months (this is dependant on water quality and usage).
‘When replacing cartridge, ensure you reset the LED reminder light by removing/replacing the
battery from the rubber seat. Please refer to page 6 for a detailed diagram.
Order QT12R for a replacement cartridge to suit your QT12 system.
What's inside
Operation ............................................................................................................................................... 2
Cartridge Replacement................................................................................................................... 2
Installation Requirements and Procedure ........................................................................... 3
Cartridge Changeout ....................................................................................................................... 4
Assembly................................................................................................................................................ 5
Faucet Connections .......................................................................................................................... 6
Battery Installation................................................................................................................................6
Performance Data............................................................................................................................. 7
Warranty.......................................................................................................................................................7
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Quick Twist Undersink Water Filter System with LED Faucet
Installation
This system comes complete with an installation kit enabling it to be connected to 15mm (½”)
male thread. This product must be installed in accordance with local plumbing regulations by
a licensed plumber.
Installation requirements
1 15mm (½”) Cold water line - mains only
2 Supply pressure: 100-875 kPa.
3 Supply temperature 3° - 38°C.
4 Suitable location for faucet.
Alternative ttings may be required if being connected to anything other than 15mm
(½”) copper pipe. No electrical or drainage requirements needed.
Installation Procedure
1. Select suitable location that is close to the point of ltered water delivery (eg. sink).
Remember to allow access room for changing lters and a suitable place where water
spillage will not cause damage. Location should not be in direct sunlight.
2. Isolate water supply. Uninstall the connections on the cold water line and connect the
Smart Tee™. Reinstall the previous connection to the tee valve.
3. Connect the pressure limiting multivalve to the Smart Tee™with a length of white
tubing.
4. Choose the best position for the faucet, taking into consideration height of jugs etc.
and also the drainage of any spills. Then drill a 012.5mm hole and install the faucet
as in step 5.
5. To install faucet, place the escutcheon, o-ring, base upholder into the faucet (see
gure 3). Insert the faucet into the hole in sink or bench. Slip the large plastic washer
and lock washer onto threaded end of faucet and screw on nut and tighten making
sure faucet is correctly positioned on top.
6. Reset LED indicator by following instructions on page 6.
7. Install lter cartridge by positioning it in the desired location, marking the position of
xing hole and xing with bracket screw. (QT12 Series can be mounted horizontally
or vertically) Allow room for the connecting tubes. Ensure ow arrow on cartridge is in
direction of waterow.
8. Fit tubing into connectors (for quick-connect ttings see g 2). Allow slack in the
tubing.
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Installation Guide
9. Restore the water supply and check for leaks.
10. Run the system for at least 5 minutes to remove carbon nes. Water may appear
milky, but this is normal and is only tiny air bubbles that will clear aer a short period.
Cartridge Installation/Changeout
1. Place container under lter in case of drips.
2. Twist out old cartridge. Discard old cartridge.
3. Remove packaging from the new cartridge including the yellow cap on top of the
cartridge. Twist in the new cartridge. Ensure rm seal to head.
Replacement cartridge code: Puretec QT12R
4. Reset LED indicator by following instructions on page 6.
5. Restore water supply.
6. Check for leaks, rectifying them, if any, before leaving the unit.
Aer installing cartridges ush unit for 5 - 10 minutes.
Use Guidelines
• Minimum operating pressure 100 kPa.
• Maximum operating pressure 875 kPa.
• Do not allow exposure to temperatures below 3°C.
• Maximum operating temperature 38°C.
• Maximum ow rate 5 Lpm.
• This system must be installed according to local plumbing codes on the cold water line
- mains only.
• Replacement Cartridges: See Cartridge Changeout section
• This system requires regular replacement of the lter cartridge to maintain proper
operation. Varying chlorine, sediment, or organic substance levels may aect
replacement frequency.
• Be sure to change the lter cartridge at least every 11,355 litres or 6 months which
ever occurs rst; or whenever you detect a change in taste, odour, or decrease in ow.
Caution: Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality
without adequate disinfection before or aer the system.

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Quick Twist Undersink Water Filter System with LED Faucet
Assembly
1. Cut the tube square and push in to
the tube stop. For metal tube remove
burrs and chamfer tube end to prevent
O-Ring seal being damaged.
DISCONNECTION PROCEDURE
4. Push collet against body and slide tube out of tting.
2. Fitting grips before it seals. Ensure
tube is pushed in to tube stop.
HOW TO USE QUICK CONNECT FITTINGS
3. Tube is secured in position.
Figure 2
Figure 1
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10
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11
3
4
5
2 2 2
No. DESCRIPTION
1Smart Tee™
½"M x ½"F x ¼"T
2exible tubing
3pressure limiting valve
4 QT12R lter cartridge
5mounting bracket
6 tube, nut and olive
7 tube insert
8faucet lock nut and
washer
9 black plastic washer
10 black rubber washer
11 escutcheon plate
12 long reach faucet
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Faucet Connections
FIGURE 3
Faucet Display Battery Seat
Circuit board
Battery
(CR2032)
Chrome plated metal ange
ø12.5 hole
Counter top
cone washer/olive
locking nut
plastic washer
¼" tube
¼" compression nut
gasket
lock washer
large rubber washer
BATTERY INSTALLATION - LED REMINDER LIGHT
1. Remove the black battery seat from the
faucet lever handle (see gure 2).
2. Install battery into the battery seat,
positive side up.
Note: red light ashes
twice and then followed
by the blue light
3. Reinstall battery
seat assembly
into the faucet
lever
Important note: Battery must be replaced when changing cartridges.
5. Red light ashes indicates your cartridges
are due to be changed (usage has
exceeded 3,000 minutes or 12 months).
Please change the battery when
changing the cartridges.
Positive
side up
Negative on
the PCB
4. Blue light ashes during normal operation.

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Quick Twist Undersink Water Filter System with LED Faucet
Performance Data
Performance Data
Substance Guidelines*
Average
Inuent
Concentration
Max Euent
Concentration
Min Percent
Removal
Average
Euent
Concentration
Average
Percent
Removal
NSF Standard 42 Drinking Water Treatment Units
Chlorine
(11,355 L)
5 - Health
0.6 - Aesthetic 2.1 0.3 50% 0.25 >94%
Standard 53 Cyst Live Cryptosporidium POU/POE
Cyst <1 100,000 ND (1) 99.98% + ND (1) 99.99%
Test Parameters
Hardness, Total mg/L 120
TDS mg/L 290
Temp deg C 21°C
Turbidity NTU 0.1
pH 7.57 *Australian Drinking Water Guidelines - 1996
ND = Not Detected
This appliance meets the domestic water treatment appliance Standards AS/NZS3497 for the following
water treatment processes:
Class Treatment type Function Pass
I Microbiological Status Will stop bacteria increasing, but will not
remove them unless II(a) is passed
N/A
Bacteriostatic
II Microbiological Treatment
II (a) Bacteria Removal Will remove or inactivate bacteria N/A
II (b) Virus Removal Will remove or inactivate virus N/A
II (c) Protozoa Removal Will remove or inactivate Cryptosporidium
and Giardia, but will not remove or
inactivate bacteria and virises unless II(a)
and II(b) is passed
YES
III Turbidity & Particulate Reduction Reduces cloudiness YES
IV Taste & Odour Reduction Reduces taste & odours YES
V Chemical Treatment Decreases chlorine YES

Notes
Puretec water care products are designed, manufactured and supported by Puretec Pty Ltd the name you
can trust for viable and proven water solutions. The complete range of Puretec products are developed,
rened, made to meet and exceed stringent specications for the worldwide market.
Important: Sales of products are subject to our Terms and Conditions which are available upon request.
All specications, information and photos are a guide only and are subject to change without notice.
Please ring to conrm details. Warning: For correct operation of this appliance it is essential to observe
manufacturer’s instructions.
Warranty
Any claim under this warranty must be made within 10 Years of the date of purchase of the product.
This product is warranted to be free of defect of material and workmanship for 10 Years from date of
purchase. Warranty is 10 years parts, 1 year parts and labour, excludes cartridge.
To make a claim under the warranty, take the product and proof of purchase to place where you
purchased the product, and they will lodge a Warranty Request with Puretec.
Puretec will pay your reasonable, direct expenses of claiming under this warranty. You may submit
details and proof of your expense claim to place of purchase for consideration.
The warranty only applies if the product was used and/or installed in accordance with the user guide and/
or installation instructions. This warranty is given in lieu of all other express or implied warranties and
manufacturer shall in no circumstance be held liable for damages consequential or otherwise or delays
caused or faulty manufacturing except as excluded by law.
Applicable to all above, is that the Warranties need to be approved by Puretec to ensure product was not
incorrectly used, installed or claimed. False and incorrect claims will be pursued at Puretec’s discretion,
including chargeable inspection and labour costs incurred.
Warranty/Australia
This warranty is given by Puretec Pty Ltd, ABN 44 164 806 688, 37-43 Brodie Road, Lonsdale SA 5160,
telephone no. 1300 140 140 and email at [email protected].
This warranty is provided in addition to other rights and remedies you have under law: Our goods
come with guarantees which cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled
to replacement or refund for a major failure and to compensation for other reasonably foreseeable
loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of
acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
Warranty/New Zealand
This warranty is given by Puretec Ltd, Reg. No 4464398, Level 2, 40 Onehunga Mall, Auckland 1061,
telephone no. 0800 130 140 and email at [email protected].
This warranty is provided in addition to other rights and remedies you have under law: Our goods
come with guarantees which cannot be excluded under the Consumer Guarantees Act. You are entitled
to replacement or refund for a major failure and to compensation for other reasonably foreseeable
loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of
acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
Warranty