Puretec UFC Series User manual

For correct operation & installation, it is essential to observe these instructions.AUG2021
User Guide
Multicartridge Stainless Steel Water Filter Housing
UFC Series
DO NOT
DO NOT USE
LIQUID SEALANTS.
SURGE PROTECTION
REQUIRED /
NO EXTENSION CORDS.
SURGE PROTECTION
REQUIRED /
NO EXTENSION CORDS.

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What's Inside
Product Information
Distributor:
Installer:
Phone:
Date Installed:
Installation Record
What's Inside
Installation Record .................................................................................................................. 2
Puretec Customer Service................................................................................................... 3
Introduction................................................................................................................................. 3
Preparing Your System ......................................................................................................... 3
Fig. 1 - Exploded Diagram .................................................................................................. 4
Fig. 2 & 3 - Dimensions ....................................................................................................... 5
Individual Model Specications........................................................................................ 7
Fig. 4 - Ideal Installation................................................................................................... 11
Before Installation................................................................................................................ 12
Installation................................................................................................................................ 13
Cartridge Filter Replacement.......................................................................................... 14
Warranty .................................................................................................................................... 16

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Multicartridge Stainless Steel Water Filter Housing
Puretec Customer Service
Thank you for purchasing a Puretec UFC Series stainless steel water lter housing. Your
system is a proven performer manufactured from quality materials and components and
will give years of heavy-duty sediment ltration, if maintained and installed properly
(refer installation requirements).
Introduction
The Puretec UFC Series multicartridge stainless steel filter housings offers a variety of
solution for your large scale, heavy-duty filtration needs. Simple to install and maintain,
these housings are ideal for schools, restaurants, farms, institutions and industrial use.
The Puretec UFC Series is compatible with a complete range of filter cartridges adding to
their versatility.
Introduction
Preparing Your System
Puretec systems are designed to run economically for many years but this is dependent
on the initial installation and periodical maintenance.
Please read all instructions carefully as failures caused by incorrect installation or
operation are not covered by warranty.
On removing your UFC housing from its carton you should check all the components
to ensure all are present and have not been damaged in transportation. See individual
model specication pages for full list of inclusions. Remove all the packing materials
prior to use. As a responsible manufacturer we care about the environment. We urge you
to follow the correct disposal procedure for your product and packaging materials. You
must dispose of this product and its packaging according to local laws and regulations.

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Exploded Diagram
Vent
Top Cover
Clamp
O-ring
Springs
Support Leg
Securing Rod
Fig. 1 - Exploded Diagram
Wing Nut (Securing
Rod)
Pressure Plate
Vessel
INLET
OUTLET
Drain
Cartridge Post
Base Nut (Securing Rod)
Cartridge Seat Plate
Cartridge Pedestal
Filter Cartridge (not included)
Vent Valve

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Multicartridge Stainless Steel Water Filter Housing
Dimensions
Fig. 2 - Dimensions
(UFC714C, UFC716C & UFC726C)
UFC714C &
UFC716C
232
120
620
280
232
280
232
120
620
280
232
120
280
885
UFC726C

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Dimensions
232
120
280
232
120
280
1140
232
120
232
120
280
1140
1395
UFC736C UFC746C
Fig. 3 - Dimensions
(UFC736C & UFC746C)

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Multicartridge Stainless Steel Water Filter Housing
Specications
UFC714C & UFC716C
Model: UFC714C UFC716C
Maximum Operation Pressure: 1034 kPa
Operating Temperature Min/Max: 4 - 75°C (protect from freezing)
Connection Size: 2" BSP
Cartridge Size: 2.5" x 10"
Cartridge Capcity: 7 x 10" cartridges
Stainless Steel Grade: 304 316
Weight: 21 kg
Volume: 23 L
Flow: 132 Lpm
REPLACEMENT PARTS
UFC-SPCAP Top Cover (top cap)
UFC-SPCMP Clamp
UFC-SPORR O-ring, EPDM
UFC-SPORV O-ring, Viton (optional)
UFC-SPSPG Spring
INCLUSIONS (pre-assembled)
Stainless Steel Filter Housing (Vessel) 1
Top Cover 1
Clamp 1
O-ring 1
Cartridge Post Assemblies & Springs 7
Pressure Plate 1
Vent Valve 1
User Guide 1

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Specications
UFC726C
Maximum Operation Pressure: 1034 kPa
Operating Temperature Min/Max: 4 - 75°C (protect from freezing)
Connection Size: 2" BSP
Cartridge Size: 2.5" x 20"
Cartridge Capcity: 7 x 20" cartridges
Weight: 25 kg
Volume: 34 L
Flow: 265 Lpm
REPLACEMENT PARTS
UFC-SPCAP Top Cover (top cap)
UFC-SPCMP Clamp
UFC-SPORR O-ring, EPDM
UFC-SPORV O-ring, Viton (optional)
UFC-SPSPG Spring
INCLUSIONS (pre-assembled)
Stainless Steel Filter Housing (Vessel) 1
Top Cover 1
Clamp 1
O-ring 1
Cartridge Post Assemblies & Springs 7
Pressure Plate 1
Vent Valve 1
User Guide 1

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Multicartridge Stainless Steel Water Filter Housing
Specications
UFC736C
Maximum Operation Pressure: 1034 kPa
Operating Temperature Min/Max: 4 - 75°C (protect from freezing)
Connection Size: 2" BSP
Cartridge Size: 2.5" x 30"
Cartridge Capcity: 7 x 30" cartridges
Weight: 28 kg
Volume: 45 L
Flow: 397 Lpm
REPLACEMENT PARTS
UFC-SPCAP Top Cover (top cap)
UFC-SPCMP Clamp
UFC-SPORR O-ring, EPDM
UFC-SPORV O-ring, Viton (optional)
UFC-SPSPG Spring
INCLUSIONS (pre-assembled)
Stainless Steel Filter Housing (Vessel) 1
Top Cover 1
Clamp 1
O-ring 1
Cartridge Post Assemblies & Springs 7
Pressure Plate 1
Vent Valve 1
User Guide 1

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Specications
UFC746C
Maximum Operation Pressure: 1034 kPa
Operating Temperature Min/Max: 4 - 75°C (protect from freezing)
Connection Size: 2" BSP
Cartridge Size: 2.5" x 40"
Cartridge Capcity: 7 x 40" cartridges
Weight: 31 kg
Volume: 55 L
Flow: 530 Lpm
REPLACEMENT PARTS
UFC-SPCAP Top Cover (top cap)
UFC-SPCMP Clamp
UFC-SPORR O-ring, EPDM
UFC-SPORV O-ring, Viton (optional)
UFC-SPSPG Spring
INCLUSIONS (pre-assembled)
Stainless Steel Filter Housing (Vessel) 1
Top Cover 1
Clamp 1
O-ring 1
Cartridge Post Assemblies & Springs 7
Pressure Plate 1
Vent Valve 1
User Guide 1

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Multicartridge Stainless Steel Water Filter Housing
Ideal Installation Diagram
Fig. 4 - Ideal Installation
Bypass
Filter Housing
Inlet
Pressure
Gauge
Pressure
Limiting
Valve
(if needed)
Water Inlet
Downstream Tap
Valve 1.
Valve 2.
Valve 3.
Valve 4.
Outlet
Pressure
Gauge
Vent Valve
Drain
Before Installation
Important Notes:
• Install and test the housing according to this user guide.
• Read the user guide carefully and ensure installation is within the parameters set
within the user guide.
• Never remove or loosen closure bolts before venting. Failing to open the vent valve
to release the pressure could cause personal injury or damage to equipment.
• Ensure pressure is relieved completely before replacing lter cartridges. Use caution
with any possible high temperature water ejection.
• The lter housing must be installed and xed on level ground. DO NOT install on
uneven ground.
• The UFC Series lter housing is for water ltration only. Not suitable for waste
water ltration, compressed air or other gases.
• Check all the components to ensure all are present and have not been damaged in
transportation.

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Before Installation
• Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or with water of unknown
quality without adequate disinfection.
• The system MUST be installed vertically, as shown in the diagram on page 11. DO
NOT install the system horizontally as this could result in uneven pressure/damage
the system and will void the warranty.
• The toggle on the clamp must only be tightened by hand. Hand tighten the clamp
then use a rubber mallet to tap the clamp around the circumference. This seats
the clamp correctly and will allow for the clamp to be hand-tightened further. There
should be an approx 5 mm gap when tightened correctly. DO NOT tighten the clamp
to the point where the edges of the clamp touch as this will break the clamp when
in service.
• Check that the O-ring and lter media is compatible with water being ltered. DO
NOT use the housing for the ltration of compressed air or other gasses.
• Regularly check and replace O-ring. Deterioration or damage to the O-ring may
cause the housing to leak.
• Internal plastic components will wear with long-term use. Regularly check and
replace if any damaged parts are found.
• The legs cannot withstand any extreme torque and should not be put under any
pressure from surrounding components, plumbing or other xtures.
• A pressure relief valve should be installed upstream of the inlet to protect the unit
from any pressure surge or pulsation.
Installation Note: A water lter system/tap, like any product, has a limited life and may
eventually fail. Also sometimes failure happens early due to unforeseen circumstances.
To avoid possible property damage, this product should be regularly examined for
leakage and/or deterioration and replaced when necessary. A drain pan, plumbed to an
appropriate drain or outtted with a leak detector, should be used in those applications
where any leakage could cause property damage, and/or the water supply should be
turned o if no one is home/present.
INSTALLATION MUST BE COMPLETED BY A LICENCED PLUMBER. FAULTY
OPERATION DUE TO UNQUALIFIED PERSONS WILL RESULT IN VOIDED WARRANTY
COVERAGE.

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Multicartridge Stainless Steel Water Filter Housing
Installation
Installation
1. Adjust support legs and align the lter housing in the correct position. Firmly tighten
the legs.
2. Position the unit in a suitable area with a sturdy base. Use bolts (not provided) to
fasten the unit to the base via the provided holes in the feet of the legs. For the
location of the inlet and outlet connections see Fig. 1 on page 4.
3. Install suitable isolation valves (not included) either side of the housing with a
by-pass valve if the cartridges need to be changed whilst the system is operational
(see Fig. 4).
4. Install the vent valve on the top cover of the vessel to vent the housing. Any
automatic vent valve may need additional support.
5. For lter monitoring, it is best done by observing the dierence in pressure between
the incoming and outgoing water pressure. To do this, install the appropriate
pressure gauges or pressure dierential instrument (not provided) best suited to
your application (see Fig. 5).
6. Remove all packaging material from the inside of the housing.
7. If pressure exceeds max pressure, an approved pressure limiting device needs to be
tted. If water hammer is present, t a hammer arrestor close to the source of the
hammer. Note: Check local plumbing regulations and any installed plumbing xtures
for specic kPa limits required below the stated Max Pressure of this product .
Warning: DO NOT use the housing for the ltration of compressed air or other
gasses.
8. Loosen the clamp and remove the top cover.
9. Unfasten the wing nuts on the securing rods and remove the pressure plate and
springs
10. Align the center of the lter cartridge with the cartridge post and insert it. Repeat
for each cartridge.
11. Centre the springs over the top of each cartridge hole (spring cover downward).
12. Place the pressure plate on top, checking to ensure it sits correctly over the securing
rods and springs and secure with the wing nuts.
13. Place the O-ring back into position and place the top cover back into position.

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14. Align the clamp with the vessel ange and top cover, and fasten tightly in a
clockwise direction. Ensure that the clamp completely seals the top lip and O-ring
is clean and not damaged. HAND TIGHTEN the clamp key leaving approx 5 mm
between the sides of the clamp. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN as a damaged O-ring will
not seal. Use a rubber mallet if needed.
15. Close any drain ports and open the vent valve.
16. Slowly open the inlet valve and allow the air in the housing to expel through the
vent valve.
17. When water starts to pass out of the vent valve, close the vent valve and check for
leaks. Open the outlet valve.
18. The system is now ready for use.
Cartridge Filter Replacement
WARNING: Do not attempt to open a lter while the inlet or outlet valves are open or
while housing is under pressure.
1. Close the inlet valve.
Note: Always close the inlet valve rst.
2. Close the outlet valve.
3. Open up the vent valve to allow all pressure from the housing to be released
before attempting to open the vessel. Care should be taken to keep face and hands
protected and clear of the lter while venting the lter vessel.
Caution: Never remove or loosen closure bolts before venting. Failing to open the
vent valve to release the pressurised could cause personal injury or damage to
equipment.
4. Loosen the key on the clamp.
5. Remove the top cover and undo the wing nuts on the securing rods to remove the
pressure plate and springs.
6. Remove each lter cartridge and dispose of them according to local guidelines.
7. Periodically remove and clean the vessel and check the vessel and O-ring for
damage and replace if necessary.
Cartridge Filter Replacement

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Multicartridge Stainless Steel Water Filter Housing
Cartridge Filter Replacement
8. Remove all packaging from the new cartridge, including any wraps (if applicable).
9. Align the center of the lter cartridge with the cartridge post and insert it. Repeat for
each cartridge.
10. Centre the springs over the top of each cartridge hole (spring cover downward).
11. Place the pressure plate on top, checking to ensure it sits correctly over the securing
rods and springs and secure with the wing nuts.
12. Place the O-ring back into position and place the top cover back into position.
13. Align the clamp with the vessel ange and top cover, and fasten tightly in a
clockwise direction. Ensure that the clamp completely seals the top lip and O-ring
is clean and not damaged. HAND TIGHTEN the clamp key leaving approx 5 mm
between the sides of the clamp. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN as a damaged O-ring will
not seal. Use a rubber mallet if needed.
14. Close any drain ports and open the vent valve.
15. Slowly open the inlet valve and allow the air in the housing to expel through the
vent valve.
16. When water starts to pass out of the vent valve, close the vent valve and check for
leaks. Open the outlet valve.
17. The system is now ready for use.

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Warranty
Any claim under this warranty must be made within 1 year of the date of purchase of the product.
This product is warranted to be free of defect of material and workmanship for 1 year from date of
purchase. Warranty is 1 year parts and labour, excludes consumables. 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.
All installation and service work should be completed by qualied tradespeople. Faulty operation
due to unqualied persons will result in voided warranty coverage.
Warranty/Australia
This warranty is given by Puretec Pty Ltd, ABN 44 164 806 688, 37-43 Brodie Road, Lonsdale SA
Australia 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, PO Box 875 Cambridge 3450 NZ,
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

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