Puretec UFC Series User manual

UFC Series User Guide
High pressure Filter Housing
For correct operation & installation it is essential to observe these instructions.
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Puretec Customer Service
Thank you for purchasing a Puretec Drinking Water Appliance. Your system is a proven
performer manufactured from only quality materials and components. It will give years
of reliability and trouble free operation if maintained properly.
This user guide is designed for Puretec Drinking Water Appliance. Be careful to ensure
the information and illustration is applicable to your particular unit.
Caution: Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or without adequate
disinfection before or aer the system.
Flush system for 5 minutes or more, aer any period of non-use, more than 2 weeks.
Note: For point of entry installations an approved dual check backow prevention
device must be installed. Where maximum line pressure exceeds 690 kPa, a
pressure limiting valve must be installed.
AUSTRALIA
Customer Service: 1300 140 140
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.puretec.com.au
NEW ZEALAND
Customer Service: 0800 130 140
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.puretec.co.nz
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What's Inside
What's Inside
Puretec Customer Service .............................................................................................................................. 2
Installation Record .............................................................................................................................................. 4
Before Installation................................................................................................................................................4
Specications..........................................................................................................................................................5
Installation Procedure........................................................................................................................................6
Filter Maintenance ...............................................................................................................................................7
Warranty....................................................................................................................................................................9

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Introduction
This product is a high pressure lter and can lter tap water, ground water, cooling water,
RO extraction and trade waste water by bag ltration or an RO reverse strain core.
The lter is made of from stainless steel and is welded to ensure maximum strength.
The housing cap can be completely removed from the housing making lter change easy.
The lter is tted with an adapter to suit multiple types of cartridge styles. A xed lip on
the inside of the lter is used for securing a bag lter and a bag lter basket protects
the bag from damage

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PRODUCT INFORMATION
Model Number
Serial / Batch Number
Purchased from:
Date of Installation
Installer / Plumber Details
Installation Record
For future reference, ll in the following data
Before Installation
Before Installation
Read the instructions, check that there is no damage to the unit and check if there
is adequate space to mount the components. This product is a pressure vessel and
adjustment to the unit should be done by a qualied professional such as a boilermaker.
Note: Not all ttings are supplied with the unit. Isolation valves are not supplied.
Check the mains water pressure is between 172 - 690kPa
NOTE: This product must be tted to MAINS WATER ONLY

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Specications
Specications
Operating pressure min/max (water) 0 - 690 kPa
Operating temperature min/max 4 - 99°C
Inlet/outlet connection 50mm Flange

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Installation
This lter housing must be installed on solid level ground. Vibration mounts can be used
to reduce the risk of tank rupture if the unit is being mounted near heavy machinery.
A pressure relief valve should be installed before the inlet to protect the system from
pressure surges.
The use of union ttings before and aer the unit is advised to allow for unit removal
during servicing.
All attached pipe work should be independently supported and should not induce any
load on the lter housing.
INSTALLING THE UNIT
1. Connect the water inlet pipe work to the inlet ange.
2. Connect the water outlet ange to the outlet pipe work.
3. Install the drain valve in the drain port on the underside of the unit.
4. Install the pressure gauge and vent valve to the vent port on the cap of the unit.
5. Undo the clamp and remove clamp.
6. Remove the lter housing lid.
7. Undo the nut on the cartridge adaptor and remove the adaptor from the lter
housing.
8. Remove the top plate from the adaptor.
9. Insert the adaptor into the centre of the cartridge and reattach the top plate of the
adapter.
10. Make sure the adapter components are all aligned withing the centre of the lter
cartridge.
11. Fasten the nut until rm and install the lter cartridge into the housing.
12. Check the O-ring is in the grove on the lip of the lter housing.
13. Place the housing lid in place and install the clamp.
14. Tighten the clamp screw tightly.
15. Close the drain port
16. Open the vent valve.
17. Open the water ow
18. Close the vent valve when water ows from the vent.
19. Check the unit pressure to ensure there are no leaks.

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Maintenance
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
Before performing any maintenance please close the inlet valve and release pressure via
the drain port.
MAINTENANCE CYCLE
Filter housing Keep the lter housing clear of debris and
sharp objects or unnecessary items.
Everyday
Pressure gauge Check that the pressure is within the correct
specications
Everyday
Water outlet Check for leaks Everyday
Water inlet Check for leaks Everyday
Tank body Make sure there are no cracks or stress
marks on the housing or any welds
Monthly
Support frame Make sure there are no cracks or stress
marks on the support frame or any welds
Monthly
Housing lid Check for leaks and ensure O-ring is
lubricated. Replace O-ring if perished.
Monthly
Filter bag Replace with new lter bag Monthly
If any damage, stress or cracks are fount in either the housing, frame or any welds,
please do not use the unit and contact Puretec immediately.

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Dierential pressure
It is important to regularly check the pressure dierential across the unit during
operation. Operating above the recommended pressure will aect the ow rate and
reduce the eciency. When the dierential pressure exceeds 1.10kg/cm2 it is time to
replace the bag lter. (See pg.6)
If the pressure dierential drops suddenly, cease operation and isolate the unit, purge
the water from the unit and check the unit thoroughly for stress or fractures. Sudden
pressure uctuations can cause seal failure and/or lter rupture.
A lack of dierential pressure indicates that no ltration is taking place. When ltration
is taking place the inlet pressure should be slightly higher than the outlet pressure.
Dierential pressure will gradually increase as the lters start to retain more debris. If
a lack of dierential pressure is detected, stop the system and check for seal leaks or
housing ruptures.
Operation