Puretec Z1-MW-K User manual

AS/NZS 3497
Licence No. WM 74726
Australian Certication
Services
User Guide
Quick Twist Undersink Water Filter Kit
Z1-MW-K
For correct operation & installation, it is essential to observe these instructions.MAR2020

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Puretec Customer Service
Thank you for purchasing a Puretec Quick Twist Undersink Water Filter 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 Z1-MW-K system cartridge needs 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

Operation
The Puretec Z1-MW-K system is designed to run economically for many years dependent on
the initial installation and periodical maintenance.


Cartridge Replacement

months (dependent on water quality and usage).
Order Z1-R for a replacement cartridge to suit your Z1-MW-K system.
What's Inside
Operation ............................................................................................................................................... 3
Cartridge Replacement................................................................................................................... 3
Installation Requirements and Procedure ........................................................................... 3
Cartridge Changeout ....................................................................................................................... 4
Use Guidelines .................................................................................................................................... 5
Performance Data............................................................................................................................. 8
Warranty.......................................................................................................................................................9
What's Inside

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Quick Twist Undersink Water Filter Kit
Installation
This system comes complete with an installation kit enabling it to be connected to 15 mm (½”)
male thread. This product must be installed in accordance with local plumbing regulations by a
licensed plumber.
Installation Note:
eventually fail. Also sometimes failure happens early due to unforeseen circumstances. To

or deterioration and replaced when necessary. A drain pan, plumbed to an appropriate drain


present.
Installation requirements
1 15 mm (½”) Cold water line - mains only.
 
3 Supply temperature 0° - 38 °C (protect from freezing).
 
(½”) copper pipe. If connecting to a 3-way mixer, the mixer may have come with an

drainage requirements needed.
Installation Procedure
 

spillage will not cause damage. Location should not be in direct sunlight.
 
Smart Tee™ (see Fig. 3). Reinstall the previous connection to the tee valve.
3. Connect the pressure limiting MultiValve to the Smart Tee™ with a length of White
Tubing.
 
seprately, install according to model instructions.
5. If you have an LED indicator on your faucet, reset it according to the model instructions.
 



 
in the tubing.
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8. Restore the water supply and check for leaks.
 

Cartridge Installation/Changeout
 
 
applicable).
Replacement cartridge: Z1-R
 
4. If you have an LED indicator on your faucet or 3-way mixer, reset it according to the
model instructions.
5. Turn on the water and check for leaks. If leaks occur, repeat step 3. If leaks persist,
discontinue use and call your supporting dealer.
 
Use Guidelines
 
 
• Do not allow exposure to temperatures below 0 °C, protect from freezing.
• Maximum operating temperature 38 °C (protect from freezing).
 
• This system must be installed according to local plumbing codes on the cold water line
- mains only.
• Replacement Cartridge: Z1-R
 

replacement frequency.
 


Installation

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Quick Twist Undersink Water Filter Kit
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
 
 
tube is pushed in to tube stop.
HOW TO USE QUICK CONNECT FITTINGS
3. Tube is secured in position.
Figure 2
Figure 1
1
No. DESCRIPTION
1Smart Tee™
½"M x ½"F x ¼"T
White Tubing
3 MultiValve
4 Filter Cartridge
5 Mounting Bracket
3-Way Mixer or Filter Faucet
(sold separately)
2
3
4
5
6

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Figure 3 - SmartTee™ Quick Connect Fitting
 

chamfer tube end to prevent O-ring seal being damaged.
 

 
pushed all the way into the tube stop.
4. Once the tube is secured in position, turn the quick
connect nut clockwise to secure.
Note: Hand tighten only. Do not overtighten.
1. Turn the quick connect nut on the SmartTee™
anticlockwise to release the collet.
5. Turn the quick connect nut on the SmartTee™
anticlockwise to release the collet.
DISCONNECTION PROCEDURE

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Quick Twist Undersink Water Filter Kit
Performance Data
Performance Data
Substance Guidelines*
Average

Concentration

Concentration
Min Percent
Removal
Average

Concentration
Average
Percent
Removal
NSF Standard 42 Drinking Water Treatment Units
Chlorine

5 - Health
  0.3 50%  >94%
Standard 53 Cyst Live Cryptosporidium POU/POE
Cyst <1 100,000 ND (1) 99.98% + ND (1) 99.99%
Test Parameters
 
 
Temp deg C 
Turbidity NTU 0.1
pH  
ND = Not Detected

water treatment processes:
Class Treatment type Function Pass
IMicrobiological Status
Bacteriostatic Will stop bacteria increasing, but will not
remove them unless II(a) is passed

II Microbiological Treatment
II (a) Bacteria Removal Will remove or inactivate bacteria 
II (b) Virus Removal Will remove or inactivate virus 
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

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Warranty
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

worldwide market.
Important: Sales of products are subject to our Terms and Conditions which are available


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. 10 year warranty is 1 year parts and lanour plus 9 years parts
only. Excludes cartridges.
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.


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.

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Quick Twist Undersink Water Filter Kit
Warranty/Australia


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 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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