Renaware Integra Owner's manual

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Integra Model
Installion Guide — Use & Care

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CONTENTS
Introduction/Specications ....................... 3
Packing Diagram ....................................... 4
Setup ......................................................... 5
Maintenance.............................................. 6
Troubleshooting......................................... 7
Replacement Parts.................................... 7
Warranty .................................................... 8
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the Integra double action water lter.
Rena Ware’s Integra double action water lter integrates the ltering power of both
ceramic and carbon block technologies into one attractive, sleekly designed unit,
perfect for convenient counter-top use. The Integra will improve the quality of your
home water supply, providing you and your family with fresh tasting, economical,
ltered water via its advanced, two-stage ltering process:
Stage 1: A cleanable ceramic outer shell mechanically removes contaminants
including pathogenic bacteria and coliforms and signicantly increases the life the
activated carbon block.
Stage 2: An inner activated carbon block works like a sponge to absorb and reduce
chlorine, lead, tastes, and odors.
The Integra has a rated capacity of 10,000-15,000 liters or between 31 and 47
months. Actual capacity will depend on the amount of suspended solids and
particles in your local water system and the frequency with which you clean the
ceramic outer shell of the Double Action Cartridge. In certain water supplies, tastes
or odors may return or the ow may decrease prior to the rated capacity. In these
cases, the cartridge should be cleaned and replaced more often.
SPECIFICATIONS
Maximum Operating Pressure 262 kPa (38 psi)
Minimum Operating Pressure 138 kPa (20 psi)
Maximum Water Temperature 34°C (93°F)
Minimum Water Temperature 0°C (32°F)
Recommended Tap Water Flow Rate 2 LPM (0.53 GPM)
Double Action Cartridge Capacity 10,000-15,000 L
Made in Venezuela

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Figure 1
PACKING DIAGRAM
A. Base housing
B. Double Action Cartridge
C. Spout
D. Diverter valve assembly
E. Universal faucet adapter
(if needed)
D
B
C
A
E
SETUP
1. Remove all contents from the
shipping box, discard packing
materials, and compare box contents
with the packing diagram to make sure
all items have been received (Figure 1).
2. Unscrew the
cartridge from
the base housing
by holding the
base securely
and turning the
black plastic
screw knob in a
counterclockwise
direction. Pull
straight out
(Figure 2). Inspect
the cartridge
carefully to
ensure it has
not become
damaged during
shipment. Note:
The cartridge is
fragile and
should always be
handled gently.
3. After checking the cartridge, reinsert
it into the base housing and screw
it in carefully by
turning the black
plastic screw knob
clockwise until
hand-tight. Do not
over-tighten.
4. Insert the spout
into the hole at the
top of the black
plastic screw knob.
Push down rmly
until is properly
seated (Figure 3).
5. Remove the existing aerator from
your faucet using padded or locking
pliers (Figure 4).
6. Thread the Integra’s diverter valve
onto the end of the faucet. Hand-
tighten only! Do not over tighten as it
could damage the threads (Figure 5).
7. If the diverter valve does not thread
onto the faucet properly, use the
universal faucet adapter (included).
Simply screw the diverter valve into
the threaded section of the universal
faucet adapter and then push the
rubber section of the adapter onto the
end of your faucet (Figure 6). Secure
the adapter by positioning the adapter
clamp near the top of the rubber tting
and tightening the
screw using a
athead
screwdriver.
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6
Universal Faucet
Adaptor
Diverter
Valve

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8. Position the Integra on a at counter
surface near the sink. With the spout
pointing into the sink, turn on COLD
water and divert the water through the
lter by turning the diverter valve handle
clockwise 90° (Figure 7).
9. Check for any leaks. To stop the
ow through the lter, turn off the faucet
or turn the diverter valve handle in the
opposite direction.
10. Resume owing cold water through
the lter for approximately ve minutes
to expel excess air and any loose
particles. For best results, always
allow water to ow through lter for
5-7 seconds before using water. After
sitting overnight or after several hours
of non-usage, run water through the
lter for 15 seconds before using.
MAINTENANCE
Clean the exterior of your lter using a
damp cloth and mild, non-abrasive dish
washing soap. Rinse off with warm
water and towel dry.
Cleaning the Double Action Cartridge
1. To prolong the life of your lter, clean
the cartridge whenever the water-
ow falls below an acceptable rate.
Note: Take sanitary precautions when
handling the soiled components of your
lter. We suggest using thin, waterproof
gloves.
2. Over the sink, unscrew the cartridge
from the base housing by holding the
base and turning the black plastic
screw knob in a counter-clockwise
direction. Pull out the cartridge. Drain
water out of the base housing and set
aside.
3. Dampen and then scrub the cartridge
with a nylon or plastic scouring pad
until the cartridge returns to its original
white color (Figure 8). Rinse thoroughly
in cold water. Discard or save the
scouring pad for the next cleaning of
the cartridge. Due to contamination do
not re-use for anything else.
Note: Never use soap or detergents
when cleaning the cartridge!
4. Reassemble the lter.
TROUBLESHOOTING
1. Water is not coming out of the
spout...
• Check to see that the diverter valve
is in the open position (Figure 7).
• Be sure the tubing is smooth and
straight without any kinks.
• Inspect the cartridge to see if
it has become dirty preventing
water from owing properly. If this
is the case, clean the cartridge.
(See “Cleaning the Double Action
Cartridge” in the Maintenance
section of this manual).
2. Water leaks from the base
housing...
• Hand-tighten the cartridge until
water stops leaking.
3. Water leaks from the tubing...
• Check the tubing for cuts or nicks.
If a portion of the tubing is leaking,
it must be replaced.
Figure 7
Figure 9
Figure 8
Lubricating the Diverter Valve
Over time, a diverter valve may lose its
lubrication and become more difcult
to operate. To improve the operation,
place a small drop of silicone lubricating
gel or petroleum jelly, e.g. Vaseline® at
the points shown (Figure 9). Turn the
valve handle back and forth several
times to spread the lubricant to all
moving parts.
Only use genuine Rena Ware
replacement parts. Contact
your Rena Ware Representative,
or the Rena Ware Customer
Service Center near you, to order
replacement parts for your Integra
water lter.
Visit our website at
www.renaware.com to locate
the Rena Ware Customer Service
Center nearest you.
Replacing the Double
Action Cartridge
After 10,000 – 15,000 liters or between
31 and 47 months of usage (depending
on the water quality in your area) or
if you notice tastes and odors in the
ltered water, you will need to replace
the cartridge assembly.
1. Remove the spout from the top of
the water lter and set aside.
2. Over the sink, unscrew the cartridge
from the base housing as indicated
in step 2 under “Maintenance”.
Discard the entire cartridge.
3. Install a new cartridge following
step 3 under “Setup”.
4. Insert the saved spout into the hole
on top of the black plastic screw
knob (see Figure 3 under Setup).
5. Continue with steps 8, 9, and 10
under Setup.

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Warranty
Integra by Rena Ware
Name of Purchaser
Date of Purchase
Expiration Date
The Rena Ware Warranty
Rena Ware warrants its Integra water lter to be free from defects in materials and workmanship
for one year from the date of purchase.
This Product is for home use on municipally treated water only. This Warranty does not
cover damage resulting from use of the Product on water having high chemical interference,
suspended materials or visual solids. This Warranty does not cover normal wear and tear of
valving connections, rubber and plastic parts, or ceramics.
This Warranty does not cover defects resulting from misuse, abuse, negligence, accident, use
of the Product in a manner other than as described in the instructions and on the specications
label, repair or alteration outside a Rena Ware facility, or lack of maintenance. Use of replacement
parts other than genuine Rena Ware replacement parts or removal of the specications label will
void this Warranty.
This Warranty does not cover incidental or consequential damages resulting from the use of this
Product.
Remedy in the Event of Warranty Claim
At its option, Rena Ware will repair or replace a Product, or any part thereof, which is determined
to be defective within one year from the date of purchase. If a replacement is made, the Product
for which the replacement is made becomes the property of Rena Ware. This remedy shall
be the exclusive remedy available.
To Obtain Warranty Service
To obtain warranty service, send a detailed written description of the claimed defect to the
nearest Rena Ware Service Center. You may be required to return the Product, at your expense,
to the nearest Rena Ware Service Center in order to obtain warranty service. You may also be
required to provide proof of purchase. If, after inspection, Rena Ware determines that a covered
defect exists, Rena Ware will bear the cost of return delivery.
Other Warranty Limitations
This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties. Any implied warranty shall
be equal in duration to the above express Warranty.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages,
or do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or
exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specic legal rights. You may also
have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. This Warranty applies to Integra
water lters only. Separate warranties apply to cookware and other Rena Ware products.
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