US Water Systems Big Blue User manual

US Water Systems Big Blue Installation Guide Singles, Doubles
and Triples
US Water Systems, Inc.
1209 Country Club Road
Indianapolis, IN 46234
1-800-608-8792
[e-mail]
www.uswatersystems.com
REVISION 1.0, 1-9-15

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Table of Contents
Unpacking/Inspection……………………………………………………………...2
Safety Guide………………………………………………………………………..2
Installed System Overhead View………….…………………………………….3
Big Blue Filter Installation Instructions….………………………………………4
Big Blue Filter Replacement Instructions………………………………………8
Safety Guide
Be sure to check the entire system for any shipping damage or parts loss. Also note damage to the shipping
cartons. Contact US Water Systems at 1-800-608-8792 to report any shipping damage within 24 hours of de-
livery. Claims made after 24 hours may not be honored.
Small parts, needed to install the system, are in a parts bags. To avoid loss of the small parts, keep them in the
parts bag until you are ready to use them.
Unpacking / Inspection
 Check and comply with your provincial / state and
local codes. You must follow these guidelines.
 Use care when handling the water treatment system.
Do not turn upside down, drop, drag or set on sharp
protrusions.
 The carbon Superfilter system works on 12 volt-60
Hz electrical power only. Be sure to use only the
included transformer.
 Transformer must be plugged into an indoor 120
volt, grounded outlet only.
 WARNING: This system is equipped with a UV light
to remove biological contaminants. Although this
treatment system is in place, US Water Systems
recommends that bacteria levels be checked period-
ically to ensure the UV light system is operating
properly. Coliform and E.coli most importantly.

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Installed System Overhead and View
Inlet from
Water
Source

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1. Install the Big Blue filter housing in the desired location in the water treatment system. The
cap is marked “IN” and “OUT” on the top of the housing.
2. Mount the housing to the bracket using the supplied screws, orienting the housing to match
the applications desired flow direction. Double and Triple housings are pre-assembled.
However, if your applications flow direction is right to left, the bracket will need to be turned
180 degrees.
Big Blue Filter Installation Instructions

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3. Now mount the filter housing to the wall using the appropriate fasteners for your wall materi-
al. It is preferred that this is mounted on a secured board or wall stud as it will be heavy
when full of water.
4. The inlet plumbing will be attached to the “IN” port on the filter housing. The outlet plumbing
from the Big Blue filter will be attached to the home distribution system or additional treat-
ment equipment from the “OUT” port.
Big Blue Filter Installation Instructions

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1. Now install the filter(s) in the Big Blue housing(s) by removing the sump from the housing.
2. There is a notch in the bottom of the sump that will center the filter in the housing. Unwrap
the filter and install it in the sump. If you are using a carbon filter or specialty filter, be sure
the rubber washer seal(s) are in place when you install the filter cartridge.
3. Coat the O-ring and threads on the sump with food grade silicone grease and install the O-
ring in the filter sump. Applying lubrication to the sump threads will aid in removing the
sump when the filter needs to be changed.
Big Blue Filter Installation Instructions
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual
385-GWU-1000, 385-GWU-1500, 385-GWU-2000

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4. Now install the sump in the filter cap and turn it clockwise to tighten the filter. Once it is
hand tight, use the supplied wrench to tighten it an additional 1/4-1/2 turn. Repeat this step
for each filter sump in the system.
5. Once the filter is installed the red button on the top of the filter can be used bleed the air out
of the chamber when the water is turned on to the system.
Big Blue Filter Installation Instructions
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual
385-GWU-1000, 385-GWU-1500, 385-GWU-2000

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1. Shutoff the water supply.
2. Open a faucet of spigot closest to the filter housing and allow all the water to empty from
the plumbing system.
3. Push the red button on the top of the filter housing to release the remaining water pressure.
4. Use the supplied filter wrench to remove the sump by turning it counterclockwise.
WARNING! If the pressure is not released, the filter sump will be very difficult to get
loose. It is imperative that the water pressure is released prior to attempting to remove
the filter sump.
5. Remove the sump by spinning it counterclockwise until the sump is completely removed.
Big Blue Filter Replacement Instructions

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6. Remove the old filter and discard.
7. Install the new filter in the sump.
8. Lubricate the o-ring and sump threads with food grade silicone grease.

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9. Install the filter sump in the filter cap by turning it clockwise until it is hand tight.
NOTE: The housing should spin tight fairly easily. If not, add more lubrication to the
sump threads. This will aid with removing the sump when the filter needs to be replaced
again.
10. Once the filter sump is hand tight, tighten it an additional 1/4-1/2 turn with the supplied filter
wrench.

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11. Turn on the water supply and open a spigot downstream of the Big Blue filter to release the
air.
12.Once the air has been released, push the red button on top of the filter housing to release
any additional air in the filter housing.
13.Check the housing for leaks and repair as necessary.