Viqua FB-34PR-PS User manual

VIQUA Water Filters Installation and Replacement
Section 1 Safety Information
1.1 Safety Precautions
Section 2 Installation
CAUTION
If water pipes are used to ground electrical system, appliances, or phone, install a jumper wire.
NOTICE
Read and understand this Instruction Sheet before operating and performing any maintenance on this equipment.
Warning: This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
WARNING
• DO NOT install on line pressures above 125 psi (6.9 bar).
• DO NOT overtighten pipe fittings.
• DO NOT use wicking or sealer, Teflon™tape is recommended.
• DO NOT use torch near plastic housing. All sweated joints should be made prior to assembling piping to the filter head.
• Replace O-ring seal, if there is visible damage.
• Maximum temperature allowed is 38 °C (100 °F). Special hot water filters are available for higher temperatures.
• Protect the filters from freezing temperatures.
• DO NOT install in direct sunlight.
• Allow minimum of 2” clear space under filter to facilitate cartridge change.
• DO NOT use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system.
Instruction Sheet
520071_RevG

Installation
2
2.1 Installing Filter on Water Line
Note: Filter can be adapted to various pipes by using reducing adapters on either end. Installation fittings can be sweated
or threaded. Use galvanized fittings for installation on galvanized pipe.
Procedure:
NOTICE
Before starting, shut off the main water supply and drain pipes.
1
• Loose fit all parts and
calculate length of pipe to be
removed.
• Cut the pipe and install
fittings.
2
• Screw filter to the adapter
after covering the threads
with Teflon™tape and make a
tight connection but do not
over tighten.
Note: If space is limited
remove sump from head
while making connection.
3
• Connect and tighten, making
sure filter is in a straight
vertical position.
4
Jumper Wire
Note: If water pipes are used to
ground electrical system,
appliances, or phone, install a
jumper wire.
5
By-pass section:
• Can be installed around unit if
desired using either threaded
or sweated fittings.

Maintenance
3
Section 3 Maintenance
3.1 Cartridge Replacement
Replace cartridge when there is a noticeable drop in water flow at the faucet or tap.
Procedure:
Section 4 Replacement Parts
Parts Description
FB-34PR-PS
FB-34PR
FB2-34PR
FC-34PR-PS
FC-34V FB2-34PR
Sediment AWP110 AWP110 AWP110-2
Taste/Odour AWP117 or C-01 AWP117 or C-01 C-02
O-ring OR-4 OR-6 OR-8
1
• Shut off inlet and outlet
valves.
• Depress pressure relief
button on top of filter head to
relieve pressure in filter.
2
• Unscrew sump from outer
head and remove cartridge
emptying water from sump.
3
• Clean and inspect all
components.
• Lubricate O-rings with a light
coating of a silicone based
lubricant. Replace O-ring seal
if there is visible damage.
• Install new VIQUA cartridge
into sump.
Note: VIQUA cartridges are
designed and manufactured
to provide the best possible
performance. Use of non-
VIQUA cartridges may result
in system failure.
4
• Place lubricated O-ring on the
sump.
• Hand-tighten sump firmly
onto the head until a definite
stop is felt and the cartridge
is sealed.
Note: Do not overtighten the
sump.
• Turn on inlet valve and
depress pressure relief
button until air is purged from
filter.
• Release button and turn on
outlet valve.

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