Water Filters Australia K-WFADUOGN User manual

Owners Manual
Water Filters Aust
WFA recommends that a qualified tradesperson installs your WFA DUO system.
INSTANT HOT +AMBIENT
FILTERED DISPENSING UNIT
MODEL: K-WFADUOGN

COMPONENT CHECKLIST
MAIN COMPONENTS
INSTALLATION KIT
FILTER KIT
DISPENSER FITTING KIT
Boiling Tank
¼" food grade nylon tubing Push Lock fitting ¼" mbsp x ¼"
tube connect & locking clip
Pressure Limiting Dual
Check Valve 350kPa
Rubber Washer Locking Nut
Filter Head Assembly with mounting
bracket & 2 locking clips Filter Cartridge
Boiler Hose Clamp Chrome Base Plate
with O-Ring
Metal Washer
Dual Faucet
(with safety lock)
Push Lock Fitting Locking Clips x 2
Threaded Locking Bolt

PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
SAFETY
• ForcontinuedsafetyoftheWFADuo,theunitmustbeinstalled,operated&maintainedin
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
• TheWFADuomustbeinstalledinaccordancewithAS/NZS3500.4.
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
• Topreventelectricshock,donotplacecord,plugsorapplianceinwaterorotherliquid.
• Donotoperateanyappliancewithadamagedcord,plug,oraftertheappliancemalfunctions.
• Ifthesupplycordisdamaged,itmustbereplacedbythemanufacturer,itsserviceagentorsimilarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• Donotattempttoservicethisproduct.Repairsshouldbedonebyauthorizedservicepersonnel.
• Donotuseoutdoorsorindampareas.
FIRE HAZARD
• Wheninstallingtheappliance,allowaminimumairspaceof100mmaroundthefront,sides,andtop
of the boiler tank for air circulation.
PERSONAL INJURY
• Thisapplianceisnotintendedforusebypersons(includingchildren)withreducedphysical,
sensoryormentalcapabilities,orlackofexperienceandknowledge,unlesstheyhavebeengiven
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Childrenshouldbesupervisedtoensurethattheydonotplaywiththeappliance.
• Thisapplianceisintendedforuseinhouseholdandsimilarapplications,suchaslightcommercial
(upto8staff),thehospitalityindustry,andrelatedresidentialtypeenvironments.
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Specifications:
Voltage: 240V
Element: 50Hz1250W
Tank Capacity: 2.4L
Minimum Inlet Water Pressure: 240kPa
Maximum Inlet Water Pressure: 350 kPa (Pressure Limiting
Valve supplied)
Australian Safety Approval:  CerticateNo:ASA-142012-EA
Watermark Certified:  LicNo:WM-022455
ASA-142012-EA
IMPORTANT INFORMATION

POWER SUPPLY
• Astandard10amp3pinpoweroutletconvenientlyplacedwithin1moftheintendedlocationofthe
boiler tank. This must be installed by a qualified electrician.
WATER SUPPLY
• Astandardcoldwatersupplyttedwitha15mmstoptapsituatedwithineasyaccessoftheintended
location of the boiler tank. This must be installed by a qualified plumber and in accordance with local
& state laws.
• A350kPapressurelimitingvalveissuppliedandmustbeinstalled.
• Watersupplymustbemicrobiologicallysafe.
INSTALLATION PRE-REQUIREMENTS
TYPICAL INSTALLATION
• Allowaminimumairspace
of100mmaroundthe
front,sides,andtopofthe
boiler tank. No clearance is
required at the back of the
boiler tank.
• Theboilertankmustbe
situated within 600mm of
the dual faucet.
INSTALLATION DIAGRAM
Power supply
Dual Faucet
Boiling Tank
Filtered
Water to
boiling tank
(white tube)
Filtered
Hot water
to dual faucet
(clear tube)
Filtered Cold water
to dual faucet (blue tube)
Mixer Tap
Stop tap
for cold
water
supply
(not
included)
Pressure
Limiting
Valve
1/2” fbsp
push lock fitting
¼” mbsp x ¼”
tube connector
Pressure Limiting
Dual Check
Valve 350kPa

INSTALLATION
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
35mm
Mixer Tap
DRILL 35MM HOLE FOR DUAL FAUCET
• Youwillneedtodrilla35mmdiameterholein
the bench top or sink where you would like to
place the dual faucet.
• Thedualfaucetmustbewithin600mmofthe
proposed location of the WFA Duo under bench
boilingtank,andltersystem(ifincluded).
Dual Faucet
INSTALLING THE DUAL FAUCET
• Insertalltubingthroughthe35mmhole
asillustrated,andlowerthefaucetinto
position.
• Takecarenottodamageorkinkthetubing
as it passes through the 35mm hole.
• Donotpullonthetubing.
INSTALLING THE DUAL FAUCET
• Securethedualfaucetintopositionas
shown in diagram.
Chrome-plated
Metal Flange
Mounting
Hole 35mm
O-Ring
Rubber
Washer
Metal
Washer
Locking Nut
Dual Faucet
Important Notice of Routine
Maintenance and Care
• Donotkeeprotatingthespout
• Occasionalcleaningoftheaerator
is recommended. Use of soapy
water and a soft sponge or cloth is
recommended.
• Avoidcleaningwithchemicals,
solvents or harsh detergents (this
may seriously harm surface area)
• Ifusedwithhardwaterorwater
withveryhighmineralcontent,itis
absolutely necessary to clean and
dry faucet immediately after every
use. (Calcium and other minerals
could seriously damage surface
area).

INSTALL THE BOILING TANK
• Theboilingtankmustbeinstalledbelowthedualfaucet
• Theboilingtankmustbemountedvertically.
• Theboilertankisdesignedtositonthesinkcabinet
floor. However there are “keyhole” cut-outs provided
in the back of the unit to allow for wall mounting if
required.
• Theboilertankmustbelocatedwithin600mmofthe
dual faucet.
Boiling Tank
Water to
boiling tank
(white tube) Hot water
to dual faucet
(clear tube)
FAUCET / BOILING TANK CONNECTION
WATERSUPPLYTOBOILER–(whitetube)
• Theendofthewhitetubemustbecutcleanandsquare.
• Removeredlockingclipsfromthewhitepush-locktting
before connecting to the boiling unit and tube.
• Firmlyconnectwhitepushlockttingtoboilingunit,pull
back to ensure it is locked and refit red locking clip.
• Firmlyinsertthewhitetubeintothepush-locktting,
pullbacktoensureitislockedintoposition,andretthe
locking clip.
Boiling Tank
Water to
boiling tank
(white tube) Hot water
to dual faucet
(clear tube)
Boiler
Hose
Clamp
HOT WATER FROM BOILER (CLEARSILICONETUBE)
• Connecttheclearsilicontubetothecentraloutlet
located in the top of the boiling tank.
• Securethelargesilicontubewiththehose
clamp supplied.
• Be sure the hoses are not kinked
or twisted.
• Tubes must be cut to a convenient
length to avoid sagging but must
not be stretched taut.
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Dual Faucet
Boiling Tank
To Filter/Cold
Water supply
Maximum distance
between faucet
and boiling tank
= 600mm
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6

CONNECT TO WATER SUPPLY
TheInstallationDiagramshowsanoverviewofthewater
supply connection including the Pressure Limiting Valve.
CONNECT DUAL FAUCET TO WATER SUPPLY (IF FILTER SYSTEM NOT INCLUDED)
• TakebluetubefromDualFaucetandinsertintothetubeconnectorattheendofthePLVDCasshown
inStep7.
• Pullbackonthetubetoensuretubeislockedintoposition.
• ConnectredlockingclipwhereshowninStep7.
• Tubingmustnotbekinkedortwisted.
• Tubingshouldbecuttoaconvenientlengthbutshouldnotbestretchedtaut.
• Ensureallttingsandtubeconnectionsareprotectedagainstdamagefromobjectsstoredinthe
cupboard.
• The350kPapressure
limiting dual check
valve (PLVDC) must be
connected to the stop tap
as shown. Use plumbing
tape to create seal.
• Useplumbingtapeto
connect the ¼" mbsp
to ¼" tube pushfit
connector to the PLVDC Stop tap for cold water
supply (not included)
¼” mbsp x ¼”
tube connector
Pressure Limiting
Dual Check
Valve 350kPa
Locking clip
INSTALL FILTER SYSTEM (IF INCLUDED) REFER INSTALLATION DIAGRAM
• Theltersystemshouldbeinstalledinaconvenientlocation.Pleaseallow40mmclearance
underneath the filter to facilitate filter replacement.
• Locatetheheadassemblyandafxtokitchencupboardwithscrewsandbracketsupplied.
• Theheadassemblyhas'pusht'ttingsontheinletandoutlet.Removetheredlockingclips.
• Takethelengthofbluetubingsuppliedandcuttosizetoconnectfromtheoutletofthelterheadto
thePLVDC.MakesuretubeiscutsquareandcleanwithaStanleyknifeorsimilar.
• Takebluetubingfromthedualfaucetandinsertintheoutlet(righthandsideoflterhead)oflter
head assembly. Push tubing in and then pull back to ensure a tight seal. Reconnect locking clip.
• Waterowmustbeinthedirectionindicatedbythearrowonthetopofthelterhead.
• Insertltercartridgeintolterhead-twistcartridgeaquarterturnanticlockwiseuntilcartridge
locks firmly into filter head.
STEP 7
STEP 8
STEP 9

Stop tap
(not supplied)
Press down
and forward
Press down
and forward
Press down
and forward
Press down
and forward
COMMISSIONING AND TESTING
• Opencoldtapondualfaucet
FILLING THE BOILING TANK
• Turnthedualfaucethottapon(Presstopofleverdownto
release safety lock as shown - then forward).
• Thetankwillbegintoll.Theremaybeadelayof1–2
minutes before water starts to flow from the faucet.
• Allowwatertoowconsistentlyandevenlyfromthedual
faucet for 2 minutes before turning off the dual faucet hot
water tap.
• Turnonwatersupply
• Allowwatertoowconsistentlyandevenlyfromthedualfaucet
for1–2minutesbeforeturningoffthecoldwatertap.
• Checkallttingsandtubeconnectionsforwaterleakage.
• Ifanyleaksarenotedensuretheyarerepairedbeforemoving
onto the next step.
DO NOT CONNECT TO POWER SUPPLY AT THIS TIME
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STEP 10
STEP 11
STEP 12
STEP 13

Pressure
Limiting
Valve
1/2” fbsp
push lock fitting
Pressure
Limiting
Valve
1/2” fbsp
push lock fitting
Pressure
Limiting
Valve
1/2” fbsp
push lock fitting
Pressure
Limiting
Valve
1/2” fbsp
push lock fitting
Power supply
CHECK FOR LEAKS
• Checkallttingsandtubeconnectionstoand
from the boiling tank for water leakage.
• Ifanyleaksarenotedensuretheyarerepaired
before moving onto the next step.
CONNECT TO POWER SUPPLY
• Plugpowerleadintopowersupplyandswitchon
SETTING THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE
• Turnthermostatdialclockwisetothe“MAX”
position as shown.
• TheStatuslightshouldglowred,indicating
that the boiler is heating up.
DO NOT LEAVE BOILER UNIT UNATTENDED DURING THIS INITIAL HEATING STAGE.
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INSTANT
HOT WATER
DUO
STEP 14
STEP 15
STEP 16

Press down
and forward
• Slowlyturnthethermostatdialanticlock-wise
until the status light changes to green. This
indicates that the boiler has stopped heating and
the hot water has reached the set temperature.
• Oncetheboilerhasreachedboilingpoint
steam and hot water will begin venting out
of the dual faucet.
SCALDING DANGER
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INSTANT
HOT WATER
DUO
Press down
and forward
TEST THERMOSTAT SETTING.
• Runthedualfaucethottapfor1minutethenallow
boiler to re-heat to test the thermostat setting.
• Ifsteamandwaterstarttoventfromthedual
faucetadjustthethermostatdialbackslightlyto
lowerthesettemperature,andrepeatthistest
sequence to confirm correct setting.
Your WFA Hot+Ambient Dispenser is
now ready for use.
STEP 17
STEP 18
STEP 19

WATER IS NOT HOT
(assuming cold water supply is connected properly and valve is open)
• Checkthatthepowersupplyislive.
• Checkiftheboilingtankispluggedintothepowersupplyandturnedon.
• Turnthermostatcontroldialfullyclockwise.Thismayproduceboilingwaterin
approximately15minutesandpossiblybeaccompaniedbyagurglingsoundinthetank
and/orwater"sputtering"fromthedualfaucet.
• Theselfre-settingthermalfusemayhavetripped.Turnthermostatdialtothe“MIN”
position,unplugboilingtankfrompowersupplyandallow1/2hourtocoolbefore
repeatingproceduresoutlinedinSteps15onwards.
HOT WATER IS SPURTING OUT OF THE DUAL FAUCET.
• Checkalltubeconnectionsarecorrect.
• RepeathotwatertemperaturesettingprocedureasoutlinedinStep18.
• Checkthatthehoseconnectingthedualfaucettotheboilingtankisnotclogged,twisted
or kinked.
WATER FLOW DOES NOT START STRAIGHT AWAY
• Adelayof3or5secondsisnormalespeciallyifyourWFADuohasnotbeenusedinthe
last hour or so. This is due to the efficient operation of the “expansion tank” within the
boiling unit which protects against the risk of hot water dripping from the dispenser.
• Makesureallvalvesonwatersupplyareopen.
• Checkthetubesfromthedispenserfortwistingorkinks.
STEAM APPEARS FROM THE DISPENSER SPOUT.
• Lowertemperaturesettingbyturningthermostatdialslightlycounterclockwise.
Note:Ifloweringthethermostatsettingdoesnotstoptheboiling,unplugthepowersupply
cordandcontactWaterFiltersAustraliaon1300785355.
TROUBLESHOOTING

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Read this performance data sheet and compare
the capabilities of this unit with your actual water
treatment needs.
FEATURES:
• Finelypolishestreatedwatertopremium
quality for drinking and cooking.
• Reduceschlorine,tasteandodour.
• Reducesdirt,rust,asbestosbresandother
particulatessuchasoxidizediron,manganese
and sulphides.
• Reducesparasiticprotozoancystssuchas
Giardia,EntamoebaandCryptosporidium.
• Absorbscommonearthy,mouldy,shytastes
and odours.
HEALTH CLAIM PERFORMANCE CLASSIFIED
BY NSF.
ThissystemhasbeentestedaccordingtoNSF/
ANSI42and53forthereductionofthesubstances
listed below.
The concentration of the indicated substances
in water entering the system was reduced
to a concentration less than or equal to the
permissablelimitforwaterleavingthesystem,as
speciedinNSF/ANSI42and53.
OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS:
• Capacity:2,875litres
• PressureRequirement:10-125psi
(0.7-8.6bar),non-shock.
• Temperature:2-38°C
• FlowRate:1.9litresperminute.
GENERAL INSTALLATION / OPERATION/
MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS:
• Spacerequired:34cmx13cmincluding6cmof
clear space for cartridge change.
• Installvertically
• Flushnewcartridgeatfullowfor2minutes
until air is purged.
• Replacecartridgeswhencapacityisreached,
orwhenowbecomestooslow,butatleast
annually.
SPECIAL NOTICES:
• Thisdrinkingwatersystemmustbemaintained
accordingtomanufacturer’sinstructions,
including replacement of filter cartridges.
• Donotusewithwaterthatismicrobiologically
unsafe,orofunknownqualitywithoutadequate
disinfection before or after the system.
• Thecontaminantsorothersubstancesremoved
or reduced by the water treatment system are
not necessarily in your water.
• Checkforcompliancewithstateandlocallaws
and regulations.
• Testedundersustainedstandardlaboratory
conditions,actualperformancemayvary.
FILTER SYSTEM
WFA Premium Water Filter System
Model No:WFA12

AS3497
Lic.WM-022045
IAPMO R&T OCEANA
This appliance meets the domestic water treatment
appliance Standards AS/NZS3497 for the following
water treatment processes:
WARNING:FORCORRECTOPERATIONOFTHISAPPLIANCEITISESSENTIALTOOBSERVETHE
MANUFACTURER’SINSTRUCTIONS.
CLASS TREATMENT TYPE FUNCTION PASS
I.
II. II(a)
 II(b)
 II(c)
III.
IV.
V.
MicrobiologicalStatus
Bacteriostatic
Microbiological Treatment
Bacteria Removal
Virus Removal
Protozoa Removal
Turbidity and Particulate
Reduction
Taste and Odour Reduction
Chemical Treatment
Will stop bacteria increasing but will
notstopthemunlessIIaispassed.
Will remove or inactivate bacteria.
Will remove or inactivate virus.
Will remove or inactivate
Cryptosporidium and Giardia.Will not
remove or inactivate bacteria and
virusunlessII(a)andII(b)ispassed.
Reduces Cloudiness
Reduces Tastes and Odours
Decreases Chlorine
N/A
N/A
N/A
3
3
3
3
SystemtestedandClassiedagainstNSF/ANSIStandards42and53forthereductionof:
Std. No 42 - Aesthic Effects;ChemicalReduction,Chlorine,Taste&Odour,Mechanical
Filtration,NominalParticulateClassI
Std. No 53 - Health Effects;ChemicalReduction,Lead,MechanicalFiltration,
Cyst,Turbidity
WATER QUALITY
WATERFILTER
ANSI/NSF
STANDARDS42and53
Standard 42 Aesthetic Effects
Chlorine 2.0mg/L±10% 5ppm ≥50% - 98%
Particulate atleast10,000 - ≥85% - 99.8%
Class1particles particles/mL
0.5 to<1um
Standard 53 Health Effects
Cyst Minimum50,000/L - 99.95% 99.99% 99.99%
Turbidity 11±1NTU= 0.5NTU1 - 98% 99%
*Testedusingowrate=0.5gpm;pressure=60psig;pH=7.5± 0.5; temp=20oC ± 2.5oC =NTU=Nephelometric Turbidity Units
Max. Permissible
Influent Challenge Product Water Reduction Minimum Average
Substance Concentration Concentration Requirements Reduction Requirements
PERFORMANCE DATA SHEET

The unit must only be used for a potable water
source and with cold water (with a temperature
rangebetween2and38°C).
Water Filters Australia Pty Ltd (WFA) warrants
toyou,therstpersonwhohaspurchasedand
used the unit (“you”) that this unit is free from
defects due to faulty material and workmanship
in accordance with the conditions set out in this
document.This warranty is provided to you in
additiontoyourrightsatlaw,includingbutnot
limited to your rights under the Trade Practices
Act1074(Cth)andapplicablelegislationinyour
AustralianStateorTerritory.
WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS:
This warranty covers defects due to faulty
material and workmanship of the unit supplied
to you:
• Foraperiodof1yearfromthedateof
purchaseinrespectoftheentireunit,
excludingtheReplaceableElements.The
ReplaceableElementsareconsumable
components and all parts of the unit which
can be replaced including but not limited
to the filter or water treatment cartridge if
there is a defect in the filter or cartridge.This
does not include the replacement of the filter
or cartridge to extend the life of the filter or
cartridge. The life of the filter cartridge is
affectedbywaterquality,usageandwater
pressure.The warranty only extends to the
original purchaser of the unit.
WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:
This warranty does not cover the unit or a
ReplaceableElementoftheunitwhere:
• Thedefect,faultorfailureisattributable,or
substantiallyattributabletomisuse,abuse,
accident,misapplication,neglect,freezing,
oxidizing agents (including but not limited to
chlorine,ozone,chloraminesandotherrelated
components) or act of God;
• Theunithasbeeninconditionswhichdo
not conform to the recommended design
guidelines or has been operated in a manner
which is contrary to WFA’s printed instructions;
• Theunithasnotbeeninstalledinaccordance
with WFA’s printed instructions and has
not been installed in compliance with all
applicablelaws,regulationsandindustry
standards;
• Theunithasnotbeenusedinaccordancewith
the manufacturer’s instructions;
• Theunitdoesnotmeettheconditionsfor
use described in the Owners Manual or
PerformanceDataSheetforthisunit
• Youuseaccessoriesorcomponentswhichdo
not meet WFA’s specifications as set out in the
Owners Manual;
• Thedefect,faultorfailureisduetonormal
wear and tear;
• Thedefect,faultorfailurehasoccurredwhere
the unit has been used reasonably or has
reached its serviceable life;
• Theserialormodelnumberlabeloftheunitis
removed or defaced;
• Theunitisserviced,modied,alteredor
repaired by an unauthorized or unqualified
person.
HOW TO MAKE A CLAIM UNDER THIS
WARRANTY:
To make a claim under this warranty you must
contactWFAwithin21daysofthedefect,fault
or failure occurring. WFA Warranty Contact
numberis1300785355.Atthetimeofrepairor
replacement under your warranty claim you must
provide to WFA:
• Proofthatyoupurchasedtheunitfrom
an authorized retailer or dealer within the
warranty time; and
• Acopyofacerticatewhichcertiesthat
the unit was installed in compliance with
our printed installation instructions and all
applicablelaws,regulationsandindustry
standards. WFA will only pay for repair or
replacement upon receipt of proof of your
purchase showing the date of purchase.
WARRANTY

Limitation of Liability of WFA under this
warranty: Where a warranty exists or is implied
bylaw,WFA’sliabilityislimited(totheextent
that it can be limited) to repair or replacement
ofthefaultyReplaceableElementortheunitor
anequivalentunit.WFAmay,initsdiscretion,
choose whether it shall repair or replace any unit
orReplaceableElementorWFAmaychooseto
pay to you the cost of replacing the Replaceable
Elementortheunitorthecostofhavingtheunit
repaired.Totheextentpermittedbylaw,WFA
assumes no liability whatsoever and disclaims all
liabilityfordirect,indirectorconsequentialloss,
orspecial,generalorotherdamageorexpense
caused by or arising out of:
• Anyfailuretoinstallorusetheunitin
accordance with the Manufacturers
Instructions,theInstallationandOwners
Manual or WFA’s printed instructions; or
• Thepurposeforwhichyouarepurchasingthe
unit.
Youacknowledgethatthequalityofwater
supplied and your water usage rate and influent
water pressure may vary seasonally or over a
period of time.
Inadditiontothiswatercharacteristicscan
differ if the unit is relocated or the environment
changes.
YouacknowledgethatWFAdoesnotknowyour
requirements and cannot and does not warrant
that the unit is fit for the purpose for which you
intend to use the unit or is appropriate for the
purpose for which you intend to use the unit.
WFA does not authorize others to assume any
obligation on its behalf even if you inform them of
the purpose for which you intend to use this unit.
WARNING
WFA does not recommend making alterations
to your existing plumbing to accommodate this
system.Ifyouwishtomodifyexistingplumbing
youmustcomplywithAS3500andusealicensed
plumber.
WARRANTY
CONTINUED

Distributed by Water Filters Australia Pty Limited ABN: 78 089 574 489
Unit 1, 91-93 Old Pittwater Road, Brookvale NSW 2100
PO Box 636 Freshwater NSW 2096
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web: www.wfa.com.au
For all enquiries call the National Customer Service Centre on: 1300 785 355