Water Filters Australia WFA HIFLOW User manual

Thank you for purchasing
a Water Filters Australia
HiFlow commercial grade
half micron In-Line Water Filtration System.
With your WFA HiFlow In-Line
system, you get premium quality filtered water
direct from your cold water tap that’s clean,
great tasting, healthy and convenient for you
and your family.
Model No.
WFA-HiFlow
Owners Manual
T [phone] F+61 2 9905 6255
E [email protected] Wwww.hiflowfilter.com.au
Water Filters Australia Pty Limited
Unit 11, 26 Wattle Road BROOKVALE NSW 2100 Australia
PO Box 636 FRESHWATER NSW 2096 Australia
ABN: 78089 574 489
Check for compliance with state and local laws and regulations. Product performance
is dependant upon incoming water conditions. This drinking water system must be maintained
according to the manufacturer’s instructions, including replacement of cartridge.
AS3497
Lic.WMKA22045
IAPMO R&T OCEANA
This appliance meets the domestic water treatment
appliance Standards AS/NZS3497 for the following
water treatment processes:
CLASS TREATMENT TYPE FUNCTION PASS
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I. Microbiological Status Will stop bacteria increasing but will N/A
Bacteriostatic not stop them unless IIa is passed.
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II. II (a) Microbiological Treatment Will remove or inactivate bacteria. N/A
Bacteria Removal
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II (b) Virus Removal Will remove or inactivate virus. N/A
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III (c) Protozoa Removal Will remove or inactivate Cryptosporidium
and Guardia.Will not remove or inactivate
bacteria and virus unless II(a) and II(b) is passed.
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III. Turbidity and Particulate Reduces Cloudiness
Reduction
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IV. Taste and Odour Reduction Reduces Tastes and Odours
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V. Chemical Treatment Decreases carbon chemicals
Lead pH 6.5, Lead pH 8.5 and Chlorine
WaterMark
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WARNING: FOR CORRECT OPERATION OF THIS
APPLIANCE IT IS ESSENTIAL TO OBSERVE
THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS.
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OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS:
• Capacity: 11,355 litres
• Pressure Requirement: 10-125 psi (0.7 - 8.6 bar), non-shock.
• Temperature: 2-38O C
• Flow Rate: 8.3 litres per minute.
GENERAL INSTALLATION / OPERATION/MAINTENANCE
REQUIREMENTS:
• Space required: 51cm x 13cm including 6cm of clear space for cartidge change.
• Install vertically or horizontally with stabilizing support bracket
• Flush new cartridge at full flow for 3 to 5 minutes until air is purged.
• Replace cartridges when capacity is reached, or when flow becomes too slow,
but at least annually.
SPECIAL NOTICES:
• Installation instructions, parts and service availability, and standard warranty
are included with the product when shipped.
• 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.
Systems certified for
cyst reduction may be used on disinfected waters that may contain filterable cysts.
• 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.
In�Line Mains Water Filter System
WFA HIFLOW INLINE MAINS WATER FILTER SYSTEM
Model No. WFA HIFLOW
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 fibres and other particulates such as oxidized iron,
manganese, and sulphides.
• Reduces parasitic protozoan cysts such as Giardia, Entamoeba and
Cryptosporidium.
• Absorbs common earthy, mouldy, fishy tastes and odours.
• Reduces limescale build up in water using appliances.
HEALTH CLAIM PERFORMANCE CLASSIFIED BY UL.
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 specified in NSF/ANSI 42 and 53
Influent Challenge
Concentration
2.0 mg/L + 10%
at least 10,000
particles/mL
Minimum 50,000/L
0.15 mg/L + 10%
0.15 mg/L + 10%
11+ 1 NTU
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Max. Permissible
Product Water
Concentration
0.010 mg/L
0.010 mg/L
0.5 NTU 1
Reduction
Requirements
>50%
> 85%
99.95%
Minimum
Reduction
99.99%
94.1%
98.9%
98%
Average
Requirements
98%
99.8%
99.99%
97.2%
98.9%
99%
Substance
Standard 42 - Aesthetic Effects
Chlorine
Particulate
Class 1 particles
0.5 to < 1 um
Standard 53 - Health Effects
Cyst
Lead 8.5
Lead 6.5
Turbidity
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NTU= Nephelometric Turbidity Units.
Performance
Data

In�Line Mains Water Filter System
Owners
Manual
1. Open Carton and Inspect Parts. Installation
Parts included – refer installation diagram
Item No.
QL2 Filter Head with Mounting Bracket 1
WFA HiFlow Filter Cartridge 2
Mounting Screws 3
Dual Check Valve 4
Chrome Hex Adaptor ½” female to ½” male 4a
Pex Hose 550mm – ½” female to 3/8” male 5
Brass Hex Nipple 3/8” male to ½” male 6
Horizontal Stabilizing Bracket 7
Filter Monitor Alarm 8
Plumbing Tape 9
2. Ensure that the cold water at mains supply
is turned off
Where an existing tap and connections are
already installed - after you have turned off the
mains cold water at the mini cistern tap, open
the kitchen / mixer tap and release any water
pressure.
Unscrew the braided flex hose from the existing
cold water line mini cistern tap or isolation valve.
Clean the ½” male water connection thread.
3.Undersink Mounting Position
As you will note from the associated diagram,
the WFA HiFlow filter system can be installed
in either the horizontal or vertical position.
a) Vertical Installation
Measure 51 cm from the base of the cabinet
(or shelf), and mark the mounting location
for the top of the filter head. Make sure that
there is adequate space to avoid crimping
the water line flex hoses. Also make sure
your chosen location offers easy access for
future cartridge changes.
b) Horizontal Position Measure 51 cm
horizontally, and mark the mounting location
for the side of the filter head and end of the
filter cartridge. Make sure that there is
adequate space to avoid crimping the water
line flex hoses. Also make sure your chosen
location offers easy access for future
cartridge changes and installation of the
stabilizing support bracket. (item 7).
4. Important - Changing the inlet and outlet on
the filter head. You will notice that at the top
of the Head Assembly (item 1) there is an
arrow that indicates the direction of flow into
and out of the filter head. In some instances,
to ensure an easier installation, it may be
appropriate to have the inlet side on the right
of the head assembly as opposed to the left
hand side which is provided as standard.
This can be easily done by removing the four
(4) screws on the top of the head assembly,
turn the head around the opposite way and
replace the screws ensuring a tight fit. This
allows flexibility when choosing your desired
install location.
a) Apply plumbing tape (item 9) to the Pex Hose
3/8” male connection (item 5). Wrap tape in
direction of the thread to ensure a tight fit
and avoid leaks. Screw this connection to
the inlet side of the filter head. You will
notice an arrow on the top of the filter head
(item 1) which shows direction of water flow.
b) Apply plumbing tape to the Brass Hex Nipple
(item 6) both sides. Wrap tape in direction of
the thread to ensure a tight fit and avoid
leaks. Screw this connection to the
outlet side of the filter head (item1).
c) Securely mount the Filter Head Assembly
(item 1) on the cabinet wall using two of the
mounting screws (item 3) provided. The filter
head will be installed vertically or
horizontally depending upon your desired
location.
5. Connect Dual Check Valve – (item 4)
IMPORTANT – It is a legal requirement under
Australian Plumbing Standards that the Dual
Check Valve be installed. If this part is not
installed all warranties are null and void.
a) Apply plumbing tape (item 9) to the ½” male
water connection cistern tap fitting before
screwing on the dual check valve (item 4).
b) Also apply plumbing tape (item 9) to the ½”
male connection on the outlet of the dual
check valve. Wrap tape in direction of the
threads to ensure a tight fit and avoid leaks.
c) Please note that the following part (Item 4a)
must be connected to the male end of the
dual check valve (Item 4), otherwise water
ow will be severely restricted. Take the ½”
female to ½” male chrome hex adaptor (item
4a) and screw the female end to the dual
check valve (item4). Apply plumbing tape to
the ½” male end of the chrome hex adaptor
(item 4a).
6. Attach Flex Hose (item 5)
Connect the ½” female end of the Pex Hose
(item 5) - to the ½” male end of the chrome hex
adaptor (item 4a) as shown in diagram.
7. Attach Filtered Water to Cold Water Line of
Kitchen Tap
Take the braided flex hose that is attached to
the kitchen tap. Having applied plumbers tape
to the ½” male hex nipple (item 6) – screw the
½” female end of the braided flex hose onto the
nipple (outlet side of filter head).
8. For Horizontal Installations – Install Support
Bracket (item 7)
Where the system is installed horizontally the
unit requires support at the base of the filter
cartridge with the Stabilizing Bracket (item 7).
Locate the bracket (item 7) in a position that
allows three important functions;
a) Firstly, the bracket needs to be located so
that the filter cartridge can be removed when
it is replaced. Suggested location is at the
base of the filter cartridge.
b) The bracket must be level with the filter head
– so that the filter cartridge sits in a level
horizontal position.
c) Finally, the bracket needs to be screwed into
the cabinet using the two remaining mounting
screws (item 3) and set in a manner whereby
the bottom of the bracket supports
the water filled filter cartridge horizontally.
9. Install Filter Cartridge (item 2)
a) Hold filter head (item 1) firmly with one hand.
b) Align cartridge lug with label on filter head.
c) Insert filter cartridge (item 2) and push into
filter head assembly (item 1).
d) Turn it to the right (about ¼ turn) until it stops.
10. Flush the Filter Cartridge
a) Turn mains water supply back on at mini
cistern tap.
b) At this stage check for leaks and fix if
necessary
c) Turn kitchen tap on and flush the filter
cartridge for at least 3 minutes. Collect
water in container and use for garden etc.
NOTE – Flushing the filter cartridge is important
to remove air from the system and any loose
carbon. At first the water may appear cloudy
due to compressed trapped air in the filter and
hoses. However the cloudiness will disappear
over time and with use.
11. Installing the Filter Monitor Alarm (item 8)
The filter monitor alarm (item 8) is supplied to
assist you with knowing when it is time to replace
your filter cartridge. Regular annual cartridge
replacement ensures that your filter system is
maintained in accordance with the manufacturers
recommendations.
a) Remove double sided tape and plastic
wrapper from monitor.
b) On the back of the monitor - pull the tab
back.
c) The LED and buzzer will cycle 3 times to
confirm the start.
d) It is programmed to flash and sound again
in 11 months.
e) Remove the two adhesive tapes from the
back of the monitor and locate/mount in a
convenient location under your kitchen sink.
NOTES
1) This installation must comply with all
applicable state and local regulations.
2) Do not use with water that is micro-
biologically unsafe or of an unknown
quality without disinfection before or after
the system.
3) When storing filtered water in a
refrigerator please ensure the container
has an air tight seal / lid.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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.
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WARNING WFA does not recommend making
alterations to your existing plumbing to accom-
modate this filter system. If you wish to modify
existing plumbing you must comply with AS 3500
and use a licensed plumber. Where internal water
pressure exceeds 1000 kPa a Watermark
approved Pressure Limiting Valve must be
installed prior to the filter system.
WARNING The contaminants or other substances
removed or reduced by this water treatment
system are not necessarily in your water supply.
Do not use with water that is microbiologically
unsafe or of an unknown quality without
disinfection before or after the system.
IMPORTANT This filter is designed to be used
with mains/city water supplies. If the incoming
water is from a water tank or bore, install a
suitable prefilter prior to this filter system to
prolong filter cartridge life.
CAUTION Safely isolate the water supply prior to
installing the filter system to avoid injury and
property damage.
IMPORTANT NOTICE The WFA HiFlow system
filters water down to half a micron. The filter’s
very fine mechanical and chemical filtering
process removes chlorine, dirt, cysts and many
other potential contaminants. When water is
filtered so finely it can absorb part of everything it
comes into contact with. This can cause taste
and odour issues.
Accordingly, you may find that with new kitchen
tapware the braided flex hose supplied with the
new kitchen tap has a rubber internal. This rubber
internal may, in some instances, cause taste and
odour issues when the filtered water first comes
into contact with the hose.
Should this occur then flush the filtered water
through the hose over a period of time to remove
taste and odour issues.
If this does not solve the issue please contact the
WFA Customer Service Centre on 1300 785 355.
WFA’s distributors have available to purchase, a
replacement hose, with a special food grade
internal, to resolve the taste or odour issue.
WFA and Everpure Inc. warrants to you, the first 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 5 years 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, chloram-
ines 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;
Product Specifications: The unit must only be used for a portable water
source and with cold water (with a temperature range between 2 and 38oC).
WARRANTY
•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
manufacturers 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, modified, 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 certificate which certifies 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.
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
Operating 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
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HOT
WATER
LINE
or INSTALL
HORIZONTALLY
INSTALLATION DIAGRAM
KITCHEN
MIXER TAP
COLD
WATER LINE
10cm
Not supplied
Installed
Vertically
51cm
1
2
5
6
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P
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B
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FILTER ALARM
7
3
9
8
4a
TOOLS REQUIRED
FOR INSTALLATION
• Philips Head Screwdriver
• Adjustable Wrench
• Tape Measure
• Pencil
PRODUCT
SPECIFICATION
• Usage: For cold
water only.
• Temperature Range:
2-38oC
• Min.-Max. Working
Pressure:10-125 psi
(0.7-8.6 bar)
• Service Flow Rate:
8.3 Litres per minute
• Capacity:11,355 litres
• Micron Rating: Half
(0.5) micron
• Removes/Reduces:
Chlorine,cysts,lead,
giardia,cryptosporidium,
bad taste and odours,
limescale and all
particles down to
half micron in size.
• Filter Change:
Annually or sooner
if flow rate becomes
inconveniently slow.
• This filter does
not remove fluoride.
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