Puretec FP / MP Series Water Filtration Housings User Guide

User Guide
FP / MP Series

Water Filtration Housings
For correct operation & installation, it is essential to observe these instructions.

Puretec Customer Service

Thank you for purchasing a Puretec water filter housing. Your housing is a proven performer manufactured from only quality materials and components and will give years of ‘spring fresh’ water free of impurities if maintained properly. The housing can be used in a wide variety of applications and is compatible with a wide range water filter cartridges (sold separately). Select a cartridge that best suits your situation/water source. For cartridge, selection advice contact your local Puretec dealer or call our Puretec Customer Service Helpline. With a sediment filter, some features include:

• Supply clean water to kitchen, bathroom, and laundry.
• Extends the life of appliances by removing silt, rust, etc protecting hot water systems, washing machines, dishwashers, solenoid garden valves, tap washers, ceramic disc mixer taps, and thermostatic valves.
• Minimizes build-up in pipework and reduces repair costs. With a taste and odor removal filter you will:
• Provide healthy, clean, and pure water for all household drinking, cooking, and showering needs.
• Have better-tasting beverages, tea, coffee, drinking water, and ice.
• Safe water to drink, free from harmful chemicals – also safe for baby formulas.
• Chemicals absorbed by the skin can be removed for use in the shower.

The Puretec filter housing cartridges need replacing regularly to maintain optimum performance. Replace cartridges when water flow is reduced, taste or odor returns to water (carbon cartridges only) or every 6 to 12 months. For cartridge, replacements contact your nearest Puretec stockist. Customer Service Helpline 1300 140 140 (Australia) 0800 130 140 (New Zealand).

Guidelines and Warnings

• Where line pressure exceeds 520 kPa, a pressure limiting valve must be installed. Protect the housing from water hammer.
• Use on cold water line only (with water up to 52°C). For installation over 52°C please enquire as to suitable housing. Protect the housing from freezing.
• Avoid installing in direct sunlight.
• Use PTFE thread seal tape on all connections. The use of liquid pipe sealants/ dope will void the warranty.
• Do not overtighten. Too much tape or over-tightening may cause the head to split.
• For point of entry installations, an approved dual check backflow prevention device must be fitted in accordance with national plumbing product codes.
• Do not use water that is microbiologically unsafe or with water of unknown quality without adequate disinfection.
• This product must be installed in accordance with local plumbing regulations by a licensed plumber.

Installation Note: A water filter system/tap, like any product, has a limited life and may eventually fail. Also sometimes failure happens early due to unforeseen circumstances. To avoid possible property damage, this product should be regularly examined for leakage and/or deterioration and replaced when necessary. A drain pan, plumbed to an appropriate drain or outfitted with a leak detector, should be used in those applications where any leakage could cause property damage, and/or the water supply should be turned off if no one is home/present.
INSTALLATION MUST BE COMPLETED BY A LICENCED PLUMBER. FAULTY OPERATION DUE TO UNQUALIFIED PERSONS WILL RESULT IN  VOIDED WARRANTY COVERAGE.

Positioning Your Filter
Choose a location where any water spillage will not cause damage. If a cupboard is chosen care needs to be taken in case of water spillage or flooding. Make sure the mounting position is solid so that the filter housing stays in position when changing filters. An isolation valve may be installed immediately prior to the filter to isolate the filter for changing the cartridge.

Installation Procedure

1. Isolate water supply and relieve pressure by opening a downstream tap.

2. Cut the pipe to suit the length of the required valve and housing installation.

3. Use approved brass, galv/poly plumbing fittings to suit existing pipework. The female threads on the housing will receive tapered male threads. Thread into housing head carefully as too much tape or overtightening may cause it to split
   WARNING: Use PTFE thread seal tape on all connections. The use of liquid pipe sealant/dope will void the warranty.

4.  If using sweated fittings, allow enough time to cool before connecting to the housing.

5. Securely fix wall mount bracket and pipework with suitable clips. Allow 50mm clearance under the housing bowl for filter changes.

6. Flush debris from pipework.

7. Install filter cartridge as per cartridge replacement instructions.

Typical Installation

Replacement Guide
You can obtain replacements from your local Puretec dealer. To maintain performance, warranty and standards use genuine Puretec replacements.
To maintain the high quality of the purified water the cartridge needs to change every 6 – 12 months, dependent on water quality and usage. You can obtain replacement cartridges from your local Puretec stockist. To maintain performance and warranty use genuine Puretec replacements. The following tables provide a guide to what filter cartridge can be used in your housing:
FP Housings

Model Code| Dirt, Rust, Sediment
(Mains Water)| Taste, Odour Removal
(Mains Water)| Dirt, Rust, Sediment
(Rainwater)| Taste, Odour Removal
(Rainwater)
---|---|---|---|---
FP10M
FP10B
FP10C
FP10Q
FP10M-2| PX051| GC051| PL051| DP101
FP5M-3| PX055| GC205| PL305| –
FP20B| PX052| GC202| PL052| DP102

MP Housings

Model Code| Dirt, Rust, Sediment (Mains Water)| Taste, Odour Removal
(Mains Water)| Dirt, Rust, Sediment
(Rainwater)| Taste, Odour Removal
(Rainwater)
---|---|---|---|---
MP100
MP100B
MP200B
MP200| PX05MP1| CB10MP1| PL05MP1| DP10MP1
MP300
MP300B
MP400
MP400B| PX05MP2| CB10MP2| PL05MP2| DP10MP2

Cartridge Installation / Replacement

To change the filter cartridge please adhere to the following procedure:

1. Turn the water supply off and relieve pressure by opening a downstream tap or pressing the red pressure-relief button on the housing(s) (if fitted).

2. Unscrew the filter bowl (anti-clockwise). If difficult to undo, use a housing wrench
   (provided in kits only, also sold separately). Remove the old cartridge. We recommend replacing O-rings every 3 – 5 years to ensure a water-tight seal, preventing any leaks.

3. Clean the bowl with soap and warm water and rinse thoroughly. Check O-ring for damage and if there is any, replace it.

4. Check O-ring lubrication and if necessary apply a light coating of food-grade silicone lubricant (or similar).

5. Remove all packaging from new filter cartridge and insert into housing bowl making sure cartridge is properly seated over spigot in the base of the bowl. Remember to record the model no. of the cartridge you use.

6. Hold the bowl upright while screwing onto the head. Make certain that the spigot in the housing head is located centrally to the cartridge to make a good seal. Hand tightens bowl until firm. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.

7. Open downstream tap to allow air to be released and gently open water supply allowing all air to be purged.

8. Allow water to run for 2 minutes to flush the system.

9. Close downstream tap and check for leaks. Flush system for 10 minutes after any period of non-use for more than 2 days. For a period of non-use of 2 weeks or more, it may be necessary to replace the cartridge.

Replacement Parts List

Warranty

Notes
Puretec water care products are designed, manufactured, and supported by Puretec Pty Ltd the name you can trust for viable and proven water solutions. The complete range of  Puretec products is developed, refined, made to meet and exceed stringent specifications for the worldwide market.
Important: Sales of products are subject to our Terms and Conditions which are available upon request. All specifications, information, and photos are a guide only and are subject to change without notice. Please ring to confirm the details. Warning: For the correct operation of this appliance it is essential to observe the manufacturer’s instructions.
Warranty
Any claim under this warranty must be made within 10 years of the date of purchase of the product. This product is warranted to be free of defects of material and workmanship for 10 years from the date of purchase. A 10-year warranty is 1-year parts and labor, plus 9 years parts only.
Puretec is renowned for its quality and after-sales support so if you have any issues please call 1300 140 140 (AU) or 0800 130 140 (NZ). To make a warranty claim, contact us directly or the place of original purchase. All costs relating to a warranty claim must be approved by Puretec prior to any work being carried out.
Puretec will pay your reasonable, direct expenses of claiming under this warranty. You may submit details and proof of your expense claim to the place of purchase for consideration.
The warranty only applies if the product was used and/or installed in accordance with the user guide and/or installation instructions. This warranty is given in lieu of all other express or implied warranties and the manufacturer shall in no circumstance be held liable for damages consequential or otherwise or delays caused or faulty manufacturing except as excluded by law.
Applicable to all the above, is that the Warranties need to be approved by Puretec to ensure the product was not incorrectly used, installed, or claimed. False and incorrect claims will be pursued at Puretec’s discretion, including chargeable inspection and labor costs incurred.
All installation and service work should be completed by qualified tradespeople. Faulty operation due to unqualified persons will result in voided warranty coverage.
Use PTFE thread seal tape on all connections. The use of liquid pipe sealant/dope will void the warranty.

Warranty/Australia

This warranty is given by Puretec Pty Ltd, ABN 44 164 806 688, 37-43 Brodie Road, Lonsdale SA 5160, telephone no. 1300 140 140 and email at [email protected].
This warranty is provided in addition to other rights and remedies you have under law: Our goods come with guarantees which cannot be excluded under the Australian  Consumer Law. You are entitled to replacement or refund for a major failure and to compensation for other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

Warranty/New Zealand

This warranty is given by Puretec Ltd, Reg. No 4464398, PO Box 875 Cambridge 3450 NZ, telephone no. 0800 130 140 and email at [email protected].
This warranty is provided in addition to other rights and remedies you have under law: Our goods come with guarantees which cannot be excluded under the Consumer  Guarantees Act. You are entitled to replacement or refund for a major failure and to compensation for other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

AUSTRALIA
P 1300 140 140
E [email protected]
W puretec.com.au
NEW ZEALAND
P 0800 130 140
E [email protected]
W puretec.co.nz

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