GROHE 40404 Blue Filter Cartridge Instruction Manual

GROHE 40404 Blue Filter Cartridge

OVERVIEW

DIMENSION

INSTALLATION

Application

The GROHE Blue® filter cartridge reduces carbonate hardness and filters out heavy metals such as lead and copper. Moreover, clouding and organic contamination, as well as substances which impair odour and taste (chlorine), are reduced. Furthermore, the filter material captures particles such as sand and suspended solids.
The water filtrate is classified as Category 2 according to EN 1717.

Safety notes

• The filter system may only be operated with cold water of foodstuff grade.

• The filter head is equipped with a non-return valve according to EN 13959.

• The filter system must be flushed each time the filter is changed.

• At the installation location, the filter system must be protected against mechanical damage, heat and direct sunlight.
  Do not install near heat sources or an open fire.

• Following storage and transport at temperatures below 0 °C, a replacement filter cartridge must be stored in its opened original packaging at ambient temperatures of 4 – 40 °C for at least 24 hours before use.

• The maximum shelf life of a replacement filter cartridge in its unopened packaging is 2 years.

• The filter head must be replaced after 5 years.

• The filter system must be put out of service if an official boilwater notice is issued, e.g. by the water supplier. The filter cartridge must be changed once the boil-water notice is lifted.

• The filter material in the filter cartridge is specially treated with silver. It is possible that a small amount of silver, which is completely safe, may be released into the water.
  The amount is in keeping with the recommendations of the World Health Organisation (WHO) for drinking water.

• It is generally recommended to boil tap water for certain groups of people (e.g. immuno-compromised people, babies). This also applies to filtered water.

• Filtered water is a foodstuff and must be used within 1
  to 2 days.

• • GROHE recommends not leaving the filter system out of service for extended periods of time.
    Following periods of non-use, the GROHE Blue® filter system must be flushed in accordance with the following table prior to re-use:

• If the GROHE Blue® filter system is not used for more than 4 weeks the filter cartridge must be changed.

Technical data

• Operating pressure: 0.12 – 0.8 MPa
• Water temperature at the inlet: 4 – 30 °C
• Ambient temperature: 4 – 40 °C
• Nominal flow rate: 180 l/h
• Pressure drop: 0.06 MPa at 180 l/h
• Filter capacity
  • max. 12 months or: 400 liters at 17°dGH (40 691)
  • 600 liters at 20°dKH (40 404)
  • 1,500 liters at 20°dKH (40 430)
  • 2,500 liters at 20°dKH (40 412)
  • 3,000 liters at <9°dKH (40 547)

Note
The filter capacity is specified for defined test conditions, the actual capacity in operation may be higher or lower.

Flushing the filter cartridge

• During commissioning and when changing the filter, cleanliness and hygiene must be observed!
• The filter system must be flushed each time the filter is changed.
• Setting the filter size, see technical product information for the cooler or the control unit.
• The GROHE Blue® system is set for operation with the filter cartridge S-Size (40 404) at the factory.
• When using a different filter cartridge, the GROHE Blue® system must be set to the relevant value.
• Setting the carbonate hardness, see technical product information for the cooler or the control unit.
• The relevant water supplier can provide information on the carbonate hardness.
• The GROHE Blue® system is set to the standard value for carbonate hardness (bypass 2) at the factory: carbonate hardness 7 – 24°dKH. The carbonate hardness must be adjusted in the case of deviations.
• Resetting the filter capacity, see technical product information for the cooler or the control unit.
• The GROHE Blue® system must be reset after the filter has been changed.
• In the event of problems please consult a specialist installer or the GROHE Service Hotline via email under TechnicalSupport-HQ@grohe.com.

Environment and recycling

Used filter cartridges can be disposed of hazard-free in domestic waste.
In the European Union, you can send the filter including the hygiene cap back to GROHE for recycling.
Further information at http://recycling.grohe.com

+44 208 283 2840
info-uk@grohe.com

References

• Recycling | GROHE Shop Deutschland

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