FRANKE Vital Kitchen Filter Tap Installation Guide
- July 27, 2024
- Franke
Table of Contents
FRANKE Vital Kitchen Filter Tap Installation Guide
Installation
Vital Capsule Solo
Vital Capsule Tap swivel J-spout
Vital Capsule Tap swivel Highflex-spout
Product Information
Capsule filter
The Franke Filter Capsule is the first system of its kind to provide active carbon filtration with effective pre-filtration in such a compact and convenient format.
With the High-Performance Capsule Filter, it provides on top of it an
outstanding 3 level filtration with a patented state-of-the-art membrane
purification.
The water is filtered point-of-use to guarantee highest product safety and
hygiene.
| Operating data for Capsule Filter | Value |
|---|---|
| Flow rate | @ 3 bar 3.5 L/ min |
| Pressure | 2 bar |
| Capacity | Up to 500 L |
| Temperature range | 5 °C 65 °C |
Filter cartridge
Water is filtered thanks to the patented filter technology.
Bacteria, viruses, microplastics and microparticles, odors, pesticides and
hormones are removed from the tap water during filtration process.
Switching on for the first time
Capsule filter
Before using Vital Capsule for the first time:
Check if installation was done according to the manual.
Check that water supply to the system is turned ON.
Check the filter spout to be without a filter inserted.
Open the water on the filter faucet and let it run without a filter for 4 to 5
minutes. This step is very important to empty the house water supply system
from construction contaminations! X Take the filter out of the plastic and
enter it in the housing nose (with the twin system: check if it is the right
filter).
Screw the housing nose on (if you turn it first a halve a turn left before
closing right, it will be easier).
Take the battery protecting flag out to activate the battery.
Activate the electronic with the reset needle by pressing for about 3 or 4
seconds.
Led light will blink: green, green, green indicating that system is ready.
Then light will turn off.
Turn on the faucet to flush the new filter for 30 seconds to remove any carbon
dust and activate the filter (see page 5/1 ABC).
Filtration is ready.
Operation
Capsule Filter status indication
Filter status indication is timer based.
LED light shows if filter is working or if battery and/ or filter cartridge
need to be replaced.
| Status indication | LED light appearance | User Action |
|---|---|---|
| Filter working | ON/ OFF green light | |
| About 450 L | Light turns red when ON/OFF | Prepare/ purchase new filter |
cartridge
About 500 L| LED blinks red when ON/OFF| Replace filter cartridge
New battery needed| LED light will blink green and red ON/ OFF until timer
unit is replaced| Replace timer unit or battery
During resetting timer During first installation| LED light will blink green,
green, green
Maintenance
Replacing timer unit
See page 14/2 ABC.
Repeat steps from paragraph First installation to reset LED.
Replacing filter cartridge and resetting timer
Filter must be replaced after 500 L of water. After replacing filter
cartridge, reset timer.
To replace filter cartridge refer to illustration on page 14/3.
To reset timer for 3 seconds push button inside reset timer hole.
LED light will blink 3 times. After LED light turns OFF, system is ready.
Periodic checks
- Check connection and shower hoses periodically for the following:
- Weathertightness
- Corrosion
- Mechanical damage.
Use original spare parts only.
Replace damp or dripping hoses.
Replace hoses with rusty or oxidized surfaces.
Replace hoses that show signs of mechanical damage.
Flush all pipes thoroughly before re-installation.
| Operating data | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating pressure (ideal) | 3 bar 45 PSI 300 kPa |
| Operating pressure (max.) | 5 bar 70 PSI 500 kPa |
| Operating pressure (min.)* | 1 bar 14.5 PSI 100 kPa |
| Water temperature (ideal) | 60 °C 140 °F |
| Water temperature (max.) | 80 °C 180 °F |
- Equal pressure is recommended.