Rainfresh UCS2 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual
INTRODUCTION
Your Drinking Water System 2 uses a unique 3-stage filtering process (See Fig, 2) providing safer, better tasting water in your home.
It can be used on any municipal or untreated drinking water supply. For best results, the saddle valve should be opened fully which
will deliver approximately 3/4 gallons (2.8 litres) per minute. The water first passes through an Activated Carbon Cartridge (CF2) which
reduces sediment, dirt, rust, and algae. It also reduces objectionable tastes, odours, colours and chlorine, and significantly reduces
contaminants such as pesticides. This cartridge should be replaced every 4 months.*
Next the water passes through a self-disinfecting, silver impregnated Ceramic Cartridge (1M) which traps and kills harmful
bacteria >99.99999%, traps cysts & protozoa >99.9% and filters particulates as small as 0.3 micron (absolute). This cartridge is
cleanable and reusable. The flow rate will gradually slow during use as contaminants build up on the ceramic surface. The flow is
restored by scrubbing the surface of the cartridge as required using the abrasive cleaning pad (811-0) enclosed. The 1M cartridge
should be replaced after 1 year or if the cartridge gauge (703-4) can be passed over the width of the ceramic. *The third stage is a
solid block column of finely powdered Activated Carbon in the core of the Ceramic Cartridge (1M) which acts as a final "polishing" filter
for chlorine and unpleasant taste/odour. *Note: Cartridge life is directly dependant on water conditions and volume of water filtered.
Excessive sediment may cause more frequent replacement. Contaminants reduced by these
filters/cartridges are not necessarily in your water.
Installation Cautions: Individuals requiring water of specific microbiological purity should
follow the advice of their doctor or local health unit. For use on cold water supply only.
Maximum Pressure -100 psi / 690 kPa. If water pressure surges, or will at any time exceed the
100 psi maximum, a pressure regulator must be installed before the filter (recommended
regulator setting is 75 psi or less) along with a water hammer arrestor to prevent potentially
damaging shocks caused by water hammer.
INSTALLATION (Read carefully before proceeding and keep instructions for future use.)
System and installation shall comply with applicable state and local regulations.
This unit comes complete with cartridges, faucet assembly and all necessary fittings to install the
unit below the counter to copper or CPVC rigid plastic pipe.
Unpacking the Unit
Remove each sump (520) by turning it 1/8 turn to left, then pulling away from head (2501).
Remove CF2 cartridge by twisting and gently pulling away from head boss. Place CF2 and 1M
Ceramic cartridge (packed separately) aside in a safe place until final assembly. CAUTION:
YOUR CERAMIC CARTRIDGE IS FRAGILE AND SHOULD BE TREATED LIKE CHINAWARE.
Mounting the Faucet
Faucet may be installed in hole in sink if available or in counter top. Note: The faucet may also be installed in the sink sprayer
hole if available.
1. Position faucet on counter top beside sink in desired position. Ensure that swivel spout will extend over sink and that there
is room under the counter for faucet shank and to tighten nuts.
2. Mark the location and drill a ½” hole. Protect your counter top by applying a layer of masking tape and use a sharp drill.
3. (See Fig. 1). Insert faucet shank through escutcheon plate (1040-9) and escutcheon washer (1040-10), and then through
counter top. Install plastic locating washer(1040-12), lock washer (1040-13) and locking nut (1040-14). Tighten locking nut
securely while someone holds the faucet body so it does not turn. Place adaptor washer (1040-16) inside 3/8” adapter
(1040-15) and tighten adaptor securely on to the faucet shank with a wrench. Caution: Do not use any thread sealant or tape
on the faucet shank.
Mounting the Unit
1. Locate best position for mounting unit undersink near faucet. Mark
mounting bracket screw locations using mounting bracket (2565) as a
template (See Fig. 2). NOTE: LEAVE MINIMUM OF 5 INCHES CLEARANCE
BELOW SUMPS TO ALLOW REMOVAL OF CARTRIDGES FOR
CLEANING AND REPLACEMENT. THE HIGHER AND CLOSER TO
THE FRONT YOU MOUNT THE UNIT THE BETTER FOR REGULAR
MAINTENANCE.
2. Partially screw the 2
mounting bracket screws (1011-0)
into screw locations (See Fig. 3).
Install mounting bracket and head
assembly over screw heads and
tighten screws.
Cont.
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MODEL UCS2
(Please save for future reference.)
Fig. 1
720-0
721-1
722-0
1040-15
1040-16
1040-14
1040-13
1040-12
1040-7
1040-8
1040-10
Counter Top
1040-9