Water Factory Systems SQC3 Series Owner's Manual - page 4
To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to water leakage:
• Read and follow UseInstructionsbeforeinstallationanduseofthissystem.
• Installationanduse MUST comply with all state and local plumbing codes.
• Protect from freezing,removefiltercartridgewhentemperaturesareexpectedtodropbelow40°F(4.4°C).
• Donotinstallsystemsinareaswhereambienttemperaturesmaygoabove110°F(43.3°C).
• Donotinstallonhotwatersupplylines.Themaximumoperatingwatertemperatureofthisfiltersystem
is100°F(37.8°C).
• Donotinstallifwaterpressureexceeds100psi(690kPa).Ifyourwaterpressureexceeds80psi(552
kPa),youmustinstallapressurelimitingvalve.Contactaplumbingprofessionalifyouareuncertainhow
to check your water pressure.
•
Donotinstallwherewaterhammerconditionsmayoccur.Ifwaterhammerconditionsexistyoumustinstalla
water hammer arrester. Contact a plumbing professional if you are uncertain how to check for this condition.
• Wherebackflowpreventiondeviceisinstalledonawatersystem,adeviceforcontrollingpressuredueto
thermalexpansionmustbeinstalled.
• Donotuseatorchorotherhightemperaturesourcesnearfiltersystem,cartridges,plasticfittingsor
plastic plumbing.
• Onplasticfittings,neverusepipesealantorpipedope.UsePTFEthreadtapeonly, pipe dope properties
may deteriorate plastic.
• Takecarewhenusingpliersorpipewrenchestotightenplasticfittings,asdamagemayoccurifovertight-
ening occurs.
• Donotinstall in direct sunlight or outdoors.
• Allhydro-pneumatictanksmusthaveanappropriatepressurereliefvalveinstalled.
• Donot install near water pipes which will be in path of a drilling tool when selecting the position to mount
the bracket.
• Mountfilterinsuchapositionastopreventitfrombeingstruckbyotheritemsusedintheareaofinstallation.
• Ensurethatthelocationandfastenerswillsupporttheweightofthesystemwheninstalled.
• Ensurealltubingandfittingsaresecureandfreeofleaks.
• Donotinstallunitifcolletismissing.ContactWaterFactorySystemsifcolletsaremissingfromanyfittings.
• SHUTOFFFUELORELECTRICPOWERSUPPLYTOWATERHEATERafterwaterisshutoff.
• ThedisposablefiltercartridgeMUST bereplacedevery12months,orsoonerifanoticeablereductionin
flowrateoccurs.
• TheROMembranecartridgeMUST bereplacedatleastevery36months.
To reduce the risk of eye injury while drilling counter-tops for faucet installation:
•Safety glasses MUST be worn during the sink hole drilling operations.
To reduce the risk of eye injury while drilling counter-tops for faucet installation:
•Safety glasses MUST be worn during the sink hole drilling operations.
To reduce the risk of injury associated with household bleach:
• Read and follow manufacturers directions and cautions
• Keep out of the reach of children
• DONOTintermixwithotherchemicals
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Failure to install, operate, or maintain your drinking water appliance in accordance with
these use instructions or any other installation or use instructions accompanying this
product may result in product failure and property damage, including water leakage and
will void warranty.