York MPADC - Manual (Page 12)

California Certification
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XI.
Problem Cause Remedy
Taste/Odor (general) The carbon block filter may become saturated w ith
the taste and odors it adsorbs. Change the filter
Rotten egg odor Typically a sign of H2S (hydrogen sulfide) gas
w hich can occur at any time. It is recommended that you keep tw o filter cartridges
on hand. When one becomes saturated w ith odor,
remove it and allow it to dry upside (threaded-hole)
dow n on a paper tow el. The sulfur gas w ill dissipate,
allow ing the cartridge to be reused. Rotating
cartridges in this manner w ill, in some cases, help
extend the life of the filter.
Odor & odd color on cartridge H2S (hydrogen sulfide) caused by iron
(orange/brow nish), manganese (blackish), and/or
decaying organisms (slimy/blotchy colors) can
cause rotten egg-type odor. Change of filter cartridge is the only recommended
course of action.
“Milky” color in w ater Higher than normal w ater pressure through the
System w ill create small bubbles. Air bubbles do
not effect the performance of the system. Air can
be trapped inside the lid of the housing. For a countertop installation, turn on the w ater and
engage the diverter valve w hile reducing the w ater
flow slightly. For a below the sink installation, adjust
the w ater pressure at the feedw ater adapter below
the sink. Turn on the ledge faucet or diverter valve
and let w ater run for 3 to 5 minutes after installation or
filter change.
Flow rate is slow Solids: The filter is designed to become restricted
in its flow rate w hen the filter becomes clogged
w ith particulate and other contaminants. When
your w ater flow rate slow s to the point that it is
inconvenient to use, it is time to change your filter. It is recommended that filters be replaced at least
every tw elve months or w hen its capacity is reached,
w hichever comes first. If w ater pressure is too low ,
adjust w ater pressure to 60 psi. If other faucets or
sprinklers are on turn off other running w ater.
Water dripping from faucet assembly Adjustment of w ater flow is needed. Below sink units - remove the faucet handle by first
removing the spout (pull straight up) and then slide the
handle off the faucet base. Then turn the small t-bar
about one half turn to tighten the faucet assembly.
Water is black Carbon dust Allow w ater to run through the unit to w aste for
approximately 20 minutes to flush the filter and charge
the carbon.
XII. Troubleshooting