A.J. Antunes & Co UF-216CC 9700407 - Manual (Page 14)

UF-216CC water Filtration system
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A.J. Antunes & Co.
P/N 1011135 Rev. A 03/12
maIntenance (continued)
rinsing and replacing the carbon element
1. Open the faucet or tap closest downstream to the
filtration system.
2. Close the inlet water valve and allow the system
to depressurize.
3. Place a bucket under the strainer at the inlet
connection to the system. Open the strain by
unscrewing the cap. Water will flow out of the
strainer as the system drains.
4. Press the flusH button to help drain the system.
5. Reattach the cap on the strainer when the water
flow stops. Unplug the power cord.
6. Press and hold the ReD Pressure Relief Button
on the top of each of the Carbon Element Housing
to lower the water level inside the housing by 2 to
3 inches.
7. Remove the Carbon Element Housing.
8. Empty any water into a drain and discard the old
Carbon Element.
9. Inspect the O-ring on the Carbon Element
housing (Figure 6). Replace the O-ring if it is
cracked, twisted, or missing.
10. Lubricate the O-ring with an approved food grade
lubricant and install into the Carbon Element
Housing.
11. Install the new Carbon Element into the Carbon
Element Housing.
nOte: make sure the Gasket remains in place in
the recessed grooves on both ends of the carbon
element.
12. Screw the Carbon element housing (containing
the Carbon Element) into place on the Carbon
Element Head. The Housing will come to a hard
stop at the end of the thread. Use a Filter Wrench
if necessary.
nOte: Do nOt overtighten the carbon element
Housing.
13. Plug in the power cord.
14. Open the inlet water valve and allow the system
to pressurize.
15. To help remove trapped air from the Carbon
element housing, press the ReD Pressure Relief
button on the top of the Housing until water just
begins to come out.
16. Rinse the Carbon Element for at least 5 minutes.
nOte: Do nOt consume the water used for rinsing
the carbon element.
17. The system is now ready for use.
figure 6. replacing the carbon cartridge
carbon
Housing
carbon
cartridge
system sanitization
The system and downstream plumbing should be sani-
tized at least once a year. When necessary, follow the
procedure in sanitizing the system and lines in the
Installation section of this manual.