Filter change – Watts PWDWLCV2 User Manual

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Filter Change

Watts recommends changing the filter element every 6 months .
Use Watts replacement cartridge only. Other filters may look the

same, but only filters by Watts are manufactured to fit your LCV filter

unit in order to ensure proper reduction of water contaminants .
EDP# 7100111 Includes: (1) Sediment Filter

(1) LCV Carbon Block Filter

A . Turn off incoming water supply to the LCV unit by turning the

KNOB on the Adapt-A-Valve™ clockwise . Note: There will be

water in the filter housing . Lift the faucet handle to relieve the

water pressure .

B . Remove filter housing from lid by turning it to the left, as shown in

Figure D .

C . Remove used filter cartridge and discard .
NOTE: Do not discard filter-housing O-ring.
D . Clean inside of filter housing with warm soapy water and rinse to

remove soap

E . Lubricate O-ring with water-soluble lubricant (i .e . K-Y Jelly

Silicone lubricant) .

NOTE: Do not use Petroleum based lubricants such as Vase-

line

F . Seat O-ring in groove in filter housing and insert new filter car-

tridges into filter housing .

G . Screw filter housing onto lid as shown in Figure D .
H . Turn on water supply to filter unit by turning knob on

Adapt-A-Valve™ counterclockwise

I . Check system for leaks .

To Loosen To Tighten

Figure D

Replacement Filters Packs

MoDel

frequency

DescrIPtIon

PWMB10M10

6 Months

5-micron sediment filter

PWCB10LCV

6 Months

1-micron carbon block filter

note: Water conditions may require more frequent cartridge replacement