3M CFS717 Installation Manual
INSTALLATION
& OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR
3M
Water Filtration Products
CFS717 & CFS717LS
WATER FILTER
3M Water Filtration Products Models CFS717 &
CFS717LS come with step-by-step instructions to connect the CFS717 to your incoming cold water line.
You can count on your 3M Water FIltration Products
Models CFS717 & CFS717LS to reduce the problem of
lime and scaling, and extend the life of your equipment.
And each filter gives you up to six months of great-tasting water. After 6 months, just replace the filter. So
start enjoying tastier beverages today.
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Do not install on line pressure above 125 psi
(8.62 Bar).
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CAUTION: To reduce the risks associated with
water leakage, which, if not avoided, may result
INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS
in property damage — check with your plumbing professional to verify that water pressure is
less than 125 psi.
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Do not use wicking or pipe dope sealer for fitting
connections into head of filter.
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Protect from freezing. Drain filter when room temperature drops below 32°(0°C).
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Activated carbon filters are not intended for use
where water is microbiologically unsafe or with water of unknown quality.
Do not install in direct sunlight.
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Installation must comply with existing state or local
plumbing codes.
PROCEDURE FOR INSTALLING THE FILTER WITH 1/4” COMPRESSED FITTINGS
Read all instructions carefully before beginning to install your filter.
IMPORTANT: Failure to follow instructions may result in voidance of warranty.
Note: 1/4” NPT and 1/4” compression fittings (not included), other appropriate fittings may be required for installation.
For use on 1/4” copper or plastic tubing.
1 Shut-off your
water source
Flow
3 Cut and remove a 6” section of
tubing making sure ends are cut
square.
Filter
Inlet
2 Locate an easily accessible section of tubing.
Shut-off valve must be on inlet side of filter.
4 Unscrew nuts from compression
fittings (not included) and slip
ferrules and nuts over tubing
ends. If your tubing is plastic,
install the tube inserts
into ends of tube.
5 Apply one to two turns of PTFE tape (not included) to
threads of fittings. Thread fittings into ports of filter body.
Tighten fittings snuggly, but DO NOT over tighten.
6 Connect the inlet port of the filter to the incoming water
line following steps 7 & 8.
7 Insert end of tubing into compression fitting; hand tighten
nut onto threads of fittings.
8 With wrench or pliers, tighten compression nut one full turn.
CAUTION: DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
9 Turn on the incoming water sup-
ply to flush out the filter into a bucket
or pan thereby removing fine particles
of charcoal which may be present
in the filter body. Flush cartridge in
accordance with Performance Data
Sheet or Flush Instruction Card.
10 Connect the outlet port of the filter
to the water line going to your equipment being served.
ing. Adhesive backing may prove inadequate on certain
surfaces. A wood screw or other suitable fastener may be
use by piercing through the center of the mounting pad.
CAUTION: Make certain fasteners do not contact hidden
electrical wiring.
b) Pass straps through eyelets of mounting pads with
the toothed surface of the straps facing you.
c) Position the CFS717 filter over mounting pads, loop
straps around bass fittings in filter body and fasten straps
securely. IMPORTANT: Straps cannot be unfastened
once closed—make certain filter is correctly mounted
before fastening.
11 Turn on water supply line. If leak occurs, tighten nuts or
fittings until leak stops.
12 After six months, simply replace with another CFS717.
13 Use of the two (2) included plastic mounts is recom-
mended, particularly if your tubing is of a non-rigid material.
Proceed as follows:
a) Peel protective backing from mounting pads and firmly
apply to a clean surface. Mount pads 8 3/8” to 8 1/2” apart
in a direction that most readily accommodates your tub-
NOTE: Activated carbon filters are not intended for use where
water is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality.
LIMITED WARRANTY
CUNO Incorporated warrants this Product (excluding disposable filter cartridge(s)) to be free from defects in material and
workmanship for five (5) years from the date of purchase.
The disposable filter cartridge is warranted from defects
in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year
from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover
failures resulting from abuse, misuse, alteration or damage
not caused by CUNO or failure to follow installation and use
instructions. If the Product is defective CUNO will replace the
Product or refund your Product purchase price. CUNO will
not be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or conse-
d) When replacing filter, cut straps with snippers or
scissors. A new mounting kit is furnished with each replacement filter.
SPECIFICATIONS
Model Service Service Max. Max.
Flow Rate Life Press. Temp.
CFS717 0.5 gpm 1500 gal. 125 psi 100°F
(1.9 lpm) (5678 lit.) (8.62 Bar) (38°C)
quential damages arising from the use of this Product. Some
states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not
apply to you. To obtain warranty service, mail your request to
Warranty Claims, CUNO Incorporated, 400 Research Parkway, Meriden, CT 06450. Proof of purchase (original sales
receipt) must accompany the warranty claim, along with a
complete description of the Product, model number and alleged defect. This warranty gives you specific legal rights
and you may have other rights which vary from state to state,
or country to country.
3M is a trademark of 3M Company.
CUNO is a trademark of 3M Company used under license.
INSTRCFS717 0909
© 2009 3M Company. All rights reserved.
CUNO Incorporated
400 Research Parkway
Meriden, CT 06450 U.S.A.
1-888-218-CUNO
www.cunofoodservice.com
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