3M CS-340 Installation Manual

3M™ Water Filtration Products

CS-340 Series Water Filter

Installation and Instruction Manual

Read, understand, and follow all safety information contained in these instructions prior to installation and use of the 3M™ Water Filtration Products Model CS-340 Series. Retain these instructions for future reference.

Intended use:

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Water Filtration Products Model CS-340 Series for 1/4" NPT x 1/4" ﬁtting or compression ﬁttings. The system is intended for use in ﬁltering potable

The 3M water for food service equipment and has not been evaluated for other uses. The system is intended for indoor installations and must be installed by qualiﬁed professional CS-343 only) and also to help extend the life of your equipment.

installer according to these installation instructions. You can also count on your ﬁlter to reduce the problem of lime and scaling (CS-341 and

EXPLANATION OF SIGNAL WORD CONSEQUENCES

WARNING

CAUTION

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury and/or property damage.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

WARNING

To reduce the risk associated with ingestion of contaminants.

• Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system.

To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to water leakage:

• Read and follow use instructions before installation and use of this system;

• Installation must comply with existing state and local plumbing codes;

• Protect ﬁlter from freezing. Drain ﬁlter when room temperature drops below 40° F (4.4° C);

• Do not install on hot water supply lines. Install on cold water lines only. maximum temperature 100°F (38°C);

• Do not install if water pressure exceeds 120 psi (827 kPa). If your water pressure exceeds 80 psi (552 kPa) you must install a pressure limiting valve. Contact

a plumbing professional if you are uncertain how to check your water pressure;

• Do not use wicking or sealer for ﬁtting connections. Use Plumber's Tape for connections;

• Do not install where water hammer conditions may occur. If water hammer conditions exist, you must install a water hammer arrester: Contact plumbing professional if you

are uncertain how to check for this condition;

• Mount system in such a position as to prevent it from being struck by other items used in the area of installation (waste baskets, etc.)

• Do not install near water pipes which will be in the path of a drilling tool when selecting the position the bracket;

• The disposable ﬁlter cartridge must be replaced every six months, at the rated capacity or sooner if a noticeable reduction in flow rate occurs.

• Failure to follow instructions will void warranty;

• Install with the inlet and outlet ports as labeled. Make sure not to reverse connections.

• Do not use acid base sealers or wicking on plastic filter.

• Do not use torches or other heat sources near plastic plumbing, as damage may occur;

• Take care when using pliers or pipe wrenches to tighten plastic fittings, as damage may occur;

• On plastic fittings, use thread sealing tape only. Never use pipe sealant or pipe dope on plastic fittings, as damage may occur;

• Do not install this system in direct sunlight.

IMPORTANT

CAUTION

Installer: Please leave this manual with owner/operator. End User: Please retain for operation and future maintenance instructions.

Flow

Filter Inlet

3M™ Water Filtration Products

Procedure for Installing CS-340 Series Water Filter

Before starting, close shut-off valve on cold water line.

Fig. 1 Fig. 2

Note: 1/4" NPT x 1/4" compression ﬁttings are required for installation (not included). Other ﬁttings may be required depending on installation. For use on 1/4" copper or plastic tubing. Step 1. Shut-off your water source. Step 2. Locate an easily accessible section of tubing. Shut-off valve must be on inlet side of ﬁlter. Cut and remove a 6" section of tubing making

sure ends are cut square. Step 3. Unscrew nuts from compression ﬁttings (not included) and slip nuts and ferrules over tubing end. If your tubing is plastic install the tube

inserts into ends of tube (see Figure 2). Step 4. Tape threads with Plumber's Tape and thread 1/4" NPT x 1/4" compression ﬁttings into both ends of ﬁlter. Step 5. Install ﬁlter by tightening compression nuts onto the compression ﬁttings. Step 6. Turn on water source. Due to air and carbon ﬁnes water may initially run cloudy but will clear. Flush in accordance with Performance Data Sheet

or Flush Instruction Card..

CAUTION:

The disposable ﬁlter cartridge must be replaced every six months, at the rated capacity or sooner if a noticeable reduction in flow rate occurs.

Model No. Connection

CS-341 1/4" NPT 8.25 in

CS-342 1/4" NPT 8.25 in

CS-343 1/4" NPT 8.25 in

Size

Dimensions

Height Width

(21 cm)

2.31in

(5.9 cm)

2.31in

(5.9 cm)

2.31in

(5.9 cm)

Max. Flow Rate Chlorine Reduction

0.5 gpm

(1.9 lpm)

0.5 gpm

(1.9 lpm)

0.5 gpm

(1.9 lpm)

Capacity

1,500 gals

(5,678 L)

1,500 gals

(5,678 L)

N/A 40-100º F

Water Temp.

40-100º F

(4.4-38º C)

40-100º F

(4.4-38º C)

Water

Pressure

25-125 psi

(172-862 kPa)

25-125 psi

(172-862 kPa)

25-125 psi

(172-862 kPa)

Limited Warranty

Seller warrants its equipment against defects in workmanship and material (excluding disposable ﬁlter cartridge(s)) for a period of 1 year from date of shipment from the factory under normal use and service and otherwise when such equipment is used in accordance with instructions furnished by Seller and for purposes disclosed in writing at the time of purchase, if any. The disposable ﬁlter cartridge is warranted from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. Any unauthorized alteration or modiﬁcation of the equipment by Buyer will void this warranty. Seller’s liability under this warranty shall be limited to the replacement or repair, F.O.B. point of manufacture, of any defective equipment or part which, having been returned to the factory, transportation charges prepaid, has been inspected and determined by the Seller to be defective. THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AS TO DESCRIPTION, QUALITY, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE, OR ANY OTHER MATTER. Under no circumstances shall Seller be liable to Buyer or any third party for any loss of proﬁts or other direct or indirect costs, expenses, losses or consequential damages arising out of or as a result of any defects in or failure of its products or any part or parts thereof or arising out of or as a result of parts or components incorporated in Seller’s equipment but not supplied by the Seller.

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