Culligan IC-EZ Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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Easy-Change Water Dispenser/Icemaker Filter System Installation and Operating Instructions Model IC-EZ

Speciﬁcations

Parts Included:

Filter head with built-in bracket Filter cartridge Mounting screws Cartridge change reminder sticker

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Precautions

Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system. Systems certiﬁed for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected waters that may contain ﬁlterable cysts.

This ﬁlter must be protected from freezing, which can cause cracking of

the ﬁlter and water leakage.

Because of the product’s limited service life and to prevent costly repairs or possible water damage, we strongly recommend that the head of the ﬁlter be replaced every ten years. If the head of your ﬁlter has been in use for longer than this period, it should be replaced immediately. Date the top of any new head to indicate the next recommended replacement date.

Turn off water supply to head without cartridge if it must be left

unattended for an extended period of time.

NOTE:

For cold water use only. Make certain that installation complies with all state and local laws and regulations. The contaminants or other substances removed or reduced by the selected cartridge

are not necessarily in your water. After prolonged periods of non-use (such as during a vacation) it is recommended

that the system be ﬂushed thoroughly. Let water run for 10 minutes before using. The ﬁlter cartridges used with this system have a limited service life. Changes in

taste, odor, and/or ﬂow of the water being ﬁltered indicate that the cartridge should be replaced.

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The IC-EZ-1 is tested and certiﬁed by NSF International to NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for the aesthetic reduction of Chlorine Taste and Odor and Nominal Particulate Class III.

Tools Required

phillips screwdriver• tape measure• hand or electric drill (cordless recommended)• pencil• utility knife (for plastic tubing)• safety glasses• towel•

Optional Materials

shut off valve•

T-Flush valve (Model FVK-100*) Recommended when used with an icemaker that is not in combination with a water dispenser. This valve is installed after the ﬁlter, so the ﬁlter can be ﬂushed to remove carbon ﬁnes or release pressure before removing cartridge. See Diagram below.

*Not Performance Tested or Certiﬁed by NSF.

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3" x 3" x 1/2" wood block• 1/4-inch drill bit• 1/8-inch drill bit• saddle tap valve w/ shut off• 1/4” plastic tubing• ﬁttings•

CAUTION:

WARNING:

CAUTION:

Range / Capacity Level 1 Level 3 Level 4

Pressure Range: 30 – 100 psi (2.1 – 6.9 bar)

Temperature Range: 40–100 ° F (4.4 – 37.7 ° C)

Rated Service Flow: 0.5 gpm (1.9 Lpm)

Filter Capacity: 3000 gallons (11,356 L) 500 gallons (1893 L)

Turbidity: 5 NTU max

The IC-EZ-4 is tested and certiﬁed by NSF International to NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for the aesthetic reduction of Chlorine Taste and Odor, Chloramines and Nominal Particulate Class1. Standard 53 for the reduction of Cysts, Lead, Mercury, VOC, MTBE and Turbidity.

The IC-EZ-3 is tested and certiﬁed by NSF International to NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for the aesthetic reduction of Chlorine Taste and Odor and Nominal Particulate Class 1. Standard 53 for the reduction of Cysts, Turbidity, Lead, Lindane and Atrazine.

Filter Outlet

To Water Dispenser/Icemaker

To Drain

Provide an air gap between end of tube and drain to prevent contamination.

T-Flush valve is required only when this is used with an icemaker.

146481 Rev C 12/06

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Installation

For standard installation on 1/4-inch plastic hose cold water line. Please read all instructions and precautions before installing and using your IC-EZ water dispenser

Icemaker Filter Numbered diagrams correspond with numbered steps Instructions refer to standard installation on existing water line to refrigerator. Before installation, make

sure there is enough slack in existing water line to allow refrigerator to be moved out from the wall.

1. Mounting the Filter System

NOTE: Before starting installation, turn off the icemaker in the refrigerator and store the ice cubes in a clean container in the freezer.

NOTE: Filter should not be more than 3 feet from the appliance. NOTE: Allow 1-1/2-inches (38 mm) clearance below housing or 12-inches (305 mm) below ﬁlter head to

enable ﬁlter cartridge changes.

Filter head should be mounted on stud or ﬁrm surface. The mounting bracket will support

the weight of the ﬁlter and help prevent strain on the cold water line.

DO NOT screw mounting bracket directly onto the refrigerator.

Water supply to the refrigerator should have a separate shut off valve installed before ﬁlter.

If it does not, a separate shutoff should be installed

Turn off the cold water supply to the refrigerator and dispense the water from the refrigerator door until water ﬂow stops to release the pressure in the pipes before starting installation. Place a tray or towels under the cold water line to catch the excess water after the pipes are cut.

Select location under sink, in basement or near refrigerator where ﬁlter is to be mounted. If ﬁlter assembly is mounted on a side wall next to drawers, remove drawers. Cabinet wall may be too thin to support ﬁlter assembly. We recommend that a 3" x 3" x 1/2" wood block be used on the back side of the cabinet to allow the screws to penetrate through the cabinet and into the wood block. This will allow the ﬁlter assembly to be fully supported. Using the ﬁlter head assembly as a template, drill two 1/4-inch holes in the side wall. Position the block of wood behind these two holes and drill two 1/8-inch holes into the block. Use the two screws provided to mount ﬁlter assembly head to side wall and on the block of wood.

Filter head should be mounted in vertical position. Use mounting bracket as a template to mark screw locations. Mount ﬁlter head in marked location using screws.

2. Cutting or Disconnecting the Tubing

Use a 7 to 8 foot coil (3 coils, approximately 10” diameter) of plastic tubing between the outlet of the ﬁlter and the refrigerator.

Determine the length of plastic tubing needed to connect the inlet and outlet of ﬁlter. Using a utility knife; cleanly cut tubing. Leave a minimum of 2-inches (51 mm) of tubing after

shut-off valve in case tubing must be re-cut at a later time.

3. Connecting the Tubing and Fittings

NOTE: If the water cannot be ﬂushed through an existing water dispenser, install T-Flush valve ﬁrst and then connect the outlet of the ﬁlter the same as step 3A. See Page 1 for a T-Flush valve diagram.

Connecting the Inlet. Assemble ﬁttings as shown, by inserting tube 5/8-inch (16 mm) into inlet ﬁtting of head.

Connecting the Outlet. Connect outlet of ﬁlter the same as step (3A)

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B) C)

WARNING:

CAUTION:

Inlet

Outlet

To Refrigerator

Cabinet Wall

Wood Block

Insert

Inlet

Outlet

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4. Installing the Cartridge

Hold cartridge from the bottom when installing or changing the cartridge. Use caution not to scrape knuckles on bracket when locking the cartridge into place.

(B) Line up the arrow on the cartridge with unlocked padlock on head. Insert cartridge and turn arrow to locked padlock. See Diagrams R2 and R3.

5. Putting the Filter into Operation

NOTE: A drinking water cartridge may contain carbon ﬁnes (very ﬁne black powder). If your icemaker contains black carbon ﬁnes, discard ice.

Turn on water supply to allow ﬁlter to ﬁll with water. Check for leaks. If it leaks, see Troubleshooting.

Flush ﬁlter for 10 minutes through the water dispenser or if appliance is equipped with only an icemaker, through the T-Valve, and discard water.

Turn on icemaker. Check for leaks before leaving installation. If it leaks, see Troubleshooting. Installation is complete.

Filter Cartridge Replacement

NOTE: It is recommended that the EZ-1 ﬁlter be replaced every year and the EZ-3/EZ-4 ﬁlters every 6 months, or when you notice a change in taste, odor, or ﬂow of the water being ﬁltered.

Relieve Water Pressure A)

Relieve pressure by turning off water supply to the ﬁlter and dispense water from water

dispenser or T-ﬂush valve until water ﬂow stops.

Remove Old Cartridge NOTE: Place towel under the system to catch any water drips.

A) Turn arrow from locked to unlocked position. B) Gently pull down to remove cartridge.

Install New Cartridge A) Line up arrow with unlocked position on head and insert cartridge. B) Turn to locked position. C) Turn on water and check for leaks. If it leaks, see Troubleshooting. D)

Flush water through water dispenser or T-Flush valve for 10 minutes to remove carbon ﬁnes.

Check for leaks before leaving installation. If it leaks, see Troubleshooting.

Replacement Parts

IC-EZ

1 head assembly 2 RC-EZ-1 ﬁlter cartridge Level 1 ﬁltration 3 RC-EZ-3 ﬁlter cartridge Level 3 ﬁltration 4 RC-EZ-4 ﬁlter cartridge Level 4 ﬁltration 5 clear 1/4 inch tubing

6 small parts pack Contact your area retailer or local water treatment professional for replacement cartridge pricing. For replacement parts, contact your nearest Culligan water ﬁlter retailer or call 1-888-777-7962.

C) D) E)

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Troubleshooting

NOTE: If leaks persist, or if there are other leaks on system, turn off water supply. Call our Technical Support Department at 1-800-721-9243.

Leaks: ...between head and cartridge

Turn off the water supply to the ﬁlter and dispense water from the refrigerator door or T-Flush valve until water and airﬂow stops.

Remove cartridge and inspect o-rings to make sure they are in place and clean. Install cartridge and turn on water supply. If it still leaks, contact Technical

Support at 1-800-721-9243 M-F 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM CST. Turn off icemaker if ﬁltered water goes to icemaker.

...from fittings

Relieve pressure by turning off water supply to the ﬁlter and dispense water through the refrigerator door or T-Flush valve until water and airﬂow stops. Press in the gray collar around the ﬁtting while pulling the tubing with the other hand. Check if tubing is cut squarely or scratched. If tubing is scratched or uneven, cut off 1/2” to 5/8” and re-install tubing per step 3 of installation instructions. Open the water supply valve. If the leaks persist, or if there are other leaks on the unit, turn off the water supply and icemaker, then call Technical Support at 1-800-721-9243. If the ﬁtting does not leak, turn on the icemaker.

Performance Data

WARNING:

NOTE: Substances reduced are not necessarily in your water. Filter must be maintained according to manufacturer’s instructions, including replacement of ﬁlter cartridges.

Model IC-EZ

Important Notice: Read this performance data and compare the capabilities of this system with your actual water treatment needs. It is recommended that, before installing a water treatment system, you have your water supply tested to determine your actual water treatment needs.

This system has been tested according to NSF/ANSI 42 and 53 for the reduction of the substances listed below. The concentration of the indicated substances in water entering the system was reduced to a concentration less than or equal to the permissible limit for water leaving the system, as speciﬁed in NSF/ANSI 42 and 53.

Performance Data - cont.

RC-EZ-1 Cartridges

This system has been tested according to NSF/ANSI 42 for the reduction of the substances listed below. The concentration of the indicated substances in water entering the system was reduced to a concentration less than or equal to the permissible limit for water leaving the system, as speciﬁed in NSF/ANSI 42.

Substance

Inﬂuent Challenge

Concentration

Maximum

Permissible Product Water Concentration

Reduction

Requirements

Minimum Reduction

Average

Reduction

Standard 42

Chlorine 2.0 mg/L±10% ≥50% 94.8% 97.4%

Particulates (5µm to <15µm)-Class III

at least 10,000

particles/mL

≥85% 99.8% 99.9%

Flow Rate=0.5 gpm (1.89 Lpm) Capacity=3000 gallons (11,356 L) or 12 months Testing was performed under standard laboratory conditions, actual performance may vary.

RC-EZ-3 Cartridges

Substance

Inﬂuent Challenge

Concentration

Maximum

Permissible Product Water Concentration

Reduction

Requirements

Minimum Reduction

Average

Reduction

Standard 42 Chlorine 2.0 mg/L±10% ≥50% 96.2% 97.4% Particulates

(0.5 to <1µm)-Class I

at least 10,000

particles/mL

≥85% 99.8% 99.9%

Standard 53 Cyst Minimum 50,000/L 99.95% 99.95% 99.9% Turbidity 11 mg/L ± 1 NTU 0.5 NTU 96.4% 98.5% Lead (pH 6.5) 0.15 mg/L ± 10% 0.010 mg/L 99.3% 99.3% Lead (pH 8.5) 0.15 mg/L ± 10% 0.010 mg/L 94.8% 98.3% Atrazine 0.009 mg/L ± 10% 0.003 mg/L 94.1% 94.1% Lindane 0.002 mg/L ± 10% 0.0002 mg/L 94.5% 98.2%

Flow Rate=0.5 gpm (1.89 Lpm) Capacity=500 gallons (1893 L) or 6 months Testing was performed under standard laboratory conditions, actual performance may vary

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Performance Data - cont.

RC-EZ-4 Cartridges

Substance

Inﬂuent Challenge

Concentration

Maximum

Permissible Product Water Concentration

Reduction

Requirements

Minimum Reduction

Average

Reduction

Standard 42 Chlorine 2.0 mg/L±10% ≥50% 96.2 97.0% Chloramines 3.0 mg/L ± 10% 0.5 mg/L 97.6% 98.0% Particulates

(0.5 to <1µm)-Class I

at least 10,000

particles/mL

≥85% 99.9% 99.9%

Standard 53 MTBE 0.015 ± 20% 0.005 mg/L 69% 96.8% 96.9% Cyst Minimum 50,000/L 99.95% 99.95% 99.9% Turbidity 11 mg/L ± 1 NTU 0.5 NTU 96.6% 98.0% Lead (pH 6.5) 0.15 mg/L ± 10% 0.010 mg/L 99.3% 99.3% Lead (pH 8.5) 0.15 mg/L ± 10% 0.010 mg/L 94.1% 99.3% Mercury (pH 6.5) 0.006 mg/L ± 10% 0.002 mg/L 96.7% 96.7% Mercury (pH 8.5) 0.006 mg/L ± 10% 0.002 mg/L 96.6% 96.6% Chloroform (VOC surrogate

chemical)

0.300 mg/L ± 10% 0.015 mg/L 99.8% 99.8%

Flow Rate = 0.5 gpm (1.89 Lpm); Capacity = 500 gallons (1893 L) or 6 months Testing was performed under standard laboratory conditions, actual performance may vary.

Test Conditions:

Flow Rate = 0.5 gpm Inlet Pressure = 60 psi (4.1 bar) pH

= 7.5 ± 1

mperature = 68° F ± 5° F (20° C ± 2.5° C)

Operating Requirements:

Pressure = 30 - 100 psi (2.1 - 6.9 bar) Temperature = 40° - 100° F (4.4° -37.7° C) Tu

rbidity = 5 NTU Max

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

NOTE: Substances reduced are not necessarily in your water. Filter must be maintained according to manufacturer’s instructions, including replacement of filter cartridges.

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WARNING:

Performance Data - cont.

Organic Chemicals Included by Surrogate Testing:

Applies to IC-EZ-4 Only

Substance

Inﬂuent Challenge

Concentration mg/L

Maximum permissible product water

concentration mg/L

alachor 0.050 0.001 atrazine 0.100 0.003 benzene 0.081 0.001 carbofuran 0.190 0.001 carbon tetrachloride 0.078 0.0018 chlorobenzene 0.077 0.001 chloropicrin 0.015 0.0002 2,4-D 0.110 0.0017 dibromochloropropane (DBCP) 0.052 0.00002 o-dichlorobenzene 0.080 0.001 p-dichlorobenzene 0.040 0.001 1,2-dichloroethane 0.088 0.0048 1,1-dichloroethylene 0.083 0.001 cis-1,2-dichloroethylene 0.170 0.0005 trans-1,2-dichloroethylene 0.086 0.001 1,2-dichloropropane 0.080 0.001 cis-1,3-dichloropropylene 0.079 0.001 dinoseb 0.170 0.0002 endrin 0.053 0.00059 ethylbenzene 0.088 0.001 ethylene dibromide (EDB) 0.044 0.00002 haloacetonitriles (HAN):

bromochloroacetonitrile 0.022 0.0005

dibromoacetonitrile 0.024 0.0006 dichloroacetonitrile 0.0096 0.0002 trichloracetonitrile 0.015 0.0003

haloketones (HK):

1,1-dichloro-2-propanone 0.0072 0.0001

1,1,1-trichloro-2-propanone 0.0082 0.0003 heptachlor 0.25 0.00001 heptachlor epoxide 0.0107 0.0002 hexachlorobutadiene 0.044 0.001 hexachlorocyclopentadiene 0.060 0.000002 lindane 0.055 0.00001 methoxychlor 0.050 0.0001 pentachlorophenol 0.096 0.001 simazine 0.120 0.004 styrene 0.150 0.0005 1,1,2,2,-tetrachloroethane 0.081 0.001 tetrachloroethylene 0.081 0.001 toluene 0.078 0.001 2,4,5-TP (silvex) 0.270 0.0016 tribromoacetic acid 0.042 0.001 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene 0.160 0.0005 1,1,1-trichloroethane 0.084 0.0046 1,1,2-trichloroethane 0.150 0.0005 trichloroethylene 0.180 0.0010 trihalomethanes (includes):

chloroform (surrogate chemical)

bromoform 0.300 0.015

bromodichloromethane

chlorodibromomethane xylenes (total) 0.070 0.001

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Limited Warranty

This limited warranty applies to the Filter Housings only. It does NOT apply to any disposable ﬁlter cartridge, which has a life expectancy that varies with the water being ﬁltered. This limited warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship only for two full years from original date of delivery. Culligan will replace any part which in Culligan’s opinion is defective, unless: (1) any part of the system has been subjected to any type of tampering, alteration, or improper use after delivery, or (2) any part of the system has been repaired by anyone not approved by Culligan. Our obligation does not include the cost of shipment of materials. Culligan is not responsible for damage in transit, and claims for such damage should be presented to the carrier by the customer.

This product has been designed solely for use as a housing for a disposable ﬁlter cartridge. It is NOT warranted against freezing, and neither this product nor its parts is warranted against defects or deterioration caused by uses for which this product was not expressly intended.

THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, WHETHER ORAL OR ARISING BY USAGE OF TRADE OR COURSE OF DEALING, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTIES OF FITNESS OR MERCHANTABILITY. THIS WARRANTY IS THE PURCHASER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. IN NO EVENT SHALL CULLIGAN BE LIABLE FOR ANY ANTICIPATED OR LOST PROFITS, INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, CONSEQUENTIAL CHARGES OR OTHER LOSSES, WHETHER BASED ON BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORTIOUS CONDUCT OR ANY OTHER THEORY, INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH THE PURCHASE, INSTALLATION, REPAIR OR OPERATION OF THE OPAQUE FILTER HOUSING. CULLIGAN DOES NOT AUTHORIZE ANYONE TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY LIABILITY OR MAKE ON ITS BEHALF ANY ADDITIONAL WARRANTIES IN CONNECTION WITH THE OPAQUE FILTER HOUSING OR ANY PART THEREOF.

For servicing under this warranty, return any defective part to YOUR RETAILER within the two-year period referred to above.

IOWA RESIDENTS ONLY:

Store or seller’s name:

Address:

City:

State: Zip:

Telephone:

Seller’s signature:

Customer’s signature:

Date:

Culligan International Company

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