Franke FRC062PK User Manual

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WHY FRANKE WATER FILTRATION

Water filtration is a popular topic these days. Research indicates that
approximately 70% of American households use some type of
home water filtration. But why? It’s a very common question with
a simple answer: peace of mind. You and your loved ones drink
and come in contact with tap water many times every day. This is
something that most people don’t even consider and Franke thinks
it should stay that way. A water filtration system is a straightforward,
convenient way to make sure that there’s just H2O in your glass
and no unexpected little “extras.” Whether the goal is to achieve
better tasting water from the tap or ease your uncertainty about
actual water quality, opting to use a filtration system can provide
some much needed reassurance.

POU Filtration

Our filtration products fall into a category known as Point-of-Use
or POU filtration systems. What this means is that water is being
filtered immediately before it is dispensed, or just before it flows
from the tap. A filter housing containing a filter cartridge is
plumbed directly into the water line below your kitchen counter.
Filtered water is then dispensed as it is needed from a separate
faucet adjacent to the kitchen sink. These faucets are commonly
referred to as both POU faucets or dispensing heads.

Inside the filter canister is a filter cartridge. Franke filter cartridges
consist of a ceramic outer shell and an enclosed activated
carbon block core. Each cartridge utilizes a multistage filtration
process which occurs as follows:

Stage 1 – Microfiltration occurs as water passes through the
ceramic shell of the filter cartridge. Particulate and pathogenic
cysts ranging from .5 to .8 microns in size are removed during
this stage.

Stage 2 – The composition of the ceramic matrix both kills and
inhibits the growth of bacteria.

Stage 3 – An activated carbon block core removes chlorine and
organic compounds thereby improving the taste, odor, and safety
of the water.

Stage 4 – Two of our cartridge models (FRX02 & FRC06) also
contain heavy metal removal media for the removal of lead and
other heavy metals. See page 88 for chart.

Combining these elements creates an extremely effective
mechanical filtration and chemical reduction process. Although
the life of a filter cartridge can vary depending on water quality,
each cartridge is generally good for six months for a family of
four with normal usage, often even longer.

Benefits of Filtration

The fact is that there are, indeed, undesirable things finding their
way into drinking water. Water with chemicals and impurities can
have an unpleasant odor or taste making it difficult to enjoy.
Ingesting water with specific contaminants can even cause
serious health issues. The table on the following page are some
of the most common contaminants found in drinking water in the
United States and the results you can expect from the use of a
Franke filtration system:

WHY FRANKE WATER FILTRATION

Additional Benefits

What a Franke filtration system takes out of the water
might be the most important, but not the only, benefit.
Our filtration systems are easy to maintain and require
no electricity or additional power supply. Unlike a
reverse osmosis (RO) system, we won’t waste three
gallons of your water for each gallon that is purified
and our filters won’t strip your water of essential
minerals. Most Franke system components are long-life
reusable elements made of natural and recyclable
materials. In fact, if your municipality issues a “boil
water advisory” due to cysts (Cryptosporidium, Giardia,
etc.) you can continue using water filtered with your
Franke filtration system without any boiling or extra
preparation.

Quality & Environmental Responsibility

All Franke filtration products are manufactured using
high-quality components and precision assembly
techniques. Unlike other water filtration companies, we
don’t cut corners. One example of our commitment to
quality is that the activated carbon cores of our filters
are manufactured with coconut shell carbon, one of
the most expensive types. But coconut shell carbon
happens to be a highly effective substance for chemical
reduction and therefore, increases the overall performance
of our systems. Despite the additional cost of some
system components, Franke filtration systems are still
priced equivalently or below those of the competition.
Performance isn’t the only thing we take into
consideration; giving our customers the best value
possible is just old fashioned good business.

Our products incorporate both naturally biodegradable
and highly recyclable materials. All filter housings are
manufactured with either stainless steel or engineering
grade plastic polymers. These materials are frequently
and easily recycled. Franke filter cartridges are made
of, by weight, approximately 95% naturally biodegradable
materials. These environmentally responsible material
usage principles are in stark contrast to many filtration
systems that utilize “throw away” parts and replacement
cartridges. Franke consistently considers the environment
during the development of every new product to
ensure minimal environmental impact during use.

One Less Thing to Worry About

Many families and busy “on-the-go” individuals face hectic daily
schedules with barely a minute to breath let alone worry about
potentially harmful chemicals coming out of the tap. A water filtration
system can help you be more confident at home and give you
great tasting enjoyable drinking water at a moment’s notice.

We recognize that our customers have a choice in water filtration
products and that trust is difficult to earn but easy to lose. In
light of those facts, we will continue striving to provide top-quality
filtration products that deliver exceptional results and allow our
customers to live more confidently every day.

CONTAMINANTS REMOVAL

Cysts (Cryptosporidium) >99.99%

Bacteria (E. Coli) >99.99%

Free Chlorine >96.00%

Lead (specific models) 98.3%

Particulate matter >98%