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AS/NZS 3497
Licence No. WM 74617
Australian Certication
Services
User Guide
Puretec X3 / X4
Inline Undersink Water Filter System
NOV2018
For correct operation & installation it is essential to observe these instructions.
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What's Inside
What's inside
Operation ............................................................................................................................................... 2
Cartridge Replacement ................................................................................................................... 2
Installation Requirements and Procedure ........................................................................... 3
Cartridge Changeout ....................................................................................................................... 4
Assembly ................................................................................................................................................ 5
Faucet Connections .......................................................................................................................... 6
Battery Installation ................................................................................................................................6
Performance Data ............................................................................................................................. 7
Warranty .......................................................................................................................................................7
Puretec Customer Service
Thank you for purchasing a Puretec inline undersink water lter system. Your system is a
proven performer manufactured from only quality materials and components and will give
years of ‘spring fresh’ water free of impurities if maintained properly.
The Puretec system cartridges need replacing regularly to maintain optimum performance.
This is a simple procedure when following instructions. For cartridge replacements contact
your nearest Puretec stockist.
Customer Service Helpline 1300 140 140 (Australia) 0800 130 140 (New Zealand).
This product contains a button battery. Accidental ingestion may
occur and can be fatal. Please keep out of reach from infants. If you
suspect an accidental ingestion please contact emergency services.
Operation
The Puretec inline undersink water lter systems are designed to run economically for many
years and this is dependant on the initial installation and periodical maintenance.
Flush systems for 10 minutes aer any period of non-use more than 2 days. For a period of
non-use of 2 weeks or more, it may be necessary to replace cartridge.
Cartridge Replacement
To maintain the high quality of the puried water the cartridges need changing every 6
months (this is dependant on water quality and usage).
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Installation
When replacing cartridge, ensure you reset the LED reminder light by removing/replacing the
battery from the rubber seat. Please refer to page 6 for a detailed diagram.
Replacement cartridge code for X3 model : Puretec IL149Q
Replacement cartridge code for X4 model : Puretec IL150Q
Installation
This system comes complete with an installation kit enabling it to be connected to 15 mm
(½”) male thread.
Installation Requirements
1 15mm (½”) Cold water line - mains only.
2 Supply pressure: 100 - 860 kPa.
3 Supply temperature 0° - 38°C.
4 Suitable location for faucet.
Alternative ttings may be required if being connected to anything other than 15 mm
(½”) copper pipe. No electrical or drainage requirements needed.
Installation Procedure
1. Select suitable location that is close to the point of ltered water delivery (eg. sink).
Remember to allow access room for changing lters and a suitable place where water
spillage will not cause damage. Location should not be in direct sunlight.
2. Isolate water supply and cut copper pipe ready to install the adaptor ballvalve.
3. Connect the ballvalve to the multivalve with a piece of white tubing.
4. Choose the best position for the faucet, taking into consideration height of jugs etc.
and also the drainage of any spills. Then drill a 012.5mm hole and install the faucet
as in step 5.
5. To install faucet, place the Escutcheon, O-Ring, Base Upholder into the Faucet (see
gure 3). Insert the Faucet into the hole in sink or bench. Slip the large Plastic Washer
and lock Washer onto threaded end of faucet and screw on Nut and tighten making
sure Faucet is correctly positioned on top.
6. Reset LED indicator by following instructions on page 6.
7. Install lter cartridge by positioning it in the desired location, marking the position
of xing hole and xing with bracket screw (Puretec inline cartridge can be mounted
horizontally or vertically). Allow room for the connecting tubes. Ensure ow arrow on
cartridge is in direction of water ow.
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8. Fit tubing into connectors (for quick-connect ttings see Fig 2). Allow slack in the
tubing.
9. Restore the water supply and check for leaks.
10. Run the system for at least 5 minutes to remove carbon nes. Water may appear
milky, but this is normal and is only tiny air bubbles that will clear aer a short period.
Cartridge Installation/Changeout
1. Place container under lter in case of drips.
2. Isolate water supply and release water pressure by operating faucet lever.
3. Disconnect tubing from the cartridge. Discard old cartridge.
4. Remove packaging from the new cartridge. Connect tubing to either end of the
cartridge. Ensure ow arrow on cartridge is in direction of waterow.
Replacement cartridge code for X3 model: Puretec IL149Q
Replacement cartridge code for X4 model: Puretec IL150Q
5. When replacing cartridge, ensure you reset the LED reminder light by removing/
replacing the battery from the rubber seat. Please refer to page 6 for a detailed
diagram.
6. Restore water supply.
7. Check for leaks, rectify any, before leaving the unit.
Aer installing cartridges ush unit for 5 - 10 minutes.
Use Guidelines
• Do not allow exposure to temperatures below 0°C. Protect from freezing.
• Maximum operating temperature 38°C.
• Maximum ow rate 1.9 Lpm.
• This product must be installed in accordance with local plumbing regulations by a
licensed plumber on the cold water line - mains only.
• Replacement Cartridges: See Cartridge Changeout section.
• This system requires regular replacement of the lter cartridge to maintain proper
operation. Varying chlorine, sediment, or organic substance levels may aect
replacement frequency.
• Be sure to change the lter cartridge at least every 9,500 litres or 6 months which
ever occurs rst; or whenever you detect a change in taste, odour, or decrease in ow.
Caution: Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality
without adequate disinfection before or aer the system.
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FIGURE 1
Assembly
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31
2 2 24
No. DESCRIPTION
1 Adaptor Ball Valve ½"M x ½"F x ¼"T
2 Flexible White Tubing
3 Pressure Limiting Multivalve
4 Inline Filter Cartridge
5 Mounting Bracket
Figure 2
HOW TO USE QUICK CONNECT FITTINGS
1. Cut the tube square and push in to
the tube stop. For metal tube remove
burrs and chamfer tube end to prevent
O-Ring seal being damaged.
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FLOW
6 Tube, Nut and Ferrule
7 Tube Insert
8 Faucet Lock Nut and Washer
9 Black Plastic Washer
10 LED Faucet
2. Fitting grips before it seals. Ensure
tube is pushed in to tube stop.
9
6
8
7
3. Tube is secured in position.
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DISCONNECTION PROCEDURE
4. Push collet against body and slide
tube out of tting.
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Faucet Connections
Figure 3
Faucet
Escutcheon
O-Ring
Lock Washer
Gasket
1/4"
Compression
Nut
Display
Battery Seat
Base Upholder
Counter Top
Plastic Washer
Locking Nut
Cone Washer/Olive
1/4" Tube
Circuit Board
Battery
(CR2032)
Battery Installation LED reminder light
Important note: Battery must be replaced when
changing cartridges.
1. Remove the black battery seat from the
faucet lever handle (see Figure 3).
2. Install battery into the battery seat,
positive side up.
Positive
side up.
Negative on
the PCB.
Note: Red light ashes
twice and then followed
by the blue light.
3. Reinstall battery
seat assembly
into the faucet
lever.
4. Blue light ashes during normal operation.
This product contains a button battery.
Accidental ingestion may occur and can be
fatal. Please keep out of reach from infants.
If you suspect an accidental ingestion please
contact emergency services.
5. Red light ashes indicates your cartridges
are due to be changed (usage has
exceeded 3,000 minutes or 12 months).
Please change the battery when
changing the cartridges.
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Performance Data
Performance Data
Substance Guidelines*
NSF Standard 42 Drinking Water Treatment Units
Chlorine
(9,500 L)
Test Parameters
TDS mg/L 310
Temp deg C 22
Turbidity NTU ND (0.1)
pH 7.81
This appliance meets the domestic water treatment appliance Standards AS/NZS3497 for the following
water treatment processes:
Class Treatment type Function Pass
I Microbiological Status Will stop bacteria increasing, but will not
II Microbiological Treatment
II (a) Bacteria Removal Will remove or inactivate bacteria. N/A
II (b) Virus Removal Will remove or inactivate virus. N/A
II (c) Protozoa Removal Will remove or inactivate Cryptosporidium
III Turbidity & Particulate Reduction Reduces cloudiness. YES
IV Taste & Odour Reduction Reduces taste & odours. YES
V Chemical Treatment Decreases chlorine. YES
5 - H ea l th
0.6 - Aesthetic
Bacteriostatic
Average
Inuent
Concentration
1.8 <0.1 25% <0.1 >94%
Max Euent
Concentration
remove them unless II(a) is passed.
and Giardia, but will not remove or
inactivate bacteria and virises unless II(a)
and II(b) is passed.
Min Percent
Removal
*Australian Drinking Water Guidelines - 1996
ND = Not Detected
Average
Euent
Concentration
Average
Percent
Removal
N/A
N/A
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Warranty
WARRANTY
Any claim under this warranty must be made within 3 years of the date of purchase of the product.
This product is warrantied to be free of defect of material and workmanship for 3 years from date
of purchase. Warranty is 1 year parts and labour plus 2 years parts only. Excludes cartridges.
To make a claim under the warranty, take the product and proof of purchase to place where you
purchased the product, and they will lodge a Warranty Request with Puretec.
Puretec will pay your reasonable, direct expenses of claiming under this warranty. You may submit
details and proof of your expense claim to place of purchase for consideration.
The warranty only applies if the product was used and/or installed in accordance with the user
guide and/or installation instructions. This warranty is given in lieu of all other express or implied
warranties and manufacturer shall in no circumstance be held liable for damages consequential or
otherwise or delays caused or faulty manufacturing except as excluded by law.
Applicable to all above, is that the warranties need to be approved by Puretec to ensure product
was not incorrectly used, installed or claimed. False and incorrect claims will be pursued at
Puretec’s discretion, including chargeable inspection and labour costs incurred.
WARRANTY/AUSTRALIA
This warranty is given by Puretec Pty Ltd, ABN 44 164 806 688, 37-43 Brodie Road, Lonsdale SA
5160, telephone no. 1300 140 140 and email at sales@puretec.com.au.
This warranty is provided in addition to other rights and remedies you have under law: Our goods
come with guarantees which cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are
entitled to replacement or refund for a major failure and to compensation for other reasonably
foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the
goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
WARRANTY/NEW ZEALAND
This warranty is given by Puretec Ltd, Reg. No 4464398, Level 2, 40 Onehunga Mall, Auckland
1061, telephone no. 0800 130 140 and email at sales@puretec.co.nz.
This warranty is provided in addition to other rights and remedies you have under law: Our goods
come with guarantees which cannot be excluded under the Consumer Guarantees Act. You are
entitled to replacement or refund for a major failure and to compensation for other reasonably
foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the
goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
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