Viqua FB1-34PR-DO, FB2-1PR-DO, FB1-34PR-PS Instruction Sheet

VIQUA Water Filters Installation and Replacement

Instruction Sheet

Section 1 Safety Information

Please read this entire instruction sheet before operating this equipment. Pay attention to all danger, warning, and caution
statements in this instruction sheet. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury or damage to the equipment.

Make sure that the protection provided by this equipment is not impaired. Do not use or install this equipment in any manner
other than that specified in the instruction sheet.

1.1 Safety Precautions

WARNING

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth

defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

CAUTION

If water pipes are used to ground electrical system, appliances, or phone, install a jumper wire.

NOTICE

Read and understand this Instruction Sheet before operating and performing any maintenance on this equipment.

Section 2 Installation

WARNING

• DO NOT install on line pressures above 85 psi (5.9 bar).

• DO NOT overtighten pipe fittings.

• DO NOT use wicking or sealer, Teflon™ tape is recommended.

• DO NOT use torch near plastic housing. All sweated joints should be made prior to assembling piping to the filter head.

• Replace O-ring seal, if there is visible damage. Ensure O-ring and threads are liberally lubricated with a silicone based lubricant.

• Operating temperature allowed is 4 - 38 °C (40 - 100 °F).

• Operating temperature range superseded by cartridge operating temperature if lower.

• Protect the filters from freezing temperatures.

• DO NOT install in direct sunlight.

• Allow minimum of 2” clear space under filter to facilitate cartridge change.

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

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Installation

1

• Loose fit all parts and
calculate length of pipe to be
removed.

• Cut the pipe and install
fittings onto pipe.

2

• Screw filter to the adapter
after covering the threads
with Teflon

®

tape and make a
tight connection but do not
over tighten.

Note: If space is limited
remove sump from head
while making connection.

3

• Connect and tighten, making
sure filter is in a straight
vertical position.

4

Jumper Wire

Note: If water pipes are used
to ground electrical system,
appliances, or phone, install a
jumper wire.

5

By-pass section (optional):

• Use either threaded or
sweated fittings for bypass
section.

2.1 Installing Filter on Water Line

Before starting, shut off the main water supply and drain pipes.

Note: Filter can be adapted to various pipes by using reducing adapters on either end. Installation fittings can be sweated
or threaded. Use galvanized fittings for installation on galvanized pipe.

Procedure:

NOTICE

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