Water Filters Australia K-B-PLATINUM Owner's Manual

MODEL: K-B-PLATINUM

PLATINUM FILTER SYSTEM

OWNER'S MANUAL

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT NOTES

• When installing this filter system in a new home
or kitchen please ensure that the cold water lines
under the sink are flushed to remove all debris
within the pipes, before installation of the water filter
system.

• This Water Filtration System should be installed
in accordance with any local Water Authority by­laws. Australian Standard AS3500

• Where water pressure exceeds 1200 kPa a suitable
pressure limiting valve should be installed prior to
connection to the filter system.

1. Open Carton and Inspect Parts.

Parts included – refer installation diagram
Item No.
Head Assembly with Mounting Bracket 1
Filter Cartridge 2
Mounting Screws 3
Dual Check Valve 4
Pex Hose 550mm – ½” female to

3

/8” male 5

Brass Hex Nipple

3

/8” male to ½” male 6
Horizontal Stabilizing Bracket 7
Filter Monitor Alarm 8
Plumbing Tape 9

2. Ensure that the cold water at mains supply is

turned off

Where an existing tap and connections are already
installed - after you have turned off the mains cold
water at the mini cistern tap, open the kitchen /
mixer tap and release any water pressure.

Unscrew the braided flex hose from the existing

cold water line mini cistern tap or isolation valve.
Clean the ½” male water connection thread.

3. Undersink Mounting Position
As you will note from the associated diagram,

this Inline Filter System can be installed in either
the horizontal or vertical position. Horizontal is
preferable.

a) Horizontal Position

Measure 460mm horizontally, and mark the
mounting location for the side of the Filter
Head Assembly and end of the filter cartridge.
Make sure there is adequate space to avoid
crimping the water line flex hoses. Also make
sure your chosen location offers easy access
for future cartridge changes and installation of
the stabilizing support bracket. (item 7).

b) Vertical Installation
Measure 460mm from the base of the cabinet

(or shelf), and mark the mounting location for
the top of the Filter Head Assembly. Make sure
that there is adequate space to avoid crimping
the water line flex hoses. Also make sure your
chosen location offers easy access for future
cartridge changes.

4. Important - If necessary you can easily change
the direction of the flow of water through the inlet
and outlet of the filter system. You will notice on
the head assembly that the inlet is shown by the
word “IN” and the outlet is shown by the word
“OUT”. To change direction, simply remove the
four (4) screws that hold the mounting bracket to
the head assembly and replace/refit the mounting
bracket in the opposite direction. This allows
flexibility when choosing the desired location for
your filter system.

a) Apply plumbing tape (item 9) to the Pex Hose

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/8” male connection (item 5). Wrap tape in
direction of the thread to ensure a tight fit
and avoid leaks (recommend 10–12 wraps of
plumbing tape). Screw this connection to the
inlet side of the Filter Head Assembly. You will
notice on the head assembly that the inlet is
shown by the word “IN” and the outlet is shown
by the word “OUT”.

b) Apply plumbing tape to the Brass Hex Nipple

(item 6) both sides. Wrap tape in direction of
the thread to ensure a tight fit and avoid leaks.
Screw this connection to the outlet side of the
filter head (item1).

c) Securely mount the Filter Head Assembly

(item 1) on the cabinet wall using two of the
mounting screws (item 3) provided. The filter
head will be installed vertically or horizontally
depending upon your desired location.

5. Connect Dual Check Valve – (item 4)
IMPORTANT – It is a legal requirement under

Australian Plumbing Standards that the Dual
Check Valve be installed. If this part is not
installed all warranties are null and void.

a) Apply plumbing tape (item 9) to the ½” male

water connection cistern tap fitting before
screwing on the dual check valve (item 4).

b) Also apply plumbing tape (item 9) to the ½”

male connection on the outlet of the dual check

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valve. Wrap tape in direction of the threads to
ensure a tight fit and avoid leaks.

6. Attach Pex Hose (item 5)
Connect the ½” female end of the Pex Hose
(item 5) - to the ½” male end of the Dual Check
valve (item 4) as shown in the diagram.

7. Attach Filtered Water to Cold Water Line of
Kitchen Tap

Take the braided flex hose that is attached to the

kitchen tap. Having applied plumbers tape to the
½” male hex nipple (item 6) – screw the ½” female
end of the braided flex hose onto the hex nipple
(outlet side of filter head).

8. For Horizontal Installations – Install Stabilizing
Bracket (item 7)

Where the system is installed horizontally the unit

requires support at the base of the filter cartridge
with the Stabilizing Bracket (item 7). Locate the
bracket (item 7) in a position that allows three
important functions;

a) Firstly, the bracket needs to be located so the

Filter Cartridge can be removed when it is
replaced. Suggested location is at the base of
the filter cartridge.

b) The bracket must be level with the filter head

– so that the filter cartridge sits in a level
horizontal position.

c) Finally, the bracket needs to be screwed into

the cabinet using the two remaining mounting
screws (item 3) and set in a manner whereby
the bottom of the bracket supports the water
filled filter cartridge horizontally.

9. Install Filter Cartridge (item 2)

a) Hold Filter Head (item 1) firmly with one hand.

b) Align cartridge notches with filter head.

c) Insert Filter Cartridge (item 2) and push into

filter head assembly (item 1).

d) Turn it to the right (about 1/4 turn) until it

stops.

10. Flush the Filter Cartridge

a) Turn water supply back on at either the mains

or at the cold water mini cistern tap.

valve. Wrap tape in direction of the threads to
ensure a tight fit and avoid leaks.

6. Attach Pex Hose (item 5)
Connect the ½” female end of the Pex Hose
(item 5) - to the ½” male end of the Dual Check
valve (item 4) as shown in the diagram.

7. Attach Filtered Water to Cold Water Line of
Kitchen Tap

Take the braided flex hose that is attached to the

kitchen tap. Having applied plumbers tape to the
½” male hex nipple (item 6) – screw the ½” female
end of the braided flex hose onto the hex nipple
(outlet side of filter head).

8. For Horizontal Installations – Install Stabilizing
Bracket (item 7)

Where the system is installed horizontally the unit

requires support at the base of the filter cartridge
with the Stabilizing Bracket (item 7). Locate the
bracket (item 7) in a position that allows three
important functions;

a) Firstly, the bracket needs to be located so the

Filter Cartridge can be removed when it is
replaced. Suggested location is at the base of
the filter cartridge.

b) The bracket must be level with the filter head

– so that the filter cartridge sits in a level
horizontal position.

c) Finally, the bracket needs to be screwed into

the cabinet using the two remaining mounting
screws (item 3) and set in a manner whereby
the bottom of the bracket supports the water
filled filter cartridge horizontally.

9. Install Filter Cartridge (item 2)

a) Hold Filter Head (item 1) firmly with one hand.

b) Align cartridge notches with filter head.

c) Insert Filter Cartridge (item 2) and push into

filter head assembly (item 1).

d) Turn it to the right (about 1/4 turn) until it

stops.

10. Flush the Filter Cartridge

a) Turn water supply back on at either the mains

or at the cold water mini cistern tap.

b) At this stage check for leaks and fix if

necessary

c) Turn kitchen tap on and flush the filter

cartridge for at least 2–3 minutes. Collect
water in container and use for garden etc.

NOTE – Flushing the filter cartridge is important to
remove air from the system and any loose carbon
powder. At first the water may appear cloudy due
to compressed trapped air in the filter and hoses.
However the cloudiness will disappear over time and
with use.

11. Installing the Filter Monitor Alarm (item 8)

The Filter Monitor Alarm (item 8) is supplied to

assist you with knowing when it is time to replace
your Filter Cartridge. Regular annual cartridge
replacement ensures that your filter system is
maintained in accordance with the manufacturers
recommendations.

a) Remove plastic wrapper from monitor and

remove installation instructions.
b) On the back of the monitor - pull the tab back.
c) The LED and buzzer will cycle 3 times to

confirm the start.
d) It is programmed to flash and sound again in

11 months.
e) Remove the two adhesive tapes from the

back of the monitor and locate/mount in a

convenient location under your kitchen sink or

on the filter cartridge.

NOTES

1) This installation must comply with all applicable

state and local regulations.

2) Do not use with water that is microbiologically

unsafe or of an unknown quality without
disinfection before or after the system.

3) When storing filtered water in a refrigerator

please ensure the container has an air tight seal.