Water Inc HOUSEPURE HP04 User Manual

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INSTALLATION and SERVICE MANUAL

HOUSEPURE

MODELS

HP03

and

736-0137

HP04

Table of Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION – READ ALL .................................. 3

P/N 41482 Rev A 06/04

INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING ...................................................................... 3

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EEDWATER ............................................................................................................. 4

P

OWER ..................................................................................................................... 4

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NSTALLATION .......................................................................................................... 4

SETUP .........................................................................................................................

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NPACKING AND INSPECTION ....................................................................................

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HERE TO INSTALL THE WHOLE HOUSE FILTER ........................................................

INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................... 5

CONTROL START-UP PROCEDURES ................................................................

FILTER OPERATION

2.

BACKWASH POSITION ........................................................................................... 8

3.

FAST RINSE POSITION ........................................................................................... 8

5.

SERVICE ............................................................................................................... 8

TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................................... 9

WATER SYSTEM PARTS LIST 4

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Read and follow the information in this manual to

If you are unsure about installing of your water filter,

This system must be installed in compliance with

!

CAUTION:

minimize the risk of electric shock or personal injury.

IMPORTANT!

contact the helpline or consult a professional plumber.

IMPORTANT!

applicable state and local codes, law, and regulations.

Important Safety Information – Read All
Instructions Before Using

• Before beginning installation, read all these instructions completely. Then obtain all
the materials and tools needed for installation.

NOTE: Failure to install the HOUSEPURE system correctly voids the warranty.

• Perform installation according to state and local plumbing codes.

• Handle all components of the system with care. Do not drop, drag or turn

components upside down.

• Be sure the floor under the water filter system is clean and level.

• The system uses 120 volt-60Hz electrical power. Always use the power cord

supplied.

- Plug power cord into an indoor 120 volt, grounded outlet.

• Install system in a protected area. Be sure electric outlet and transformer do not
come in contact with water. See Where to Install the Filter, in the installation section of
the manual.

- Always connect the system to the main water supply pipe before the water

heater.

- Do not expose system to freezing temperatures. Water freezing in the system

causes equipment damage.

• Minimum inlet water pressure is 40 psi. Maximum inlet water pressure is 125 psi.
Use pressure reducing valve if necessary.

Equipment Overview

KDF MediaGuard

Removes Chlorine
and extends the
life of the Activated
Carbon. (HP03
only)

Premium Granular
Activated Carbon

Removes taste, odors
and THM’s.

Bypass Valve

ScaleFree Water
Conditioner

Reduces Hard Water
Scaling

Specifications

Feedwater
! Do not use this system on water that is microbiologically unsafe or of
unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system. !

Minimum inlet pressure: 40 psig
Maximum outlet pressure: 125 psig

Power

Voltage: 120VAC
Frequency: 60Hz
Power consumption: 7 Watts Maximum

Installation

Minimum ambient temperature: 34 degrees F
Maximum ambient temperature: 122 degrees F

Setup

Unpacking and Inspection

Check the system components for damage or missing parts.

Where to Install the Filter

Consider the following points when determining where to install the water filter:

• Place the system as close as possible to a sewer drain. Runs of up to 12’
elevation above the control head is permissible.

• Do not install the filter where it would block access to the water heater, or
access to the main water shutoff, water meter, or electrical panels.

• A 120V electrical outlet is needed to plug in the transformer. If the outlet is
remote (up to 100 feet), use 18 gauge wire to connect.

• Always connect the system to the main water supply pipe before the water
heater.

• Install the system where it will not be subject to temperatures outside of the
limits stated in the Specification section or to direct sunlight.

Installation

1. Determine installation site and locate water main.

2. Turn off the water supply to pipes to be cut and drain the house water pipes.

3. Open both hot and cold faucets.

4. Move the filter assembly into installation position.

• Be sure the installation surface is level and smooth.

5. Plumb IN and OUT connections to and from the filter.

• Be sure the incoming hard water supply is directed to the INLET port of the
valve.

• The valve body of the control is marked with arrows indicating the proper
flow direction.

• Connections are illustrated below.

Figure 1

CAUTION: If making a soldered copper installation, do all sweat soldering before

connecting pipes to the bypass valve. Torch heat will damage plastic parts.

CAUTION: When turning threaded pipe fittings onto plastic fittings, use care not to

cross-thread.

CAUTION: Use Teflon tape on all external pipe threads. Do not use pipe joint

compound.

CAUTION: Support inlet and outlet plumbing in some manner (use pipe hangers) to

keep the weight off of the valve fittings.

Use Step 10 to install rigid drain pipe.

6. To adapt a rigid drain pipe to the HP03 or HP04 system, do not attach
barbed hose fitting to valve. Instead, plumb rigid tubing directly to the 1/2"
male NPT drain fitting.

7. Cut and glue drain pipe to a suitable drain making sure it is secure.

8. Place bypass valve in "bypass" position

1. Bypass

Inlet Outlet

Figure 3

2. Service

Outlet Inlet

9. Fully open the house main water shutoff valve.

10. Slowly, turn “INLET” bypass valve back in the “service” position. Allow
water to flow into the unit.

11. Push and hold “extra cycle” button to allow unit to go into backwash.

12. Allow unit to run to drain for approx 5 minutes.

13. Check plumbing work for leaks and fix immediately if any are found.

14. Push “extra cycle” momentarily to allow unit to advance to “rapid rinse”.

15. Allow unit to run to drain for the duration of the cycle. 10 minutes.

Figure 4

With the valve In Service, manually initiate a backwash as the final installation
step. This backwash will:

a) Complete the final flushing and filtering of the water system.

b) Re-classify the media bed if the bed was disturbed during shipping.
c) Rinse any remaining residue from lines.

Filter Operation

Backwashing consists of three cycles:

1. Backwash Position
Backwash is a rapid upward flow of water that loosens the media bed and flushes

iron particles, dirt and sediments filtered in the bed out to the drain.

2. Fast Rinse Position
Fast Rinse is a fast flow of water down through the media tank that follows a
Backwash. This flushes all remaining organics from the tank and packs the carbon

bed for efficiency.

3. Service

When the filter is In Service, it is flowing water through the system and removing
objectionable materials from your water.

Troubleshooting

1. Filter Fails To
Backwash.

2. System Delivers
un-filtered Water.

A. Electrical service to

unit has been
interrupted.

B. Timer programming

bad (improper
programming).

A. By-pass valve is

open.

H. Improper

programming.

L. Unit is plumbed

backwards.

A. Assure permanent

electrical service (check
fuse, plug, pull chain or
switch).

B. Check programming and

reset as needed.

A. Close by-pass valve.

H. Reprogram the control to

the proper regeneration
type and frequency.

L. Check that the unit is

plumbed correctly.

4. Loss of Water
Pressure.

N. Water pressure is too

low.

A. Sediment buildup in

Media-Guard in
water filter.

B. Sediment buildup in

carbon in water filter.

N. Line pressure must be at

least 20psi.

A. Backwash more often.

Change Media-guard

B. Change carbon bed.