Watts Premier WP-1 LCV Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL

MODEL

WP-1 LCV

WP-1 LCV Tested and certied by NSF International against NSF/ANSI
Standard 53 for the reduction of claims specied on the performance data sheet.

Please read carefully before proceeding with installation. Your failure to follow any attached instructions or

operating parameters may lead to the product’s failure and possible damage to property.

Refer to enclosed warranty for operating parameters to ensure proper use with your water supply.

Watts Premier, Inc. 8716 W Ludlow Drive Suite #1 Peoria, AZ 85381
Phone: [phone] www.wattspremier.com Fax: [phone]

Manual #: 199362 Manual Date: 05/18/2012

Thank you for your purchase of a state of the art

Watts Premier Water Treatment system.

WP-1 LCV Water Treatment System:

Watts Premier WP-1 LCV water treatment system contains a heavy duty lead, cyst

and VOC lter block. This specialty formulated block is capable of reducing lead,

cryptosporidium, Giardia, Entamoeba as well as harmful Volatile Organic Chemicals
(See performance data sheet for complete list of VOC’s). It is estimated that VOC’s are

present in one-fth of the nation’s water supplies. These water contaminants can enter

ground water from a variety of sources including localized use of herbicides and pesticides,

gasoline or oil spills, leaking underground fuel tanks, septic system cleaners, and chemicals

used in the dry-cleaning industry. See performance data sheet for individual contaminants
and reduction performance.

System Maintenance

Just because you can not taste it, does not mean that it is not there. Many contaminants in

the drinking water are undetectable to the taste. Additionally, over time if you do not replace
the lter element, other bad tastes and odors will be apparent in your drinking water. This
is why it is important to change out your lter at the recommended intervals as indicated in
this system manual. When replacing any of the lter elements, pay special attention to any

cleaning instructions. Should you have any further questions please refer to our website at
www.wattspremier.com or call our customer service dept. at 1-800-752-5582.

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Table of Contents

Maintenance Record.....................................................................................................

Operational Parameters ...............................................................................................

Contents of WP-1 System .............................................................................................

Tools Recommended For Installation ...........................................................................

Under Sink Mounting.....................................................................................................

Drill a Hole for the Faucet in a Porcelain Sink................................................................

Punch a Hole for the Faucet in a Stainless Steel Sink..................................................

Installation of Faucet.....................................................................................................

Adapt-a-Valve Installation...............................................................................................

Start Up.........................................................................................................................

Filter Change.................................................................................................................

Parts Listing ..................................................................................................................

Performance Data Sheet ..............................................................................................

California Certicates .....................................................................................................

Removing Chlorine from your Shower...........................................................................

Warranty .......................................................................................................................

Maintenance Record

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Date of Purchase:__________ Date of Install:_________ Installed by:____________

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Operational Parameters

Installation needs to comply with state and local plumbing regulations. This system is intended

to be installed on the cold supply line only.

Maximum Minimum
Operational Temperature 100°F (37.8°C) 40°F (4.4°C)
Operating Pressure 100 psig (7.43 g/cm²) 20 psig (1.406 kg/cm²)

pH Parameters 10 5

Flow Rate 0.5 GPM @ 60 psig

Contents of Under Counter System

1 WP-1 Unit
1 Filter
1 Parts Bag

If any of the items are missing, please contact Watts Premier
prior to installing

Tools Recommended For Installation

√ A small knife
√ Variable Speed drill
√ 1/8” (3mm), 1/4” (6.4 mm) and 7/16” (11.0mm) Drill bits
√ 1/2” and 5/8” open-end wrenches (or adjustable Wrenches)
√ Phillips screwdriver

Installation

This system has been designed to t under most kitchen sinks. Please read carefully before

proceeding with installation.

Step 1: Mounting System Under Sink

(a) Locate a space under the sink that allows

the unit to be mounted close to the cold
water supply and allows for easy access

during maintenance and lter changes.

System must be installed to the cold water
supply only. Allow approximately 2” (5cm)

clearance between the bottom of the lter
housing and the oor of the sink cabinet.

(c) Using the mounting hole on the bracket,

mark the location for the mounting screws
on the cabinet wall under the sink.

(d) Screw the (2) screws into the wall at the

marked location.

(e) Hang the module on the screws using the

mounting holes in the bracket.

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Drill a Hole for the Faucet in a Porcelain Sink

Note:

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Most sinks are pre drilled with 1 ½” or 1 ¼” diameter hole that you can use for your
faucet. (If you are already using it for a sprayer or soap dispenser, see step 1)

Porcelain sinks are extremely hard and can crack or chip easily.
Use extreme caution when drilling. Watts Premier accepts no responsibility for
damage resulting from the installation of faucet.
Diamond tip drill bit is recommended for drilling in porcelain.

Determine desired location for the faucet on your sink and place a
piece of masking tape over where the hole is to be drilled. Mark the

center of the hole on the tape.

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Using a variable speed drill set on the slowest speed, drill a

hole through both porcelain and metal casing of sink at the marked
center of the desired location. Use lubricating oil or liquid soap to keep
the drill bit cool (If drill bit gets hot it may cause the porcelain to crack

or chip).
Using a 1/2” Drill Bit, proceed to drill the larger hole. Keep drill speed

on the slowest speed and use lubricating oil or liquid soap to keep the

hole saw cool during cutting.

/8“ pilot

Step 4

Make sure the surroundings of the sink are cooled before mounting the
faucet to the sink after drilling and remove all sharp edges.

Punch a Hole for the Faucet in a Stainless Steel Sink

Note:

Step 5

If mounting faucet to a Stainless Steel Sink you will need a 1/2”
Hole Punch. The faucet opening should be centered between the
back splash and the edge of the sink, ideally on the same side as
the vertical drain pipe.

Drill a ¼” pilot hole. Use a 1/2” Hole Punch and an adjustable wrench

to punch the hole in the sink.

The faucet can now be installed.

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Installation of Faucet

Step 1 Place the escutcheon chrome plate and the black rubber washer on the

faucet shank. (Parts found in faucet parts bag).

Step 2 Insert the faucet shank through the hole in sink and let it rest on the sink top.
Step 3 From the underside of the sink, slide on the locating washer, lock washer and

brass nut onto the shank. Check orientation of faucet then tighten brass nut

securely.

Step 4 Connect blue tube from the ltration system to the faucet shank.

Place the brass nut onto the tube, followed by the plastic sleeve (tapered
end pointing to the end of tube) and then place the plastic insert into the end
of the tube.

Step 5 Insert the assembled blue tube into the end of the faucet shank and use a

wrench to tighten the brass nut securely.

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Adapt-a-Valve Installation

Caution: Water supply line to the system must be from the cold water supply line.
Hot water will severely damage your system.

(A) Turn off the main supply water to the house.
(B) Turn off the cold water supply to the faucet by turning the angle stop valve clockwise

until it is completely off. Drain any water in the line by opening the faucet cold side.

(C) Attach adapt-a-valve as illustrated in the center photo below, choosing the conguration

that ts your plumbing.

(D) Attach the loose end of the green tube to the Adapt-a-Valve.

Insert the green tube into the ¼” opening on the adapt-a-valve until it stops.

(E) Turn on water supply and open the Adapt-a-valve. Check for leaks.

Conguration:

* Washer

Conguration for 3/8”

(With Brass Fittings)

* Insert White Washer

Hot

Supply

Cold

Supply

Conguration for 1/2”

(Without Brass Fittings)

System Start Up

(A) Turn faucet handle to the open position to start the ow of water through the unit. Run 7

gallons of water through the unit in order to ush out the normal black carbon nes (it will

“sputter” until the air is purged out) from the unit. Initially, the water may appear cloudy

which is due to tiny air bubbles and it will clear up shortly. Close the faucet when nished.

(B) Check for leaks. If you have any leaks, shut off the water supply to your system, tighten

any ttings / housings and restart unit.

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FILTER CHANGE

Watts Premier recommends changing the lter element

every 6 months.
Use Watts Premier’s replacement cartridge only. Other

lters may look the same, but only lters by Watts are
manfactured to t your WP-1 lter unit in order to ensure

proper reduction of water contaminants.

Carbon Block Filter

WP-1 LCV Part# 101014

(a) Turn off incoming water supply to the WP-1 at the adapt-

a-valve. Note: There will be water in the lter housing.

Lift the faucet handle to relieve the water pressure.

(b) Remove lter housing from lid by turning it to the left,

as shown in Figure D.

(c) Remove used lter cartridge and discard.
NOTE: Do not discard lter-housing o-ring.

Figure D

(d) Clean inside of lter housing with warm soapy water and

rinse to remove soap

(e) Lubricate o-ring with water-soluble lubricant (i.e. K-Y Jelly

® or Silicone lubricant).

NOTE: Do not use Petroleum based lubricants such as

Vaseline ®.

(f) Seat o-ring in groove in lter housing and insert new lter

cartridges into lter housing.

(g) Screw lter housing onto lid as shown in Figure D.

(h) Turn on water supply to lter unit at the Adapt-a-Valve.

(i) Check system for leaks.

To Loosen To Tighten

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ITEM QTY PART # DESCRIPTION
1 1 101014 Lead, Cyst. VOC Carbon Block
2 1 113002 Lid

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3 1 113019 Housing 10” Blue
4 1 113054 O-Ring
5 1 116023 Faucet - NON-AG
6 1 122036 Flow Control Elbow
7 1 560080 Adapt-a-Valve
8 1 140004 Tubing-1/4” Blue 4FT
9 1 140007 Tubing-1/4” Green 4FT

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Performance Data Sheet

Watts Premier Inc.

8716 W Ludlow Drive Suite #1

Peoria, AZ 85381

WP-1 LCV

GENERAL USE CONDITIONS:

1: System to be used with municipal or well water sources treated and tested on regular basis to insure bacteriological safe
quality. DO NOT use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection
before or after the system. Systems certied for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected waters that may contain lterable
cysts.
2: Operating Temperature: Maximum 100
3: Operating Water Pressure: Maximum 100-psi (7.43 kg/cm2) Minimum 20-psi
4: Maximum ow Rate: 0.50 gpm (1.89 lpm)
5: Rated Capacity: 600 Gallons (2,200 liters)

RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT PARTS AND CHANGE INTERVAL:

Note: Depending on incoming feed water conditions replacement time frame may vary.
Description Part Number Change time Frame Cost
Stage 1: Carbonblock 101014 6 Months or 600 gallons of water $28.95

This system has been tested according to NSF/ANSI Standard 53 for the reduction of the substances listed below. The concentration of the indicated
substances in water entering the system was reduced to a concentration less than or equal to the permissable limit for water leaving the system, as
specied in NSF/ANSI 53. Testing performed under standard laboratory conditions, actual performance may vary.

California Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING: this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

(Installer: California law requires that this warning be given to the consumer). For more information: www.wattsind.com/prop65.

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F (40.5

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C) Minimum 40

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F (4.4o C)

Substance

ALACHLOR* >98% 0.04 +/- 0.10 0.002
ATRAZINE* >97% 0.009 +/- 0.10 0.003
BENZENE* >99% 0.015 +/- 0.10 0.005

BROMODICHLOROMETHANE (TTHM)* >99.8% 0.300 +/- 0.30 0.015
BROMOFORM (TTHM)* >99.8% 0.300 +/- 0.30 0.015

CARBOFURAN (Furadan)* >99% 0.08 +/- 0.10 0.04
CARBON TETRACHLORIDE* 98% 0.015 +/- 0.10 0.005
CHLORDANE 0.04 +/- 0.10 0.002
CHLOROBENZENE (Monochlorobenzene)* >99% 2.0 +/- 0.10 0.1

CHLOROFORM (TTHM)* >99.8% 0.300 +/- 0.30 0.015
CRYPTOSPORIDIUM (see Cyst) 99.99% minimum 50,000/mL 99.95%
CYST 99.99%

2, 4-D* 98% 0.210 +/- 0.10 0.07
DBCP (see Dibromochloropropane)* >99% 0.052 0.00002

1,2-DCA (see 1,2-DICHLOROETHANE)* 95% 0.088 0.0048
1,1-DCE (see 1,1-DICHLOROETHYLENE)* >99% 0.083 0.001

DIBROMOCHLOROMETHANE
(TTHM;Chlorodibromomethane)*

DIBROMOCHLOROPROPANE (DBCP)* >99% 0.004 +/- 0.10 0.0002
o-DICHLOROBENZENE (1,2 Dichlorobenzene)* >99% 1.8 +/- 0.10 0.6
p-DICHLOROBENZENE (para-Dichlorobenzene)* >98% 0.225 +/- 0.10 0.075

1,2-DICHLOROETHANE (1,2-DCA)* 95% 0.015 +/- 0.10 0.005
1,1-DICHLOROETHYLENE (1,1-DCE)* >99% 0.021 +/- 0.10 .007
CIS-1,2-DICHLOROETHYLENE* >99% 1.4 +/- 0.10 0.07
TRANS-1,2- DICHLOROETHYLENE* >99% 2.0 +/- 0.10 0.1

1,2-DICHLOROPROPANE (Propylene Dichloride)* >99% 0.015 +/- 0.10 0.005
CIS-1,3- DICHLOROPROPYLENE* >99% 0.079 0.001
DINOSEB* 99% 0.021 +/- 0.10 0.007
EDB (see ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE)* >99% 0.044 0.00002
ENDRIN* 99% 0.006 +/- 0.10 0.002

Percent

Reduction

>99.8% 0.300 +/- 0.30 0.015

Inuent Challenge

Concentration

(mg/L unless noted)

minimum 50,000/mL 99.95%

Maximum Permissible

Product Water
Concentration

10

Substance

ENTAMOEBA 99.99% minimum 50,000/mL 99.95%
ETHYLBENZENE* >99% 2.1 +/- 0.10 0.7
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE (EDB)* >99% 0.001 +/- 0.10 0.00005

FURADAN (see CARBOFURAN)* >99% 0.19 0.001

HALOACETONITRILES (HAN)*
BROMOCHLOROACETONITRILE 98% 0.022 0.0005
DIBROMOACETONITRILE 98% 0.024 0.0006
DICHLOROACETONITRILE 98% 0.0096 0.0002
TRICHLOROACETONITRILE 98% 0.015 0.0003

HALOKETONES (HK):*

1,1-DICHLORO-2-PROPANONE 99% 0.0072 0.0001
1,1,1-TRICHLORO-2-PROPANONE 96% 0.0082 0.0003
GIARDIA LAMBLIA (see Cyst) 99.99%

HEPTACHLOR* >99% 0.25 0.00001
HEPTACHLOR EPOXIDE* 98% 0.0107 0.0002

HEXACHLOROBUTADIENE

(Perchlorobutadiene)*
HEXACHLOROCYCLOPENTADIENE* >99% 0.060 0.000002

LEAD pH 6.5 99% 0.15 +/- 10% 0.010
LEAD pH 8.5 99% 0.15 +/- 10% 0.010

HEPTACHLOR (H-34, HEPTOX) 0.08 +/- 0.10 0.0004
HEPTACHLOR EPOXIDE 0.004 +/- 0.10 0.0002
HEXACHLOROCYCLOPENTADI 0.15 +/- 0.10 0.05

LINDANE* >99% 0.002 +/- 0.10 0.0002

METHOXYCHLOR* >99% 0.12 +/- 0.10 0.04
METHYLBENZENE (see TOLUENE)* >99% 0.015 +/- 0.20 0.005

MONOCHLOROBENZENE
(see CHLOROBENZENE)*

PCE (see TETRACHLOROETHYLENE)* >99% 0.081 0.001
PENTACHLOROPHENOL* >99% 0.01 +/- 0.10 0.001

PERCHLOROBUTADIENE
(see HEXACHLOROBUTADIENE)*

PROPYLENE DICHLORIDE
(see 1,2 -DICHLOROPROPANE)*

POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS (PCBs, Aroclor 1260) 0.01 +/- 0.10 0.0005

SIMAZINE* >97% 0.012 +/- 0.10 0.004

SILVEX (see 2,4,5-TP)* 99% 0.270 0.0016
STYRENE (Vinylbenzene)* >99% 2.0 +/- 0.10 0.1

1,1,1-TCA
(see 1,1,1 - TRICHLOROETHANE)*

TCE (see TRICHLOROETHYLENE)* >99% 0.180 0.0010
1,1,2,2- TETRACHLOROETHANE* >99% 0.081 0.001
TETRACHLOROETHYLENE* >99% 0.015 +/- 0.10 0.005
TOLUENE (Methylbenzene)* >99% 3.0 +/- 0.10 1

TOXOPLASMA
2,4,5-TP (Silvex)* 99% 0.15 +/- 0.10 0.05
TRIBROMOACETIC ACID* 0.042 0.001
TOXAPHENE 0.015 +/- 0.10 0.003
1,2,4 TRICHLOROBENZENE (Unsymtrichlorobenzene)* >99% 0.21 +/- 0.10 0.07
1,1,1-TRICHLOROETHANE (1,1,1-TCA)* 95% 0.6 +/- 0.10 0.2
1,1,2-TRICHLOROETHANE* >99% 0.015 +/- 0.10 0.005
TRICHLOROETHYLENE (TCE)* >99% 0.300 +/- 0.10 0.005

TRIHALOMETHANES (TTHM) (Chloroform; Bromoform;
Bromodichloromethane; Dibromochloromethane)

Unsym-Trichlorobenzene (see 1,2,4­TRICHLOROBENZENE)*

Vinylbenzene (see STYRENE)* >99% 0.150 0.0005
XYLENES >99% 30 +/- 0.10 10

Percent

Reduction

>98% 0.044 0.001

>99% 0.077 0.001

>98% 0.044 0.001

>99% 0.080 0.001

95% 0.084 0.0046

>99.8% 0.45 +/- 0.20 0.080

>99% 0.160 0.0005

Inuent Challenge

Concentration

(mg/L unless noted)

minimum 50,000/mL 99.95%

minimum 50,000/mL 99.95%

Maximum Permissible

Product Water
Concentration

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1311

Removing chlorine from your shower

Special Chlorgon & KDF media – More effective then carbon medias with

hot water applications in the removal of the following.

√ Free Chlorine (CL-)
√ Combined Chlorine (Sodium Hypochlorite)
√ Hydrogen Sulde (Rotten egg smell)
√ Plus, its pH balanced.

Deluxe Shower Handle with Built in Filter Replacement lters 2PK
5-Way Massaging Spray
72” Reinforced Hose

High Strength Bracket
Triple Plated Finish

Reversible Filter Cartridge (Model HHC)
Cartridge Life Rating: 3 months

Part No. 107070 WHITE *$38.95
Part No. 107091 CHROME *$44.95

Part No. 107092 GOLD *$44.95

Shower Falls Deluxe Shower Handle with Built in Filter

Curved Ergonomic Shower Handle Replacement lters 2PK
Filter Handle Extension
Dual Swivel Adjustment
Ultra Deluxe 5 Way Massaging Spray
72” Reinforced Hose

Chrome Plated Brass Bracket & Swivel Ball Extension
Triple Plated Finish

Reversible Filter Cartridge (Model HHC)
Cartridge Life Rating: 3 months
Part No. 107095 CHROME *$55.95

√ Iron oxide (rust water)
√ Dirt, sediment
√ Odors

Part No. 107075 *$15.95/pk

Part No. 107075 *$15.95/pk

All-In-One reversible High-Flow Filter Replacement lter

Deluxe 5-Way Massaging Spray

Soft-Touch Adjustment Pads

Anti-Scaling Spray Nozzle
High Strength Housing

Triple Plated Finish

Cartridge Life Rating: 6 months

Part No. 107098 White/Chrome *$39.95 Part No. 107080 *$13.95/ea

*All prices subject to change without notice.

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8716 W Ludlow Drive Suite #1 • Peoria, AZ 85381

Limited Warranty

What your Warranty Covers:

If any part of your WATTS PREMIER WP-1 is defective in workmanship (excluding replaceable lters ), return unit after
obtaining a return authorization (see below), within 3 year of original retail purchase, WATTS PREMIER will repair or, at
WATTS PREMIER’S option, replace the system at no charge.

How to obtain Warranty Service:

For warranty service, call 1-800-752-5582 for a return authorization number.

insurance prepaid, with proof of date of original purchase. Please include a note stating the problem. Premier will repair it,

or replace it, and ship it back to you prepaid.

What this warranty does not cover:

This warranty does not cover defects resulting from improper installation, (contrary to WATTS PREMIER’S printed
instructions), from abuse, misuse, misapplication, improper maintenance, neglect, alteration, accidents, casualties, re,
ood, freezing, environmental factors, water pressure spikes or other such acts of God.
This warranty will be void if defects occur due to failure to observe the following conditions:

1. The WP-1 System must be hooked up to a potable municipal or well cold water supply.

2. The pH of the water must not be lower than 5 or higher than 10.

3. The incoming water pressure must be between 20 and 100 pounds per square inch.

4. Incoming water to the Counter Top cannot exceed 100 degrees F (38 degrees C.)

This warranty does not cover any equipment that is relocated from the site of its original installation.

This warranty does not cover any equipment that is installed or used outside the United States of America and Canada.

LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS:

Then, ship your unit to our factory, freight and

WATTS PREMIER WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTIBILITY
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. WATTS PREMIER WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING TRAVEL EXPENSE, TELEPHONE CHARGES, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF TIME,
INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF USE OF THE EQUIPMENT, AND DAMAGE CAUSED BY THIS EQUIPMENT AND ITS FAILURE TO
FUNCTION PROPERLY. THIS WARRANTY SETS FORTH ALL OF PREMIER’S RESPONSIBILITIES REGARDING THIS EQUIPMENT.

OTHER CONDITIONS:

If WATTS PREMIER chooses to replace the equipment, WATTS PREMIER may replace it with reconditioned equipment. Parts used in

repairing or replacing the equipment will be warranted for 90 days from the date the equipment is returned to you or for the remainder of

the original warranty period, whichever is longer. This warranty is not assignable or transferable.

YOUR RIGHTS UNDER STATE LAW:

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, and some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of

incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply. This warranty gives you specic legal rights,

and you may have other legal rights which vary from state to state.