Operating Specifications; Installation Instructions - Pentair OMNIFILTER BF6 Instructions D'installation

OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS

Pressure Range: 30–100 psi
Temperature Range: 40 – 100°F
Rated Flow* 10 gpm
* Rated Flow without cartridge. Performance will vary with type of
cartridge used.
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
Risk of electrical shock. If your water pipes are
used to ground your home' s electrical system, install a No. 8 AWG
jumper wire (or larger) around the filter. The jumper wire must
be connected at both ends by a pressure wire fitting or other
connection that satisfies NEC or CEC and local codes.
WARNING
Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe
or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after
the system.
CAUTION Filter must be protected against freezing, which can
cause cracking of the filter and water leakage.
CAUTION
The rubber O-ring provides the water-tight seal between
the cap and the bottom of the housing. It is important that the
O-ring be properly seated in the groove above the threads of the
housing or a water leak could occur.
CAUTION
Because of the product' s limited service life and to
prevent costly repairs or possible water damage, we strongly
recommend that the bottom of all plastic housings be replaced
every five years for clear and every ten years for opaque. If the
bottom of your housing has been in use for longer than this
period, it should be replaced immediately. Date the bottom of any
new or replacement housing to indicate the next recommended
replacement date.
CAUTION
Do not use electrical heating tape on this unit.
NOTES:
• For cold water use only.
• The contaminants or other substances removed or reduced by
this water treatment device are not necessarily in your water.
Ask your local water municipality for a copy of their water
analysis, or have your water tested by a reputable water
testing lab.
• Do not install where system will be exposed to direct sunlight.
• Filter cartridge life varies depending on filter type, usage, and
water conditions.
• The replacement filter cartridge used with this system has a
limited service life. Changes in taste, odor, or flow of the water
being filtered indicate that the cartridge should be replaced.
• Use only OMNIFILTER replacement cartridges.
• This installation must comply with all applicable state and
local regulations.
• Use only plumber tape without adhesive backing to seal joints.
Do not use pipe compound ("pipe dope"), sticks, or similar
compounds with this unit; they contain petroleum derivatives
which will cause crazing and cracking of the plastic in the filter
housing.
• Use only soap and water to clean filter housing and components.
• After prolonged periods of non-use, such as a vacation, it is
recommended that the system be flushed thoroughly. Let water
run for 5-6 minutes before using.
• Do not use a torch near the unit.
• Some harmless bacteria may attack cellulose media cartridges
such as the RS15, TO6. If your cartridge seems to disintegrate
or develops a musty or moldy odor, switch to a synthetic media
cartridge or consult the manufacturer.
• Wear safety glasses during installation.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

NOTES:
• Please read all instructions, specifications, and precautions
before installing and using your water filter.
• There must be a shut-off valve before the filter.
• Install filter after water meter or pressure tank.
• Numbered diagrams correspond with numbered steps.
Before installing the filter, determine where the unit will be located
and what type of pipe the unit will connect to. The filter head has
1-inch NPT threaded connections molded into it. The distance from
the top of the water piping to the floor must be at least 15-inches
for filter change allowance. Allow a 1
housing to allow for changing the cartridge.
The recommended installation has a shut-off valve on both the
inlet and outlet sides of the filter. The installation shown uses
copper piping. The weight of the filter should be supported so it
does not stress the pipes. The main house water shut-off valve can
be used as the inlet side shut-off valve.
⁄ -inch clearance below the
1
2
Suggested installation