User Manual

D-20A Cartridge
Substance
Inuent Challenge
Concentration
Max.
Permissible
ProductWater
Concentration
Reduction
Requirements
Minimum
Reduction
Average
Concentration
Standard42AestheticEffects
Chlorine 2.0 mg/L±10% ≥50% 95.7%
Flow Rate=1 gpm (3.78 Lpm) Capacity=1000 gallons (3785 L) or 12 months
D-30A Cartridge
Substance
Inuent Challenge
Concentration
MaxPermissible
ProductWater
Concentration
Reduction
Requirements
Minimum
Reduction
Average
Concentration
Standard42AestheticEffects
Chlorine 2.0 mg/L±10% ≥50% 97.4%
Particulates
(0.5– <um)
Class I
at least 10,000
particles/mL
≥85% 99.9%
Standard53HealthEffects
Cysts†
Minimum
50,000/L
99.95% 99.99% 99.99%
Turbidity 11±1NTU 0.5NTU 95.5% 98.2%
Asbestos
10
7
to 10
8
bers/L>10
micrometers in length
99% >99.9% >99%
FlowRate=0.9gpm(3.4Lpm)Capacity=1000gallons(3785L)or12months
D-40A Cartridge
Substance
Inuent Challenge
Concentration
MaxPermissible
ProductWater
Concentration
Reduction
Requirements
Minimum
Reduction
Average
Concentration
Standard42AestheticEffects
Chlorine 2.0 mg/L±10% ≥50% 99.1%
Particulates
(0.5– <um)
Class I
at least 10,000
particles/mL
≥85% 99.9%
Standard53HealthEffects
Cysts†
Minimum
50,000/L
99.95% 99.99% 99.99%
Turbidity 11±1NTU 0.5NTU 95.5% 98.2%
Asbestos
10
7
to 10
8
bers/L>10
micrometers in length
99% >99% >99%
Lead6.5pH 0.15 mg/L ±10% 0.010 mg/L 99.3% 99.3%
Lead8.5pH 0.15 mg/L±10% 0.010 mg/L 99.3% 99.3%
Mercury6.5pH 0.006 mg/L±10% 0.002 mg/L 96.6% 95.0%
Mercury8.5pH 0.006 mg/L±10% 0.002 mg/L 94.1% 88.5%
Atrazine 0.009mg/L±10% 0.003 mg/L 94.3% 94.3%
Lindane 0.002 mg/L±10% 0.0002 mg/L 97.6% 97.6%
Flow Rate = 0.6 gpm (2.27 Lpm) Capacity=600 gallons (2271 L) or 6 months
If not plumbed into separate tap, ow rate may be less than 0.5 gpm for direct connect systems.
†BasedontheuseofmicrospheresorCryptosporidiumparvumoocysts.
Testingwasperformedunderstandardlaboratoryconditions,actualperformancemayvary.
Filter Cartridge Selection Guide
Select the right cartridge for
your water needs
D-10A D-20A D-30A D-40A†
sediment • •
bad taste & odor • • • •
aesthetic chlorine: taste & odor • • • •
Giardia • •
Cryptosporidium • •
Lead/Mercury •
Lindane/Atrazine •
Particulate Class III •
Particulate Class I • •
lter life in gallons (months)*
250
(3)
1000
(12)
1000
(12)
600
(6)
serviceowrategpm(Lpm)** 1.0 (3.8) 1.0 (3.8) 0.9(3.4) 0.6 (2.3)
* Filtercartridgelifevariesdependingonltertype,usageandwaterconditions.
** Flow rates measured at 60 psi (4.1 bar).
† If not plumbed into separate tap, ow rate may be less than 0.5 gpm for direct connect systems.
NOTE: Substances reduced are not necessarily in your water. Filter must be maintained according to manufac-
turer’s instructions, including replacement of lter cartridges.
Troubleshooting
Leaks between cap and bottom of lter housing
1. Turnoffwatersupplyandpresstheredpressure-reliefbutton.Removebottomof
housing.
2. CleanO-ringandO-ringgroove(locateddirectlybeneaththreadsofhousing).Lubri-
cateO-ringwithsiliconegreaseandreplacesecurelyintogroove.Screwbottomof
housingontocapandhand-tighten.DONOTOVER-TIGHTEN.
Leaks on inlet/outlet connections
1. Turnoffwatersupplyandturnonfaucettoreleasepressureinpipes.Remove
tubingfromtting(see#3underInstallation)andmakesureendoftubingiscut
squarelyandfreeofburrs.Reinserttubingintoquick-connectttings,makingsure
to push securely until tubing hits a hard stop.
2. Turnonwatersupply.Ifleakspersist,orifthereareotherleaksonsystem,turnoff
watersupply.CallTechnicalSupportat1-800-721-9243.
Performance Data
Model US-600A
ImportantNotice:Readthisperformancedataandcomparethecapabilitiesofthissys-
tem with your actual water treatment needs. It is recommended that, before installing
awatertreatmentsystem,youhaveyourwatersupplytestedtodetermineyouractual
water treatment needs.
ThissystemhasbeentestedaccordingtoNSF/ANSI42and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permissiblelimit
forwaterleavingthesystem,asspeciedinNSF/ANSI42and53.
D-10A Cartridge
Substance
Inuent Challenge
Concentration
Max.
Permissible
ProductWater
Concentration
Reduction
Requirements
Minimum
Reduction
Average
Concentration
Standard42AestheticEffects
Chlorine 2.0 mg/L±10% ≥50% 95%
Particulates
(5-15<μm)
Class III
at least 10,000
particles/mL
≥85% 99.5%
FlowRate=1gpm(3.78Lpm)Capacity=250gallons(946L)or3months
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