User manual CULLIGAN PREFERRED 250 DRINKING WATER FILTERS

[. . . ] 53: Health Effects Chemical Reduction Unit Lead Reduction VOC Reduction (350 Only) Mechanical Filtration Unit Turbidity Reduction Cyst Reduction Asbestos Reduction Figure 1 This filter system is supplied with fittings which are designed for use with 1/4 inch O. D. polyethylene tubing: available from Culligan by ordering P/N 00-4021-84*. Select a location for the filter assembly which: · Provides a solid mount for the filter head. [. . . ] Note: The restrictor is built into one of the elbow fittings. Install the remaining 1/4 inch tubing fitting into the filter head inlet using Teflon tape. Mount the filter head using the screws and washers provided. Connect the inlet and outlet tubing to the inlet and outlet fittings of the filter. Double check the water connections to be sure that water will follow the direction-of-flow arrow on top of the head; water supply to inlet fitting, outlet fitting to faucet. Install the filter cartridge as detailed in Figure 3. 10. Flush the cartridge for three minutes to purge the system of air. Validated by WQA according to NSF/ANSI 42 and 53 for the claims listed by NSF International as verified and substantiated by test data. Check for compliance with state and local laws and regulations. Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system. Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected water that may contain filterable cysts. Note that some states require licensed installers, and some states prohibit the use of saddle valves. INSTALLATION Culligan recommends that Preferred Series Drinking Water Filters be installed with a faucet dedicated to dispensing only filtered water. Such a faucet is available from Culligan by ordering P/N 01-0035-37*. Refer to the plumbing schematic shown in Figure 1 when completing this type of installation. Other recommended applications include point-of-use drinking water coolers, refrigerators, and ice makers. *Not tested or certified by NSF. Head can be rotated a maximum of 45° from wall. FILTER REPLACEMENT 45° Illustration A Right Wall Mounting These drinking water systems must be maintained according to the manufacturer's instructions, including timely replacement of filter cartridges. Follow the guidelines below to determine when the filter cartridge must be replaced in each system. Refer to Figure 3 for the service sequence. PreferredTM 150 Filter WALL WALL 45° Illustration B Back Wall Mounting 45° The filter cartridge must be replaced after every 750 gallons or one year of use (whichever comes first), or whenever there is a change in taste or odor or a noticeable decrease in flow. 750 gallons of water use is roughly equivalent to using 2 gallons of water daily for one year. PreferredTM 250 Filter Illustration C Left Wall Mounting Figure 2 The filter cartridge must be replaced after every 1000 gallons or one year of use (whichever comes first), or whenever there is a change in taste or odor or a noticeable decrease in flow. [. . . ] Holding head firmly, press cartridge fully into head. Replaceable components and service parts are available through your local independent Culligan dealer. To learn the name of your nearest dealer, contact: 3. Holding head firmly, pull cartridge downward and out of head. 3. [. . . ]