Installation Instruction and Product Care

CREATE THE BEST WATER YOU CAN INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION AND PRODUCT CARE

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MWF BIG BLUE WHOLE HOUSE WATER FILTRATION SYSTEMS

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Dimensions Parts Before you start

Things you will need:  Plumber  Thread Tape  Spanner  Assorted Tools  Drill  Ball valves  Elbows  Water Pipe

Take some time to clear any items out of the way to ensure you have a safe, clear area to install the water filter. Ensure there are no trip hazards or anything that can create harm in 1 the work area.

Unpack and check that you have received your product in good condition. If it has been Dimensions damaged in transit, please do not attempt to install or assemble the unit. Alert us immedi- 2 ately or as soon as possible, so we can pro- vide the necessary assistance. Easy Installation Guide

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1. Assess the location where the whole house big blue filter system will be installed. Look for a desirable position where the filter can be fixed securely.

2. The whole house big blue filter system bracket has 2 x holes to attach it onto the wall. Fix the water filter onto the wall or frame with strong screws or bolts.

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3. It is preferred that the whole house big blue filter system is mounted on a house wall. If mounted onto a frame, concrete the frame into the ground securely. Ensure the whole house big blue filter system is fixed to a strong structure as it will be heavy when full of water and you need to make it strong enough to handle very bad weather conditions like cyclones CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO etc. 4. Set up the whole house big blue filter to match the flow direction. The caps are marked “In” and “Out” on the top of the housing or from left to right. These systems come pre-assem- bled. However, if your flow direction is right to left, the bracket must be removed from the system and needs to be turned around 180 degrees then reconnected.

5. The inlet plumbing will be attached to the “In” port on the filter system. The outlet plumbing from the whole house big blue filter system will be attached to the distribution system via the “Out” port. A bypass pipe and shutoff valve, Inlet and Outlet shutoff valves and gauges may be installed at this time.

NOTE: Do not use sealants on any of the threads as this will ex- pand and will cause cracks and will damage the whole house black caps. Please only use thread tape. 4. Set up the whole house big blue filter to match the flow di- 6. After complete installation, do not open the valve on the rection. The caps are marked “In” and “Out” on the top of the mains yet, fully open an outside tap nearest to the whole house housing or from left to right. These systems come pre-assem- big blue filter system first. bled. However, if your flow direction is right to left, the bracket must be removed from the system and needs to be turned 7. Slowly open the valve on the main line and let the whole around 180 degrees then reconnected. house big blue filter system fill with water. Once full, water will flow out of the opened tap nearest the water filter. Allow the water to flow for 10 minutes before use. Initially, black carbon 5. The inlet plumbing will be attached to the “In” port on the water will flow out from the tap, so you might want to collect filter system. The outlet plumbing from the whole house big the first black water flowing from the filter into a bucket as it blue filter system will be attached to the distribution system will be very black carbon water. via the “Out” port. A bypass pipe and shutoff valve, Inlet and Outlet shutoff valves and gauges may be installed at this time. 8. Once the whole house big blue filter system is filling with water, push the red air bleeder buttons on top of the filter NOTE: Do not use sealants on any of the threads as this will ex- housings to release any air trapped inside the whole house pand and will cause cracks and will damage the whole house big blue filter system. This will ensure that no air pockets are black caps. Please only use thread tape. trapped inside.

9. Check the housing for leaks and repair as necessary. NOTICE:NOTICE: 6. After complete installation, do not open the valve on the IMPORTANT:IMPORTANT: PLEASE PLEASE DO DO NOTNOT OROR MUSTMUST NOTNOT useuse anyany formform ofof sealantsealant onon mains yet, fully open an outside tap nearest to the whole house thethe threads threads of of this this water water filter. filter. Please Please ONLY ONLY use useplumber plumbers thread thread tape. tape.If you If big blue filter system first. useyou any use sealantsany sealants they theyhave have a history a history of expanding of expanding after after the the water water filter filter is connectedis connected and and can can crack crack the the inlet inlet & &outlet outlet ports ports and and they they will will start start toto leakleak withinwithin a a day day or or so. so. Please Please adviseadvise thethe plumberplumber oror installerinstaller sealantssealants cannotcannot bebe 7. Slowly open the valve on the main line and let the whole used in any form - You can only use Thread Tape. used in any form - You can only use Thread Tape. house big blue filter system fill with water. Once full, water will flow out of the opened tap nearest the water filter. Allow the Maximum/Minimum Pressure water to flow for 10 minutes before use. Initially, black carbon The minimum working pressure required will be determined by the cartridge water will flow out from the tap, so you might want to collect type installed inside this water filter. Sediment cartridges do not slow the the first black water flowing from the filter into a bucket as it water flow generally unless blocked with sediments, but a fine micron carbon block cartridge can take a bit of pressure to push the water through will be very black carbon water. the cartridge. Suburban water pressure works well. The maximum working pressure is around the 80 psi mark. If you have more pressure than 80 psi 8. Once the whole house big blue filter system is filling with you should install a pressure limiting valve before the water filter to ensure no excess pressure is exerted into the system. water, push the red air bleeder buttons on top of the filter housings to release any air trapped inside the whole house Installing Gauges big blue filter system. This will ensure that no air pockets are

Please take care when installing the gauges, please apply plumbers thread trapped inside. tape only to the gauge thread. Tighten taking extra care the threads have not been crossed. Tighten gauges until tight. If any gauges threads seem to be a tight fitCLICK simply HEREturn the TO gauge WATCH forward THE as farVIDEO as possible without to much force, then turn the gauge back the other way to untighten, then turn 9. Check the housing for the gauge forward again until you have the gauge installed as required. DO leaks and repair as neces- NOT use any form of sealants on the gauge threads. sary. Water Flow Direction

Please note: These water filters are set up to flow the water from left to right. If you want the water filter to flow the other way you will be required to remove the bracket and turn it around 180 degrees and refit the bracket so once installed the complete water filter housing is set up correctly. 6.Maximum/Minimum After complete installation, Pressure do not open the valve on the mains yet, fully open an outside tap nearest to the whole house The minimum working pressure required will be determined by the cartridge bigtype blueinstalled filter inside system this water first. filter. Sediment cartridges do not slow the water flow generally unless blocked with sediments, but a fine micron carbon block cartridge can take a bit of pressure to push the water through Slowly open the valve on the main line and let the whole 7.the cartridge. Suburban water pressure works well. The maximum working housepressure big is around blue filter the 80 system psi mark. fill If you with have water. more pressureOnce full, than water 80 psi will flowyou should out installof the a pressureopened limiting tap nearest valve before the thewater water filter. filter toAllow ensure the no excess pressure is exerted into the system. water to flow for 10 minutes before use. Initially, black carbon waterInstalling will Gaugesflow out from the tap, so you might want to collect the first black water flowing from the filter into a bucket as it Please take care when installing the gauges, please apply plumbers thread willtape beonly very to the black gauge carbon thread. water. Tighten taking extra care the threads have not been crossed. Tighten gauges until tight. If any gauges threads seem 8.to beOnce a tight the fit simplywhole turn house the gauge big blue forward filter as far system as possible is filling without withto much force, then turn the gauge back the other way to untighten, then turn water,the gauge push forward the again red until air bleederyou have the buttons gauge installed on top as of required. the filter DO housingsNOT use any to form release of sealants any on air the trapped gauge threads. inside the whole house big blue filter system. This will ensure that no air pockets are Water Flow Direction trapped inside. Please note: These water filters are set up to flow the water from left to right. If you want the water filter to flow the other way you will be required to remove the bracket and turn it around 180 degrees and refit the bracket so once installed the complete water filter housing9. Check is set up the correctly. housing for leaks and repair as necessary. Installation Setup Diagram

Diagram 1: MWF 20” x 4.5” Triple Big Blue Whole House Water Filter System

Diagram 2: MWF 20” x 4.5” Triple Big Blue Whole House Water Filter System Complete with Hard Water Conditioner Installation Setup Diagram Diagram 3: MWF 20” x 4.5” Triple Diagram 1: MWF 20” x 4.5” Triple Big Blue Whole House Big Blue Whole House Water Filter System Water Filter System Complete with Hard Water Conditioner & Positive Charged Wa- ter Magnet

Diagram 4: MWF 20” x 4.5” Triple Big Blue Whole House Water Filtration System Complete With Hard Diagram 2: MWF 20” x 4.5” Triple Big Blue Whole House Water Protection & Ki- Water Filter System Complete with Hard Water Conditioner netic Water Energiser

NOTE: The 2 x tapered nipples provided with the Home Edge MUST be used to screw into the Home Edge or the warranty will not be covered, Please read instructions & warranty conditions in Home Edge box. Diagram 5: MWF 20” x 4.5” Triple Big Blue Whole House Water Filter Sys- tem Complete with GRANDER

NOTE: The GRANDER® unit can be installed right after the whole house filter for maximum water treatment. Please see Grander Installation information in the email & inside the box. How to Change Cartridges: Diagram 5: MWF 20” x 4.5” Triple Big Blue Whole House Water Filter Sys- tem Complete with GRANDER

NOTE: The GRANDER® unit can be installed right after the whole house filter for maximum water treatment. Please see Grander Installation information in the email & inside the box.

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1. Shut off the water supply. 2. Open a tap closest to the 3. Use the supplied housing whole house big blue filter opening tool to remove the and allow all the pressure to housing by turning it anti- empty via the tap. clockwise.

4. Once loosened with the tool, the housing can be removed by hand. Spin the housing counterclockwise. Spin until the housing is completely removed.

NOTE: If the pressure is not released, the filter housing will be very difficult to loos- en. It is imperative that the water pressure is released prior to attempting to remove the filter housing. 2. Open a tap closest to the 3. Use the supplied housing 5. Remove the old filter whole house big blue filter opening tool to remove the and discard. Make sure to and allow all the pressure to housing by turning it anti- note the orientation of the empty via the tap. clockwise. cartridges.

6. Install the new whole house big blue cartridges into the filter housings.

NOTE: You can do some preventive maintenance while doing the cartridge replacement. Lubricate the o-ring and housing threads with food grade silicone grease. 4. Once loosened with the tool, the housing can be removed by hand. Spin the housing counterclockwise. Spin until the housing is completely removed.

NOTE: If the pressure is not released, the filter housing will be very difficult to loos- en. It is imperative that the water pressure is released prior to attempting to remove the filter housing. 7. Ensure the cartridges center hole are seated in the stump in the base of each housing. Ensure the cartridge is centered & ver- tical as you lift the housing up into the head cap thread to replace. Hold 1 hand under the housing as you screw back on the whole house big blue filter housing by turning it clockwise. Do this until it is hand tight. If lubricated correctly this will screw on very easily without the tool.

8. Insert the housing tool onto the filter housing. Tighten the filter housing until firm. Do not tighten until overtightened. Do not force.

9. Do not open the valve on the mains yet, fully open the tap nearest to the whole house water filter. 7. Ensure the cartridges 10. Open the valve on the mainline slowly and let the wa- center hole are seated in ter flow. Once the housings fill with water press the red air the stump in the base of bleeder buttons on top of the filter housings to release the each housing. Ensure the air inside the whole house big blue filter system. This will cartridge is centered & ver- ensure that no air pockets are trapped inside. tical as you lift the housing up into the head cap 11. Let the water flow out of the opened tap nearest to the thread to replace. Hold 1 water filter for 10 minutes until the BLACK Carbon water hand under the housing has been flushed out and the water is clear again. You might as you screw back on the want to collect the first flow of water into a bucket, as it may whole house big blue filter housing by turning it clockwise. Do be very black water from the carbon fines from the new car- this until it is hand tight. If lubricated correctly this will screw bon cartridges. on very easily without the tool.

8. Insert the housing tool onto the filter housing. Tighten the filter housing until firm. Do not tighten until overtightened. Do not force.

12. Turn off flushing tap. Turn on taps inside the home to release any air and you are done. Inspect the work area if there are no leaks etc and all is as it should be. Clean up. 9. Do not open the valve on the mains yet, fully open the tap nearest to the whole house water filter. CREATE THE BEST WATER YOU CAN

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