CLEANING | BACKWASH PROCEDURE
Regular backwashing flushes out contaminants from the filter cartridges and
helps to maintain flow rate.
WHEN TO BACKWASH
• Once a day or when you see a reduction in flow rate
• After pre-filter cleaning
• After any cartridge or filter replacement
• After long periods of non-use
TURN ON WATER SOURCE (HOSE) AND TURN BLUE DIAL TO OPEN
1
POSITION
ROTATE GRAY BACKWASH DIAL TO EACH POSITION FOR 30
2
SECONDS
Switch the dark gray backwash dial to
position 1 and wait 30 seconds. Then turn it to
position 2, wait 30 seconds, and continue to
do so until reaching position 0.
NOTE: Once you begin the backwash process, water will stop flow-
ing from the tap. This is normal. During different rotations, water
will flow out of the backwash hose. Once the dial is returned to
position 0, water will resume flowing from the tap
LET WATER FLOW FROM TAP FOR UP TO 2 MINS AND DISCARD
3
Let the water run for up to 2 minutes while in position 0. Discard the
water until completed.
Note: if water is extremely muddy, cycle through backwash procedure a second time.
4
NOW READY TO RESUME USE
Tip: Refer to Backwash Procedure when you see a reduction in flow rate
during use.
WARNING: Never consume water from the backwash outlet. It is
not safe to drink.
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(Water should be flowing from the tap)
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Turn off water source when finished.
Dark gray backwash dial