Use and Care Manual

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4 • EVERPURE EF-Series System
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Read this Performance Data Sheet and
compare the capabilities of this unit with your actual water
treatment needs. It is recommended that, before purchasing a water
treatment unit, you have your water tested to determine your actual
treatment needs.
FEATURES
• Finely polishes treated water to premium quality for drinking and
cooking.
• Reduces chlorine taste and odor.
• NSF/ANSI Standard 53 certified to reduce cysts such as
Cryptosporidium and Giardia by mechanical means.
• Reduces common earthy, moldy, fishy tastes and odors.
HEALTH CLAIM PERFORMANCE CERTIFIED BY NSF/ANSI*
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 specified in NSF/ANSI 42 and 53.
Substance
Influent Challenge
Concentration
Max. Permissible Product
Water Concentration
Reduction
Requirements
Minimum
Reduction
Average
Reduction
Standard 42—Aesthetic Effects
Chlorine 2.0 mg/L ± 10% ≥ 50% 97.2%
Particulate,
Class I
particles 0.5
to <1 µm
at least 10,000
particles/mL
≥ 85% 99.9%
Standard 53—Health Effects
Cyst Minimum 50,000/L 99.95% 99.99%
99.99%
Lead 8.5 0.15 mg/L ± 10% 0.010 mg/L 98.1% 98.8%
Lead 6.5 0.15 mg/L ± 10% 0.010 mg/L 99.3% 99.3%
*Tested using flow rate = 2.2 gpm; pressure = 60 psig; pH = 7.5 ± 0.5; temp. = 20° ± 2.5°C
OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS
• Capacity: 1500 gallons (5,600 liters)
• Pressure requirement: 10-125 psi (0.7 - 8.6 bar), non-shock
• Temperature: 35-100°F (2°-38°C)
• Flow Rate: 2.2 gpm (8.3 lpm)
GENERAL INSTALLATION/OPERATION/MAINTENANCE
REQUIREMENTS
• Space required: 5”W x 15”H x 5”D (13 x 38 x 13 cm) including 2-1/2
inches of clear space under unit for cartridge change.
• Install vertically with cartridge hanging down.
• Use minimum length of tubing possible.
• Flush new cartridge at full flow for three minutes to purge air.
• Replace cartridges when capacity is reached, or when flow becomes
too slow, but at least annually.
SPECIAL NOTICES
• Installation instructions, parts and service availability, and standard
warranty are included with the product when shipped.
• This drinking water system must be maintained according to
manufacturer’s instructions, including replacement of filter
cartridges.
• 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 that may contain
filterable cysts.
• The contaminants or other substances removed or reduced by this
water treatment system are not necessarily in your water.
• Check for compliance with state and local laws and regulations.
• Tests run under standard laboratory conditions. Actual performance
may vary.
• Spent adsorption media will not be regenerated and used.
• If adsorption media is affected by chlorine, water supply should be
treated to remove chlorine prior to entering filter.
EF-1500 Cartridge - Part No. EV985850
EV314126 REV B DE17
The EF-1500 is Tested and Certified by NSF
International against CSA B483.1 and NSF/ANSI 42
and 53 for the claims specified on the Performance
Data Sheet.
C US
EPA Est. 002623-IL-002
PERFORMANCE DATA SHEET
EVERPURE
®