Watts UC-2 Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual - Filter Change
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Filter Change
Watts Pure Water recommends changing the filter element at
least every 6 months or 1350 gallons (5100 liters). Use Watts'
P-CB-1 replacement cartridge only.
A. Turn off incoming feed water supply to unit.
Note:
There will be water in the unit filter housing. Lift the
faucet handle to relieve the water pressure.
B. Remove filter housing from lid by unscrewing to the left, as
shown in Figure D.
C. Remove used filter cartridges and discard. Discard the
P-CB-1 gaskets.
Note:
Do not discard the filter housing O-ring.
D. Clean inside of filter housing with warm soapy water. Rinse
the filter housing with warm clean water to remove soap.
E. Lubricate filter housing O-ring with water-soluble lubricant
(i.e. K-Y Jelly
®
or Silicone lubricant)
Note:
Do not use Petroleum base lubricant (i.e. Vaseline
®
).
F. Seat O-ring in groove in filter housing.
G. Insert new filter cartridges into filter housing.
H. With the filter bowl in a upright position, screw filter housing
back onto lid as shown in Figure D.
I. Repeat Start Up procedure (Step 4) and check for leaks.
To Loosen
To Tighten
Figure D