EcoPure EPU2C Basic Carbon Universal Fit Under Sink Replacement Water Filter (Fits EPU3 System) Use and care guide

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CAN MODEL#
MODEL#HCGUSS5
HCGUSS5
Use and Care Guide
Basic Drinking Water Filtration System
INSTALLATION LOCATIO
LOCATION
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To filter water to a faucet, install the filtration system on the COLD supply water pipe to that faucet.
SINK
A mounting bracket and screws are included to support the filter assembly.
IN
Allow a minimum of 2 in. under the filter for removing the sump in order to change the filter cartridge
cartridge.
OU
OUT
Cold
Water
3/8 in.
Male NPT
Adaptor (2)
Installation
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Installing the filtration system
Obtain two 3/8 in. male NPT adaptors (not included) oof the appropriate size and type to adapt to the sink’s existing cold
water supply pipe.
Shut off the hot and cold water supply to the sink and open the faucet(s) to re
relieve
lieve pressure in the cold water pipe.
Cut out a section of the COLD water supply pipe several inches long, as needed to install the filtration system
system.. See the
Installation Location drawing.
Apply four wraps of sealant tape to the threads of the 3/8 in. male
le NPT adaptors (not included) and carefully turn them into
the filter’s inlet and outlet ports.
With the IN side of the water filter toward the incoming water, make connections as the Installation Location figure shows
shows.
When tighteni
tightening
ng compression nuts, use
se a second wrench to hold the 3/8 in
in. male NPT adaptor while turning the nut.
Fully open the cold water faucet downstream of the filtration system
system. Slowly
lowly turn the water supply back on and check for
leaks.
Turn off the cold water faucet when the water flow becomes smooth.
Installing or replacing a filter cartridge
CAUTION
CAUTION: Never remove the sump with water pressure in the filter.
O-Ring Seal
Close the water supply shutoff valve to the filter. To relieve pressure in the filtration system
system, open the cold water faucet
downstream of the filter.
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Carefully tturn
urn the sump to the left to remove from the hhead,
ead, as the sump is full of water. Do not lose the O-ring seal.
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Be sure the inside of the sump is clean. Thoroug
Thoroughly
hly wash with warm, soapy water and rinse.
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Remove the wrapper from the new filter cartridge and iinsert
nsert the filter cartridge into the sump. Some filter cartridge
cartridges fit either
way, while oothers
thers fit only one way. Observe markings on the filter cartridge
cartridge,, or on the wrapper.
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Lightly lubricate the O-ring
ring seal, in the sump, with sil
silicone
icone grease
grease.. Be sure it is fully seated in the groove. Hold the sump up
to the filter head, aligning the center hole in the filter cartridge with the protrusion on the bottom of the head.
NOTE: If the sump will not tight
tighten
en to the head, you may have the filter cartridge in upside down or not centered in the sump. Take
the filter cartridge out and check for correct orientation.
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Being careful not to cross
cross-thread,
thread, turn the sump to the right onto the filter head and tighten se
securely.
curely. Do not overtighten.
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Partially open the faucet downstream of the filtration system
system.. Then, slowly open the water supply shutoff valve and allow the
filter housing to fill with water.
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Close the faucet. Then, check for leaks between the sump and the he
head.
ad.
NOTE: If a leak is occurring, turn off the water supply and depressurize the filtration system
system.. Then, remove the sump and check the
O-ring
ring for cuts, flat spots, etc., and sealing surfaces for foreign material. Clean the O-ring
ring and lubricate with silicone grease.
Carefully press into the groove in the sump.
NOTE: Taste and Odor filter cartridges contain activated carbon which is a black powder. After the new filter cartridge is installed,
open the faucet downstream of the filtration system and allow
ow carbon particles to purge from the filter cartridge
cartridge.. Close the faucet
when you no longer see “fines” (discoloration) in the filtered water, or approximately 2 - 3 minutes.
REPLACMENT FILTER NOTE: The rated flow of HDXVOF4 & HDXLTF4 are 0.5 & 0.6 gpm (at 50psi) respectively which may be less
than the typical sink faucet flow rate. Using these filters on a system installed on a primary sink fa
faucet
ucet may adversely affect the
faucet flow rate.
Filter
Cartridge
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Sump
Turn to the left
to remove
ve
Replacement Parts:
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HCGAOO5 – O--ring
HCXAWO5 – Sump removal wrench (not
included)
Uses HDX™ Under
Under--Sink Filters:
□ HCXVOF5 - Premium Under Sink Filter
□ HCXLTF5 - Advanced Under Sink Filter
□ HCXCTF5 - Basic Under Sink Filter
□ Other standard drop
drop-in
in under
under-sink
filters
See Replacement Filter Note
Safety Information
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Check with your local public works department for plumbing codes. You must follow their guidelines as you install the water filtration system.
Do not use this system on water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before oorr after the system.
This system is onl
onlyy for use on COLD water (100°F / 38°C max.). Do not install on a hot water supply.
Do not install this system where it will be exposed to outdoor weather or direct sun.
Do not install or store this system where it will be exposed to temperatures below free
freezing.
zing. Water freezing in the system will damage it.
The maximum operating water pressure of this system is 100 PSI.. If your home water pressure exceeds 80 PSI,, install a pressure reducing valve before install
installing the filter
filter.
This product was evaluated for certification without a faucet. Should this product be used with a non
non-NSF
NSF Standard 42 faucet the system is no longer considered ce
certified
rtified as this faucet
may not have been evaluate for lead content, material safety, and/or structural integrity. Faucet air gap requirements must be met.
Warranty
Glacier Bay Water Filtration Systems
Systems- Warranty
Glacier Bay Water Filtration Systems are manufactured under the highest standards of quality and workmanship. Glacier Bay Wat
Water
er Filtration Systems warrants to the original purchaser that this system will be leak and drip
free d
during
uring normal domestic use for a period of one (1) year from date of purchase. If this system should ever develop a leak or dr
drip
ip Glacier Bay Water Filtration Systems will free of charge provide the parts necessary to
put the system back in good working cond
condition.
ition. A replacement for any defective part will be supplied free of charge for installation by the purchaser. Defects or dam
damage
age caused by use of other than authorized parts are not
covered by this warranty. This warranty shall be effective from date of pu
purchase
rchase as shown on purchaser’s receipt. Glacier Bay Water Filtration Systems shall be installed per the manufacturer’s instal
installation
lation instructions and
specifications. Some states do not allow limitations on how long a warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. This warranty is valid for the original purchaser only and excludes industrial, commercial, or
business use of the product, product misuse, and product damage due to installation error, whether performed by a contractor, service compa
company,
ny, or yourself. Glacier Bay Water Filtration Systems will not be responsible for
labor charges or for damage incurred during installation, repair or replacement, nor for incidental or consequential damages. Some states, provinces and nations do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you. Glacier Bay Water Filtration Systems will advise you of the procedure to follow in making warranty claims.
Simply write to Gla
Glacier
cier Bay Water Filtration Systems at the address below. Explain the defect and include proof of purchase and you name, addre
address
ss and telephone number or you can also call us at 11-800-247
247-1087.
U.S.A
Glacier Bay Water Filtration Systems
2455 Paces Ferry Roa
Road, N.W
Atlanta, GA 30339
30339-
201
01-8401500 (Revv 0
00)
Canada
Glacier Bay Water Filtration Systems
900
900-11 Concorde Gate
Toronto, ON M3C 4H9
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HOMEDEPOT.COM
M/GLACIERBAY
Please
ase contact 1-800-2
247-1087 for furth
rther assistance.