OLYMPUS Triple Countertop Water Filter (Antimicrobial)

Countertop antimicrobial water filter, which destroys microbes inside the device and on the surface of the ceramic filter in 2 hours. Installation and maintenance instructions Operating parameters – Maximum operating pressure: 7 BAR – Operating temperature: 38 ^° C (100 ^° F) – Minimum operating pressure: 1 BAR (reduced flow) – Recommended operating pressure: 3-7 BAR – Minimum operating temperature 5 ^° C (41 ^° F) – Recommended filtered water flow rate for perfect filtration 1.5 to 2.5 liters/minute at a network pressure of 3-3.5 BAR.

Device Description – Package Contents

The Olympus+ water filter contains the following assembly parts: 1. Water tank (stainless steel lid) 2. Ceramic filter (replacement filter cartridge) 3. Metal elbow for water inlet with clamp for fixing the flexible connection hose 4. Antimicrobial copper alloy metal base with integrated tap 5. Central sleeve of the metal base for fixing the antimicrobial copper disc and screwing in the filter cartridge (replacement) 6. Antimicrobial copper alloy disc (already mounted) 7. Flexible hose for connecting the device to the water supply tap 8. Metal switch (valve) for connecting the filter, with the option to choose between filtered and unfiltered water 9. Sealing washer between the valve and the tap (must always be mounted) 10. Nipple for connecting to a tap with internal thread or a shower tap 11. Metal elbow for water outlet and fixing the tap 1. DEVICE INSTALLATION IN 1 MINUTE 1) Refer to the image of the device with parts numbered 1 to 11. 2) Place the appliance on the sink or in an adjacent space. 3) Carefully remove the filter cartridge (the spare one) located inside the metal cover (water tank) (1) of the appliance. 4) Unscrew the nylon wrap around the filter cartridge (2). 5) screw easy the filter cartridge (2) clockwise, without tightening it too tightly, so as not to break the plastic or ceramic thread or reduce the water flow . 6) Screw the metal cover (1) firmly to the right. 7) Unscrew the strainer from the kitchen tap to the left and screw the valve (switch) (8) to the right in its place. (see details in section 2) . 8) For filtered water, open the tap and turn the switch handle to the horizontal position. (When first used, black water may come out from rinsing the activated carbon) For unfiltered water, turn the switch to the vertical position. CAREFUL The flow rate of the filter tap also depends on the water pressure in the water supply network. At a network pressure of 3 – 3.5 BAR, the filter flow rate will be approximately 1.5 – 2.5 liters of water/minute. If the network pressure is high, open the tap less to have a lower flow rate and excellent quality of the filtered water. ORDER OF INSTALLATION OF FILTER CARTRIDGES (SPARE) IN DOUBLE AND TRIPLE FILTERS If your device is double or triple, place the filter cartridge with the green thread in position 1, and the cartridges for limescale or nitrates (blue or red thread) on the other bases, in any order. 2. CONNECTING THE FILTER TO THE TAP Unscrew the small filter with the strainer from the tap mouth so that you can screw the filter valve (switch) (8) in its place. If the tap thread is external after unscrewing the strainer, screw the supply valve (8) directly clockwise. Tighten firmly by hand and, as far as possible, avoid using a tool that could damage the valve or strip the thread. If the tap thread is internal, use the nipple (10) for regular taps or shower taps. Screw the wide part of the nipple inside the tap (where you unscrewed the strainer) and tighten it well. Screw the supply valve (8 – filtered-unfiltered water switch) onto the smaller diameter thread on the nipple to make the connection. If your tap does not fit into one of the 2 previous hypotheses, contact our company. CAREFUL : If the filtered/unfiltered water switch is stiff when first turned on, apply more force to make it work. 3. CAREFUL : The first time and each time you change the filter cartridge, let the water run for 10 minutes. Do not use the filter for 24 hours. After the 24 hours, let it run for 4-5 minutes and the filter is ready for use. Also, if the filter remains unused for more than 3 days, let the water run for 2-3 minutes. 4. CAREFUL : Only cold water should pass through the filter. If you use hot water, the binding and sealing materials of the cartridge will come loose, as a result of which sediment, mud, rust, as well as chemical elements in the water, such as chlorine, etc., will not be retained by the filter. 5. FILTER REPLACEMENT (FILTER CARTRIDGE) When replacing or cleaning the ceramic cartridge, it is a good idea to make sure that any cuts or wounds on your hands are covered to avoid contact with germs that may have settled on the outside of the ceramic filter and that the antimicrobial copper in the base has not yet been able to destroy, as it takes approximately 2 hours to destroy them. Otherwise, follow the cartridge replacement procedure as for the initial filter installation. 6. MAINTENANCE – CLEANING THE CERAMIC CARTRIDGE Every 3-4 months or whenever the water flow from the appliance tap decreases noticeably (which means that the ceramic filter cartridge has become "clogged" with sediment, rust, mud, limescale deposits, etc.), remove it from the appliance and, under cold running water (without detergents) , rub it well over the entire surface with the wire side of the dish sponge or a harder wire material, or even with sandpaper (number 80), to clean it and improve water flow. After rinsing it thoroughly, put it back in place. 7. RECOMMENDED FILTER FLOW – IT’S TIME TO REPLACE SPARE PARTS IMPORTANT : The highest filter efficiency is achieved when the water flow through the filter does not exceed 1.5 to 2 liters per minute. The capacity of the filter cartridge is for 8,000 liters of water or for 10-12 months , whichever comes first. The cartridge life may be shortened in cases of networks contaminated with impurities such as mud, rust, crust, earth, limestone, etc., or in periods of drought when the load on the water supply networks is very high (due to low water levels). In these cases, the filter must be cleaned much more often and replaced earlier if, despite cleaning, the water flow from the appliance tap does not recover . But regardless of the number of liters of water that will pass through the filter, you MUST replace the filter cartridge at least every 10-12 months, because from the moment it gets wet, its materials weaken month by month, and the water that passes through the filter will pass unfiltered. 8. MAINTENANCE OF THE ANTIMICROBIAL DISC AND BASE On the surfaces of antimicrobial copper alloy materials, and more specifically on the inside of the base (4) and the disc (6) located therein, superficial discoloration may occur due to the natural oxidation of the antimicrobial copper and the accumulation of various materials from the water supply networks, such as rust, mud, etc. In these cases, these deposits, which do not hinder the overall operation of the filter in any way, are good, both for aesthetic reasons and for the cleanliness of the filter chamber , to be removed in the following way: a) Clean both surfaces of the antimicrobial disc thoroughly with something rough, such as a wire pot scourer, coarse sandpaper, etc. b) Clean the inside of the antimicrobial base in the same way to remove any deposits that resemble rust. 9. PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING THE EXTERIOR OF THE METAL DEVICE Wipe the appliance with a soft cloth slightly dampened with lukewarm water. Avoid using bleach or any chemical cleaning or bleaching agents, or scouring pads, as these will leave marks on the metal surface of the appliance. 10. WARNING! Every time you turn off the tap, the filter will continue to release a little water for a few seconds. This is normal, as this is how the water pressure that builds up inside the appliance chamber is released. 11. IMPORTANT! To protect the filter, after each interruption of the water supply, you MUST first open the tap for a period of time before using the filter. 12. WARNING: The OLYMPUS+ water filter is intended for use in waters controlled by municipal authorities and suitable for human consumption. View the product instructions in PDF format by clicking here.