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Freedom Chloramine Redox Installation (03-24-15)
FREEDOM CHLORAMINE REDOX Freedom Chloramine Redox is a seven stage, four filter point-of-use drinking water system for water that is not fluoridated but that uses chloramines for disinfection. This system produces great tasting water that is free of chlorine, chloramines, lead, heavy metals, and contaminants, while maintaining pH (alkalinity) and dissolved minerals. The system features three forms of activated carbon (granulated, carbon powder and catalytic carbon block), 3 pounds of KDF media, a 1 micron catalytic carbon block filter that removes a wide range of contaminants including chloramines, and an advanced .5 micron carbon filter that removes over 99% of mercury and lead, MTBE, and VOCs. Freedom Chloramine Redox uses four advanced filtration components to provide seven filtration stages using three 10" vertical filters and a horizontally mounted 5 micron inline sediment filter. Included Components: 1. Triple filter wall mount housing to be installed under a sink or in a basement. 2. 5 micron inline dirt/rust/sediment filter, horizontally mounted on the top of the system. (Stage 1) OPUS Healthy Water Systems
Available at Aviva 1224 St. James St. Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada R3H 0L1 Phone: 204.947.6789 Fax: 204.947.6786 www.opus.net
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3. 10" 3 lb KDF media/1 lb granulated activated carbon filter. (Stage 2 & 3) 4. 10" 1 micron catalytic carbon chloramine filter that removes bad tastes and odors, chloramines, chlorine, and sediment to 1 micron. (Stage 4 & 5) 5. 10" .5 micron carbon microfiltration filter that removes MTBE, VOCs and chlorine, with 95% removal of lead and mercury, removing particles as small as .5 microns. (Stage 6 & 7) 6. Quick connects throughout for all ¼" tubing connections, including on the beautiful brushed nickel ceramic disk designer faucet. 7. Two 5 foot lengths of flexible BPA free LLDPE ¼" tubing – one blue, and one red. Red is used to connect to the cold water source and to the John Guest ball valve (shut off valve) installed in the input of the system on the 5 micron sediment filter. The blue tubing is connected to the output of the system on the right of the system and to the supplied John Guest quick connect that is screwed onto the bottom of the supplied faucet. 8. John Guest ball valve shut off valve to make it easy to shut off water to the system for initial filter flushing and future filter changes, connected to the input of the horizontally mounted 5 micron sediment filter. 9. Filter wrench to allow easy removal of filter holders, for filter changes and flushing. 10. Brushed nickel lead-free ceramic disk designer faucet including a John Guest quick connect for connection to the blue tubing from the output of the system. 11. 5 Year Limited Warranty
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FREEDOM CHLORAMINE REDOX DESCRIPTION: Stage 1 – Horizontally Mounted 5 Micron Sediment Filter: This is an inline plastic filter horizontally mounted on the top of the system with plastic clips. Under normal use, this filter should last a year; however, depending on the quantity of water purified and the level of sediment in your water, it may require changing more often. Replace this filter if the water pressure drops to an unacceptable level, but at minimum it should be changed annually. This filter is labeled Stage 1 – 5 Micron Sediment Filter. Stage 2 & 3 – 3 lb KDF Media/1 lb GAC: This is the left vertical stage of the unit. This filter consists of two components (two stages), including 3 pounds of KDF media and 1 pound granulated activated carbon (GAC). KDF media is a copper-zinc formulation that combines electrochemical and catalytic technology to remove chlorine, lead, mercury, iron, aluminum, arsenic, chromium, copper, manganese, nickel, chloroform, trichloroethane, lindane, nitrates, nitrites and hydrogen sulfide from water. KDF media has a mild anti-bacterial, algaecitic, and fungicitic effect and may reduce the accumulation of lime scale. Change this filter annually, even if less than 5 gallons per day is purified. This filter is labeled Stage 2 & 3 KDF/GAC on the metal frame above the filter. Stage 4 & 5 – Catalytic Carbon Chlorine and Chloramine Filter: This is the middle vertical stage of the unit, and consists of a 1 micron catalytic carbon filter. This filter is installed after the 15 minute flushing of the Stage 2 & 3 KDF/GAC filter. Change this filter annually even if less than 5 gallons per day is purified. This filter has multiple functions, including:
Trapping particles as small as 1 micron from the KDF/GAC filter in Stage 2 & 3.
Removing chlorine, chloramines, odors, and bad taste.
This filter is labeled Stage 4 & 5 – 1 Micron Catalytic Carbon Chloramine Filter on the metal frame above the filter. Stage 6 & 7 – .5 Micron MTBE/VOC/Lead/Mercury Microfiltration Filter: This filter is installed in the right vertical stage of the system after a 15 minute flushing of the Stage 2 & 3 KDF/GAC filter in the left vertical housing, and a fifteen minute flushing of the Stage 4 & 5 chloramine filter in the middle vertical housing. This filter must be changed annually even if less than 5 gallons per day is purified. This filter also has multiple functions, including:
Trapping particles from the KDF/GAC filter in Stage 2 & 3, and carbon particles from the stage 4 & 5 catalytic carbon block chloramine filter – trapping particles as small as .5 microns. (Stage 6)
Removing chlorine, odors, dissolved and particulate lead, mercury (99.5% removal rate for lead and mercury), giardia, cryptosporidium, entamoeba and toxoplasma cysts. A unique feature of this filter is the filtration of MTBE and VOCs – contaminants that very few filtration systems can remove. (Stage 7)
This filter is labeled Stage 6 & 7 – .5 Micron VOC/MTBE Carbon Filter on the metal frame above the filter.
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NOTE ABOUT QUICK CONNECTS: All OPUS water purification systems utilize quick connects for all tubing connections, including the connection to the John Guest ball valve (shutoff valve), faucet (there is a small gray piece with the quick connect supplied with the faucet) and input and output of the water filtration system. The quick connect allows easy insertion and removal of ¼" tubing. To remove the tubing, you must hold in the “ring” or collar that is on the outside of the tubing (the ring or collar surrounds the tubing and is part of the quick connect). When you hold in the ring (sometimes you need a flathead screwdriver, but usually your finger will do), the tubing will easily slide out. If you try to pull out the tubing without holding in the ring, you can damage the quick connect fitting.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: THE FILTERS INSTALLED IN THE MIDDLE AND RIGHT VERTICAL HOUSINGS (STAGE 4 & 5, AND STAGE 6 & 7) MUST BE REMOVED AFTER RECEIVING THE SYSTEM AND REINSTALLED AFTER PROPERLY FLUSHING, AS DESCRIBED BELOW. STEP 1 – Install the Supplied Faucet to Your Sink If your sink or countertop doesn’t have a hole for the supplied faucet, a 5/8" hole must be drilled to allow faucet installation. After the faucet has been installed, mount the unit under your sink or in a location that provides easy access for future filter changes.
Note 1: Most plumbers cannot drill into quartz, granite, or similar solid countertops for faucet installation. If you have a solid countertop, check with your installer to ensure he can drill into your countertop without risking damage. It’s usually best to contact the countertop supplier or manufacturer to drill the 5/8" hole required for faucet installation if you have a solid countertop.
Note 2: Your plumber must provide a connection to your cold water pipe and to the input of the system. We recommend SharkBite U362 ½" TEE, and a Dahl straight shutoff ball valve (1/2" PEX ¼" OD). These are included if you choose an Aviva-recommended plumber. If you choose to use your own plumber, these parts are available for $42.00.
The red ¼" tubing is connected to the cold water supply and to the John Guest ball valve which is connected to the stage 1 horizontally mounted 5 micron sediment filter.
The blue ¼" tubing is connected to the right side of the unit (stage 6 & 7), and to the faucet.
STEP 2 – Flushing the KDF/GAC Filter installed in the left vertical housing Because all new granulated carbon and carbon block filters have fine particles and powder (called fines) when can clog subsequent filters, initial flushing is required of all filters that utilize carbon media. 1. Remove the catalytic carbon chloramine filter from the center vertical filter housing, and the .5 micron filter carbon MTBE/VOC from the right vertical housing to prepare for flushing the KDF/GAC filter installed in the left vertical housing. Flushing fines from the KDF/GAC filter will help ensure long life for these other filters.
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2. To open the vertical stages, use the supplied filter wrench to turn the middle and right vertical filter housings to the left to open, and remove the filters from both containers. These filters are labeled Stage 4 & 5 and Stage 6 & 7 on the metal frame above the filter housing. 3. Labels and plastic wrapping should already be removed from the filters when you receive the unit, but if there are labels or plastic on the filters, or any paper inside the vertical filter container, remove prior to re-installing as described below after flushing. 4. After removing the filters from the middle and right containers, replace the empty filter containers onto the filtration system by turning to the right. To prevent water leakage, make sure the black O-ring is properly seated in the grooves of the white filter containers before screwing them back onto the system. To begin filter flushing, only the Stage 1 Sediment Filter, and the Stage 2 & 3 KDF/GAC filter should be installed. Step 3 – Flush the KDF/GAC Filter 1. After you have replaced the two filter containers (which are empty), open the faucet and turn on the water to the system using the John Guest Ball Valve that is connected to the horizontally mounted 5 micron sediment filter. 2. Allow water to pass through the Stage 1 Sediment Filter, and the Stage 2 & 3 KDF/GAC filter for 15 minutes, then turn off the water using the John Guest ball valve, leaving the faucet on to ensure no water is flowing through the system. Step 4 – Install the 1 Micron Catalytic Carbon Chlorine and Chloramine Filter in the middle stage. This filter can be identified by the blue rings on each side. It can be installed in either direction. 1. Open the middle vertical housing, empty the water, and install the 1 micron carbon block chloramine filter. Reinstall the vertical housing and screw on tightly, ensuring the O-ring is properly seated in the groove of the filter container. 2. Open the faucet, turn on the John Guest ball valve, and let water run through the system to the faucet for five minutes, to ensure that the chloramine catalytic carbon filter is well flushed. The right vertical filter container should still be empty. 3. Shut off the water using the John Guest ball valve. Leave the faucet open to ensure there is no water pressure, and that no water is entering the system. Step 5 – Install the .5 micron filter in the right vertical stage. This filter can be identified by the green rings on the top and bottom. It can be installed in any direction. 1. Open the right vertical housing, empty the water, and install the .5 micron carbon MTBE/VOC taste and odor filter. Screw on the white filter housing with the filter installed, making sure the O-ring is visible to ensure there will be no leaks. 2. Open the John Guest ball valve and let water run through the system to the faucet for five minutes to ensure that the .5 micron MTBE/VOC filter is well flushed. The system is now ready for use. You will enjoy incredibly delicious ultra pure water, pH balanced, with chlorine, chloramines, and the widest range of chemicals removed, but with healthy minerals retained. This system will not remove fluoride.
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Options for Freedom Chloramine Redox:
.01 micron Nanofiltration filter (filters viruses, bacteria) - $100.00 Ultraviolet Germicidal Filter with installation of flow-restricted .5 micron VOC/MTBE filter to replace the standard .5 micron filter - $249.99 Upgrade to 11" ceramic NSF certified designer water filtration faucet - $40.00 Grohe Concetto water faucet, matches the NSF designer faucet - $350.00 John Guest Union “T” to allow connection to a refrigerator or second tap - $5.00. (Additional ¼" tubing will be required, at $1.00 per foot).
Freedom Chloramine Redox Description PLU 19763
Model Freedom Chloramine Redox
Height
Width
Depth
17"
17"
6"
Flow Rate 2 - 4 Litres Per Minute
Description 4 filter, 7 stage water purification system, with 1 micron chloramine, chlorine, heavy metal, major contaminant and chemical filtration, and .5 micron MTBE/VOC microfiltration
Price $399.99
Filter Change Information PLU 15261 9395 10616 14256 19776
Model 5 Micron Inline Sediment 3 lb. KDF / 1 lb. GAC 1 Micron Catalytic Carbon .5 Micron Carbon Block Annual Filter Change
Stage 1 2&3 4&5 6&7 All
Location Top Horizontal Left Vertical Middle Vertical Right Vertical All
Function Removes Dirt/Rust/Sediment Chlorine, Heavy Metals, THMs Chlorine, Chloramines, Taste, Odor Chlorine, Lead, Mercury, MTBE, VOC Annual Kit with all 4 Filters
Change 6-12 months 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year
Price $30.00 $80.00 $50.00 $50.00 $210.00
Winnipeg Installation Options 13824 17549 15250 18053 18052 11852
Standard Drinking Water System, Under Counter Installation, with included faucet, within Winnipeg City Limits Minimum Additional Charge for Basement Install, one floor below kitchen sink. Including up to 40 feet ¼" tubing Annual Filter Change, on-site (not including filters, priced above) including filter flushing as required SharkBite ½" TEE (combine with PLU 18052 for highest quality installation) ½" PEX ¼" OD DAHL Straight Ball Valve (combine with 18053 for highest quality installation) ¼" John Guest Union “T” to allow two outputs from one input, to allow connection to a refrigerator, second tap, etc. ¼" BPA Free Linear Low Density Polyethylene Tubing (LLDPE), per foot (White (9678), Blue (9679), or Red (9680))
ANNUAL COST OF OPERATION: APPROXIMATELY $210.00 MONTHLY COST OF OPERATION: $17.50 WEEKLY COST WEEKLY COST OF OPERATION: $4.03 DAILY COST OF OPERATION: $0.58 COST PER GALLON BASED ON 5 GALLONS PER DAY $0.11 COST PER LITRE: $< .03 5 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Designed, Engineered, and Tested by Nathan Zassman, President OPUS Water Purification Systems
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