Sterilite Point-of-Use Drinking Water System Replacing The Filter, Please Note The Following

Figure 12 Removing Tubing from fittings

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING

1.The Sterilight unit is NOT designed to operate with hot water. Run only cool tap water through the unit.

2.The ultraviolet lamp in the unit has a useful life of 10,000 on-off cycles or more. One cycle could be a small cup of water or a large pitcher. To maximize the life of the lamp, it is best to get a pitcher to store in the refrigerator for drinking during the day, as opposed to running it several times to draw individual glasses of water.

3.Depending on the model, your Sterilight ultraviolet lamp may stay illuminated for approximately 30 seconds after flow through the unit has ceased. This is normal and is not cause for concern.

REPLACING THE FILTER

The filter element in the Sterilight unit is a high-performance, multi-layer extruded design. The element has been specifically designed to complement the patented ozone/UV photo-oxidation process. Replacement filters can be obtained through

your Sterilight dealer.

The unit MUST NOT be operated without a filter element except when sanitizing (page 8).

Replace the filter whenever:

1. The filter has been in service six or more months.

2.1900 or more liters of water (500 gallons) have been processed by the unit.

3.The filter shows signs of dirt build-up or deterioration, evidenced by a decrease in the rate of water flow, or a decrease in the swirling bubble action.

It is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT that the unit be unplugged. The Sterilight unit contains a high intensity ultraviolet lamp that can damage tissues in the eye. The UV wavelengths cannot travel through the plastic housing. However, removing the filter requires that the cap be removed, exposing the lamp. DO NOT PROCEED WITHOUT UNPLUGGING THE UNIT!

The Sterilight unit uses state-of-the-art Speed Fit® fittings. They rely on a lock ring to hold the tubing in place. To remove tubing from the fitting, hold the lock ring against the fitting while pulling on the tubing. While it is possible to do this with your fingers, included with your Sterilight unit is a tubing disconnect tool to make removing the fittings easier (Figure 12).

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