Caffewerks Dual Stage / Connect Cube Filtro Water Filter Replacement Guide

Caffewerks Dual Stage / Connect Cube Filtro Water Filter Replacement Guide

To Change Filter Cartridges 

1. Turn off the water supply to filter. If the unit is Valve-In-Head style, rotate the handle on top of the housing to OFF position. 

2. Depress pressure release button (if present) to relieve pressure in filter housing. 

3. Unscrew housing using a spanner or strap wrench. 

NOTE: When opening filter housing to change cartridge, it is common for O-ring/Gasket to lift out of housing and stick to cap. 

4. Remove the used cartridge and discard. Rinse out the housing and fill about 1/3 full water. Add about 2 to 3 tablespoons of bleach and scrub thoroughly with a brush or sponge. Rinse thoroughly. 

5. Remove O-ring/Gasket from sump and wipe groove and O-ring/Gasket clean. Lubricate O-ring/Gasket with a coating of clean silicone grease. Place O-ring/Gasket back in place and press O-ring down into the groove with two fingers (or place gasket on rim of sump). 

NOTE: This step is important to ensure proper filter seal. Make sure the O-ring is seated level in the groove (or gasket is on the rim of the sump). 

CAUTION: If O-ring/Gasket appears damaged or crimped it should be replaced at this time. See your local dealer for replacement parts.

6. Insert a new cartridge into the sump making sure that it slips down over the sump standpipe. 

7. Screw the sump onto the cap and hand tighten. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN. Make sure cartridge slips over the cap standpipe 

8. Turn on the water supply slowly to allow housing to fill with water. When using a Valve-In-Head, rotate the handle slowly to the ON (Filter) position.

9. Depress the pressure release button (if present) to release the trapped air filter. 

10. Check for leaks before leaving installation. 

WARNING: Do not use the water that is microbiologically unsafe or of the unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the unit. 

NOTE: An activated carbon cartridge (Taste/Odor) may contain a small amount of carbon fines (very fine black powder) and a new cartridge, after installation, should be flushed with sufficient water to remove the fines before using the water. Each time you use water from your filtered water tap for drinking or cooking purposes, it is recommended that you run (flush) the tap at least 10 seconds prior to using water. This is particularly important if the water tap is not used daily. 

NOTE: Certain types of harmless bacteria will attack cellulose material. Cartridges containing cellulose may seem to disintegrate, produce a "musty" or "moldy" odor, or form a black precipitate due to the bacteria. If you notice any of the above problems while using the cellulose media cartridge, switch to a synthetic media cartridge or consult the manufacturer. 

NOTE: This replacement cartridge has a limited service life. Changes in taste, color and the flow of the water being filtered are signals that replacement of the cartridge is or soon may be necessary. 

CAUTION: Filter must be protected against freezing. Failure to do so may result in cracking of the filter and water leakage. 

CAUTION: All filtration systems contain other parts that have a limited service life. Exhaustion of the service life of those parts often cannot be easily detected. Commonly, it is only after leakage has been observed or water damage has occurred that one is made aware that the service life has been exhausted.