FRANKE TRIFLOW - WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM
STAINLESS STEEL FILTER HOUSING - UPGRADE |
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REPLACING THE FRANKE TRIFLOW, TRISPRAY &
CARRON PHOENIX TRI-PURE
WHITE PLASTIC FILTER HOUSING |
| Before you start, please check contents in the box to make sure you have all the required parts for the upgrade installation. The parts required for both fitting Options 1 and 2 are included within the box. As standard the housing comes set up with the metal fittings inserted into the housing ready for upgrade Option 1 (click here to see larger picture), if you require these to be changed to the push fit Option 2 (click here to see larger picture) prior to delivery, please contact us at the time of order before we ship the product. |
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SEE CONTENTS LIST BELOW : |
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Stainless Steel Housing, shown as standard fitting Option 1
Fitted with 1 x 1/4” BSP male x 1/2 BSP male straight connector - inlet side of housing
1 x 1/4” BSP male x 3/8 BSP male straight connector - outlet side of housing
Franke part no: 31 627 2 - See photo #2 - to the right. |
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Black protective cover caps (pushed onto the threaded inlet & outlet fittings - option1)
See photo #3 - to the right. |
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New Fixing Bracket with 2 screws.
Utilises the same screw holes as old bracket.
Franke part no: 24 615 3 - See photo #4 - to the right. |
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As used for Option 1 - Stainless Steel braided hose 750mm (29.5”) long, 1/2” BSP female fitting both ends (for connecting inlet side of housing to the shut off valve, as previously supplied with the Triflow system)
Franke part no: 28 621 3 - See photo #5 - to the right.
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As used for Option 1 - Stainless Steel braided hose 1000mm (39.25”) long, 3/8” BSP female fitting one end and 1/4” male pipe at the other end. (for connection from the outlet side of the Housing, to join on to the green pipe under the tap.
Franke part no: 28 622 3 -
See photo #5 - to the right. |
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John Guest 1/4” female x 1/4” female straight push fit connector. (used for the joint connection of the original green plastic pipe at the tap to the 1/4”male end of the new Stainless Steel Braided Hose
Franke part no: 03 366 3 - See photo #6 - to the right. |
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John Guest 7/16” UNS female x 1/4” female push fit straight connector (for use on older versions of Franke Mini Triflow)
Franke part no:
03 365 3 - See photo #7 - to the right. |
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EXTRA FITTINGS ARE INCLUDED IN THE KIT FOR THE ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF FITTING THE UPGRADE |
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As used for Option 2 - John Guest 1/4” BSP male x 3/8” female push fit straight adaptor. (this fitting is to be fitted into the inlet side of the housing for push fit fitting, re-using the existing blue pipe). Click here to see closeup detail
See photo #8 - to the right.
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As used for Option 2 - John Guest 1/4” BSP male x 1/4” female push fit straight adaptor. (this fitting is to be fitted into the outlet side of the housing for push fit fitting, re-using the existing green pipe). Click here to see closeup detail
See photo #8 - to the right. |
THE FITTINGS FOR THE ALTERNATIVE UPGRADE - OPTION 2 , CAN BE PRE FITTED IF REQUIRED
PLEASE INFORM US AT TIME OF ORDER, THIS ISN’T A DIFFICULT JOB IF YOU WISH TO DO IT YOURSELF. |
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Fitting instructions :- Option 1 |
Option 1 - Using the Stainless Steel braided hoses, provided as standard. |
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Turn off the Isolating Valve 90 degrees from horizontal, shown is the standard Isolating Valve as supplied as part of the Franke Triflow system.
See photo #9 - to the right. - Shown in the closed position.
Isolating Valves actually used, may vary from country to country, and the original part as provided may not have been used, if you are unsure of compatability with your system please do not hesitate contacting us, sending photos of your existing installation by email would help - sales@franketriflowcartridges.com |
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Turn on the filter tap/faucet to reduce pressure in the housing and to make sure that the water supply is off. |
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Place a towel in the bottom of the base unit to soak up any residue of water. |
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Undo and remove the Grey Push Fit fitting with blue pipe attached, as fitted to the Isolating Valve. |
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If a pressure reducing valve has been fitted after or on to the Isolating Valve, remove this also. |
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Cut the green pipe at a convenient and accessible position under the tap/faucet. |
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Lift off the white plastic housing from the black wall bracket together with the blue and green pipes. |
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Undo the 2 screws and remove the bracket from the cabinet/wall. |
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Fit the new black plastic wall bracket on to the cabinet/wall using the existing holes. |
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Ensure the new inlet hose will reach from the Isolation valve to the new bracket, if not re-position the bracket |
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Assemble the stainless steel hoses on the appropriate sides of the housing. |
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Undo by a 1/4 turn Anti clockwise, the base from the top of the new housing. |
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Carefully fit by screwing clockwise, a new cartridge into the housing top and replace the base 1/4 turn clockwise. |
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Lift the housing, complete with pipes onto the bracket. |
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Connect the inlet hose onto the Isolating Valve, don’t over tighten. |
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Push the 1/4” x 1/4” straight connector onto the remaining green pipe under the tap/faucet. |
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Push the 1/4” metal end of the outlet pipe from the housing into the straight connector. |
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Turn off the filter tap/faucet lever, check all joints for leaks. |
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Turn on the water at the Isolating Valve. |
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Turn on the filter tap/faucet lever and allow the water to flow for 2 minutes or so, until the water runs clear. |
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Re-check all joints for leaks - Job Done |
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| Fitting instructions :- Option 2 |
| Option 2 - Using the Existing Green and Blue plastic pipes (assuming the push fit fittings have been fitted into the housing). |
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Turn off the Isolating Valve 90 degrees from horizontal, shown is the standard Isolating Valve as supplied as part of the Franke Triflow system.
See photo #9 - to the right. - Shown in the closed position.
Isolating Valves actually used, may vary from country to country, and the original part as provided may not have been used, if you are unsure of compatability with your system please do not hesitate contacting us, sending photos of your existing installation by email would help - sales@franketriflowcartridges.com |
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Turn on the filter tap/faucet to reduce pressure in the housing and to make sure that the water supply is off. |
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Place a towel in the bottom of the base unit to soak up any residue of water. |
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Cut the Green pipe approximately 12mm / 1/2” from the white housing - click here to see close up detail |
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Cut the Blue pipe approximately 12mm / 1/2” from the white housing - click here to see close up detail |
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Lift off the white plastic housing from the black wall bracket together with the blue and green pipe stubs. |
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Undo the 2 screws and remove the bracket from the cabinet/wall. |
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Fit the NEW black plastic wall bracket on to the cabinet/wall using the existing holes. |
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Undo by a 1/4 turn Anti clockwise, the base from the top of the new housing. |
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Carefully fit by screwing clockwise, a new cartridge into the housing top and replace the base 1/4 turn clockwise. |
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Lift the housing, complete new cartridge fitted onto the bracket. |
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Push the existing Blue pipe into the new housing. (If you think you may require further pipe let us know) |
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Push the existing Green pipe into the new housing. (If you think you may require further pipe let us know) |
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Turn off the filter tap/faucet lever and check all joints. |
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Turn on the water at the Isolating Valve. |
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Turn on the filter tap/faucet lever and allow the water to flow for 2 minutes or so, until the water runs clear. |
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Re-check all joints for leaks - Job Done |
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If you forsee any problems with your Upgrade Installation, please do not hesitate contacting us, sending photos of your existing installation by email would help - sales@franketriflowcartridges.com |
