Aqua-Pure AP510 - Manual (Page 6)

FILTER CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Replace cartridge at least every 6 months or when there is a decided decrease in water flowing from the faucet or
when objectionable taste and/or odors return. Always have spare cartridges on hand.
NOTE: Place pan under filter to catch small amounts of water during cartridge change.
1. Turn cartridge slowly approximately 1/4 turn to the left (counterclockwise) from the “On”
position until it hits a stop, and the notch on the cartridge lines up with the word “Off”
on the head. At this position, the inlet and outlet ports have been closed and the internal
pressure has been relieved.
2. Pull used cartridge straight down and discard.
NOTE: There is a small amount of residual water drainage after pressure is relieved and
during cartridge removal.
3. Push new cartridge up into head with notch on cartridge in line with the word “Off” on
head. Top surface of cartridge will become flush with bottom of head when fully engaged.
Turn cartridge approximately 1/4 turn to the right (clockwise) until it hits a stop, and the
notch lines up witht he word “On” on the head.
4. Flush at least 2 gallons through filter before
use (approximately 1 minute of flushing).
Water may run cloudy due to air but
will quickly clear.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Limited Warranty: 3M Purification Inc. warrants this Product will
be free from defects in material and manufacture for 2 years from
the date of purchase. The filter cartridge or filter membrane is
warranted to be free from defects in material and manufacture for
one (1) year. This warranty does not cover failures resulting from
abuse, misuse, alteration or damage not caused by 3M Purification
Inc. or failure to follow installation and use instructions. No warran-
ty is given as to the service life of any filter cartridge or membrane
as it will vary with local water conditions and water consumption.
3M PURIFICATION INC. MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES OR
CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION ARISING OUT OF A
COURSE OF DEALING, CUSTOMER OR USAGE OF TRADE. If the
Product fails to satisfy this Limited Warranty during the warranty
period, 3M Purification Inc. will replace the Product or refund your
Product purchase price. This warranty does not cover labor. The
remedy stated in this paragraph is Customer’s sole remedy and
3M Purification Inc.’s exclusive obligation.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have
other rights which may vary from state to state, or country to
country. For any warranty questions, please call 1-800-222-7880
or mail your request to: Warranty Claims, 3M Purification Inc.,
400 Research Parkway, Meriden, CT 06450. Proof of purchase
(original sales receipt) must accompany the warranty claim, along
with a complete description of the Product, model number and
alleged defect.
Limitation of Liability. 3M Purification Inc. will not be liable for
any loss or damage arising from this 3M Purification Inc. product,
whether direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential,
regardless of the legal theory asserted, including warranty, con-
tract, negligence or strict liability. Some states and countries do
not allow the exclusion of limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Mounting Bracket
68963-31
Filter Cartridge
AP517
Head
68567-02
CAUTION
To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to water leakage:
• On plastic fi ttings, never use pipe sealant or pipe dope. Use PTFE thread tape only, pipe dope properties may
deteriorate plastic.
• The disposable fi lter cartridge MUST be replaced ever 6 months, at the rated capacity or if a noticeable reduc-
tion in fl ow rate occurs.
Service Flow Rate Rated Capacity
1.75 gpm
(6.6 lpm)
2,000 gallons
(7,571 liters)