Quick Change Systems

Summary

Product identification

PENTEK® Quick Change Filtration Systems are designed for easy installation and cartridge change.

Key features include:

• Easy to install, easy filter change
• Unique cover for single unit for a more appealing look (shown with optional designer cover)
• Reversible metal brackets for 1, 2 or 3 cartridges†
• Seven cartridge models to choose from to meet specific application needs

Applications for PENTEK's quick-change filter system include:

• Under-sink drinking water
• Refrigerator/icemaker
• Pre/post RO membrane
• Vending machine
• Ice machine
• Coffee machine
• Other OEM applications

Mechanical / hydraulic

The systems are equipped with 1/4-inch or 3/8-inch John Guest® push-fit connections, and 1/4-inch compression connections for flex hose connections, on the inlet and outlet sides of the filter head.

The cartridge filter is easily changed with a quarter-turn. Water is automatically shut off during the change of the filter through a built-in auto shut-off feature in the filter head, eliminating the need for additional shut-off valves.

Operating limits

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

CAUTION: Protect against freezing to prevent cracking of the filter housing and water leakage.

Note: Cartridge will contain a very small amount of carbon fines (a very fine black powder). After installation and before using the water, follow the instructions for flushing the cartridge to remove fines.

Cartridge specifications

PENTEK quick-change filter systems offer several cartridge options:

• QC10-CBR
  • Color: White
  • Claims: Chlorine taste & odor, sediment, lead, atrazine, lindane, cyst and turbidity reduction
  • Filter Life: 500 gallons (1890 L)
  • Flow Rate: 0.5 gpm (1.9 L/min)
  • Micron Rating: 0.5
  • Connections Supported: 1/4-inch Threaded, 1/4-inch JG Push fit, 3/8-inch JG Push fit
• QC10-EP
  • Color: White
  • Claims: Chlorine taste & odor reduction
  • Filter Life: 1,500 gallons (5670 L)
  • Flow Rate: 0.5 gpm (1.9 L/min)
  • Micron Rating: 5†
  • Connections Supported: 1/4-inch Threaded, 1/4-inch JG Push fit, 3/8-inch JG Push fit
• QC10-GAC
  • Color: Blue
  • Claims: Chlorine taste & odor reduction
  • Filter Life: 2,500 gallons (9460 L)
  • Flow Rate: 0.75 gpm (2.8 L/min)
  • Micron Rating: – (Not specified)
  • Connections Supported: 1/4-inch Threaded, 1/4-inch JG Push fit, 3/8-inch JG Push fit
• QC10-TSGAC
  • Color: Blue
  • Claims: Chlorine taste & odor reduction with phosphate crystals
  • Filter Life: 1,700 gallons (6435 L)
  • Flow Rate: 0.75 gpm (2.8 L/min)
  • Micron Rating: – (Not specified)
  • Connections Supported: 1/4-inch JG Push fit, 3/8-inch JG Push fit
• QC10-SED1
  • Color: White
  • Claims: Sediment reduction
  • Filter Life: – (Not specified)
  • Flow Rate: 0.6 gpm (2.3 L/min)
  • Micron Rating: 1
  • Connections Supported: 1/4-inch JG Push fit, 3/8-inch JG Push fit
• QC10-CGAC†
  • Color: Blue
  • Claims: Chloramine taste & odor and chlorine taste & odor reduction†
  • Filter Life: 500 gal. (1890 L) for chloramine*, 10,000 gal. (37850 L) for chlorine*
  • Flow Rate: 0.6 gpm (2.3 L/min)
  • Micron Rating: – (Not specified)
  • Connections Supported: 1/4-inch JG Push fit, 3/8-inch JG Push fit
• QC10-CB1
  • Color: White
  • Claims: Chlorine taste & odor and sediment reduction
  • Filter Life: 10,000 gallons (37850 L)
  • Flow Rate: 0.6 gpm (2.3 L/min)
  • Micron Rating: 1
  • Connections Supported: 1/4-inch JG Push fit, 3/8-inch JG Push fit

*Filter life based on chlorine reduction as tested by Pentair Filtration, Inc.

Certifications

Many single systems are NSF Certified. Specific cartridge certifications include:

• The QC10-CBR is Tested and Certified by NSF/ANSI to Standard 42 for the reduction of Chlorine Taste & Odor and Particulate Class I. It is also certified to Standard 53 for Atrazine, Cyst, Lead, Lindane, and Turbidity reduction.
• QC10-EP is Tested and Certified by NSF/ANSI to Standard 42 for the reduction of Chlorine Taste & Odor.
• QC10-GAC and QC10-TSGAC are Tested and Certified by NSF/ANSI to Standard 42 for the reduction of Chlorine Taste & Odor.
• The QC10-SED1 is Tested and Certified by NSF International to NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for the aesthetic reduction of Particulate Class 1.
• The QC10-CB1 is Tested and Certified by NSF International to NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for the aesthetic reduction of Chlorine Taste & Odor and Particulate Class 1.

NSF Related Disclaimers:

• Some performance claims (e.g., granular activated carbon cartridge extended chlorine taste & odor performance, EP carbon block filter superior chlorine taste & odor performance, CBR carbon block cartridge enhanced performance capabilities, and the new carbon/phosphate, chloramine reduction, sediment only, high performance 1-micron carbon block, and soon to be released membrane filter cartridges) are Not performance tested or certified by NSF.
• †The Twin and Triple systems are not performance tested or certified by NSF.
• The 5 Micron Rating for QC10-EP is †Not Performance Tested or Certified by NSF.
• The QC10-CGAC† chloramine taste & odor and chlorine taste & odor claims are †Not Performance Tested or Certified by NSF.

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