HIGH FLOW WHOLE HOUSE WATER FILTER

PC1665-P

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION.........................................................................................................................................................2
CUSTOMER SERVICE CONTACT INFORMATION...........................................................................................................................2
PRODUCT OPERATION AND SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................................................................3
COMPLETE PARTS LIST..............................................................................................................................................................3
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION OVERVIEW..................................................................................................................................................4
CARBON TANK SOAK...........................................................................................................................................................5
CARBON TANK WASH..........................................................................................................................................................6
SEDIMENT FILTER INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................................................7
CARBON WATER FILTER TANK INSTALLATION....................................................................................................................8
COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION..........................................................................................................................................9
MAINTENANCE ..........................................................................................................................................................................10
TROUBLESHOOTING..................................................................................................................................................................11
PRODUCT WARRANTY & REGISTRATION FORM...........................................................................................................................12
PRODUCT CERTIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................................................................13

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Read these instructions carefully and determine the location of all system components before beginning installation.
• Check all applicable plumbing, building, and electrical codes for installation compliance.
• Install the system on the main water supply.
• The use of plumbers tape and/or pipe thread seal paste will be needed on all threaded connections.
• To condition all water in the home, install the Carbon Water Filter System close to the water supply inlet, and upstream of
all other plumbing connections, except outside water pipes. Outside faucets should remain on unfiltered water.
• Systems that contain electronic components cannot be installed outside in uncovered areas.

WARNING
Installing this system in a metal (conductive) plumbing system, i.e., copper or galvanized metal, will interrupt the continuity of the
plumbing system and grounding source in some homes. If your home’s electrical appliances are grounded through the plumbing
system, you will need to install a bypass that consists of the same material as the existing plumbing or a grounded “jumper wire”
to bridge the equipment and re-establish the contiguous conductive nature of the plumbing before using this Pentair system.
Failure to do so can result in errant electricity from improperly grounded appliances or potential galvanic activity in the plumbing
system, which could increase the risk of fire or injury while using your home appliances. Please consult a licensed electrician
before attempting to install.

CAUTION
When adding a filtration/softening system to homes/buildings supplied by well water, the system should be installed following
the pressure tank. DO NOT USE this system for pneumatic or hydropneumatic applications. If you are using a booster pump,
then install this system following the booster pump. If you have questions, please call customer service.

Customer Service Contact Information Section

Homeowners Phone: 877.842.1635 Professionals Phone: 877.842.1635

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PRODUCT OPERATION AND SPECIFICATIONS

Specification Description PC1665-P

Rated Service Flow Rate 25 GPM

Minimum Working Pressure 25 PSI

Maximum Working Pressure 80 PSI

Maximum Vacuum 5 inch/127 mm Hg

Operating Temperatures 36°F – 120°F

pH Range 6 - 11

COMPLETE PARTS LIST

Note: The parts supplied are intended to accommodate a variety of water supply lines. Additional fittings may be needed to
fit to your plumbing. Visit pentair.com to view our full line of installation kits.

Part Description Qty. Part Description Qty.

PVC Adaptor: 2 PVC Adaptor: 2

1-½” to 1” Threaded PVC 1” to ¾” Threaded PVC
Adaptor Adapt0r
Note: For Use with Tank Head Note: For Use with Tank Head

Prefilter System: 1 ¾” PVC Hose Bib 2

Blue Filter Housing,
Mounting Bracket, Phillips
Head Screws (4), Bolt Head
Screws (4), and Washers (4)

Sediment Filter 1 Tank 1

Spanner Wrench

Sediment Filter: 1
5 Micron Polyspun
Sediment Filter

Note: Drawings are not to scale.

Additional fittings will be needed to adapt to your plumbing.

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INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

Wall Wall

Pre-Filter

Incoming Unions
(Recommended)

OUT
Water

IN
Supply

OUT
INLET OUTLET

IN
Customer-Provided Outgoing
Top View Connection Water to
House
Bypass
(Recommended)
Water Filter

Note: The plumber should follow the stickers on the head.

Bypass

0 0

Shutoff Valves Water to Home

Water
Filter

Prefilter

Front View

Note: Sediment filter position is at the discretion of your professional installer. As a general guideline, the sediment prefilter is
typically installed in the "pre" position (as shown above) for well water applications. For city water applications, the sediment
filter is typically installed in the "post" position after the Carbon Water Filter System.

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CARBON TANK SOAK
Note: Your system will not be ready for use for a minimum of 48 hours while the Carbon Soak process takes place.
Please plan your installation accordingly.

Notice
Water will flow out of the filter head during this process. Be sure you perform this series of steps in a location suitable for
water flow.

1½˝ to 1˝ Threaded 1˝ to ¾˝ Threaded

PVC Adapter PVC Adaptor
Top View
To filter
head

¾˝ PVC Garden
Hose Bib Hose
OUT

INLET OUTLET
IN

Water
Garden
Garden Hose
Hose

Water Filter

Carbon Tank Soak

Note: Steps 1-8 should be done prior to installation
1. Connect the 1-½” threaded PVC adapter to the inlet side of the tank head.
2. Connect the 1” threaded PVC adapter into the 1-½” adapter.
3. Connect the ¾” PVC hose bib into the 1” adapter.
4. Connect your garden hose to the Hose bib adapter.
5. Repeat steps 1-4 on the Outlet side of the tank head.
6. Fill the Pentair Carbon Water Filter System tank full until water flows out of the second hose.
7. Turn the water off.
8. Allow the carbon tank to soak for at least 48 hours prior to tank installation.

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CARBON TANK WASH
Note: Do not perform the Carbon Tank Wash until the Carbon Tank Soak process is complete.

Notice
Water will flow out of the filter head during this process. Be sure you perform this series of steps in a location suitable
for water flow.

Top View
Water
Garden

OUT
INLET OUTLET

IN
Hose
Garden
Hose

Water Filter

Carbon Tank Wash

1. Slowly turn on the water to the full position for this entire process.
2. Run water through the INLET side of the filter head for 60 minutes.
3. Turn off the water.
4. Remove the hoses and the hose bib adaptors.

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SEDIMENT FILTER INSTALLATION
Note: Sediment filter position is at the discretion of your professional installer. As a general guideline, the sediment pre filter is
typically installed in the "pre" position (as shown above) for well-water applications. For city water applications, the sediment
filter is typically installed in the "post" position after the Water Softener Alternative tank.

Sediment Filter Cover Sediment Filter

O-Ring x2
Blue Filter Housing

Stand Pipe

Part 1
1. Unscrew the cover from the blue filter housing.
2. Remove the plastic covering from the sediment filter.
3. Place the sediment filter onto the stand pipe in the blue filter housing and set aside.

Mounting Top View Filter

Bracket

Inlet Water
Supply

Blue Filter Housing

Part 2
1. Shut off the water.
2. Attach the filter cover to the mounting bracket using the supplied bolt head screws and washers. Make sure to properly
orientate the IN and OUT to match your flow pattern.
3. Attach the mounting bracket to the wall using the supplied phillips head screws.
4. Hand tighten the blue filter housing and then, using the supplied filter wrench, lightly snug the housing making sure not to
over-tighten (counterclockwise).
5. Determine the size of your inlet water supply line.

Notice
The Pre-Filter Housing comes with a 1½” threaded female inlet/outlet and will require additional fittings to adapt to your
plumbing. It is recommended that a shut-off valve and a bypass be plumbed in around the system before installing the
Pre-Filter system.

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CARBON WATER FILTER SYSTEM TANK INSTALLATION
1. Level the Carbon Water Filter System Tank.
Note: See "Troubleshooting" section on tips for leveling the tank.

Notice
If the tank is not level, lift the tank straight up six (6) inches and tap it on the ground until the tank stands vertically.
The bottom of the tank is round and the boot allows the tank to stand upright.

Wall Wall

Pre-Filter

Incoming Unions
(Recommended)

OUT
Water
IN

Supply

OUT
INLET OUTLET

IN
Customer-Provided Outgoing
Top View Connection Water to
House
Bypass
(Recommended)
Water Filter

2. Determine the size and material of your incoming water supply line from the Carbon Water Filter and choose the appropriate
fittings required to connect it to the filter head.

Caution
Do not over-tighten any of the fittings during installation.

Note: Visit pentair.com/homewater to view our full line of installation kits.

3. Install the fittings into the INLET and OUTLET sides of the filter.
4. Connect the incoming water supply from the sediment filter to the fitting on the INLET side of the filter.
5. Connect the outgoing water supply to the OUTLET side of the filter

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COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION
1. Turn on the main water supply.
2. Check for leaks.

Caution
Avoid high flow rates such as bathtub, utility sinks, hose bibs, multi-headed showers, body sprayers, or anything that is
considered high flow for the first 72 hours to avoid flow restrictions caused by carbon blockage of the top basket inside
the carbon tank.

Caution
Carbon dust may be released into the water lines of the house/building during the first few days of water use after carbon
tank installation. The carbon dust is harmless, but may give the water a gray appearance that should diminish within a week
or 10 days depending on water use.

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MAINTENANCE
Media Replacement
Your Pentair Whole House Water Filter requires care and cleaning after a period of 5 years. Replacement media and instructions
can be ordered on-line at www.pentair.com/homewater or by calling 877-842-1635.

Sediment Filter
It is recommended that the sediment filter be replaced every 6-9 months depending on the amount of sediment present in the
water supply. If the system has been working properly and the pressure is slowing, it may be time to change the sediment filter.
Check the sediment filter and replace if necessary.

Sediment Filter Cover Sediment Filter

O-Ring
Blue Prefilter Housing

Stand Pipe

Replacing the Sediment Filter

1. Turn off the main water supply to the sediment filter system and bypass all tanks.
2. Run a faucet (cold water) inside the house to relieve the pressure. (leave the faucet open)
3. Unscrew the blue filter housing clockwise using the supplied filter wrench.
4. Remove the existing sediment filter and discard.
5. Remove the o-ring and wipe the upper groove clean. Lubricate the o-ring with a coating of clean silicone grease.
Replace o-ring. Be sure to press the o-ring down into the groove with two fingers.

Note: This step is important to ensure the proper filter seal. Make sure the upper o-rings is seated level in the groove. If the
o-ring appears damaged, stretched, or crimped it should be replaced.

6. Place a new sediment filter onto the stand pipe in the blue filter housing.
7. Screw the blue filter housing onto the filter cover hand tight. Lightly snug the housing with the spanner wrench making sure
not to over-tighten.
8. Turn on the main water supply slowly to allow the sediment filter system to fill with water and expel air from lines. Put tanks
back in service (out of bypass).
9. Check for leaks.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Solution

Pressure is dropping off during the carbon wash. Turn the water off and let the tank sit about 30 minutes
to allow the carbon to settle down off of the basket
inside the tank.
If the pressure drops off again, let the system stand for
72 hours. There is air trapped in the carbon bed that
needs to be released from the tank. After 72 hours have
passed, continue the carbon wash by slowly turning the
water supply back on.

Water leaking at the top of the tank around the head. You may need to turn the head to tighten it. The tank
head is preinstalled hand-tight, do not overtighten the
head (simply turn it snug).

The tank leans to one side or is not level. If the tank is not level, lift the tank straight up six (6)
inches and tap it on the ground until the tank stands
vertically. The bottom of the tank is round and the boot
allows the tank to stand upright.

Unlevel
Tank

Boot

Unlevel
Tank Level
Tank

Unlevel
Boot
Boot

Water inside the tank is gray. This is normal with all carbon filters and this will slowly
fade away. The carbon inside the tank can still have air
pockets inside that, when released, turn the water a little
gray with carbon dust. The carbon dust is harmless.

Water pressure is slowing. It is recommended that the sediment filter be replaced

every 6-9 months depending on the amount of
sediment present in the water supply. If the system has
been working properly and the pressure is slowing, it
may be time to change the sediment filter. Check the
sediment filter and replace if necessary.

Water appears grey or cloudy. Water may appear grey or cloudy for the first seven to
ten days after installation due to extra carbon dust.

Water pressure is slowing immediately after installation. High flow rates such as bathtubs, utility sinks, hose
bibs, multi-headed showers, body sprayers, or anything
that is considered high flow for the first 72 hours should
be avoided. If you suspect a carbon blockage of the top
basket due to a high-flow situation within the first 72
hours of installation, turn off any running water for at
least 10 minutes. This will clear the blockage and you
can resume using water at low or normal flow rates.

Notice: If you have experienced a Boil Alert or require your system to be sanitized, please go to pentair.com/assets/pwsboilalert
for product sanitization instructions.

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PRODUCT WARRANTY AND REGISTRATION FORM
For details on your Pentair product warranty, please visit pentair.com/assets/residential-filtration-warranty.

Warranty Registration Form

Send in this Warranty Registration Form to validate your warranty or visit pentair.com/register-warranty to complete the
warranty registration form online.

Date Item(s) were Received: Order ID#: Model:

Dealer Purchased From:

Model/Serial Number:

Name:

Address:
City: State: Zip:

Send to:
Pentair
2361 Mason Avenue, Suite 100
Daytona Beach, FL 32117

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PRODUCT CERTIFICATIONS

Pentair PC1665-P is certified By IAPMO R&T to NSF/ANSI 61 for material safety.

WARNING
Do not use where water is microbiologically unsafe or with water of unknown quality without proper disinfection before or
after the filter/softener system.

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