For correct operation & installation it is essential to observe these instructions.
AS/NZS 3497
Licence No. WM 74617
Australian Certication
Services
DEC2018
User Guide
Quick Twist Filter System with Tripla LED Mixer Tap
Z1 Tripla Series
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What's Inside
What's Inside
Operation ............................................................................................................................................... 3
Cartridge Replacement ................................................................................................................... 3
Servicing ................................................................................................................................................. 4
Technical Information .....................................................................................................................4
Recommended Working Pressures .......................................................................................... 4
PART 1 Mixer Tap Assembly
Mixer Tap Installation Guide ........................................................................................................ 5
Assembly ................................................................................................................................................ 6
Water Connection Patterns ............................................................................................................... 7
Battery Installation ................................................................................................................................9
Replacement of Ceramic Disc Cartridge(s) ...................................................................... 10
PART 2 Filter Cartridge Installation
Installation Requirements ......................................................................................................... 11
Installation Procedure .................................................................................................................. 11
Cartridge Installation/Changeout .......................................................................................... 12
Assembly ............................................................................................................................................. 14
WELS Ratings....................................................................................................................................15
Tripla T1 Parts Description ........................................................................................................ 16
Tripla T2 Parts Description ........................................................................................................ 17
Tripla T3 Parts Description ........................................................................................................ 18
Tripla T4 Parts Description ........................................................................................................ 19
Tripla T5 Parts Description ........................................................................................................ 20
Tripla T6 Parts Description ........................................................................................................ 21
Performance Data .......................................................................................................................... 22
Warranty .................................................................................................................................................... 23
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Installation
Puretec Customer Service
performer manufactured from only quality materials and components and will give years of
‘spring fresh’ water free of impurities if maintained properly.
The Puretec Z1 system cartridges need replacing regularly to maintain optimum performance.
This is a simple procedure when following instructions. For cartridge replacements contact
your nearest Puretec stockist.
The system is designed for metropolitan supply water but can be used in other situations.
For other types of water supply please contact your local Puretec stockist or call our Puretec
Customer Service Helpline prior to installing the tap.
Customer Service Helpline 1300 140 140 (Australia) 0800 130 140 (New Zealand).
Caution: Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or with water of unknown
installed in accordance with local plumbing regulations by a licensed plumber.
Operation
The Puretec Z1 Tripla system is designed to run economically for many years, dependent on
the initial installation and periodical maintenance.
Under no circumstance should any abrasive or acid base cleaning agents be used.
Cartridge Replacement
months (dependent on water quality and usage).
When replacing cartridge, ensure you reset the LED reminder light by removing/replacing the
battery from the rubber seat. Please refer to page 8 for a detailed diagram.
Order Z1-R for a replacement cartridge to suit your Z1 Tripla system.
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Installation Guide
Servicing
Should it be necessary to have your mixer serviced while under warranty, please carry out the
following procedure:
1. Firstly call the plumber, preferably the one that has installed it, (most problems are
caused by the supply lines not being cleaned out properly, prior to connecting the
mixers).
2. Make sure that the plumber has installed your mixer according to the Instruction Guide.
plumbing supply store or your local Puretec stockist.
Important: We do not recommend the dismantling of any internal part of the mixer as
this will breach your warranty.
Technical Information
Puretec mixers can be used in conjunction with:
• Pressure storage hot water system
• Any mains water pressure not exceeding 500 kPa
• Maximum hot water temperature of 60°C
• Instantaneous hot water system
Recommended Working Pressures
• Minimum working pressure 50 kPa (7.5 psi)
• Maximum working pressure 500 kPa (72.5 psi)
night, sometimes doubling or trebling normal daytime pressures.
Note: Not suitable for unequal pressure. On high pressure areas where the pressure exceeds
the recommended working pressure as indicated above pressure limiting valves must be
installed or warranty is voided.
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Mixer Tap Assembly
HOT
Mixer Tap
Rubber Washer
Sink Faucet
Hole (Ø33mm)
Water Filter
Connection
COLD
Metal Washer
Rubber Washer
Locking Nut
Retainer Screw
Metal Pipe
Mixer Tap Installation Guide
Fig 1.
PART 1
no foreign matter can enter into the cartridges.
A Puretec Water Filter is highly recommended for product longevity.
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Mixer Tap Assembly
Step 4. Place the retainer screw
through the hole in each spacer and
screw to the hole on the bottom of
the faucet.
Then, use a wrench to lock the
locking nut.
Rubber Spacer
Locking
Nut
Retainer Screw
Zinc Spacer
Assembly
Fig 2.
Brass Base
1
2
Step 1. Connect the hoses to the
faucet and tighten them. Refer to
page 7 for connection patterns.
hose. Do not over tighten. Don't use
any tools.
Step 2.
the bottom of the faucet.
Basin or Sink
33mm dia.
Hole
Step 3. Put the hoses through the
basin or sink. Required through hole
size is Ø33mm.
3
4
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Retainer
Screw
HOT Water
Connection
COLD Water
Connection
Water Filter
Connection
For Z1-T1 & Z1-T2
Water Connection Patterns
Fig 3.
Mixer Tap Connections
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Retainer
Screw
HOT Water
Connection
COLD Water
Connection
Water Filter
Connection
For Z1-T3 to Z1-T6
Retainer
Screw
Water Connection Patterns
Fig 4.
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Mixer Tap Maintenance
Battery Installation - LED reminder light
1. Remove the black battery seat from the
faucet canopy.
2. Install battery into the battery seat,
positive side up.
twice and then followed
by the blue light.
3. Reinstall battery seat assembly into the
faucet canopy.
Important note: Battery must be replaced when changing cartridges.
are due to be changed (usage has
exceeded 3,000 minutes or 12 months).
Please change the battery when
changing the lter cartridge(s).
Positive
side up
Negative on
the PCB
normal operation.
This product contains a button battery. Accidental ingestion may occur and can
be fatal. Please keep out of reach from infants. If you suspect an accidental
ingestion please contact emergency services.
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Replacement of Ceramic Disc Cartridge(s)
1. Hot/Cold Outlet
you can unscrew dome cap and loosen the cartridge lock nut.
cartridge housing.
• Now you can tighten lock nut with a torque wrench to 14 newton meters, then reinstall
dome cap, lever screw and hot and cold water indicator.
2. Filtered/Rain Ancillary Outlet
socket. Install cartridge by completing removal instructions as above, in reverse order.
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PART 2
Filter Cartridge Installation
This system comes complete with an installation kit enabling it to be connected to 15mm
Installation requirements
4. Suitable location for faucet.
Installation Procedure
spillage will not cause damage. Location should not be in direct sunlight.
2. Isolate water supply and cut copper pipe ready to install the tee adaptor and ballvalve.
Filter Cartridge Installation
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3. Connect the ballvalve to the multivalve with a piece of white tubing (see Fig 1).
7. Restore water supply & check for leaks, rectifying them, if any, before leaving the unit.
Cartridge Installation/Changeout
1. Rotate the old cartridge counterclockwise 1/4 turn, pull it out and dispose of it.
2. Remove all packaging from the new cartridge, including any wraps or caps (if
applicable).
Replacement cartridge: Z1-R
4. Reset LED indicator by following instructions on page 6.
5. Turn on the water and check for leaks. If leaks occur, repeat step 3. If leaks persist,
discontinue use and call your supporting dealer.
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Filter Cartridge Installation
Use Guidelines
• Minimum operating pressure 172 kPa.
• Maximum operating pressure 500 kPa.
• Do not allow exposure to temperatures below 0°C, protect from freezing.
• Maximum operating temperature 38°C.
• This system must be installed according to local plumbing codes on the cold water line
• Replacement Cartridge: Z1-R
replacement frequency.
Caution: Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality
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Assembly
1. Cut the tube square and push in to
the tube stop. For metal tube remove
burrs and chamfer tube end to prevent
DISCONNECTION PROCEDURE
2. Fitting grips before it seals. Ensure
tube is pushed in to tube stop.
HOW TO USE QUICK CONNECT FITTINGS
3. Tube is secured in position.
Fig 6.
Fig 5.
No. DESCRIPTION
1
Compression Tee,
2 Bush, ½"m x ¼"f
3
4 Flexible Tubing
5
Pressure Limiting
Valve
6 Filter Cartridge
7 Mounting Bracket
8 Nut and Olive
9 Tube Insert
10
Filtered Water
11
Cold Water Flexible
12
Hot Water Flexible
13
Lock Nut and
Washer
14 Mixer Tap
2
3
4
5
6
11
14
12
4
8
1
9
13
10
COLD
WATER
LINE
FILTERED
WATER LINE
HOT
WATER
LINE
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WELS Rating for Tripla Taps
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TRIPLA T1 Parts Description
Fig 7.
2. Screw
3. Screw
5. Handle
1. Handle
10. Teflon Washer
10. Teflon Washer
28. Washer
34. Regular Seat
38. Handle Cap
41. Battery Seat
31. EPDM Washer
12. EPDM Washer
12. EPDM Washer
13. EPDM Washer
29. Aerator Insert
32. Aerator Insert
30. Aerator Cap
33. Aerator Cap
16. Rubber Washer
19. Rubber
Washer
20.
Stainless
Washer
21. Brass
Nut
18. Screw
35. Screw
39. Display
9. Cover Stem
7. Plunger
11. Spout
14. Body Stem
4. Cap
6. Cap
8. Stem / Cartridge
45. Flexible
Tube ½"
Inlet/Outlet
Hose
Parts Description
17. Housing
36. Magnetic Seat
40. Circuit Board
37. Magnet
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TRIPLA T2 Parts Description
Fig 8.
18. Brass Nut
17. Stainless Washer
1. Screw
3. Handle
8. Teflon Washer
8. Teflon Washer
10. EPDM Washer
25. EPDM
Washer
28. EPDM
Washer
11. EPDM Washer
10. EPDM Washer
14. EPDM Washer
16.
Rubber
Washer
15. Screw
39.
Handle
Cap
37.
Screw
36. Display
32. Screw
31. Plunger
33. Magnet Seat
34. Strong Magnet
35.
Handle
Cap
7. Cover Stem
12. Body Stem
41. Battery Seat
40. Circuit Board
5. Plunger
9. Spout
2. Cap
4. Cap
6. Stem / Cartridge
42. Flexible Tube ½"
44. Flexible Tube ½"
44. Flexible
Tube ½"
Parts Description
26. Aerator
Insert
29. Aerator
Insert
27. Aerator
Cap
30. Aerator
Cap
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TRIPLA T3 Parts Description
Fig 9.
Parts Description
7. Handle
10. Handle Cap
33. Handle
8.
Screw
34. Canopy
47. Wrench
4. Washer
25. Washer
38. Housing
5. Aerator Insert
6. Aerator Cap
9. Display
41.
washer
42.
Washer
43. B
rass
Nut
8. Screw
40. Screw
23. Spout
28. Body
35. Body
36. Nut
11. Screw
24. Cap
44. Flexible Tube
1. W asher
2. Aerator
Insert
3. Aerator Cap
30. Connector
31. Plunger
32. Cap
37. Stopper
12. Strong
Magnet
14. Battery
Seat
15. Circuit
Board
13. Magnet Seat
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42.
Washer
43.
Washer
44.
Brass
Nut
41. Screw
45. Flexible Tube
TRIPLA T4 Parts Description
Fig 10.
1. Spout
2. Washer
3. Aerator Insert
5. Gasket
4. Aerator Cap
6. Washer
28. Screw
35. Handle
36. Screw
37. Handle Cap
29. Body
31. Connector
32. Stem
33. Plunger
34. Cap
39. Stopper
40. Washer
17. Circuit
Board
10. Cap
13. Display
16. Screw
12. Screw
15. Washer
21. Plunger
22. Turn Stem Body
23. Stem Post
24. Upper
25. Lower
14. Handle Cap
18. Battery
Seat
20. Magnet
Seat
19. Strong
Magnet
26. Seat
27. Stopper
26. Seat
Parts Description
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TRIPLA T5 Parts Description
Fig 11.
Parts Description
42.
Washer
43.
Washer
44.
Brass
Nut
41. Screw
45. Flexible Tube
1. Spout
2. Washer
3. Aerator Insert
5. Gasket
4. Aerator Cap
6. Washer
28. Screw
35. Handle
36. Screw
37. Handle Cap
29. Body
31. Connector
32. Stem
33. Plunger
34. Cap
39. Stopper
40. Washer
17. Circuit
Board
10. Cap
13. Display
16. Screw
12. Screw
15. Washer
21. Plunger
22. Turn Stem Body
23. Stem Post
24. Upper
25. Lower
14. Handle Cap
18. Battery
Seat
20. Magnet
Seat
19. Strong
Magnet
26. Seat
27. Stopper
26. S eat
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45.
Washer
46.
Washer
47.
Brass
Nut
44. Screw
48. Flexible Tube
TRIPLA T6 Parts Description
1. Spout
5. Washer
6. Filter Net
7. Filter
8. Aerator Cap
2. Washer
3. Aerator Insert
9. Gasket
4. Aerator Cap
10. Washer
31. Screw
38. Handle
39. Screw
40. Handle Cap
32. Body
41. Body
34. Connector
35. Stem
36. Plunger
37. Cap
42. Stopper
43. Washer
20. Circuit
Board
13. Cap
16. Display
19. Screw
15. Screw
18. Washer
24. Plunger
25. Turn Stem Body
26. Stem Post
27. Upper
28. Lower
17. Handle Cap
21. Battery
Seat
23. Magnet Seat
22. Strong
Magnet
29. Seat
30. S Topper
29. Seat
Parts Description
Fig 12.
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Cartridge Performance Data
Performance Data
Substance Guidelines*
Average
Concentration
Concentration
Min Percent
Removal
Average
Concentration
Average
Percent
Removal
NSF Standard 42 Drinking Water Treatment Units
Chlorine
(23,000 L)
2.1 0.3 50% 0.25 >94%
Standard 53 Cyst Live Cryptosporidium POU/POE
Cyst <1 100,000 ND (1) 99.98% + ND (1) 99.99%
Test Parameters
Hardness, Total mg/L 120
TDS mg/L 290
Temp deg C 21°C
Turbidity NTU 0.1
pH 7.57
ND = Not Detected
This appliance meets the domestic water treatment appliance Standards AS/NZS3497 for the following
water treatment processes:
Class Treatment type Function Pass
I Microbiological Status
Bacteriostatic Will stop bacteria increasing, but will not
remove them unless II(a) is passed
N/A
II Microbiological Treatment
II (a) Bacteria Removal Will remove or inactivate bacteria
II (b) Virus Removal Will remove or inactivate virus
II (c) Protozoa Removal Will remove or inactivate Cryptosporidium
and Giardia, but will not remove or
inactivate bacteria and virises unless II(a)
and II(b) is passed
III Turbidity & Particulate Reduction Reduces cloudiness
IV Taste & Odour Reduction Reduces taste & odours
V Chemical Treatment Decreases chlorine
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Notes
Puretec water care products are designed, manufactured and supported by Puretec Pty Ltd the name you
can trust for viable and proven water solutions. The complete range of Puretec products are developed,
Important: Sales of products are subject to our Terms and Conditions which are available upon request.
manufacturer’s instructions.
Warranty
purchase. Warranty is 6 years parts, 1 year parts and labour, excludes cartridge.
To make a claim under the warranty, take the product and proof of purchase to place where you
purchased the product, and they will lodge a Warranty Request with Puretec.
and proof of your expense claim to place of purchase for consideration.
The warranty only applies if the product was used and/or installed in accordance with the user guide and/
or installation instructions. This warranty is given in lieu of all other express or implied warranties and
manufacturer shall in no circumstance be held liable for damages consequential or otherwise or delays
caused or faulty manufacturing except as excluded by law.
Applicable to all above, is that the warranties need to be approved by Puretec to ensure product was not
incorrectly used, installed or claimed. False and incorrect claims will be pursued at Puretec’s discretion,
including chargeable inspection and labour costs incurred.
Warranty/Australia
telephone no. 1300 140 140 and email at [email protected].
This warranty is provided in addition to other rights and remedies you have under law: Our goods come
replacement or refund for a major failure and to compensation for other reasonably foreseeable loss or
quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
Warranty/New Zealand
This warranty is given by Puretec Ltd, Reg. No 4464398, Level 2, 40 Onehunga Mall, Auckland 1061,
telephone no. 0800 130 140 and email at [email protected].
This warranty is provided in addition to other rights and remedies you have under law: Our goods come
replacement or refund for a major failure and to compensation for other reasonably foreseeable loss or
quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
Warranty
