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According to the current CDC guidelines regarding drinking water disinfection;

“The virus that causes COVID-19 has not been detected in treated drinking water. Water treatment plants use filters and disinfectants to remove or kill germs, like the virus that causes COVID-19. The Environmental Protection Agency regulates water treatment plants to ensure that treated water is safe to drink. Currently, there is no evidence that the virus that causes COVID-19 can be spread to people by drinking treated water. COVID-19 is spread mainly through close contact from person-to-person. You can continue to use and drink water from your tap as usual.” 

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/faq.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fphp%2Fwater.html#COVID-19-and-Water

So the free chlorine that is still available in your municipal water, introduced by your local water treatment plant according to EPA Guidelines to oxidize any germs in the water can continue to work in your ice machine provided you don’t filter it out with a water filter that contains carbon. If you are already using an Everpure water filtration system containing carbon like the i2000, EV961222/27 or the i4000 EV961232/37 you just need to change to the 4SI or 7SI Everpure carbonless cartridge/s.

EV9606-51, 4SI with a rated capacity of 15,000 gallons.

EV9606-01, 7SI  Rated capacity of 25,000 gallons.

Developed originally to help with the fight of Legionella in Hospitals, Pentair® Everpure® designed the 7SI and 4SI  to help hospitals keep their ice machines in compliance with ASHRAE Standard 188p, and help provide critical protection from protozoan cysts and scale. These unique water filters supply a  number of important benefits:

•  Compliance with ASHRAE Standard 188p. Allow municipal chlorine and chloramine residual to pass through to the ice machine.

•  Slime Reduction. Chlorine can help to reduce the growth of slime and bacteria inside the ice machine.

•  Cyst Reduction. Submicron media reduces cysts such as Cryptosporidium and Giardia that can cause waterborne diseases in humans (reduction occurs by mechanical means*).

•  Scale Protection. Scale inhibitor reduces scale deposits that can cause downtime, maintenance calls and increased service costs. Scale can also result in the clogging of distribution lines, freeze-up on evaporator plates, and cause pumps, solenoids and probes to malfunction or fail.

 •  Particulate Reduction. Pentair’s proprietary Fibredyne™ media has superior dirt-holding capabilities versus conventional carbon block filters. •  Retrofits Everpure Brand Filter Heads. Quickly and easily convert Everpure Insurice®, 4/7CB5-S and 7FC-S Systems to 4SI and 7SI Systems simply by swapping out the filter cartridges. There’s no need to remove an old filter head and invest in a new one, which saves you money and labor.

•  The 4SI System Fits in Tight Spaces. Its space-saving size allows for easy placement behind a countertop ice machine or inside a cabinet.

•  Easy to Install and Maintain.

•  Certified to NSF Standards 42 and 53.

•  Carries the Pentair Everpure Name. Everpure has been providing water solutions for over 80 years, and is one of the most respected brands in water filtration worldwide.

For the complete Pentair Everpure Brochure on ASHRAE 188p Ice Machine Compliance click here. Contact us for more information at 800-942-7873 or contact us at info@filterpure.com.

WATER SOLUTIONS YOU CAN TRUST Since 1933, Pentair® Everpure has been a leading foodservice industry supplier and trusted provider of commercial water treatment products, services and solutions worldwide. Everpure solutions address a wide range of foodservice applications such as coffee, fountain beverage, ice, drinking water and more. Pentair also markets Everpure-branded filtration products for office coffee/water, vending, consumer, and aviation applications.

EVERYWHERE YOU NEED THEM, Within this brochure are some of our most popular solutions by foodservice application. For information on our full offering, please reference the current 2020 Everpure & Shurflo Food Service Catalog Price List!

Coca-Cola has figured out a way to save its highly profitable fountain soda business from becoming extinct at the germy hands of COVID-19.

The solution: QR codes and your smartphone.

Coca-Cola said Monday it has made its popular Freestyle soda machine — which could be found at scores of fast-food restaurants such as Wendy’s and McDonald’s and corporate offices — completely contactless. By updating the machine’s software package, a consumer will be able to hold their camera up to the machine’s display which will auto-scan a QR code. That then connects to the cloud and brings the machine’s user interface direct to your smartphone. The drinker then selects from the full menu of options and hits pour. No app download will be required.

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/coca-cola-just-invented-a-way-to-save-the-soda-machine-from-covid-19-120031011.html

In an effort to proactively plan for future global compliance requirements for Pentair Everpure products, Pentair has made a major investment in manufacturing improvements to their plants. Significant updates to the manufacturing, design and testing of Pentair Everpure system filter cartridges have now been completed.  What changes can be expected? ​​​​​​   ◆ Tooling and design enhancements have been made, which will improve overall product quality. ◆ Upgrades include new cartridge cap tooling, which can be identified by a slightly different color and finish. ◆ Cartridges will have a new Pentair Everpure brand standard label. The main change to the label is the removal of Proposition 65 (Exhibit A). The enhancements make this label no longer needed.  ◆ Cartridge conversions will be occuring over the next nine (9) + months. Cartridges featuring the new cap and the new label will be identified by a yellow shipping label (Exhibit B), which will help with finished good inventory management.

Exhibit A Current brand standard label with Prop 65 warning:

New brand standard label without Prop 65 warning:

Note: the gray color below represents the silver label stock; the current cartridge color-coding system is being maintained in the new design.

Exhibit B Current white shipping label:

New yellow shipping label:

This change applies to all commercial and residential Pentair Everpure cartridges. There’s no change to product part numbers. Questions about Everpure products? Give us a call at 800-942-7873 or email us at info@filterpure.com

This 2020 Commercial Ice Machine season is shaping up to be a record breaker! A hotter-than-average summer is anticipated across most of the contiguous United States, according to the latest outlook issued by The Weather Company, an IBM Business. The Northeast and mid-Atlantic can generally expect above-average temperatures from June through August. Above-average temperatures will also extend from Central Texas into the Pacific Northwest. Temperatures will be much above average from eastern Washington and eastern Oregon into Idaho, western Montana, western Wyoming, northern Utah and northeastern Nevada this summer.

Temperatures in the southeast are already kicking up into the 90s so you can expect record demand this year and commercial ice machine/s to be working overtime to keep up as the season kicks in! So there is no better time than now to make sure that your Ice Machine is ready for the season and Everpure Ice Machine water filters are ready to help. Now is the best time to check your system and order replacement water filters if you need them.  These filters are critical in making sure your machine not only produces the freshest, cleanest tasting ice, but also so that it runs efficiently and doesn’t use more energy than necessary. With record temperatures expected this year, you can expect your machine to be working overtime and Everpure Ice Machine water filters are ready help, and this year’s 2019 lineup includes;

EV9612-22 Insurice i2000   Rated capacity of   9,000 gallons.  

EV9612-32 Insurice i4000   Rated capacity of 12,000 gallons.

EV9693-31 Insurice 4FC-S Rated capacity of 15,000 gallons.

EV9692-71 Insurice 7FC-S Rated capacity of 25,000 gallons.

For Slime issues;

EV9606-51, 4SI with a rated capacity of 15,000 gallons.

EV9606-01, 7SI  Rated capacity of 25,000 gallons.

Protect your Ice machines superior performance, NSF Certification and Warranty. For more information on perfecting your ice please call us at 800-942-7873!

Bars and pubs will now be able to operate at 50 percent capacity indoors and at full capacity outdoors, and entertainment businesses such as movie theaters and bowling alleys can open at 50 percent capacity beginning on Friday as well. Personal service businesses such as tattoo parlors may reopen as well, and people can begin gathering in groups of 50 or less, starting Friday.

Re-opening your Restaurant or Food Service Facility? If you are an owner operator and have been shut down for an extended period of time, Pentair Everpure has the following guidance for your water treatment system;

Filtration systems are designed to be operated on a continuous basis with only relatively short periods of down time (overnight and holidays). When a system is shut down for an extended period of time, there is a potential for microbiologic growth. To address concerns with system operation after the shutdown, please follow the below instructions. This is applicable to all Pentair filtration systems (i.e., pre-filters, carbon-based cartridges and Reverse Osmosis (RO) systems).

Periodic Flushing In cases where the customer knows that the system will be down for an extended time and is able to get to the system on a periodic basis, follow the below flushing procedure every 3-4 days:

Filtration Systems
Flush the system for a minimum of 5 minutes by letting the outlet water run to the drain. For systems with multiple outlet ports, flush for a minimum of 5 minutes through all ports.
RO Systems
Empty the tank through the outlet port until the pump turns on. Once the pump is on, flush the system for 10 minutes by letting the outlet water run to the drain. For systems with multiple outlet ports, flush through all ports.
Shutdown for Less Than or Equal to 7 Days:

Filtration Systems
When you put the system back into operation, flush the system for a minimum of 5 minutes by letting the outlet water run to the drain and then proceed with normal operations. For the systems with multiple outlet ports, flush for a minimum of 5 minutes through all ports.
RO Systems
When you put the system back into operation, empty the tank through the outlet port until the pump turns on. Once the pump is on, flush the system for 10 minutes by letting the outlet water run to the drain and then proceed with normal operations. For the systems with multiple outlet ports, flush for a minimum of 10 minutes through all ports.

Shutdown for Greater Than 7 Days:

All Systems (Filtration and RO)
Remove all existing filtration elements that are present in the system (pre-filters, carbon filters &/or RO cartridges) and dispose. Disinfect the system as instructed in the applicable Installation and Operations Guide for that specific system.
After the disinfection process is complete, replace the filtration elements with all new pre-filters, carbon filters &/or RO cartridges. Flush the system as instructed in the applicable IO Guide to complete the procedure.

Softeners
Initiate a manual regeneration.
Shutdown for Greater Than 30 Days:
Softeners
Disinfect per the Installation and Operation Guide for that specific unit. Generally speaking, it is adding some bleach to the brine tank before initiating a manual regeneration.

Assumptions
Pentair assumes the following in providing this guidance: Incoming water is potable.

There is no boil-water advisory or boil-water order issued by the applicable public health or governmental authority.

System is being maintained within normal operating temperature and other conditions as set forth in the applicable specification sheet.

If you have concerns or cannot confirm these assumptions for the system, follow the instructions above under the section entitled “Shutdown for Greater Than 7 Days”.

For more information or questions regarding your Pentair Everpure Water Treatment system please email us at info@filterpure.com or call us directly at 800-942-7873

Filtration systems are designed to be operated on a continuous basis with only relatively short periods of down time like overnight or holidays. Current events have created unique circumstances where water-using equipment may have been idle for an extended period of time. As foodservice businesses begin the journey to return to a new normal, customer trust will be of foremost concern and food safety will be key. In addition, customers will look to you for answers on how to prolong the life of their foodservice equipment. You may be receiving questions regarding how to properly start-up water treatment systems. Pentair is here to provide answers and assistance in getting your customer’s water treatment systems up and running. It is important to note that if water treatment systems have been sitting unused for seven days or more: ♦ There’s potential for microbiological growth from stagnant water supplies. ♦ Cleaning and sanitizing water treatment system equipment will be an essential step for equipment to function correctly. ♦ Cleaning water treatment systems ensures ice and beverage quality and consistency.  Start-Up Requirements ♦ Disinfect food service equipment per manufacturer’s instructions. ♦ Replace all filtration components in filtration systems. ♦ Replace filters after the disinfection of food service equipment A great place to begin is by using Pentair Everpure 2JT (EV9608-10) or 4JT ( EV9608-00) Flushing/Sanitizing Cartridges – the ultimate flushing tools for Everpure water treatment systems.

Benefits of these cartridges include: ♦ Fit into existing Everpure filter system heads. ♦ Eliminate the need for difficult component disassembly. ♦ Helps you easily and conveniently clean and maintain your water-using equipment.  Pentair has created a System Start-Up Tool Kit to provide access to information about the importance of cartridge replacement, how to re-start systems, and recommendations of additional Everpure disinfection products.   ♦ The tool kit may be found at www.pentair.com/replace and features these resources: ·        •   Pentair Everpure Sanitizing Cartridge Bulletin ·        •  How to Replace Your Pentair Everpure Cartridge Video ·        •  Links to industry pages such as Water Quality Association (WQA), National Restaurant Association (NRA) and National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) ·        • Pentair Everpure CWT Ozone Products Sell Sheet   ♦ Personalized technical assistance ·        • Via phone at 800.942.1153 (Press 1 for filter sanitization and store opening cartridge change out procedures.) ·        • By email at servicespecialist@pentair.com For additional information and to purchase JT Sanitizing Cartridges, please contact us at info@filterpure.com or call us at 800-942-7873.

Many Fitness Centers and Gyms reopened to Members waiting outside yesterday as Governor DeSantis continued to move to phase two of Florida’s reopening. Restaurants and Retail were also allowed to expand to 50% capacity after being limited to 25% occupancy since May 4! Under the guidelines laid out by the governor, gyms can reopen at up to 50% capacity with social distancing measures in place. DeSantis also urged people to take precautions as they work out.

Re-opening your Restaurant or Food Service Facility? If you are an owner operator and have been shut down for an extended period of time, Pentair Everpure has the following guidance for your water treatment system;

Filtration systems are designed to be operated on a continuous basis with only relatively short periods of down time (overnight and holidays). When a system is shut down for an extended period of time, there is a potential for microbiologic growth. To address concerns with system operation after the shutdown, please follow the below instructions. This is applicable to all Pentair filtration systems (i.e., pre-filters, carbon-based cartridges and Reverse Osmosis (RO) systems).

Periodic Flushing In cases where the customer knows that the system will be down for an extended time and is able to get to the system on a periodic basis, follow the below flushing procedure every 3-4 days:

Filtration Systems
Flush the system for a minimum of 5 minutes by letting the outlet water run to the drain. For systems with multiple outlet ports, flush for a minimum of 5 minutes through all ports.
RO Systems
Empty the tank through the outlet port until the pump turns on. Once the pump is on, flush the system for 10 minutes by letting the outlet water run to the drain. For systems with multiple outlet ports, flush through all ports.
Shutdown for Less Than or Equal to 7 Days:

Filtration Systems
When you put the system back into operation, flush the system for a minimum of 5 minutes by letting the outlet water run to the drain and then proceed with normal operations. For the systems with multiple outlet ports, flush for a minimum of 5 minutes through all ports.
RO Systems
When you put the system back into operation, empty the tank through the outlet port until the pump turns on. Once the pump is on, flush the system for 10 minutes by letting the outlet water run to the drain and then proceed with normal operations. For the systems with multiple outlet ports, flush for a minimum of 10 minutes through all ports.

Shutdown for Greater Than 7 Days:

All Systems (Filtration and RO)
Remove all existing filtration elements that are present in the system (pre-filters, carbon filters &/or RO cartridges) and dispose. Disinfect the system as instructed in the applicable Installation and Operations Guide for that specific system.
After the disinfection process is complete, replace the filtration elements with all new pre-filters, carbon filters &/or RO cartridges. Flush the system as instructed in the applicable IO Guide to complete the procedure.

Softeners
Initiate a manual regeneration.
Shutdown for Greater Than 30 Days:
Softeners
Disinfect per the Installation and Operation Guide for that specific unit. Generally speaking, it is adding some bleach to the brine tank before initiating a manual regeneration.

Assumptions
Pentair assumes the following in providing this guidance: Incoming water is potable.

There is no boil-water advisory or boil-water order issued by the applicable public health or governmental authority.

System is being maintained within normal operating temperature and other conditions as set forth in the applicable specification sheet.

If you have concerns or cannot confirm these assumptions for the system, follow the instructions above under the section entitled “Shutdown for Greater Than 7 Days”.

For more information or questions regarding your Pentair Everpure Water Treatment system please email us at info@filterpure.com or call us directly at 800-942-7873