WaterScience CLEO SFU-717 Shower & Tap Filter

User Manual

Introduction

Thank you for choosing the CLEO SFU 717 shower & tap filter from WaterScience. The CLEO SFU 717 is a versatile filtration device that can be attached to almost any bath fixture - taps, wall showers, hand showers, and overhead showers.

Chlorine and hard-water are leading causes of hair fall, dry skin, and other dermatological conditions. The CLEO SFU 717 filters out harmful contaminants, providing clean and healthy water through its unique 4-layer filtering system.

4-Layer Filtering System:

1. Micro-sieve layer: Filters sediments, micro-particles & impurities.
2. Hardness removal layer: Reduces effects of hard-water salts and limescale.
3. Chlorine removal layer: Reduces up to 90% chlorine and heavy metals like lead and mercury.
4. Nano-silver carbon layer: Removes bad smell and prevents bacterial growth.

WaterScience CLEO uses patented KDF technology from KDF Fluid Treatment Inc., USA, to eliminate up to 90% chlorine* in your water. Effects of hard-water salts are reduced by a proprietary combination of Zeolites and hardness dispersant media, ensuring salts are filtered, reduced, and washed away without settling on your skin.

* As tested by KDF Fluid Treatment Inc., USA

Main Benefits

Reduces Hair-fall

Chlorine and hard water salts are major causes of hair fall. Chlorine draws away moisture, leading to dryness, thinning, and breakage. Hard water salts can block hair follicles, hindering essential nutrition and leading to premature greying and hair fall. Dermal absorption of chlorine during showering can significantly impact hair health. KDF filtration media eliminates up to 90%* chlorine, while the hardness removal layer prevents hard water salts from settling on hair. The Nano Silver Carbon layer offers additional chlorine protection.

Protects Skin

Chlorine strips skin of natural oils, causing dryness and cracking, leading to wrinkles and darkening. Dermal absorption of chlorine can aggravate skin conditions like eczema and cause rashes. Hard water salts can block skin pores, leading to acne and allergies.

Prevents Bacteria

Bacteria and microbes can colonize showerheads, posing health hazards. KDF and Nano Silver Carbon in the CLEO filter are bacteriostatic and have anti-microbial properties, inhibiting the growth of bacteria and microorganisms within the filter, ensuring a safer and healthier showering experience.

Removes Bad Odours

The CLEO Shower Filter removes bad odors from water caused by naturally occurring minerals, chlorine (chemical smell), or hydrogen sulphide ('rotten egg' smell).

Prevents Lime Scale

Hard water contains calcium and magnesium bicarbonate salts that form stubborn deposits on bathroom fittings. The proprietary hardness removal layer converts these salts into an easily removable crystalline form, helping to keep bathrooms limescale-free. Most salts wash away with water, and any residue can be removed with regular cleaning liquids.

Parts & Accessories

The CLEO SFU-717 consists of the following parts:

Top connector
Top shell
Cartridge O Ring
Cartridge
Bottom shell
Bottom connector
Aerator adaptor
Mesh-washer
Washer

The CLEO SFU-717 fits on all standard 1/2" shower connectors and taps with 24 mm aerators.

Installation

Installation on Wall / Overhead-showers

Step 1: Disconnect your shower-head from the shower arm. Clean the thread with sandpaper to remove debris. Wrap the shower arm thread with Teflon tape to prevent leaks.

Step 2: Ensure 2 washers are inserted into the top connector of the CLEO. Wrap the bottom connector thread with Teflon tape to prevent leaks.

Step 3: Align the CLEO top connector with the shower arm thread and rotate clockwise to tighten.

Step 4: Flushing – Step away from the water path. Turn on the water and let it flow for 3 minutes. This flushes out discolored water (carbon dust), which is not harmful.

Step 5: Align the bottom thread connector of your CLEO with the shower-head connector and rotate clockwise to tighten fully. Use a washer for the shower head connector as well. Use a spanner to tighten. If leaks occur, check/insert washers and tighten again.

Instructions are the same for wall-mounted shower arms and overhead showers. CLEO fits all standard (1/2" BSP) shower arms.

Installation on Hand-showers fixtures

Step 1: Disconnect the hose from the tap. Clean the thread with sandpaper to remove debris. Wrap the tap thread with Teflon tape.

Step 2: Ensure at least 2 washers are inserted into the top connector of the CLEO. Wrap the bottom connector thread with Teflon tape to prevent leaks.

Step 3: Align the CLEO top connector with the tap thread connector and rotate clockwise to tighten.

Step 4: Flushing – Turn on the water and step away from the water path. Let the water flow out for 3 minutes. This flushes out discolored water (carbon dust), which is not harmful.

Step 5: Align the hand-shower hose connector with the CLEO bottom thread connector and rotate clockwise to tighten fully. Use a spanner to tighten. If leaks occur, check/insert washer and tighten again.

Installation on Taps & faucets

Step 1: Remove the aerator from the faucet/tap and connect the aerator-adaptor to the tap.

Step 2: Wrap the connector thread of the adaptor with Teflon tape to prevent leaks. Ensure at least 2 washers are inserted into the top connector of the CLEO.

Step 3: Align the CLEO top connector with the aerator-adaptor and rotate clockwise to tighten.

Step 4: Flushing – Turn on the water and step away from the water path. Let the water flow out for 3 minutes. This flushes out discolored water (carbon dust), which is not harmful. Use a spanner to tighten fully. If leaks occur, check/insert washer and tighten again.

CLEO fits all standard taps & faucets with a 24 mm aerator.

Filter Cartridge Replacement Instructions

Part No. SFC-UW 100

Step 1: Hold the top shell of the CLEO Shower & Tap filter firmly and turn the bottom shell counter-clockwise to open the filter.

Step 2: Remove the old cartridge. Insert the new cartridge with the Red side up into the bottom shell. Remember to remove packaging stickers from both sides of the cartridge.

Step 3: Align the treads of the top & bottom shells of the CLEO and rotate clockwise to tighten fully.

Step 4: Flushing – Turn on the water and step away from the water path. Let the water flow out for 3 minutes. This flushes out discolored water (carbon dust), which is not harmful.

Instructions for Cartridge cleaning / reverse flushing

Step 1: Hold the top body of the CLEO Shower & Tap filter firmly and turn the bottom body counter-clockwise to open the filter unit and remove the cartridge.

Step 2: Gently tap the sides of the cartridge with the supplied spanner or against the wall to loosen lumps that may have formed inside.

Step 3: Flip the cartridge and insert it with the Blue side up into the bottom shell cavity. Align the treads of the top & bottom and rotate clockwise to tighten fully.

Step 4: Reverse Flushing – Turn on the water and step away from the water path. Let the water flow out for 3 to 5 minutes. This will flush out most of the sediments trapped inside. If there is severe clogging, repeat steps 2 and 3.

Step 5: Re-insert the cartridge with the Red side up into the bottom shell cavity, align to the top shell, and close the filter.

Troubleshooting

SYMPTOM: Water pressure is too low for a comfortable shower right after installation.

SOLUTION: The CLEO comes with a water-saving flow-restrictor / mesh washer. If the incoming pressure or flow rate is low in your plumbing line, remove the flow restrictor / mesh washer (located inside the top connector) and use a regular washer (provided in the installation kit).

SYMPTOM: Water flow from the shower & tap filter has reduced gradually / after disuse.

SOLUTION: When water pressure gradually drops from your CLEO shower & tap filter, it is usually because of one of these reasons:

The filter has not been used for several days & the sediments trapped inside may have solidified.
There is sediment accumulation inside the cartridge and has clogged the filter (This is normal in areas with high sediment levels).
There is sediment accumulation in the flow restrictor / mesh-washer.
The cartridge has crossed its capacity of 25,000 liters and reached the end of its life.

Note: If the CLEO shower & tap filter is left unused for more than 2 weeks, there are chances of lump formation from sediments getting solidified. This could render the cartridge unusable and may need to be replaced.

SYMPTOM: Water leaks from the outer shell joint.

SOLUTION: This is likely due to the O Ring of the cartridge not being in position. You can re-seat the O Ring and reinstall the cartridge, and this should solve the leak.

SYMPTOM: Water leaks from the top / bottom connectors.

SOLUTION: If the leak is from the top connector, check / re-insert / add additional washers and wrap the shower/tap connector as well. Check the washers – you may need to use 2 or 3 washers to get the right leak-free fit for certain types of shower-heads / hand showers / shower arms. You can re-seat the O Ring and reinstall the cartridge to solve the leak.

FAQ

Will the CLEO shower & tap filter reduce the TDS of my water?

No, the CLEO is not designed to reduce TDS levels. TDS (PPM) indicates the presence of dissolved solids, which can be good, bad, or harmless. TDS reduction primarily occurs with drinking water filters like RO or Nano filters.

How often should I change the Cartridge?

The cartridge is designed to filter approximately 25,000L, which is roughly 6 months of use. However, if you live in an area with high sediment contamination, the cartridge might get choked sooner.

Can I use the CLEO with hot water?

Yes, CLEO works well with hot water up to 70 degrees Celsius.

Will CLEO reduce Iron from water?

No, CLEO cannot remove Iron content from water.

Are there any ingredients that can cause allergy?

All ingredients are completely safe and are the same kind of filtration media found in drinking water systems. However, if you develop any kind of allergic reaction, discontinue use immediately and consult a doctor. WaterScience is not liable for any individual reaction to any particular ingredient.

How soon will my hair-fall reduce?

Hair-fall can be caused by various factors including water quality, diet, heredity, medication, or stress. The CLEO shower filter is designed to work well for most Indian water conditions. You should typically start seeing a difference in your hair/skin health within 4 to 6 weeks. Results may vary depending on individual factors and water conditions.

Warranty Information

Please read this warranty information carefully. Attach your purchase receipt to the warranty card and keep it in a safe place. You must produce both the warranty card and proof of purchase for any warranty repair.

Manufacturer's Warranty (Parts and Labour for Servicing)

Aquagenics R&D India Pvt. Ltd. undertakes to repair or, at its option, replace without cost to the owner any part of the Product found to be defective within TWO YEARS from the date of purchase, based on the serial number appearing on the Product.

Within the warranty period, service/repair of any defects resulting from faults in material or workmanship is guaranteed by repairing or replacing the complete unit, at Aquagenics R&D India Pvt. Ltd.'s discretion. Parts replaced or repaired are warranted for the balance of the original warranty or ninety (90) days, whichever is longer.

This warranty does not cover: damage due to improper use, accident, damage caused by Act of God, product pick-up/drop-off for service, transportation costs, or periodic maintenance. Repairs performed by anyone other than an AUTHORISED CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTRE or authorised technician are also not covered.

To obtain service within the warranty period, contact the customer care team on care@waterscience.in or 9242 000 123.

Filter Cartridge Warranty

CLEO Shower Filter cartridges are covered by warranty for 90 days from the date of purchase against defects in material or workmanship. It does not cover damage due to improper use, physical damage, alteration, or damage caused by Act of God. Cartridges getting choked due to sediment accumulation or prolonged disuse are not covered under warranty.

NOTE: This Warranty is an extra benefit and does not affect your legal rights. It applies only to products purchased in India and the UAE. Please keep this Warranty Card in a safe place.

Medical Advice Notice & Disclaimer

Content in this booklet is for informational purposes and should not be considered medical advice. Product information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or medical condition.

All ingredients in the filter are completely safe and are not known to cause any allergy. However, if you develop any allergy, discontinue use of the product and immediately consult a doctor. WaterScience is not liable for any individual reaction to any particular ingredient.

Please consult a doctor if you have any questions about a particular health condition.