1. Producto terminadoview
The BWT Bestico 15 Water Filter Cartridge is designed to optimize water quality for ice machines, ensuring crystal-clear, taste-free ice and protecting appliances from limescale and other impurities. This filter provides dual-stage protection, combining advanced filtration technologies for comprehensive water treatment.
Image 1.1: The BWT Bestico 15 filter cartridge, designed for producing crystal-clear ice.
Características principales:
- Protección integral: doble-stage filtration system effectively safeguards ice machines from limescale particles and odors.
- Crystal-Clear Ice Quality: Consistently delivers hygienic, odor-free ice, reducing appliance downtime and extending its lifespan.
- Alta capacidad: Filters up to 40,000 liters of water, offering a long service life of up to 6 months.
- Diseño compacto: Slim 130 mm diameter allows for installation in small spaces.
2. Configuración e instalación
The BWT Bestico 15 filter cartridge is designed for quick and flexible installation, minimizing setup time and water waste.
Pasos de instalación:
- Prepare el sitio de instalación: Ensure adequate space for the filter, considering its dimensions (Height without frame: 368 mm, Diameter: 88 mm).
- Monte el cabezal del filtro: The cartridge is compatible with the BWT besthead FLEX, allowing for horizontal or vertical mounting. Secure the filter head firmly.
- Conectar líneas de agua: Connect the raw water inlet to the filter head and the optimized water outlet to your ice machine. Connections are 3/8" x 3/8".
- Inserte el cartucho: Twist the Bestico 15 cartridge into the filter head until it is securely seated.
- Puesta en marcha: The system allows for fast commissioning with no laborious flushing required, saving water and time.
- Compruebe si hay fugas: After installation, slowly open the water supply and check all connections for any leaks.
Image 2.1: Installation diagram and technical specifications for BWT Bestico filters.
3. Principios de funcionamiento
The BWT Bestico 15 filter employs a multi-stage filtration process to deliver high-quality water for ice production:
Image 3.1: Internal diagram of the BWT Bestico filter showing the multi-stagProceso de filtración electrónica.
- Particle Pre-filter: Removes rough particles from the raw water. This stage utilizes a polypropylene depth filter combined with active carbon and silver for high dirt absorption capacity.
- Main Filter Level (Active Carbon with Silver): Reduces organic substances and compounds that cause foreign odors or tastes (e.g., chlorine). The silver treatment enhances hygienic properties.
- Limescale Stabilization: Utilizes BWT polyphosphate to stabilize limescale-forming minerals, preventing scale buildup in the ice machine and ensuring consistent performance.
This comprehensive process ensures that the water supplied to your ice machine is optimized for clarity, taste, and appliance longevity.
4. Mantenimiento
Regular maintenance of your BWT Bestico 15 filter cartridge is essential to ensure continued optimal performance and protection for your ice machine.
Reemplazo del filtro:
- The BWT Bestico 15 filter cartridge has a typical filter capacity of 40,000 liters.
- It is recommended to change the filter cartridge after 6 to 12 months of use, or when the filter capacity is reached, whichever comes first.
- To replace the filter, turn off the water supply to the filter head.
- Twist the old cartridge counter-clockwise to remove it.
- Insert the new cartridge by twisting it clockwise until it is securely in place.
- Abra lentamente el suministro de agua y verifique que no haya fugas.
- Dispose of the used filter cartridge according to local regulations.
Failure to replace the filter cartridge at recommended intervals may lead to reduced water quality and potential damage to your ice machine due to limescale buildup or other impurities.
5. Solución de problemas
If you experience issues with your BWT Bestico 15 filter system or ice machine performance, consider the following common troubleshooting steps:
- Flujo de agua reducido:
- Compruebe si la válvula de suministro de agua está completamente abierta.
- The filter cartridge may be clogged. Replace the filter if it has reached its capacity or recommended service life.
- Poor Ice Quality (Cloudy, Odor, Taste):
- The filter cartridge may be exhausted. Replace the filter.
- Ensure the filter was installed correctly and is securely seated.
- Fugas en las conexiones:
- Cierre el suministro de agua inmediatamente.
- Check all connections for proper tightening.
- Ensure O-rings and seals are correctly positioned and not damaged.
If problems persist after performing these checks, contact BWT customer support or a qualified technician.
6. Especificaciones
Detailed technical specifications for the BWT Bestico 15 Water Filter Cartridge:
| Característica | Especificación |
|---|---|
| Modelo | Bestico 15 |
| Fabricante | Peso bruto |
| Material | Acrilonitrilo butadieno estireno (ABS) |
| Typical Filter Capacity | 40,000 litros |
| Filter Change Interval | After 6 or 12 months* (whichever comes first) |
| Particle Filtration | 1 µm |
| Height without frame | 368 milímetros |
| Altura de conexión | 330 milímetros |
| Diámetro del cartucho de filtro | 88 milímetros |
| Peso (seco/húmedo) | 0.7 kilos / 1.5 kilos |
| Conexiones | 3/8" x 3/8" |
| Presión de entrada | 2 – 8 bares |
| Temperatura del agua | 4 – 30 °C |
| Temperatura ambiente | 4 – 40 °C |
*Refer to product packaging or BWT documentation for specific recommendations based on water hardness and usage.
7. Garantía y soporte
For detailed information regarding the product warranty, please refer to the official BWT website or the warranty documentation included with your purchase. Warranty terms and conditions may vary by region and product.
For technical support, replacement parts, or further inquiries, please contact BWT customer service through their official channels. You can often find contact information on the product packaging or the manufacturer's websitio.
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