Carbonit CITO DUO Special

Carbonit CITO DUO Special under counter water filter

• The Carbonit CITO-QC is the further development of the confirmed VARIO-HP filter housing.
• The outstanding filtration results have been proven by many scientific assessments.
• Filter replacement even simpler: Thanks to the QuickConnect (QC) bayonet coupling the filter-socket can be easily dismounted as a whole.
• The head of the filter-assembly itself remains permanently attached to the wall, no hoses have to be touched.
• The filer-socket can be opened and the filter cartridge can be replaced conveniently in the sink using the enclosed keys.
• The filtration system can be connected easily to the water supply in any standard kitchen and is hidden elegantly under the counter.
• Double effect: Clever combination of two different cartridge types.
• With the serial setup, the same water flows through both filter cartridges.
• In a first step, the clouding particles are removed by the textile VFS prefilter (1 µm) cartridge.
• In a second step, occurs the pollution filtration inside the GFP Premium-9 filter cartridge.
• The recommended replacement interval (6 months) of the activated carbon cartridge can be better utilized.
• No premature filter clogging and more efficient filter performance.
• Recommended for old water pipes and high particle content and clouding exposure .
• Set is conceived for the separate water withdrawal via a separate sink tap or a three-way sink tap.

Compatible filter cartridges

• The Carbonit CITO DUO Special will be delivered with two different filter cartridges:
• Cartridge 1: VFS prefilter:
  • mechanical removal of particles and clouding
  • filter mesh: 1 µm
• Cartridge 2: GFP Premium-9:
  • pure activated carbon filter cartridge
  • filter mesh: 0.40 µm; flow rate: 2 l/min (at 4 bar)
  • very high retention rates for heavy metals, pesticides, drug contaminations and chlorine
  • provides the highest protection against bacteria (see assessments)
• Compatible to all 9 3/4" filter cartridges.
• For hygienic reasons, we recommend replacement of the cartridges every 6 months (according to DIN 1988).
• Do not miss any cartridge replacement, apply for our non-binding and free of charge filter subscription service.

Installation

• The CITO DUO Special filter unit can be installed at any standard water connection in the kitchen or in the bathroom.
• The unit is to be permanently installed to the wall.
• Dimensions without hoses (W x H x D): 31.5 x 38.5 x 14.5 cm³. With hoses 41 cm wide. CAUTION: Filter cartridge replacement requires a free space of 5 cm below the installed unit.
• The assembly is delivered with an angle T-valve (3/8") and it is thus designed for separate water withdrawal.
• TIP: When installing the ball valve directly at the angle valve tee, the filter unit plus hoses is only 37.5 cm wide.
• Hoses and 3/8-inch fittings are enclosed in the set. As required, these can be extended.
• Only to be used with cold water and must be protected against freezing.

Dimensions and other information on the Carbonit CITO DUO Special filter