3M WV-A3 Leaflet

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Whole Vehicle Filter Systems
Physical Specifi cations:
•   Includes a head assembly with integral mounting bracket with 
locking tab, and a single cartridge fi lter.
•   Inlet and outlet plumbing connections are 
1/2” NPT.
•   System maximum operating pressure of 100 psi (689 kPa)  
and operating temperature of 100°F (38°C).
•   Filter cartridges incorporate carbon block media protected by 
a pleated pre-fi lter membrane. 
•   System is NSF Standard 42 and 53 and/or FDA CFR-21 com-
pliant.
•   Cartridge body is constructed from high-impact glass-fi lled  
polypropylene.
•   Cartridges are sanitary in design, requiring no contact with the 
fi lter media during cartridge change-out.
•   Filter cartridges are ready to use.
*IMPORTANT: Do not use with water that is microbiologically 
unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection be-
fore or after the system. Systems certifi ed for cyst reduction may 
be used on disinfected water that may contain fi lterable cysts. 
EPA Establishment Number 070595-CT-001.
400 Research Parkway, Meriden CT 06450 • 1-888-724-6326 • 1-203-238-8701 • www.rvmarinewater.com
© 2006 3M Company. All rights reserved. 
LIT1002 0506
FOR CTG REMOVAL
2 5/16" MIN REQUIRED
15 7/8”
(40.3 cm)
11 7/8”
(30.2 cm)
4”
(8.3 cm)
4”
(8.3 cm)
Model
Number
Cartridge
Included
Parasitic
Cysts
2
Algae
3
Mold
Spores
3
Flow Rate
Sediment
Chlorine
Bacteria
1
Capacity
7,500 gal
(28,390 lit)
2.5 gpm
(9.4 lpm)
B2
WV-B2
0.2 micron
> 95%
99.99%
99.99%
99.99%
99.99%
WV-B3
15,000 gal
(56,781 lit)
3.5 gpm
(13.25 lpm)
B3
0.2 micron
> 95%
99.99%
99.99%
99.99%
99.99%
A3
15,000 gal
(56,781 lit)
3.5 gpm
(13.25 lpm)
WV-A3
1 micron
No
> 95%
No
No
No
Replacement cartridges listed below can be used in any system listed above.
15,000 gal
(56,781 lit)
3.5 gpm
(13.25 lpm)
B3
0.2 micron
> 95%
99.99%
99.99%
99.99%
99.99%
B2
7,500 gal
(28,390 lit)
2.5 gpm
(9.4 lpm)
0.2 micron
> 95%
99.99%
99.99%
99.99%
99.99%
A2
7,500 gal
(28,390 lit)
2.5 gpm
(9.4 lpm)
1 micron
No
> 95%
No
No
No
A3
15,000 gal
(56,781 lit)
3.5 gpm
(13.25 lpm)
1 micron
No
> 95%
No
No
No
Cartridge
Included
Parasitic
Cysts
2
Algae
3
Mold
Spores
3
Flow Rate
Sediment
Chlorine
Bacteria
1
Capacity
1 As tested with either E.Coli ATCC (11229) or Pseudomonas (B) diminuta ATCC (19146)
2 As tested in accordance with NSF/ANSI Standard 53 
3 As tested with Dekkera bruxellensis ATCC (64276)
CAUTION: This product is not a water 
purifi er.
CAUTION: To reduce the risks associated 
with water leakage, which if not avoided, 
may result in property damage — check 
with your local water provider to verify that 
water pressure is less than 100 psi.
IMPORTANT: Replace every six months.
CAUTION: Remove cartridge and 
replace with bypass plug when 
winterizing or sanitizing.
Limited Warranty Disclosure
CUNO Incorporated warrants to the original purchaser-consumer of its Product that it is free of defects in 
materials and workmanship. Any defect, malfunction, or other failure of this product to conform to this War-
ranty will be remedied by CUNO in the manner provided below.
This Warranty, together with any and all warranties implied by law, shall be limited to a duration of fi ve 
(5) years from:   
1) the date of purchase and/or installation  
2) the date of purchase of NEW 
vehicle from dealer.
This Warranty does not apply to: (i) defects that result from abuse, misuse, alterations or damage not 
caused by CUNO, and (ii) damages that result from the failure to properly comply with the installation, 
maintenance, or cartridge change-out instructions.
IMPORTANT: To fi le a claim under this Warranty you must complete and mail the Warranty registration 
card supplied with this Product to CUNO at the address below within ten (10) days of original retail purchase.
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER, AND IS INTENDED TO EXCLUDE, ANY LIABILITY 
ON THE PART OF CUNO, WHETHER UNDER THIS WARRANTY OR UNDER ANY WARRANTY 
IMPLIED BY LAW, FOR ANY INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH HEREOF 
OR THEREOF.
Note: Some states prohibit limitations on the duration of implied warranties and on the exclusion of 
indirect or consequential damages, and so the above limitation on implied warranties and on incidental and 
consequential damages may not be applicable to you.
RESPONSIBILITY OF CUNO
CUNO’s responsibility under this warranty shall be to repair at its expense, and at no charge to the original 
purchaser-consumer, any Product that is actually defective, malfunctioning, or otherwise in violation of this 
Warranty.
If CUNO, for any reason, cannot repair a Product covered hereby within two (2) weeks after receipt of the 
original purchaser-consumer’s notifi cation of a Warranty claim, then CUNO’s responsibility shall be, at its 
option, either to replace the defective Product with a comparable new unit at no charge to the consumer or to 
refund the full purchase price. CUNO’s obligations of repair, replacement, or refund are conditioned upon the 
consumer’s return of the defective Product to CUNO.
If any Product covered hereby is actually defective within the terms of this Warranty, then CUNO will 
bear all the reasonable and proper shipping or mailing charges actually incurred in the consumer’s return of 
the Product set forth herein. If the Product proves not to be defective within the terms of this Warranty, then 
all costs and expenses in connection with the processing of the consumer’s claim hereunder shall be borne by 
the consumer.
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONSUMER
The original purchaser-consumer’s sole responsibility in the instance of a Warranty claim shall be to notify 
CUNO of the defect, malfunction, or other manner in which the terms of this Warranty are violated. You may 
secure performance or obligations hereunder by (in writing):
1. 
Identifying the Product involved (by model or serial number or other suffi cient description that 
will allow  CUNO to determine which Product is defective).
2. Specifying where, when and from whom the Product was purchased.
3. Describing the nature of the defect, malfunction or other violation of this Warranty.
4. Sending 
such 
notifi cation together with the defective Product and a $5.00 check or money order 
to cover postage and handling to:
CUNO Incorporated, 400 Research Parkway, Meriden CT 06450 U.S.A.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER 
RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.