Aquano Klarify R-310 Triple-Stage Whole House Rainwater Filtration System

Enjoy cleaner, clearer rainwater throughout your home with the Aquano Klarify R-310.

Designed for small to medium New Zealand homes supplied by rainwater, this three-stage whole-house filtration system progressively reduces sediment, unwanted chemicals, chlorine, unpleasant taste and odour before the water reaches your taps, showers and appliances. Its three 10-inch Jumbo housings and maximum flow rate of 70 litres per minute provide practical whole-home filtration without limiting treatment to a single drinking-water tap.

The R-310 combines a washable pleated cartridge, a fine polyspun sediment cartridge and a carbon-impregnated cartridge. Together, these filtration stages remove larger debris, capture fine suspended particles down to 1 micron and improve the taste and smell of household rainwater.

The complete system arrives pre-assembled with three filter cartridges, housing spanners and weather-protection covers. Its durable anti-corrosion metal construction and reversible installation capability make it practical to install, monitor and maintain.

Why Choose the Aquano Klarify R-310?

Filter Rainwater Throughout the Whole Home

Installed where the rainwater supply enters the property, the R-310 filters the water before it is distributed around the house. This allows the benefits to extend beyond one drinking-water tap to showers, kitchen taps, bathroom taps and water-using appliances.

Three Dedicated Filtration Stages

Rather than relying on one cartridge to manage every water-quality concern, the R-310 uses three separate stages to progressively capture larger debris, remove fine sediment and reduce unwanted chemicals, chlorine, taste and odour.

Designed for Small to Medium Homes

The system uses three 10-inch Jumbo housings and has a maximum flow rate of 70 L/min, making it suitable for small to medium homes where several water outlets may be used.

Washable First-Stage Filter

The first pleated sediment cartridge is washable, allowing accumulated dirt and larger particles to be removed during routine servicing. This helps protect the finer cartridges installed downstream.

Fine Filtration Down to 1 Micron

The polyspun sediment cartridge captures fine dirt, rust, sand, silt and suspended particles down to 1 micron, helping improve water clarity and protect the final carbon filtration stage.

Easier Performance Monitoring

The system’s pressure gauges provide a visible way to monitor pressure through the filtration stages. An increasing pressure difference may indicate that a cartridge is becoming restricted and requires cleaning or replacement.

Suitable for Indoor or Protected Outdoor Installation

Weather-protection covers are included with the R-310. Outdoor installations should be positioned and protected in accordance with Aquano’s installation requirements, including protection from frost, direct sunlight and weather exposure.

Supplied Ready for Installation

The system arrives pre-assembled and includes its three filter cartridges, housing spanners and weather-protection covers, helping simplify installation and future servicing.

How It Works

Rainwater passes through three filtration stages before entering the home’s plumbing system.

Stage 1: Washable Pleated Sediment Filtration

The first PC1010J washable pleated cartridge captures larger particles and suspended material commonly found in rainwater systems, including dirt, grit, rust and tank sediment.

The cartridge can be washed when required, helping extend its service life and reducing the sediment load placed on the finer filtration stages that follow.

Stage 2: Fine Polyspun Sediment Filtration

The second PS1001J polyspun cartridge captures fine dirt, sand, silt, rust and other suspended particles down to 1 micron.

Removing these smaller particles helps improve water clarity and prevents fine sediment from prematurely loading the final carbon cartridge.

Stage 3: Carbon-Impregnated Filtration

The final CIM10J carbon-impregnated cartridge reduces remaining sediment, chemicals, chlorine, unwanted taste and odour.

This cartridge acts as the final polishing stage before the filtered rainwater is distributed throughout the home.

Best Suited For

The Aquano Klarify R-310 is best suited to:

• Small to medium homes
• Properties supplied by rainwater tanks
• Households concerned about dirt, rust, sand, silt or tank sediment
• Homes experiencing unpleasant water taste or odour
• Properties wanting filtration throughout the whole house
• Indoor installations
• Appropriately protected outdoor installations
• Households wanting a compact, serviceable rainwater filtration system

This product is a filtration system rather than a microbiological disinfection system. Water that may contain harmful microorganisms requires suitable disinfection in addition to cartridge filtration.

Key Features

• Advanced three-stage rainwater filtration
• Treats rainwater throughout the home
• Three 10-inch Jumbo filter housings
• Maximum flow rate of 70 L/min
• Washable first-stage pleated cartridge
• Fine sediment filtration down to 1 micron
• Reduces sediment, chemicals, chlorine, unwanted taste and odour
• Pressure gauges for system monitoring
• Durable anti-corrosion metal construction
• Reversible installation capability
• Replaceable filter cartridges
• Pre-assembled system
• Housing spanners included
• Weather-protection covers included

Key Specifications

Installation

Installation should be completed by a licensed plumber and comply with applicable New Zealand plumbing requirements. The R-310 is installed on the incoming rainwater supply so water is filtered before being distributed throughout the home.

Installation requirements include:

• Mounting the system securely to a solid surface
• Installing it where leaks or spills will not cause property damage
• Allowing adequate clearance beneath the housings for cartridge removal
• Installing an upstream isolation valve for servicing
• Supporting connected pipework so its weight does not stress the system
• Protecting the system from water hammer
• Using unions to simplify future servicing
• Using approved pipework, fittings and thread sealants
• Installing suitable pressure-control equipment where required
• Protecting the system from freezing
• Fitting the supplied weather-protection covers when installed outdoors
• Avoiding overtightening fittings or housings

The system has reversible installation capability, allowing the direction of flow to be adapted to suit the installation layout.

Allow enough space around and beneath the system for each housing to be removed without dismantling the surrounding pipework.

Maintenance

Cartridge cleaning and replacement frequency will depend on incoming rainwater quality, household water consumption and the amount of sediment being collected.

The washable pleated cartridge may require more frequent cleaning where the rainwater supply contains a high sediment load.

During servicing:

1. Shut off the incoming water supply.
2. Open a downstream tap to release pressure.
3. Use the pressure-release controls to depressurise the system.
4. Remove each housing using the supplied spanner if required.
5. Remove the filter cartridges.
6. Wash the reusable pleated cartridge where it remains serviceable.
7. Replace disposable cartridges as required.
8. Clean the inside of each filter housing.
9. Inspect the O-rings and replace any that are damaged.
10. Lubricate suitable O-rings with food-grade silicone.
11. Reinstall the cartridges centrally and in the correct order.
12. Refit the housings without overtightening.
13. Restore the water supply slowly.
14. Open a downstream tap to release trapped air.
15. Flush the system thoroughly.
16. Check all housings, joints and fittings for leaks.

The pressure gauges should also be checked periodically. A noticeable pressure drop through the system may indicate that the pleated cartridge requires cleaning or that one or more cartridges need replacing.

What's Included

• Aquano Klarify R-310 pre-assembled filtration system
• Three 10-inch Jumbo filter housings
• Pressure gauges
• PC1010J washable pleated sediment cartridge
• PS1001J fine polyspun sediment cartridge
• CIM10J carbon-impregnated rainwater cartridge
• Housing spanners
• Weather-protection covers
• Anti-corrosion metal mounting assembly

Plumbing fittings, isolation valves, pumps, pressure-control equipment, UV disinfection equipment and installation labour are not included.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the R-310 filter rainwater throughout the entire house?

Yes. The R-310 is installed on the incoming rainwater supply so filtered water can be delivered to outlets throughout the home.

Is the R-310 suitable for a large household?

The R-310 is designed for small to medium homes. It uses three 10-inch Jumbo housings and has a maximum flow rate of 70 L/min. Homes with greater simultaneous water demand may require a larger-capacity system.

Is the first cartridge washable?

Yes. The PC1010J first-stage pleated cartridge is washable and can be cleaned as required.

What sediment does it remove?

The three filtration stages capture larger debris and fine suspended material such as dirt, grit, rust, sand, silt and tank sediment.

What is the finest filtration rating?

The R-310 filters fine sediment down to 1 micron.

Does it improve unpleasant taste and odour?

Yes. The final carbon-impregnated cartridge helps reduce chemicals, chlorine, unwanted taste and odour.

Does the R-310 remove bacteria and viruses?

The R-310 is not a microbiological disinfection system. Rainwater intended for drinking may require an appropriately sized UV system or another suitable disinfection method.

Can it be installed outside?

Yes. Weather-protection covers are included and should be fitted to protect the housings from frost, freezing, direct sunlight and weather exposure.

How often should the cartridges be replaced?

Cartridge life depends on rainwater quality, household usage and sediment loading. The washable first-stage cartridge should be cleaned as required, while the disposable cartridges should be replaced when their performance declines or according to Aquano's maintenance recommendations.

Does it require a plumber?

Yes. Professional installation by a licensed plumber is recommended to ensure the system is installed correctly and complies with New Zealand plumbing requirements.

Are the cartridges replaceable?

Yes. All three cartridges can be removed for servicing. The first-stage pleated cartridge is washable, while the polyspun and carbon-impregnated cartridges are replaceable.