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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION AND OWNER`S MANUAL Ver 2015-6

1. Chloride 94 95 Radioactivity 95 98 Chromate 90 98 Radium 97 Chromium 96 98 Sediment 99 Copper 97 99 Selenium 97 Cryptosporidium 99 Silica 85 90 Cyanide 90 95 Silicate 95 97 www 123filter com 678 261 761 sening sales ispringfilter com Detergents 97 Silver 95 97 Ferro cyanide 98 99 Sodium 92 98 Fluoride 94 96 Strontium 90 95 Giardia 99 Sulfur Sulfate 97 98 Hardness 93 97 Sulphite 96 98 Herbicides 97 TDS 95 99 Hydrocarbons 90 THMs 90 Insecticides 97 Trichlorethylene 90 Iron 98 99 Virus 99 Lead 96 98 Zinc 98 99 Magnesium 96 98 Note You may or may not have these contaminants in your water The percentage rejection rate is for reference only Percentages may vary since water chemistry varies in each water supply Does Reverse Osmosis remove pharmaceuticals from water Yes the 5 stage RO with carbon pre filters can remove most of pharmaceuticals from water An activated carbon filter gives these contaminants a charge so they are absorbed and removed Will a reverse osmosis water system taste as good as the water I pay 5 00 a bottle for Yes Sometimes better depending how well the bottled water company is maintaining their purification equipment Reverse Osmosis is the same process used by most major bottled water companies Even some companies that use spring water still use Reverse Osmosis to insure purity have heard that reverse osmosis wastes a lot of water It wastes a li
2. source water quality and the replacement schedule of the three pre filters 2 To ensure system performance and water purity filter cartridges must be replaced on schedule Use the TDS meter periodically to check water purity Shut off the water supply valve and tank valve open the faucet to depressurize Place a bucket or towel under the unit to catch water spills 5 Remove the tubing from the inlet fitting on the membrane housing cap Use a housing wrench or by hand to twist off the housing cap in a counter clockwise direction looking from inlet 6 Pull out the old membrane Use scissors or pliers to apply leverage if necessary 7 Clean the housing using hot water and optional scent free dish soap Rinse thoroughly Cut open the small end of the sealed bag of a new RO membrane hold the new membrane with the bag and insert it into housing without touching the membane with your bare hand which may contaminate it 8 Check the O ring on the open end of the membrane housing It is recommended to replace it every 3 years to prevent leaks 9 Twist the membrane housing cap back on by hand Use a wrench for a final 4 turn if necessary DO NOT over tighten sa Stage 5 T33 fine carbon Replace every 12 months Unscrew the elbow fittings on both ends put them on the new cartridge and use new Teflon if necessary How to change inline cartridges in 5th 7th stages 1 Please note that the 5th 7th stages model specific have directions
3. the top of the tank 5 2 Screw clockwise the Tank Shut off Valve on and tighten up by hand Do not over tighten 5 3 Connect the tubing onto the Quick Fitting of TSV Lo www 123filter com 678 261 76 LIBPRING sales ispringfilter com Page 8 Step 6 Install Reverse Osmosis Membrane OUTLET O RING RO MEMBRANE OPEN wo RO WATER HOUSING O RING CAP Figure 8 Figure 9 6 1 Open the membrane housing screw cap First you will need to disconnect the white 1 4 tubing from the Inlet quick fitting on the membrane housing cap refer to How to Use Quick Fitting section and then unscrew counter clockwise the cap A thick rubber band can be slipped on the housing body for a stronger hand hold 6 2 Remove the membrane from its sealed bag Follow the flow direction sign on the membrane and firmly insert the membrane into the housing with the smaller end that has two black O rings heads first until the bigger end is even with the housing opening See Figure 8 9 6 3 Before twisting the housing cap back on check that the O ring is evenly snagged on the membrane housing cap does NOT have O ring Hang tight and tighten up for about 1 4 1 2 turns using a small plastic housing wrench but do not over tighten DO NOT reconnect the tubing to inlet on cap at this point will do it in system start up Step 7 Tubing Hook up model specific sub steps are marked with 7 1 See Figure 5 and Figure 10 RCC7P amp RCC7 TOP VIEW not
4. to tampering misuse alteration lack of regular maintenance misapplication fouling due to hydrogen sulfide manganese or iron scaling from excessive hardness turbidity greater than 1 0 NTU Silt Density Index SDI greater than 5 0 SDI or excessive membrane hydrolysis due to chlorine levels in excess of 1 0 mg L ppm In addition damage to the unit due to fire accident negligence act of God or events beyond the control of the Manufacturer are not covered by this warranty Incidental and Consequential Damages Limitation The Manufacturer will not be responsible for any incidental or consequential damages as a result of the failure of this unit to comply with express or implied warranties or any defect in the unit including but not limited to lost time inconvenience damage to personal property loss of revenue commercial losses postage travel telephone expenditures or other losses of this nature In case some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages you may choose to return the system If you choose to keep it you insist this exclusion STILL apply to you Owner s Warranty Responsibilities As a condition of this Limited Warranty the owner must ensure that periodic maintenance of the system is performed as described in the literature enclosed with the system Neglect improper maintenance abuse modification or alteration of the unit will invalidate this Warranty Should your unit develo
5. 1 4 Phillips Flat Wood Screws This will msc make replacing filter cartridges easier Step 8 System Start Up model specific sub steps are marked with If your model has a UV stage do not plug in power until the system is fully flushed 8 1 Make sure that all tubings are not kinked Turn Tank Shut off Valve OFF cross Prepare a bath towel to catch any water leak 8 2 To avoid the residual carbon in the first three stages from getting into the RO membrane the tubing to the inlet of the RO membrane housing cap was left disconnected Flush the first three stages into a bucket until the water turns clear and re connect the tubing to the RO membrane You may do this whenever you change the first three stages 8 3 Turn on inline Feed Water Adapter valve AFW and then slowly turn on the Cold Water Supply Valve CWSV and check for leaks The top 3 causes of leaks are 1 The tubing was not fully inserted into the quick connect fitting 2 The O ring was not in place or kinked 3 The Housing Cap was not tightened up or off threads 8 4 Plug in booster pump power if the model your purchase has one 8 5 Within 5 minutes RO water should start dripping Let it run for at least 10 minutes This flushes the system except the tank Water is black due to loose carbon from new carbon filters step 8 2 could be taken to expedite the flush It will turn clear with some air bubble www 123filter com 678 261 761 ISPRING sales isprinefil
6. NANCE This RO system is designed with ease of use and low maintenance in mind If you change the filter cartridges as suggested below and check TDS level periodically the system will work properly for many years Filter Catridge Replacement Schedule m _ p i 10 Carbon Filte Meron PE e DELS oor CoL Stage 3 16 See y Aa Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Stage 5 Stage 6 Stage 7 Sediment GAC CTO RO Membrane 133 Fine Carbon Alkaline amp Mineral UV Lamb FP15 FG15 FC15 MC7 FT15 FA15 UVB11 6 months 6 months 6 months 2 3 years 12 months 6 months 1 3 years Note stage 6 or 7 only exists in certain models For a filter pack supply visit 123Filter com or Google Model replacement filter online in which Model is the model number of the system e g RCC7 Stages 1 3 pre filters Replace every 6 12 months or sooner if water flow gets slow The frequency depends on the source water quality and water usage They could last longer in city water and shorter in well water Different areas have good or bad water Some customers reported they had to replace the Ist stage every 1 3 months when they saw through the clear housing where heavy sediments and particles turned the white cartridge into dark brown Some customers reported they could replace them every 12 months To protect the RO membrane in the 4th stage it is required to replace the pre filters at least every 12 months H
7. and each end may have a different kind of fitting 2 Disconnect the tubing from the Quick Connect fitting unscrew the fitting unwrap a new cartridge replace the Teflon tape on the fitting threads if necessary follow the gt sign on the label to screw the correct fitting on each end and reconnect the tubing O rings Replace every 3 years or sooner if leak happens at O ring The package comes with 3 spare O rings for the pre filter housing and 1 spare O ring for the membrane housing Please save them with this manual www 123filter com 678 261 761 ISPRING sales isprinefilter com Page 13 Extra Installation UV Lamp part iSpring UVB11 and Ice maker kit part Srping ICEK Quartz sleeve isolating UV lamp from water 1 4 fitting Usually no need to open the cap but __ O ring when acl use rubber band to help Water Lamp inserted in socket y out a Water in gt Flowsign m n on cet P Ap METETE hls i 4 UV C BALLAST Ballast control wire Figure 13 Flow Sensor Switch for UV lamp The models with a UV stage have a U letter in model number such as RCC7U RCCAK UV RCCI1UP AK The UV module comes pre installed on the models with UV It should function out of the box The photos above are for a better understanding about how the components are assembled and work together The Ice Maker Kit model iSpring ICEK can be purchased separately to feed RO water to a r
8. chlorine concentrations of 1 0 mg L ppm or less Feed water temperature to the unit must be no less than 40 F and no more than 100 F Total dissolved solids TDS in feed water must be less than 750 mg L ppm Feed water must have a pH between 4 and 8 Turbidity must be less than 1 0 NTU SDI must be less than 5 Feed water must be completely free of iron manganese or hydrogen sulfide Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system While the testing was performed under standard laboratory conditions actual performance may vary The Manufacturer does not know the characteristics of your water supply The quality of water supplies may vary seasonably or over a period of time Your water usage may vary as well Water characteristics can also change if the drinking water appliance is moved to a new location The Manufacturer assumes no liability for the determination of the proper equipment necessary to meet your requirements and we do not authorize others to assume such obligation on our behalf This Limited Warranty does not cover any Manufacturer supplied items that are defective as a result of the use of improper parts equipment or materials This warranty does not cover alterations or modifications of the unit or failure of a unit caused by such alterations and modifications This Limited Warranty does not cover malfunctions of the unit due
9. cubes and great tasting water at ease It could make Drinking Water Faucet not absolutely necessary Figure 6 f www 123filter com 678 261 76 LIBPRING sales ispringfilter com Page 6 Installation Steps Before you begin installation it is highly recommended that you watch the video Spring reverse osmosis installation on YouTube Note Steps 1 7 are independent and can be performed in any order 40509 496 001 i ccianeex erent 105 Faucet Connector Step 1 Install Feed Water Adapter AFW 1 1 See Figure 5 Turn off the Cold Water Line via the Cold Water Supply Valve CWSV under the sink Open the kitchen faucet to release pressure and make sure water has stopped before proceeding 9 8 x 1 2 to the next step Get a towel or bucket to catch any water drips oDi FIP OUT Disconnect Kitchen Faucet Connector KFC pipe from CWSV 1 2 Refer to AFW user manual Check O ring inside AFW female end and twist it onto CWSV Tighten it up using wrench or pliers 1 3 Twist KFC onto the male end of AFW Turn the handle of AFW to cross OFF position Turn on CWSV slowly check and fix any leaks 1 4 Connect the 1 4 tubing to AFW AFW43 Step 2 Install Drinking Water Faucet 3 8 COMP mode 2 1 If your kitchen sink does not have an existing 1 2 hole you will have NOILVTIVLSNI FIdNVS VMAV to drill one Refer to How to drill a Hole on Sink or Counter top Wipe clean and dry the a
10. e connection points A B C D E F and G H pa SISOWSO 3Su4aAaa Lo www 123filter com 678 261 76 LIBPRING sales ispringfilter com Page 9 iSpring Water ww 1 23FILTER Model No FII5 eS TU 10 ACW ATED CSC Cer papii CaAc noe PT G l Figure 10 7 2 Facing the iSpring logo up front the pre filter 1st stage is located on the right hand side Connect the tubing Feed Water Adapter AFW point A to the elbow fitting point B 7 3 Connect the Flow Restrictor point C which is a 3 inch long cylinder with a FLOW sign laying beside the membrane housing to the Drain Saddle point D with the tubing 7 4 On the right side of the Post Carbon Filter FT15 oa stage connect the Tee fitting point E and the Tank Valve point F with the YELLOW tubing 7 5 Model without UV AK DI at left end of FT15 insert the tubing links to RO faucet into the elbow fitting Model with UV AK DI RO water flows out of point G at FT15 and flows into the left end of next stage So the tubing links to RO faucet should be connected at the final end of the last stage which could be the UV AK DI filter 7 6 Connect the other end of the tubing to the RO faucet refer to How to use compression fitting 7 7 You may organize the tubings but make sure to leave enough length so the filter system can be moved freely in and out of the cabinet when replacing filters 7 8 You may hang the system using two 10 x 1
11. e dilute solution to the flow direction from the dilute to the concentrated in the process of natural osmosis Reverse osmosis is used to purify water and remove salts and other impurities in order to improve the color taste odor and or properties of your water R O filtration can remove up to 99 of most contaminants including arsenic nitrates radium chromium fluoride and dissolved solids such as sodium calcium iron magnesium copper etc How Effective Is Reverse Osmosis Filtration Reverse osmosis filtration is by far the most effective and economic method of water filtration It filters water by squeezing water through a semi permeable membrane which is rated at 0 0001 micron equal to 0 00000004 inch This is the same technology used to make bottled drinking water It is also the most used technology for desalinating seawater making it into drinking water What are the specific contaminants that a reverse osmosis system removes iSpring Reverse Osmosis filtration systems reject a wide variety of impurities Here is a partial list Item Rejection Rate Item Rejection Rate Aluminum 97 98 Manganese 96 98 Amoebic Cysts 99 Mercury 96 98 Ammonium 85 95 Nickel 97 99 Arsenic 94 96 Nitrate 93 96 Asbestos 99 PCBs 97 Bacteria 99 Pesticides 90 Barium 90 98 Phosphate 99 Bicarbonate 95 96 Polyphosphate 98 99 Boron 50 70 Potassium 92 97 Bromide 93 96 Proteins 90 Cadmium 96 98 Protozoa 99 Calcium 96 98 Pyrogen 99
12. e to check tank pressure It should be within 7 10 PSI If too low you can use a bicycle pump to add more pressure to the tank e Re connect tank to the system and turn on the water supply Continuous drain All RO systems create drain water The drain water should run only when the system is making water The ratio of drain water to RO water is about 0 8 3 1 for our RO systems Pumped Side Flow systems have lower ratio For a regular residential household the waste water per day is about 3 more flushes of toilet which is not too bad The drain should stop after the tank is full Allow 3 hours for the tank to fill up If the drain is still running the problem might be caused by the following reasons Faulty automatic shut off valve ASV the white square valve that connects to 4 tubings Faulty check valve at the pure water outlet of the membrane housing Faulty flow restrictor the small tube that marks flow 300 and connects to the drain line Low tank pressure High TDS level in RO water The RO system should produce a TDS rejection rate of about 85 95 Check the following first e What is tap water TDS reading Is there a sudden increase in tap water TDS level e Has the RO membrane been installed It is packed in a vacuum plastic bag and in blue color located in the accessory box e Possibility of reverse drain line and pure water line Compare your tubing connection to the diagram on the manual and check www 123filter c
13. efrigerator and get crystal clear ice cubes and great tasting water It would make a Drinking Water Faucet not absolutely necessary Ey y yp www 123filter com 678 261 761 ISPRING sales isprinefilter com Page 14 OW NER S MANUAL Please read this manual for useful reverse osmosis system and maintenance information TABLE OF CONTENT SC On Ae ITO FO A aces vanccnetssen ce eee peeaneictmc E 16 WV Tat TORY Se SIMO S19 e a ETE 16 How Effective Is Reverse Osmosis Filtration 0 0 cecccccccccesssssseecceceeaeeeeseeccceceeeeesseeeeeeessaaeeeeees 16 What are the specific contaminants that a reverse OSMOSIS system removes cccccceesseeeeeeees 16 Does Reverse Osmosis remove pharmaceuticals from water ccsseeseccccceecesseseeceeeeeeeeeeseeeeeees 17 I have heard that reverse osmosis wastes a lot Of Water 0 0 cccccccccccceeeeseseeececeeaaseeeeeeeeeeeseeeeees 17 VY at AK Te Tats e A E E AEE E EEE 17 Waa DEUT a E E E E wets E E E A 18 AN V OE aE E E annneumsaananasuansanetaniansanns 18 VY WG IS a LD E E E E E R 18 Maximum distance from tank to faucet sists csv averesccapececsnasieseucensuieunwsadessannadiuswueeisssienusenasoaasadubbeOudenaanys 18 Secon 2 Troubleshoolnme Guld sssini ai a NE aa ARANES a 19 Leaking around filter housing O ring too small or not in place ssssssseeereeessssssssssssesesereessssss 19 OIC WS EI e A E E E E E TE EE 19 Ait T DS erel mni KO Wy ACE eiee nose rsecaanananecsudulsead
14. er com Page 1 Thank you for choosing the iSpring Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System It was built from quality components and has earned WQA GOLD SEAL certification against NSF ANSI STANDARD 58 for performance and material safety Please check the attached iSpring RO Systems WQA Gold Seal Certification for details BEFORE INSTALLATION Inspect the package Please open the box and take all the components and tool kit out Inspect them to ensure that nothing is damaged during shipping If any part is cracked or broken please immediately contact iSpring Customer Support for replacement Identify and get familiar with the components Recommended tools list Variable speed drill with two bits for drilling a hole on PVC drain pipe 1 2 hollow diamond for drilling a hole on countertop for drinking faucet 5 8 9 16 open end wrench or adjustable wrench pliers Phillips screwdriver Scissors or utility knife Operating conditions Maximum water pressure 80 psi or pressure regulator part no APR70 is required if there is high water pressure or water hammer Minimum water pressure 40 psi or booster pump is needed to improve RO efficiency Water temperature 40 100 F 4 37 C This RO system is NOT designed for HOT water Maximum TDS 750 ppm Install this RO system in a location where it is safe from hot cold weather and direct sunlight Avoid hitting falling or dragging as they may cause cracks and leak
15. h on steel before drilling to help guide the bit Use caution when drilling on a Porcelain sink as it could be easily chipped Set drill speed on slow Press the bit downward firmly until breaking through the slippery surface Use coolant to disperse heat Choose water for granite and oil for steel Use the Water Suction Cup to hold coolant inside and prevent the drill bit from slipping Starting at slowest speed hold the drill firmly and vertically and prevent the drill bit from slipping on the counter Once breaking through the smooth surface swirl the drill a little to apply pressure in a circle evenly Be patient and deliberate It can take 20 40 minutes to drill through one inch Lo www 123filter com 678 261 76 LIBPRING sales ispringfilter com Page 5 Sample Installation Drinking Water Kitchen Faucet Faucet Feed Water Connection Cold Water Line Tank Ball Valve n se i Aa Drain Line iH If eu D Sample Drain Pipe no fra D Figure 5 A Source water from Feed Water Adapter gt B Source water to water inlet next to Ist stage C Waste water from Flow Restrictor gt D Waste water to Drain Saddle E RO water from Automatic Shut off Valve gt F RO water to Storage Tank G RO water from 5th stage gt H RO water to Drinking Faucet An Ice Maker Kit part iSpring ICEK can be purchased separately to feed RO water to refrigerator and get crystal clear ice
16. huoes epaneauseaunee locus atauteneccassvesssacadeoshehean 19 Tastes and Odors in Product Water ccccccccccccccccecasseseeeceeseeeeeeseeceeeeeeeaeeeseceeeeesaseeseeeeeeeseaaeesseees 20 Facet Leaks 0r DIDS eisresneseyainr ranen EA AS EREE ERE AAE EE ESSER 20 What is an ASOV and what does it do snneeesssssseennesssssseeessssssseeeresssssseserressssssseresssssssseeessssssseeeo 20 Cloudy ice cubes or milky colored water n nsesssoeennssssseserrrsssssssrressssssssrresssssseeeesssssseserressssesse 20 UV Fame Oia ACY anossessennnsuaaaneasvonaiwnseqeostaicnaaateedounabeeqndacinanvensatensnsaaeerencsskumandunsauensinnpacersts 20 Sudden drop in RO water production There are a few potential factors causing the problem 21 Will the water Outor WY filter De NOC siceascoscssssacecacnnsiccntennatscosommausasnaseeuupendsscneeienamessageseenedunsesanters 21 How do you compare your tankless RO system RCSST to GE Merlin 7OOGPD system 21 www 123filter com 678 261 761 sering sales ispringfilter com Page 15 Section 1 Knowledge Base What Is Reverse Osmosis Reverse osmosis also known as hyper filtration is a membrane filtration process that separates undesirable materials from water by using pressure to force the water molecules through a semi permeable membrane This process is called reverse osmosis because the pressure forces the water to flow in the reverse direction from the concentrated solution to th
17. iSpring Reverse Osmosis Water Filter Systems INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION AND OWNER S MANUAL vss iSpring Water peste LLC since aes Copyright 2005 2015 ISPRING WATER SYSTEMS LLC All rights reserved Please keep this owner s manual for future reference It includes the information on how to properly operate and maintain your iSpring Reverse Osmosis water filtration system TABLE OF CONTENT Ds OEE TN ACCS TON ger cect E E E N E AE E ess 2 S e CS AC e E E E E AE A E E I A A A EI A A E 2 eE TOONS MIS A E E A E A 2 Pr OO E E A E E EE 2 COMM OMENS TOC MEIC AMON ecse E E E E 3 a on TD ea E E E iad anaes 4 How LOS Quick Conncet E seserian E T ESE E 4 EE Cl E stot AS E A A A E A O A A A E T A E 4 EO PS ONO s S S 4 How to use Compression fitting with brass Nut Collar and tube Insert ec cccceecesseeeeeeeeeeees 5 How to drillla hole On Sink OF Counte tO D ssa eana EEEE EEE E 5 PATS PAU TN SUC 9S oan tte sees can 32s E A ET A E E E AE 7 Step 1 Install 3 8 Feed Water Adapter AFW ccc ccccccccccccsessssseecccssseesssseecceceseeeeseeesesesseeaseeeeees 7 Sep 2 Install Drinking W ater Faucet esseen cne iare EA E EREE 7 Step a a D AGS a E E E E E ES 8 Step 4 Install the Vertical Filters Stages 1 2 and 3 00 ccsssessccecccecaseseeecceecseaeeesececesesaseeseeeees 8 Step 5 Install Tank Shut off V alVecCI SY pcsctiteccisatenesuedcusseaaieahenupieneternlitenrsceannkecuiancteetulacseaseuihenceces 8 Step 6 Instal
18. iSpring Warranty Registration Form ee Name soo Mail sooo o Phone oo Order Date Reviewer ID How to reach us Local International 678 261 7611 Fax 678 530 1070 Office Hours Monday Friday 9 00 a m 5 p m EST Technical Support Hours Monday Friday 9 00 a m 5 00 p m EST Mailing Address iSpring Water Systems 3020 Trotters Pkwy Alpharetta GA 30004 USA www 123filter com 678 261 761 sering sales ispringfilter com Page 23 Filter com iSpring Water Systems LLC since 2005 Water s good 3020 Trotters Parkway Alpharetta GA 30004 For questions or comments please visit us at 123Filter com For technical support please contact us at support 123filter com 678 261 7611 www 123filter com 678 261 761 ISPRING sales ispringefilter com Page 24
19. in Saddle by hand Pull the tubing to check if it is secure J Step 4 Install the Vertical Filters Stages 1 2 and 3 4 1 Make sure that the O ring is seated inside the groove on top of the filter housing Figure 10 Food grade silicon jelly may be used to help the O ring stay in place and seal better 4 2 Filter cartridges are preserved in shrink wrap Note the direction sign on the sticker before removing the wrap GAC stage 4 3 When placing the filter cartridge into its housing make sure it is centered and the knob protruding from the bottom of the housing fits in the central hole of the filter 4 4 Screw the housing with filters attached onto the housing caps caps are pre assembled on the machine head The cap also has a center knob which should be inserted into the center hole of the filter cartridge Twist the housing on in a clockwise direction by hand and then use a housing wrench to tighten it up for about 1 4 1 2 turn Do not over tighten This can cause leaks and make it difficult to unscrew the housing when replacing filters 4 5 Follow the steps 1 1 1 4 to install the GAC and CTO filters Note the second stage GAC is the only filter that must go in a certain direction Make sure that the end with the rubber washer faces up thereby attaching to the housing cap Step 5 Install Tank Shut off Valve TSV 5 1 Wrap 10 15 turns of Teflon tape clockwise looking from top onto the metal thread at
20. l Reverse Osmosis Membrane sass es ercsecacansamnccurennsnsresrcasasnancnetaladuassansiersassseeayidedodediteasanesicns 9 Step 7 Tubing Hook up model specific sub steps are marked with nnneossssseenessssssserresssssseeees 9 Step 8 System Start Up model specific sub steps are marked With ceeeeseecceeeeeeeeeeeeeees 10 TNE IN CO Ee erar EE EE E E E 12 Stages 3 pre filters Replace every 6 12 months or sooner if water flow gets slow 12 How to change in housing cartridges in Ist 3rd pre filter stages cc eecceccccecceesseeeceeeeeeaaaeseeeees 12 Stage 4 RO membrane Replace every 2 3 years or sooner if TDS level starts increasing 13 How to change reverse OSMOSIS MEMDTANE ccceeesseccccececeeeeecceceeeasseeseeeceeesaaeeeeeseceseeaeeeeeseeeeeeaas 13 Stage 5 T33 fine carbon Replace every 12 months 0 0 0 cccseesseeeeeeeceecceeeeseesaaeessaeeeeseseeeeeeees 13 How to change inline cartridges in Sth 7th Stages ccccesessssssseeccecceceeeceeeaaseeeenseseeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaas 13 O rings Replace every 3 years or sooner if leak happens at O ring cece ecccccccceesseeeceeceeeaeeeeeeeeees 13 Pe Ts O e EE E EE E E E E E EE 14 UV Lamp part iSpring UVB11 and Ice maker kit part iSrping ICEK eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeees 14 TS WY AIM E EEA E A AE E E E E T E EAT 15 Waaay IG CIS Oe E A E E 23 Lo www 123filter com 678 261 761 ai sales ispringfilt
21. lled with RO systems to complement their absolute filtration qualities What is DI filter DI stands for deionization De mineralize filter takes the full size RO to a higher level of filtration It is an excellent inline filter especially those who live in areas with exceptionally high levels of TOTAL DISSOLVED SOLIDS TDS in their tap water The post deionizer takes the small percentage of contaminants that the membrane could not remove and filters this to greater than 99 99 pure It will give you close to 0 ppm TDS Conductivity attainable less than 0 1uS cm or resistively of close to 18 meg ohm What is UV filter Our UV filter comes with 11W UV sterilization lamp in a stainless still housing UV kills 99 of virus and bacteria The UV light of wavelengths between 250 and 270 nanometers UV C or UVC band is extremely effective in killing many species of bacteria mold spores viruses and other microorganisms UV filter is recommended for customers who uses well water rain water or has bacteria concern on their water What is a TDS meter A TDS meter is a Handheld Total Dissolved Solids Tester Total Dissolved Solids are the total weight of all solids that are dissolved in a given volume of water expressed in units of mg per unit volume of water mg L also referred to as parts per million PPM With a TDS meter you can easily compare the quality of RO water with your original source water Maximum distance from tank to faucet A
22. maximum distance from tank to faucet of 15 feet is possible The system will produce a faster flow at the faucet with the shortest tubing run from tank to faucet www 123filter com 678 261 761 sering sales ispringfilter com Page 18 Section 2 Troubleshooting Guide Leaking around filter housing O ring too small or not in place First of all please check if all filter cartridges are sitting upright inside the canister Then check if O ring is properly in place The o rings may be a little too small please stretch it out and put it back inside the groove You may over stretch a little so when it is back to the canister it will shrink and fit just right Then insert the cartridge to the top cap screw the canister all the way up MAKE SURE O RINGS are staying in place during this process Then use a wrench to tighten no need to over tighten it Little water out of faucet tank is heavy and appears full of water but the stream turns very weak after a few seconds lf there is no change in the supply water pressure the problem is very likely from the tank It could be due to low tank pressure or broken bladder Perform the following steps first e Shut off main water supply e Geta bucket under the tank and remove tank by disconnecting the ball valve e Dump the water from the tank by turning it upside down through the top stem You may add air from the front valve to help emptying the water e Use a gauge at the front air valv
23. om 678 261 761 sering sales ispringfilter com Page 19 Tastes and Odors in Product Water Possible Cause Solution Carbon Post Filter is exhausted Replace Filter There is foreign matter in Holding Clean flush and sanitize the Holding Tank Tank Replace filters Product water and Drain water lines Correct plumbing are reversed Dissolved gases in feed water Pre treat feed water to remove gasses Increase in Product Water TDS See High TDS in Product Water Section Faucet Leaks or Drips Possible Cause Solution Water leaks from faucet spout Adjust faucet by turning the tee bar located under the handle to provide a small amount of free play in the handle when shut off Should this not work repair or replace the faucet If leaks from beneath the handle repair or replace the faucet What is an ASOV and what does it do ASOV is automatic shut off valve This valve allows your system to turn off the water supply using pressure from the pure water side of the system It will turn off the water supply to the unit whenever there is sufficient pressure on the pure water side of your system ASOV is a must It Saves water extends filter life and improves the performance of your unit As the storage tank fills the pressure inside increases when the pressure equals 1 2 to 2 3 your feed water pressure the water to the system is shut off No waste Since you subtract the storage pressure from the operating pressure the storage press
24. om 678 261 761 sering sales ispringfilter com Page 21 Warranty This Limited Warranty extends to the original purchaser of the system only This warranty covers all Manufacturer supplied items only that prove to be defective in material workmanship or factory preparation This warranty covers parts only all labor is excluded from this warranty including but not limited to services related to the removal replacement installation adjustment maintenance and or repair of the unit or its components items excludes all non Manufacturer labor required for any servicing of the unit including but not limited to servicing related to installation adjustment maintenance and repair of the unit This warranty applies only for the first full calendar year from date of purchase The following items are excluded from this warranty membranes filters O rings and all other parts or components that require regular replacement as a result of ordinary usage Disclaimers This Limited Warranty applies only if the system is installed used and maintained in compliance with all instructions and requirements enclosed with the system This warranty will be void for failure to observe the following conditions 1 The system is to be used with potable water supply only 2 Feed water pressure to the unit is no less than 45 PSI 30 PSI for systems with built in booster pump and no greater than 80 PSI The system is to be used on water supplies with
25. osed Sediment Carbon prefilter or Carbon Post Filter is clogged Low incoming water pressure Reverse Osmosis Membrane is fouled Air pressure in holding tank is incorrect Air Bladder in Holding Tank is ruptured Holding Tank valve is closed No water to drain Drain Flow Restrictor is clogged Check Valve on RO Membrane Housing is stuck The Automatic Shut Off Valve is Malfunctioning Will the water out of UV filter be hot Traditionally the water coming out of the UV filter is a bit hot up to 117F for the first few seconds However iSpring UV filter features Smart Flow Sensor valve that automatically turns on and off UV by water flow simultaneously controlled by drinking faucet The UV stays off until drinking faucet is turn on So no more hot water out of UV filter How do you compare your tankless RO system RCS5T to GE Merlin 700GPD system Our RO system is a complete 5 stage filtration system with 3 pre filters Sediment GAC and CTO Side Flow membranes and post filter while the GE Merlin 7OOGPD has only one prefilter either sediment or carbon two membranes and 1 post filter Therefore the GE Merlin is for use in light commercial applications where a separate pre filter system or backwashing carbon filter system will be utilized Also our tankless RO system utilizes patented Side Flow technology which waste ratio is less than 1 as compared to the 3 1 in other systems saves up to 2 3 of water www 123filter c
26. ow to change in housing cartridges in 1st 3rd pre filter stages 1 Shut off the water supply valve and tank valve open the faucet to depressurize Place a bucket or towel under the unit to catch water spills 2 If there is enough room under the sink and filter system is hung on wall it could be easier to twist the filter housing off without taking the unit off the wall Otherwise it could be easier to pull the system out lay it down and work towards the housing bottom Please be careful with tubing connections when pulling the system out 3 Twist off the filter housing in a counter clockwise direction when looking from the bottom Use a housing wrench the bigger one if necessary 4 Refer to Installation Step 1 1 to install a new vertical filter cartridges and twist the housings back on Remember not to over tighten or it will be hard to open next time www 123filter com 678 261 761 ISPRING sales isprinefilter com Page 12 Stage 4 RO membrane Replace every 2 3 years or sooner if TDS level starts increasing Check the TDS level at least once a month to monitor the system performance The rejection rate should be above 90 NSF ASIN STANDARD 58 for RO water filter How to change reverse osmosis membrane RO MEMBRANE OPEN OUTLET O RING o o WASTE 4 INLET RO WATER HOUSING O RING CAP Figure 11 SEN HN Figure 12 1 Reverse osmosis membrane usually last about 2 3 years depending on the
27. p a defect or otherwise fail to perform in accordance with this warranty you should contact the retailer from whom the product was originally purchased Implied Warranties The implied at law warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose shall terminate on the date one year after the date of purchase WO COND UI B amp B UW www 123filter com 678 261 761 sering sales ispringfilter com Page 22 Note in case some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts you may choose to return the system If you choose to keep it you agree that the above limitations STILL apply to you Warranty Registration We provide a 30 day money back guarantee 1 year Manufacture Warranty and lifetime tech support to all products However we do not have the order information from the vendors other than 123Filter com The easiest way to activate the warranty is to forward your order confirmation email to sales 123filter com along with your comment or if you prefer please fill out and mail the form below Please remember we love to help customers If you have any question or concern about our products please don t hesitate to call or email us We will do all that we can to make your purchase a 5 star experience lf you are happy with our product and service please show your support by writing a product review on Amazon even with a single line It takes you just a minute but means a lot to us Thank you
28. re 2 Figure 3 To disconnect 1 See Figure 2 and 3 Remove the blue Lock Clip 2 With two fingers PUSHING IN and PRESSING DOWN the Lock Sleeve to eliminate the Gap that the blue Lock Clip occupied pull the tubing out Pressing down the Lock Sleeve releases the spring loaded steel teeth that grab the tubing inside the fitting body www 123filter com 678 261 761 SPRing sales ispringfilter com Page 4 How to use Compression fitting with brass Nut Collar and tube Insert Compression fitting is used to connect the PVC tubing to the threaded metal inlet with a tapered open end such as the refrigerator water inlet drinking faucet water inlet etc DIPLO ELLE LEE i i p Fo ii Nut Collar Insert not fully pushed in Figure 4 Slide the Nut Collar onto the end of tubing Fully insert the Insert into the open end of tubing Slide the Collar to be close to Insert and fit into the tapered open end of the thread metal inlet Screw on the Nut and tight it up The Nut compresses the plastic Collar onto the tapered metal surface and creates a water seal between them while the Insert hardens the tubing How to drilla hole on sink or counter top l It s highly recommended to watch the YouTube video How To Drill Faucet Holes 2 Choose a half inch Diamond Core Bit for granite and a titanium drill bit for steel Do NOT use SY a hammer drill on nature stone glass and ceramic An indent should be made with a punc
29. rea Contact us for larger front plate X ni At and washer if the hole is too big to cover Angle Vavle lt _ _ 2 2 Remove blue protection film from the front plate slip it on the faucet thread and slip on the black rubber washer Insert the faucet thread portion into the hole Optional plumber glue or sealer could be used 2 3 Under the sink tighten the back rubber washer lock washer with nut 2 4 Refer to How to use compression fitting Slip the compression fitting nut and collar on the tubing push the insert into the tubing insert it into the faucet end and tighten up the nut Pull the tubing to check if it is secure PUSH IN FRONT PLATE TUBE INSERT gt By FRONT WASHER COLLAR COUNTER TUBING gt BACK WASHER sai LOCK WASHER NUT Figure 7 f www 123filter com 678 261 76 LIBPRING sales ispringfilter com Page 7 Step 3 Install Drain Saddle 3 1 Choose a spot on the drain pipe that is convenient for installing the drain saddle and tubing Horizontal pipe is recommended to minimize the dripping sound 3 2 Drill a 1 4 hole on the drain pipe paste the black sticky pad around the hole 3 3 Cut the tubing end a bit to make a 45 degree angle Slip the plastic nut and front plate on the tubing Insert the tubing into the 1 4 hole on the drain pipe install the back plate and tighten two screws with hex nuts while the tubing remains in the hole 3 4 Tighten the nut on the Dra
30. s Lo www 123filter com 678 261 761 ai sales ispringfilter com Page 2 Components Identification OVENS OS mses 8 iSpring Water re S ne Er bean RO machine head membrane not yet installed Drinking faucet with installation kit Drain saddle 14 Teflon tape www 123filter com 678 261 761 SF Ring sales ispringfilter com Ss ae 4 mime Water System 3 Pre filter housings and cartridges Feed Water Adapter AFW 4 color tubing set ei w ke Tank valve Spare Housing O rings x 3 Elbow Fitting x 2 Lock Clips Water Detector optional Page 3 Installation Tips How to use Quick Connect fitting Figure 1 To connect 1 See Figure 1 Check and cut the tubing end squarely and cleanly with utility knife or scissors 2 Make a mark at the end of tubing The lengh is about 2 inch the depth of the fitting body 3 Fully insert the tubing until the mark is about to disappear This ensures that it is sealed by the O ring near the bottom ee a Lock Sleeve gt Lock Clip Gap 5 Lock Sleeve Body gt 1 2 INCH O ring amp Steel teeth is here Threads Elbow gt To Connect Push tubing into Lock Sleeve With two fingers and reach bottom about 1 2 inch deep To Disconnect Remove Lock Clip while PUSHING IN and PRESSING DOWN PRESSING Lock Sleeve DOWN to eliminate Lock Sleeve pull out tu bing Gap pull out tubing Figu
31. ter com Page 10 8 6 Shut off the RO Drinking Faucet Turn on the Tank Shut off Valve Wait for the tank to be filled up It may take 1 5 hours in warm summer or 3 hours in cold winter to fill up a 3 2 gallon tank with about 2 5 gallons holding capacity 8 7 After two hours turn on the RO Drinking Faucet to flush out all the water in the tank DO NOT use the first tank of water The water out of the faucet should be a much stronger stream since the water pressure was built up to 35 40 psi when being filled up When the water flow changes back to a trickle it means the tank 1s empty 8 8 Plug in the UV power and observe if the RO faucet turns the UV on off through the Flow Sensor Switch 8 9 The reverse osmosis membrane is the key part for the effective reduction of total dissolved solids TDS and that product water shall be tested periodically to verify that the system is performing properly If the TDS of the source water is 100ppm the RO water should be less than 10ppm Rejection rate gt 90 8 10 Check for leaks daily for the first two weeks after installation Furthermore a bucket can be put under the system in case of any leaks and a Flood Alarm can be used together for better protection Congratulations You have successfully installed the iSpring Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System Start enjoying the cleanest water right from your tap www 123filter com 678 261 761 sering sales ispringfilter com Page 11 SYSTEM MAINTE
32. ttle but not a lot On the average these systems will use less than 2 of your home s total water consumption In addition all Our Reverse Osmosis Systems use automatic shut off valves The drain will stop when the tank is full The ratio of drain water to RO water is 2 1 for all of our RO systems For a regular residential household the waste water per day is about 3 more flushes of toilet which is not too bad What is Alkaline Filter The Alkaline filter changes the acidic RO water into a perfect Natural Alkali Calcium lonized Water The Alkaline filter simply gives back minerals such as ionized calcium magnesium sodium potassium ion which were taken away while purifying the water e Produces perfectly ph balanced alkaline water helps minimize the fluctuations of your body s pH e Turn acidic drinking water into alkali calcium ion water e This natural calcium magnesium sodium potassium ions can be absorbed 100 by the body e Itis easily absorbed in the body because it has structurally smaller molecules which help the body take in more water and replenish quickly lost water e Makes the water cleaner and healthier www 123filter com 678 261 761 sering sales ispringfilter com Page 17 e This filter improves the qualities of clean water by adding necessary for proper human development and health minerals such as Calcium Magnesium Sodium Potassium and others readily found in many natural mineral waters e Mainly insta
33. ure needs be limited Cloudy ice cubes or milky colored water Bad membrane Use TDS Meter to check membrane Replace membrane and sanitize when below 75 rejection Water supply High oxygen content or air bubbles If filter cartridges are still new it is normal and should clear up in two weeks UV lamp compatibility We have upgraded the UV lamp to a higher quality brand Philips with 2 pins at each end since last November 2011 If your system was purchased before Nov 2011 a new UV transformer and a UV wire are required The transformer is available for sale at 123filter com under model UVT11 However for old customers we will offer 15 discount for the new transformer and no charge on the wire Please go to 123filter com and type in UVB11 and UVT11 then remark about the 15 discount and the free wire After installation the water out of the RO faucet is only a trickle Is this normal Reverse osmosis is a very slow process Water flow is only continual drop if bypassing the tank With the pre pressured tank the water out of the faucet will be about 7 10PSI tank s pressure which is pretty strong flow It takes about 2 3 hours to get the tank filled up then the system will shut off automatically and drain stops running www 123filter com 678 261 761 sering sales ispringfilter com Page 20 Sudden drop in RO water production There are a few potential factors causing the problem Feed water valve is plugged or cl

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