Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System With Water
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1. DRAIN Y 174 Black DRINKING WATER HOLDING TANK FEED WATER SADDLE VALVE COLD WATER LINE ONLY LOCATE DRAIN CLAMP INLET 41 4 Red DUTLET lt 1 4 Yellow ABOVE P TRAP aka O ACTIVATED SEDIMENT TANK 3 8 Yellow 4 MIN CARBON POST FILTER HOUSING OSMOSIS MEMBRANE HOUSING POLYTUBE CARBON TEE PREFILTER HOUSING Z A y WE Figure 1 5 OPTIONAL MRO 35 BASEMENT INSTALLATION DIAGRAM DISPENSING FAUCET w X WATER QUALITY y ia MONITOR JA FAUCET BASE EE Jo LE E LE EN NOTE FOR REFRIGERATOR WATER DISPENSER OR ICE E L MAKER HOOKUP TEE INTO 3 8 BLUE TUBING TO WATER QUALITY PRODUCT 3 8 Blue DISPENSING FAUCET MONITOR CABLE HOLDING TANK SHUTOFF VALVE Open Position OPTIONAL 25 FT EXTENSION CABLE FOR WATER QUALITY MONITOR FLOOR LAI LALLLLAALAAL EAL LAL ELS LAINI LI LP LLP LS LL AS EDS PALI LILA IN LINE ACTIVATED CARBON POST FILTER POLYTUBE C TEE l LJ Ce 1 4 Yellow FEED WATER SADDLE VALVE COLD WATER LINE ONLY TANK 3 8 Yellow DRINKING INLET 1 4 Red MOUNT HOLDING TANK ON SHELF OR DRAIN STRAP BETWEEN 1 4 Black FLOOR JOISTS R Shelf Or Straps Not o Incl db E ACTIVATED REVERSE EDIMENT 0999 CARBON OSMOSIS CARBON POST FILTER MEMBRANE PREFILTER aa LI 0 PLEAS2. Close the Holding Tank Valve and then open the Dispensing Faucet to release the pressure 3 Remove the In Line Activated Carbon Post Filter Disconnect the used Post Filter by pressing in the connector s collar and at the same time pulling the tube out of the fitting 4 Firmly reconnect the polytubes to the new Post Filter Refer to Fig 5 below 5 Slowly open the Feed Water Saddle Valve 6 When water begins dripping out of the IN LINE ACTIVATED CARBON POST FILTER ASSEMBLY To Dispensing Faucet 3 8 Blue our n lt ee 3 8 Blue In Line Activated Carbon Post Filter Figure 5 Faucet in the following order close the Faucet and open the Holding Tank Valve When the Faucet is first opened expect air and carbon fines very fine black powder from the new Post Filter to be rinsed out This is normal for the first tank of water SECTION VI TECHNICAL DATA A Water Quality Water quality is normally measured with a special meter that measures the water s ability to conduct electricity The more dissolved solids in the water the higher the conductivity The results are usually reported in Parts per Million ppm or Milligrams per Liter mg l of Total Dissolved Solids TDS Although technically they are not exactly equal in most discussions ppm mg l R O Membranes are rated by the amount of dissolved solids that are rejected This rating is a ratio of the TDS in the feed water to
3. Drain Water overflows at the Air Gap Faucet section Drain Clamp hole is misaligned Air Gap is blocked Clear Air Gap Rinse with vinegar for removal of calcium buildup Drain tubing is clogged Clear tubing Excessive drain flow rate Faucet leaks or drips Leaks from spout Adjust Faucet by turning the tee bar just below the handle to provide a small amount of free play in handle when shut off O rings are bad repair or replace faucet Leaks from base of the delivery tube O ring is bad replace O ring Leaks from beneath the handle Amber light on Water Quality Monitor Fitting leaks in general O rings are bad Repair or replace the faucet System not being used for extended period of time Empty storage tank Wait 15 minutes the system is making water land test water quality again Filters are plugged or membrane is fouled or exhausted Replace filters and or membrane Close the Feed Water Saddle Valve and relieve pressure before disconnect ing any tubing or replacing any fitting Before replacing a fitting re cut the tubing and re insert into the fitting to see if that solves the leak If pipe threads are leaking remove and retape with Teflon tape 20 EXPLODED VIEW amp PARTS LIST ae S ege EE eege klei Self Tapping Screw Z E ASO
4. frequent changes NOTE If the R O Membrane is to be replaced see Sec IV F 1 3 pages 13 14 for the proper procedure Use a drip pan to catch any water that may spill when the Filter Housings are removed Refer to Fig 1 page 5 for component location 1 Close the Feed Water Saddle Valve by turning fully clockwise and open the Dispensing Faucet by lifting the handle Allow the Holding Tank to empty Loosen and remove the Sediment Carbon Prefilter and the Activated Carbon Post Filter Housings Discard the filters Wash the inside of the Housings using a mild detergent and a soft cloth Do not use abrasive cleaners or pads Thoroughly rinse all soap from the Housings before reassembly To sanitize the system and replace the filters NOTE The system should be sanitized before installing the Sediment Carbon Prefilter and Activated Carbon Post Filter Use a good quality unscented 51 4 liquid chlorine household bleach Add one capful of bleach this is 2 tsp or 10 ml to the Sediment Carbon Prefilter Housing and temporarily install the Housing without the Sediment Carbon Prefilter Check the Housing O ring for proper position in its groove engage and firmly tighten the Housing hand tight only Add one capful of bleach to the Activated Carbon Post Filter Housing Carefully fill the Housing with tap water and temporarily install the Housing without the Activated Carbon Post Filter The Dispensing Fa
5. Installation in the basement is also an option one location is near the laundry utility sink where cold potable water and drain access are handy The mounting location should allow adequate clearance and accessibility for cartridge changes 4 Feed Water Connection The Feed Water Saddle Valve should be located as close to the manifold assembly as possible USE A POTABLE COLD WATER SUPPLY ONLY Softened water is preferred as it will extend the life of the R O Membrane 5 Drain Connection The waste water must go to drain through an anti siphon air gap The air gap is provided for in the base of the faucet If discharging into a utility sink or standpipe an air gap of greater than 1 above the flood rim must be provided Do NOT connect the system drain line to the dishwasher drain or near the garbage disposal Backpressure from these units may cause the air gap to overflow SECTION IV INSTALLATION STEPS All plumbing should be done in accordance with state and local plumbing codes NOTE Some codes may require installation by a licensed plumber check with the local plumbing authority prior to installation In restricted under sink areas it may be easier to install the faucet first Allow adequate tubing lengths for any final component position A Faucet With Water Quality Monitor Installation The faucet contains an anti siphon air gap While the system is producing water the drain water flows from the R O thr
6. Tank falls to a given pressure as the water is being used the Automatic Shut Off Valve ASO Valve will start water production and the system will refill the Holding Tank When the Holding Tank is full and no water is being used the ASO Valve will automatically shut off the feed water to conserve water The more water that is used up to the capacity of the system the better the R O system will function Other uses for the water are flowers pets and rinsing glassware With each use it is recommended that you run the tap for at least 10 seconds prior to using water This is especially important if the water tap has not been used daily After periods of non use such as a week of vacation it is better to empty the Holding Tank and allow the system to produce fresh water for use If the system is not used for 3 4 weeks or longer it is a good idea to resanitize the system and to change the prefilter and post filters Changing Filters THIS R O SYSTEM CONTAINS FILTERS WHICH MUST BE REPLACED AT REGULAR INTERVALS TO MAINTAIN PROPER PERFORMANCE USE ONLY FACTORY APPROVED FILTERS All individuals should take adequate precautions when changing the filters including wearing protective gloves to avoid direct contact with the exhausted filters The recommended interval for changing the filters not the R O Membrane is every six 6 months Typical T F C Membrane life expectancy is three years Local conditions may dictate more
7. accident misapplication physical damage or damage caused by fire acts of God freezing or hot waters or similar causes Consequential and incidental damages are not recov erable under this warranty Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you We recommend that you use only authorized Millennium replacement parts since improper parts or incorrectly performed maintenance or repair voids this warranty In addition if non Millennium parts are used contami nant reduction claims certifications to from NSF ANSI Standard 58 and or state approvals are no longer valid How Do You Get Service In order to be eligible for service under this warranty you must a contact your local dealer who supplied the unit or b contact the factory for the dealer nearest you How Does State Law Apply This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Hellenbrand HELLENBRAND INC PO Box 187 404 Moravian Valley Road Waunakee Wisconsin 53597 0187 Form No S1474 HBT Phone 608 849 3050 Updated 09 03 Fax 608 849 7398
8. and ease of filter replacement are important considerations All components and tubing should be located in an area not exposed to freezing temperatures If winter temperatures are severe the area should be above the minimum temperature listed in Table B page 3 for proper performance Do not expose unit or tubing to direct sunlight 1 Dispensing Faucet The faucet should be placed near the sink where drinking water is normally obtained Convenience of use filling of water pitchers and glasses and an open area beneath the faucet under the sink for attaching product and drain tubing are considerations A 2 diameter flat surface is required above and below the installation site The thickness of the mounting surface should not exceed 14 Watch for strengthening webbing on the underside of cast iron sinks 2 Drinking Water Holding Tank The Holding Tank may be placed where it is convenient within 10 feet of the faucet under the sink or in an adjacent cabinet are best the choices If a longer run of tubing is required the tubing should be the 3 diameter OD size to prevent a high pressure drop Remember these tanks can weigh up to 30 pounds when full of water a firm level area is required 3 R O Manifold Assembly The manifold can be installed on either the right or left side of the under sink area or a cabinet The right side is recommended because all the tubing will be to the back of the cabinet and out of the way
9. of production is normal when using a pressurized Holding Tank D WATER PRODUCTION RATE CHART 14 5 54 9 16 5 62 5 13 6 51 5 15 6 59 0 47 7 14 6 55 3 31 9 120 7 29 6 112 0 27 1 102 6 38 4 145 3 35 6 134 7 32 6 123 4 44 9 169 9 41 7 157 8 38 1 144 2 34 5_130 6 Total Dissolved Solids TDS measured in Parts Per Million ppm Milligrams per Liter mg l Please Note This chart is based upon a start up of a system when the storage tank is empty 7 psig 48 kPa precharge As the tank fills and backpressure from the tank increases the gpd lpd rating will decrease IMPORTANT If the water production rate is within the highlighted area marked with dotted lines change the drain restrictor to a 125 gpd 473 Ipd drain restrictor color coded purple SECTION VII TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Cause Solution Low quantity of Product Water from Holding Tank Feed Water Saddle Valve is plugged or closed Open Valve or unclog Clogged Sediment Carbon Prefilter or Low water pressure Replace filters Feed Water pressure must be above 40 psig R O Membrane is fouled See Feed Water operating limits Correct cause of fouling replace Membrane Plugged In Line Activated Carbon Post Filter Replace Post Filter Air precharge pressure in Holding Tank is too high Empty water from Holding Tank and with the faucet open adjust air Air prechar
10. to the Dispensing Faucet Firmly press one end into the tee Refer to Fig 1 page 5 The fittings will grab the tubing and seal it in place Make sure the tubing is pressed all the way in to create a pressure tight connection NOTE If you want to pull the tubing out for some reason push the ring around the tubing in and pull the tubing out Hang the Manifold Assembly on the mounting screws and tighten DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN 7 Remove the wrapping from the In Line Activated Carbon Post Filter Slice the 3 g Blue Polytube where it would be convenient to install and change the In Line Filter Make a clean straight cut to insure proper connections The Out port on the In Line Filter should be towards the faucet Firmly press in the tubing The fittings will grab the tubing and hold and seal it in place Make sure the tubing is pressed all the way in to create a pressure tight connection E Position the Drinking Water Holding Tank and Make the Final Hose Connections 1 Check the tank precharge pressure Make sure it is between 5 to 7 psig If not use a bicycle hand pump or other pump to bring the pressure up to the 5 to 7 psig range Pull the cap plug off the top of the tank where the Tank Shut Off should go Refer to Fig 1 page 5 Wrap the white Teflon tape included in the box three times around the 1 4 male outlet thread Wrap in the direction of the threads clockwise when looking down on the H
11. workmanship of the Millennium R O Drinking Water Sys tem when installed and operated within recommended parameters with the exceptions stated below How Long Does The Coverage Last Hellenbrand Inc will warrant its Millennium R O Drinking Water System except for the reverse osmosis membrane for a period of five years from the date of purchase The reverse osmosis membrane is warranted for one year from date of purchase All implied warranties including merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited to five years from the date of purchase for the Millennium R O Drinking Water System except for the reverse osmosis membrane which is limited to one year from date of purchase Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations may not apply to you What Will Hellenbrand Inc Do Hellenbrand Inc will repair or replace at its discretion any defective component You must pay any labor charges You must also pay for shipping or travel charges to return the defective part s What Does This Warranty Not Cover This warranty does not cover the disposable sediment and carbon filters whose service life depends on feed water conditions In addition the membrane is only warranted if the required feed water conditions are met The above warranty will also not apply to any part of the Millennium R O Drinking Water System that is dam aged because of neglect misuse alterations
12. 9 The R O System is now making water Do not open the Faucet for at least 8 hours Do not use the first three full tanks of water CAUTION The R O Membrane is shipped with a preservative in it To ensure proper rinsing of the R O Membrane it is important to wait at least 8 hours before emptying each tank When the Faucet is first opened expect air and carbon fines very fine black powder from the In Line and Activated Carbon Post Filters to be rinsed out This is normal for the first tank of water or after the Activated Carbon Post Filters are changed SECTION V OPERATION 8 MAINTENANCE A Normal Operation 1 Itis normal for the Total Dissolved Solids TDS of the water to be higher than normal during the first 5 gallons of operation this is due to the sanitizing solution and the new Post Filters After this water is rinsed to drain the removal rate should stabilize at a value of greater than 75 The Water Quality Monitor was designed to measure water quality when the R O system is making water In order to assure you are getting an accurate reading empty the holding tank wait 15 minutes until the system begins making water and then test the TDS with the monitor 2 R O systems produce drinking water at relatively slow rates it can take up to 5 hours or more to fill the Holding Tank Normal operation is to let the Holding Tank fill with water and then draw water as is needed When the pressure in the Holding
13. Cap C T S20 T3 PE ASO Cap O Ring OOP 54 O ig ener l i ASO Diaphragm Large E S2007 tee ASO Piston ee 0G ue ASO Piston Ring Foodie SZOK ao iia ASO Diaphragm Small E d E Manifold Plate EE HK E Check Valve eege SITA N Check Valve Retainer WE Of KI te Sediment Carbon Prefilter i PORCYS S1448R8 11111221 T F C RO Membrane 35 gpd 132 Ipd go Ga oce 33060 EE Housing O Ring PEM SIO TOs Housing E ierden 4 R7078 eenean nai eina Water Quality Monitor w Probes and Cover Eeer SZ IGO EN Drain Restrictor 80 GPD 303 Ipd Blue deierste STA R Activated Carbon Post Filter Swoi E na dac nad WAG 1 4 3 8 Fitting Wrench ONO EEN Wrench for Housing Segen S7206W JG In Line Activated Carbon Post Filter shown on pg 6 R2 Ozawa Water Quality Monitor 25 Ft Extension Cable SCO THER COMPONENTS AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 1 PAGE 5 DRAWING NO PART NO DESCRIPTION ERT S1089 08 Long Reach Air Gap Faucet w 3 8 Connector Seegen R7091 01BLK Water Quality Monitor Faucet Base dro AN A EE 3 8 Drain Clamp Assembly e EEN e E Cover dee JG PI301208S 3 8 x 3 8 x 1 4 Union Tee ORW AN BE Feed Water Saddle Valve re ananas 072100 O PERON Steel Holding Tank Wosk JG PPSV501222W Holding Tank Shut Off Valve 22 R O DRINKING WATER SYSTEM FIVE ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY What Does This Warranty Cover This warranty covers any defects in materials and
14. E NOTE IF AIR GAP ON FAUCET IS NOT USED IN BASEMENT INSTALLATIONS A PROPER AIR GAP MUST BE CREATED PLEASE BASEMENT CHECK WITH LOCAL PLUMBING CODES SEE EXAMPLE ABOVE FLOOR B Tools Recommended for Installation C Site Selection for Major System Components The following tools will cover most of the installation sites encountered 1 3 g variable speed electric drill Extension work light with outlet Safety glasses 11 porcelain hole cutter kit a rw DN 1 4 Greenlee hole punch and 1 8 and Ye metal drill bits for pilot hole Center punch and hammer 1 wood bit Concrete drill bits oN o Assorted wood and metal drill bits including 7 302 metal drill bit 10 Phillips head and flat blade screwdrivers 11 12 9 16 and 5 8 open end wrenches 12 10 Crescent wrench with jaws taped to hold faucet 13 Basin wrench or 10 pipe wrench 14 Teflon tape 15 Wide masking tape or duct tape 16 Plastic tubing cutter 17 Extra plastic tubing 18 Low range air pressure gauge 19 Bicycle hand air pump 20 Small bottle of liquid chlorine bleach 21 Graduated measuring cylinder 22 Paper towels wisk broom and assorted clean up materials The R O System was designed to fit under a sink however because of space limitations or other reasons the system s flexible design allows for other locations When determining the location remember that access to a cold water tap line the household drain
15. SE ZK EE una Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System With Water Quality Monitor Model MRO 35 INSTALLATION OPERATION amp SERVICE MANUAL Tested and Certified by NSF International against NSF ANSI Standard 58 for the reduction of the claims specified on the Performance Data Sheet TABLE OF CONTENTS Page SECTION I INTRODUCTION EE 3 SECTION II SPEGIPIGATIONS ee 4 SECTION III PREPARATION EE 5 A Major System Components AEN 5 B Tools Recommended for Installation ona aa aaaanaaaaaa 7 C Site Selection For Major System Components sssssnennnnnnnnnnaanao 7 SECTION IV INSTALLATION STEPS wawie akit adna Gi Gil 8 A Faucet with Water Quality Monitor Installation 1112 8 B Feed Water Saddle Valve Installation n000nnnnnanoneenaeeeeeeeeenena 10 C Drain Clamp Installation eee aaa aaa aaa aaa aaa aeeaanaaca 11 D R O Manifold Assembly Installation c ceceeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeeeeees 11 E Position the Drinking Water Holding Tank and Make the Final Hose Connechons 13 E lg UD EE 13 SECTION V OPERATION AND MAINT ENTANCE gege eege 14 hz Ted OPGr e EE 14 B Changing fN 14 C Changing the In Line Activated Carbon Post Filter 15 SECTION VI TECHINIGAL DATA ies EE 16 A AV AEST QUALITY EE 16 B Water Quantity EE 16 C Net Pressure Differential cccccssccccceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeesees 17 D Water Production Rate Gnamt osi
16. ble Because the Water Quality Monitor was designed to operate best while the system is making water a false reading may occur if tested when your R O drinking water system is not making water Please empty the storage tank wait 15 minutes for the system to begin making water and test your water quality again If the Water Quality Monitor light is still amber please contact a water treatment professional for service The Water Quality Monitor requires a 9 volt battery which is included IMPORTANT NOTICES This reverse osmosis system contains replaceable treatment components critical for effective performance It is the user s responsibility to and the manufacturer strongly recommends that the user periodically test the product water to verify the system is performing satisfactorily See the test kit for sampling instructions This system conforms to NSF ANSI Standard 58 for pentavalent arsenic reduction See the Performance Data Sheet and Arsenic Facts section for an explanation of reduction performance DO NOT USE WITH WATER THAT IS MICROBIOLOGICALLY UNSAFE OR OF UNKNOWN QUALITY WITHOUT ADEQUATE DISINFECTION BEFORE OR AFTER THE SYSTEM Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected water that may contain filterable cysts SECTION Il SPECIFICATIONS TABLE A QUALIFIED SYSTEM PERFORMANCE Because the performance of an R O Membrane is highly dependent upon pressure temperature and TDS the following sh
17. e OLGA 18 SECTION VII TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE EE 19 EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST owoc asa aaa ASO NA AAAA acha 21 CAUTION The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC and the Environmental Protection Agency EPA have issued guidance to people with severely weakened immune systems who may want to take extra precautions to reduce the risk of infection with Cryptosporidium from drinking water This guidance pertains to people with HIV AIDS patients receiving treatment for cancer recipients of organ or bone marrow transplants transplant patients taking immunosuppressive drugs and persons who have congenital immunodeficiencies The EPA has stated that they do not know the significance of drinking water compared to other possible sources of Cryptosporidium to determine how most people become infected The CDC EPA guidance suggests that immunosuppressed individuals discuss their risks with their health care provider This drinking water system is tested and Certified by NSF International to NSF ANSI Standard 58 for cyst reduction It meets the NSF ANSI standard of reducing at least 99 95 of cysts including Cryptosporidium however because this is not 100 immunosuppressed individuals should take the extra precaution of boiling their drinking water According to the CDC EPA bringing water to a rolling boil for one minute is the most certain approach for killing Cryptosporidium All individuals should take adequate precautions when changin
18. e capful of bleach Insert a Housing O ring engage and firmly tighten the Housings hand tight only Slowly open the Feed Water Saddle Valve turning counter clockwise As soon as the water begins to come out of the Dispensing Faucet close the Faucet eLet stand for 15 minutes NOTE During this time check the system carefully for leaks At the end of 15 minutes CLOSE the Feed Water Saddle Valve and open the Dispensing Faucet Allow the Holding Tank to completely drain then remove the Sediment Carbon Prefilter Housing the farthest of the three from the In Out ports empty and install the Sediment Carbon Prefilter Firmly tighten the Housing hand tight only Remove the Activated Carbon Post Filter Housing the closest of the three to the In Out ports empty and install the Activated Carbon Post Filter Firmly tighten the Housing hand tight only Installing the R O Membrane Remove the R O Membrane Housing the middle one and empty eInsert the Membrane up into the manifold The O rings should be up toward the manifold Check the Housing O ring for proper position in its groove engage and firmly tighten the Housing hand tight only 3 Rinsing the system Slowly open the Feed Water Saddle Valve fully counter clockwise The Holding Tank Valve should be open eCheck the Air Gap Window on the Dispensing Faucet to be sure that the drain water is flowing Refer to Figure 2A page
19. every 6 months more often if the water contains more than 1 ppm chlorine DO NOT USE WITH WATER THAT IS MICROBIOLOGICALLY UNSAFE OR OF UNKNOWN QUALITY WITHOUT ADEQUATE DISIN FECTION BEFORE OR AFTER THE SYSTEM SECTION III PREPARATION A Major System Components The following components comprise the R O Drinking Water System Refer to Fig 1 below for general system layout e AnR O Manifold assembly e Housings and Housing O rings e A Drinking Water Holding Tank e A Dispensing Faucet with Water Quality Monitor Assembly e A Feed Water Saddle Valve e A Drain Clamp e Plastic Tubing and tube connectors e A Reverse Osmosis Membrane sealed in a e A Sediment Carbon Prefilter shrink wrapped e An Activated Carbon Post Filter shrink wrapped e An In Line Activated Carbon Post Filter shrink wrapped e Other items necessary for installation may include wood screws or machine screws and nuts for mounting the manifold or concrete anchors for hanging on basement wall Additional tubing or tube connectors Plastic wire ties for organizing tubing WATER QUALITY MONITOR CABLE WATER QUALITY MONITOR FAUCET BASE PRODUCT 43 8 Blue z RO MANIFOLD IN LINE ACTIVATED CARBON Y POST FILTER plastic bag TYPICAL MRO 35 UNDER SINK INSTALLATION DIAGRAM GC f L 1 Toy z Bie
20. g the filter cartridges including wearing protective gloves to avoid direct contact with the exhausted cartridges For complete specifications refer to the Performance Data Sheet SECTION I INTRODUCTION Your new Reverse Osmosis R O Drinking Water System uses a combination of filtration technologies to reduce unwanted contaminants in a water supply The following steps combine to give you the best in clear sparkling drinking water MECHANICAL FILTRATION ACTIVATED CARBON The Sediment Carbon Prefilter will remove the larger particles such as silt rust and scale Its 5 micron equal to 0 0002 inch nominal rating helps to give maximum life to the R O Membrane The activated carbon in the Prefilter will remove any chlorine that may be present in the feed water This pretreatment is also necessary for membrane protection REVERSE OSMOSIS MEMBRANE The R O Membrane is the heart of the filtration system It is designed to reduce the dissolved mineral content of the water Minerals picked up in the environment by the water are measured as Total Dissolved Solids TDS In the Reverse Osmosis process dissolved minerals are separated from the incoming water Feed Water to produce the product water the Permeate The excess minerals are rinsed to drain the Reject Water The membrane is a specially constructed fully aromatic polyamide film and is classified as a Thin Film Composite T F C The spiral wound construction of t
21. ge is too low Air bladder in the Holding Tank is ruptured pressure to 5 7 psig 35 48 kPa range Replace tank Holding Tank Valve is closed No drain flow the Drain Restrictor Open Valve Clear or replace Drain Restrictor No drain flow the drain orifice in the Air Gap Faucet is plugged Clear or replace the Air Gap Faucet The Check Valve is stuck ree check The ASO Valve is malfunctioning Low pressure at the Dispensing Faucet In Line Activated Carbon Post Filter Replace ASO Valve Replace Post Filter Air precharge in the Holding Tank is too low Empty water from Holding Tank and with the faucet open adjust the air ire to 5 7 psig 35 48 kPa range Check for leakage at the Air Valve Stem Holding Tank Valve is partially Open Valve LSG The dispensing Faucet is out of Repair or replace Dispensing Faucet adjustment or faulty Heavy water use Holding Tank is depleted Allow Holding Tank to refill adding a second Holding Tank will increase Orage capacity Low Water Production See Low Quantity of Product Water from Holding Tank section above High Total Dissolved Solids TDS in the Product Water Clogged Sediment Carbon Prefilter or Activated Carbon Post Filter Replace Filters Low Water Pressure R O Membrane O ring is crimped Feed Water Pressure must be above 40 psig Check Feed Water Saddle Valve C
22. he R O Membrane provides maximum surface area for water production and is less susceptible to fouling by particulate matter turbidity and colloidal materials ACTIVATED CARBON The Activated Carbon Post Filter contains carbon particles with a vast network of pores The tremendous surface area of these pores typically 800 1200 square meters per gram of carbon gives the carbon very good adsorptive sites for substances that contribute to tastes and odors IN LINE ACTIVATED CARBON POST FILTER The In Line Activated Carbon Post Filter is located after the Holding Tank and reduces the tastes and odors that may pass through the system It adds a final polish to the water AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF VALVE The ASO Valve senses when the product water tank is full and closes the feed water supply to prevent excess reject water from going to drain when the unit is not producing water WATER QUALITY MONITOR The Water Quality Monitor has been integrated into the faucet base for instant monitoring at the touch ofa button The monitor compares the level of the Total Dissolved Solids in the incoming feed water versus the product water and calculates the percent rejection The monitor is preset to indicate a level of 75 rejection A green light indicates that the percent rejection is at or above the set desired value and that the system is producing quality water An amber light indicates that the product water quality is less than accepta
23. heck O ring R O Membrane brine seal is not sealing up into the manifold head Check the brine seal R O Membrane is expended If Membrane life is unusually short find and correct the problem Replace Membrane Problem Possible Cause Solution in the Product Water continued High Total Dissolved Solids TDS The Product Water and Drain Water lines are reversed Correct plumbing No drain flow Drain Restrictor is clogged Clear or replace Drain Restrictor No drain flow the drain orifice in the Air Gap Faucet is plugged Clear or replace Air Gap Faucet The ASO Valve is not closing Repair or replace the ASO Valve Components Filter not rinsed completely New In Line or Activated Carbon Post Flush with several full tanks of Product Water The Feed Water TDS has increased An increase in Feed Water TDS will give a corresponding increase in Product Water TDS Tastes and odors in the Product Water The In Line or Activated Carbon Post Filter is exhausted Replace Filters There is foreign matter in the Holding Tank Clean flush and sanitize the system Replace the filters The Product Water and Drain Water lines are reversed Correct plumbing Dissolved gasses in the Feed Water Pretreat Feed Water to remove dissolved Increase in Product Water TDS See high TDS in the Product Water
24. ine should be the point of connection to the Drain Clamp There should be no sag in the line as this may cause excessive noise as the reject water is flowing to drain Refer to Fig 4 page 12 Insert the tubing into the Drain Clamp Make sure the tubing is pressed all the way in to create a pressure tight connection NOTE If you want to pull the tubing out for some reason push the ring around the tubing in and pull the tubing out R O Manifold Assembly Installation Locate the site per Sec III C 3 page 7 Various installation sites will require different types of mounting fasteners be sure the fastener selected will provide a firm solid mounting A support panel may be necessary on thin cabinet walls or to span between wall studs on particleboard or drywall Do not drill through exterior cabinet walls or leave sharp wood screw points exposed in readily accessible cabinet interiors 3 8 DRAIN CLAMP ASSEMBLY Drain Pipe Drain Clamp Front Plate 1 4 Screw P Figure 4 The close proximity of a dishwasher or a trash compactor may require special fabrication of a mounting plate JE The mounting bracket will accept either 10 or 12 56mm mounting screws spaced on 6 15 cm centers Allow at least 4 10 cm of clearance beneath the filter housings to accommodate filter changes Mark the two locations the bracket can be used as a template Install the screws and tighten them until the head
25. le Valve Installation Decide on location Do NOT connect to a hot water feed line If you are not sure of the supply run the hot water and feel the supply piping Water over 100 F may cause permanent damage to the R O Membrane Refer to Fig 3 page 11 1 Shut off the water supply and drain the line 2a To install on soft Copper Tubing supply line Turn the Handle of the Feed Water Saddle Valve counter clockwise outward until the lance does not protrude from the gasket It may have to be pushed in Assemble the Feed Water Saddle Valve on the tubing for 3 8 OD tubing use the back plate side with the small groove to prevent distortion of the tubing for larger tubing up to 5 g OD use the large groove of the back plate Assemble and tighten the brass screw eTo pierce the tubing turn the Valve Handle fully clockwise inward A small amount of water may escape from the outlet until it is fully pierced eWhen you feel the Valve Handle firmly seated in the clockwise direction the copper tube is pierced and the valve is closed 2b To install on hard steel or brass tubing supply line eThe supply line should now be drained Use a battery powered or properly grounded drill to avoid shock hazard Drill a 346 hole in the supply line do not drill through the opposite wall Turn the handle to expose the lance no more than 3 16 beyond the rubber gasket Place the body of the va
26. lve over the hole so that the lance fits into the hole Assemble and tighten the brass screw eTurn the Valve Handle clockwise inward until firmly seated The valve is closed 3 With the Feed Water Saddle Valve closed open the sink faucet and the water supply and allow the water to run for a few minutes to flush any debris caused by the installation Close the faucet and check the Feed Water Saddle Valve for leaks FEED WATER SADDLE VALVE Cold Water Line Saddle Reversible N Back Plate Valve Handle fe Tightening Screw Insert opr Plastic y Ferrule Ba Compression Nut _ 2 Red Tubing To Manifold Inlet Figure 3 C Drain Clamp Installation Choose the drain outlet location per Sec III C 5 page 8 The following are instructions for discharging into the sink drain pipe Refer to Fig 1 page 5 1 Position the Drain Clamp on the sink drain pipe above the drain trap Allow room for drilling Tighten securely 2 Use a battery powered or properly grounded drill Using the Clamp port as a drill guide drill a 7 30 hole through the wall of the drain pipe Do NOT penetrate the opposite side of the pipe 3 Locate the 3 8 Black Drain Tubing connected to the Dispensing Faucet Route to the tubing to the Drain Clamp and trim to length NOTE When cutting the polytubing make clean square cuts failing to do so could result in poor connections and possible leaks CAUTION The lowest point of the l
27. nifold Drain Port LI Air Gap Window mW Critical Level Line L MI 3 8 Hose Barb for 3 8 Black Drain Tubing to Drain Clamp 3 8 Black Drain Tubing 1 4 Black Drain Tubing EE 3 8 Black Drain Tubing 1 4 Black Drain Tubing I SG Water Quality Monitor m Faucet Base Water Quality Monitor Cable mat Water Quality l l Monitor Connector 3 8 Polytube g Quick Connect Water Quality Fitting Monitor Cable l i I 3 8 Blue Polytube l l Mounting Surface 114 drill hole Water Qualit ZZM Zza Monitor Connecter Z l Z NOTE Assemble Slotted Washer 3 8 Polytube Quick Slotted Washer m Connect Fitting and 3 8 Blue Polytube after faucet i assembly has been placed through the mounting surface ae Plastic Spacer Figure 2B 7 e I 7 16 Washer 3 8 Polytube I 7 16 Hex Nut Quick Connect N Fitting l T T 3 8 Blue AS T Figure 2A e Locate the 3 g Black Drain Tubing which is shipped loose in the box Firmly press one end of the tubing over the 3 8 drain outlet hose barb on the Dispensing Faucet Allow tubing to relax then press firmly again to insure proper seating No connectors are required when attaching tubing to Hose Barbs Slide Water Quality Monitor Faucet Base over 1 4 Black Drain T
28. olding Tank The tape will act as a thread sealant Screw on the Holding Tank Shut Off Valve Locate the g Yellow Tubing Firmly press one end into the Holding Tank Shut Off Valve and the other end into the tee Refer to Fig 1 page 5 The fittings will grab the tubing and seal it in place Make sure the tubing is pressed all the way in to create a pressure tight connection F Start Up At time of start up and each time the filters are changed the system should be sanitized also see Operation and Maintenance Sec V B 1 4 pages 14 15 1 Sanitizing the system Use a drip pan to aid clean up NOTE The system should be sanitized BEFORE installing the Sediment Carbon Prefilter the Activated Carbon Post Filter or the RO Membrane Use a good quality unscented 51 4 liquid chlorine household bleach Open the Dispensing Faucet by lifting the black handle and open the Holding Tank Shut Off Valve the handle should be parallel with the valve body Remove the plug on the underside of the manifold labelled SEDIMENT CARBON Pour one capful of bleach this is approximately 2 tsp or 10 ml into one of the white Housings Insert a Housing O ring into the Housing groove press firmly in place Engage and firmly tighten the Housing hand tight only Remove the plugs labelled MEMBRANE and ACTIVATED CARBON from the underside of the manifold To each of the remaining white Housings add on
29. ough the air gap and then to the household drain The purpose of the air gap is to prevent water in the drain from backing up into the R O Drinking Water System NOTE For proper installation the Air Gap Faucet has a Critical level line CL marked on its body and should be mounted so that the CL line is at least one 1 inch 26mm above the flood level rim of the sink The easiest installation is to use an existing spray attachment hole If the spray faucet hole is not available then the sink top must be drilled Choose a convenient location as described in Sec Ill C 1 page 7 1 Mark the location of the center of the faucet base 2a Drilling a stainless steel sink Center punch the hole to provide a starting point for the drill eStart with a smaller drill as a pilot and then drill a v2 diameter hole to accept the bolt of a 114 Greenlee Hole Punch 114 chassis punch Clean away any chips eInstall the punch and tighten the nut to cut the hole Deburr any sharp edges 2b Drilling a porcelain sink It is best to use a special 114 diameter cutter designed for porcelain A carbide tipped masonry bit is a second choice Place a piece of tape over the area to be drilled to help prevent chipping Drill a pilot hole for the porcelain cutter Use the pilot drill supplied with the kit or a carbide tipped drill When drilling the 114 hole drill slowly and carefully the porcelain chips easil
30. ould be used for comparison purposes only eS Metrig n n Membrane Production 35 7 gpd 106 159 Ipd Membrane TDS Reduction 95 minimum 95 minimum System Production 11 gpd 42 od TDS Reduction 90 typical 90 typical Drain reject water Flow 3 5 x product flow 3 5 x product flow Empty Storage Tank Precharge 5 7 psig air 35 48 kPa air r Tank ity 1 llon 8 liter Industry standards measure RO Membranes performance with no backpressure on the product water at 60 psig 414kPa and 77 F 25 C Further conditions on the above are 250 ppm TDS and a 15 recovery rate Production rate and TDS reduction figures are for a new Membrane that has been rinsed for 24 hours The production rate of a new Membrane can decrease by 10 per year or more depending upon the scaling and fouling tendencies of the Feed Water 2 Measured at 50 psig 77 2 F and 717 mg l TDS per NSF ANSI Standard 58 TABLE B RECOMMENDED OPERATING LIMITS FOR FEED WATER Specificati LEC Memi Water Pressure 40 100 psig 280 690 kPa IDS 2000 ppm also mg l max Temperature 40 100 F 4 38 C pH 3 11 Hardness Less than 10 gpg 170 mg l or soften Iron Less than 0 1 ppm also mg l Manganese Less than 0 05 ppm also mg l Hydrogen Sulfide None Chlorine See note kk NOTE Chlorine will damage a T F C Membrane The Sediment Carbon Prefilter will remove chlorine from the incoming water Change filter
31. s are about 5 g from the wall Locate the 1 4 Red Feed Water Tubing Remove the red plug from the fitting labelled In on the manifold and insert the tubing Reference the special supplement sheet in the carton for proper connection of all tubing and removal of plugs Run the tubing along its course to the Feed Water Saddle Valve trim to length Refer to Fig 1 page 5 Refer to Fig 3 page 11 To the end of the red polytube install the Compression Nut the Plastic Ferrule and the Insert Connect to the Feed Water Saddle Valve Locate the Black Drain Tubing connected to the Dispensing Faucet Remove the black plug from the fitting labelled Drain on the manifold and insert the tubing The end of the Black Drain Tubing that should be inserted Drain Clamp Back Plate into the Drain port will have a blue drain restrictor in it If tubing needs to be trimmed to length carefully slit 14 Black Drain Tubing end that has the blue drain restrictor in it being careful not to damage the hose barb on the drain restrictor Remove restrictor from tubing make a square cut and reinsert the drain restrictor Allow the tubing to relax then press drain restrictor firmly again to insure proper seating Locate the 14 yellow tubing with the tee attached to one end Remove the yellow plug from the fitting labelled Out on the manifold and insert the tubing Locate the g Blue Product Water Tubing attached
32. t Recovery is another way to measure the amount of water produced as compared to the amount actually used Recovery Product Rate x 100 Feed Rate NOTE The total flow or feed water rate into the system is the sum of the product flow and the drain flow EXAMPLE The product water rate is 14 gpd and the drain water rate is 56 gpd Feed Rate 14 gpd 56 gpd 70 gpd Recovery 14 gpd x 100 70 gpd Recovery 0 20 x 100 or 20 C Net Pressure Differential Most R O Membranes are rated at a standardized condition of 77 F 25 C and 65 psig 450kPa discharging to atmospheric pressure Product water quality and quantity greatly depend upon the Net Pressure Differential p across the R O Membrane This pressure differential is a summation of the feed water pressure at the Membrane which tries to push the water through the pressure in the Holding Tank which tries to push the water backwards and the osmotic pressure which also tries to push the water backwards The Osmotic Pressure is in proportion to the dissolved minerals in the water and can be approximated by 1 psig for each 100 ppm of TDS EXAMPLE A feed water with 1500 ppm of TDS would exert a backward pressure of about 15 psig on the membrane Net Pressure Differential Feed Water Pressure Holding Tank Pressure Osmotic Pressure The higher the net pressure differential the higher the quantity and quality of water produced Some loss
33. the TDS in the product water and is reported as Percent Rejection If the feed water contained 100 ppm of TDS and the product water contained 10 ppm of TDS 90 ppm have been rejected and the reject ratio is 90 Percent Rejection Feed TDS Product TDS x 190 Feed TDS EXAMPLE Feed water is 500 ppm TDS and the product water is 75 ppm TDS Percent Rejection 500 75 x 190 Percent Rejection 0 85 x 100 or 85 B Water Quantity Water quantity is termed Flux or Product Water Rate and is measured as the amount of water produced in one day It is reported as Gallons per Day gpd or Liters per Day lpd The flow of water to drain is the Reject Water Rate and is measured as Gallons per Day gpd or as Milliliters per Minute ml min Milliliters per minute x 0 38 gallons per day EXAMPLE The drain flow will fill a graduated cylinder to the 150 ml mark in one minute 150 ml min x 0 38 57 gpd If the container available measures ounces use the following conversion Ounces per minute x 11 2 gallons per day EXAMPLE The product flow will fill 272 ounces in two minutes 2 5 oz 2 min 1 25 oz min 1 25 oz min x 11 2 14 gpd The Reject Ratio is the amount of water produced compared to the amount of water flowing to drain Reject Ratio Reject Rate Product Rate EXAMPLE The product rate is 14 god and the reject rate is 56 gpd Reject Ratio 56 14 Reject Ratio 4 or 4 to 1 The Percen
34. ubing 3 8 Black Drain Tubing and 7 46 stud screw and seat with Amber Green LED s aligned under Air Gap Window on Dispensing Faucet See Figure 2A page 9 e Assemble the Plastic Spacer with open end upwards and facing tubing the 7 16 Washer and the 7 46 Hex Nut onto the 7 46 stud screw Do not tighten at this point From the top of the counter place the stud tubing and Water Quality Connector Cable through the mounting hole See Figure 2B page 9 From the bottom of the counter top slide the Slotted Washer between the counter top and the Plastic Spacer with the open end towards the tubing Tighten the 7 46 Hex Nut to hold everything in place Rotate the Spout and Body into position making sure the faucet body is square and properly aligned with the Water Quality Monitor Faucet Base Align the Slotted Washer and the Spacer to allow access to the Hose Barbs and tighten the Hex Nut while holding the faucet in alignment with a padded crescent wrench Do not over tighten eTo the end of the 7 46 stud screw on the 3 g Polytube Quick Connect Fitting Once snug by hand take a pair of pliers and tighten the fitting an additional half turn Don t over tighten Locate the 3 8 Blue Product Water Tubing Firmly press one end into the 3 8 Polytube Quick Connect Fitting Note If you want to pull the tubing out for some reason push the ring around the tubing in and pull the tubing out B Feed Water Sadd
35. ucet should be open slowly open the Feed Water Saddle Valve As soon as water begins to drip out of the Dispensing Faucet close the Faucet eLet the system stand for 15 minutes At the end of 15 minutes in the following order close the Feed Water Saddle Valve close the Holding Tank Valve and open the Dispensing Faucet to release the pressure Remove the Sediment Carbon Prefilter Housing and empty Remove the wrapping and install the Sediment Carbon Prefilter Firmly tighten the Housing hand tight only Remove the Activated Carbon Post Filter Housing and empty Remove the wrapping and install the Activated Carbon Post Filter Firmly tighten the Housing hand tight only Disconnect the yellow product water tubing that runs from the Holding Tank to the Tee see Fig 1 page 5 Put 50 drops of bleach this is tsp or 3 ml into the tubing and reconnect it to the Tee NOTE Now is the convenient time to change the In Line Activated Carbon Post Filter see Sec V C 1 6 page 15 16 Slowly open the Feed Water Saddle Valve When water begins dripping out of the Dispensing Faucet in the following order close the Faucet and then open the Holding Tank Valve Do not open the Faucet for at least 8 hours Discard the first three full tanks of water produced they will contain chlorine C Changing the In Line Activated Carbon Post Filter 1 Close the Feed Water Saddle Valve by turning fully clockwise 2
36. y After drilling clean the area well Iron filings if left in place can cause rust stains 2c Drilling a counter top NOTE The counter top must be less than 114 thick Treat ceramic tile as porcelain until the tile is penetrated then use the carbide tipped metal cutter Formica counter tops may be drilled with a good 114 wood bit drilling a 2 32 pilot hole will help keep the bit going straight 3 Assemble and attach the Faucet Water Quality Monitor Faucet Base and tubing refer to Fig 2A amp 2B page 9 e Assemble the Body and Spout by removing the plastic shipping plug from the Body and then firmly pressing in the Spout e Locate the 14 Black Drain Tubing which is shipped loose in the box Connect the Black Drain Tubing to the 1 4 Hose Barb on the Dispensing Faucet by firmly pressing over the barb Allow the tubing to relax then press firmly again to insure proper seating The end of the Black Drain Tubing that should be inserted into the Drain port on the R O Manifold will have a blue drain restrictor in it DO NOT attach this end to the Dispensing Faucet LONG REACH AIR GAP FAUCET WITH WATER QUALITY MONITOR Plastic Shipping Plug Remove Allow space for thickness of Mounting ZX Surface and Slotted Washer Water Quality 7 16 Stud Monitor Cable Plastic Spacer 7 16 Wa ao 1 4 Hose Barb for 7 16 Stud f e NN 7 16 Hex Nut 1 4 Black Drain Tubing to E Ma
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