MICROLINE® REVERSE OSMOSIS DRINKING WATER SYSTEM
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1. ss2 7 C Drain Clamp Installation aan AEGEE 8 D R O Manifold Assembly Installation 2442444444222 8 E Position the Drinking Water Holding Tank and Make the Final Hose Connections cceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 8 Tk otari WO evactcaancaetecncnaddanee OCE AOC OC 9 OPERATION AND MAINTENTANCE ccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeees 10 pz Normal CCT ANON pcssarecececanencnedscesausncaniatanennssesnaaanceneseoeaccuccaueotens 10 B Changing FINGIS a az A AAAA 10 C Changing the In Line Activated Carbon Post Filter 11 TECHNICAL DATA sata eee ree e Orie oe eee eee G 11 A Water Quality no c2 d 3u cscneidsc erences ee 11 B Water Q antity ae kz EEE KA A 11 C Net Pressure Differential aseiciccasccctcvaronouctadareinussdadenedencdesessannsiavennes 12 D Water Production Rate Chart acc bak 13 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE aaa RER kakao 14 EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS HST Rocca add 16 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 inclear sparkling drinking water The membrane is a specially constructed fully aromatic polyamide film and is classified as a Thin Film Composite T EC The spiral wound construction of the R O Membrane provides maximum surface area for MECHANICAL FIL2. HOLDING TANK SHUTOFF VALVE FLOOR Open Position LELIL AP LA LED DDL ELD LEP EL PE DMP LAS LAS SI LIL ALL PLA PAPAS A PE A C IN LINE ACTIVATED CARBON POST FILTER 3 POLYTUBE r AX ZEE S DRINKING 335g oss WATER HOLDING I i FEED WATER 1 4 Yellow TANK SADDLE VALVE C COLD WATER LINE ONLY E e INLET DRAIN 1 4 Black i REOR O O REQUIRED MOUNT HOLDING ACTIVATED REVERSE SEDIMENT TANK ON SHELF OR CARBON OSMOSIS CARBON POST FILTER MEMBRANE PREFILTER ai na EN HOUSING HOUSING HOUSING J A Shelf Or Straps Not Included PLEASE NOTE IF AIR GAP ON FAUCET IS NOT USED IN BASEMENT INSTALLATIONS A PROPER AIR GAP MUST BE CREATED BASEMENT PLEASE CHECK WITH LOCAL PLUMBING FLOOR CODES SEE EXAMPLE ABOVE 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 should be used for comparison purposes only U S Metric Membrane Production 25 4 gpd 79 110 Ipd Membrane TDS Reduction 95 minimum 95 minimum System Production 10 gpd 38 Ipd 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 Storage Tank Capacity RO Mate 4E 2 1 gallons RO Mate 4E 7 9 liters or or RO 3 2 0 gallons RO 3 7 6 liters r Industry standards mea
3. MICROLINE REVERSE OSMOSIS DRINKING WATER SYSTEM Model T F C 25D Installation Operation amp Service Manual This drinking water system is tested and Certified to ANSI NSF Standard 58 for the reduction of Barium Cadmium Chromium Hexavalent Chromium Trivalent Copper Fluoride Lead Mercury Radium 226 228 Selenium and TDS as verified and substantiated by test data Drink With Confidence IMPORTANT NOTICES This reverse osmosis system contains a replaceable treatment component critical for effective reduction of total dissolved solids The product water shall be tested periodically to verify that the system is performing satisfactorily DO NOT USE WITH WATER THAT IS MICROBIOLOGICALLY UNSAFE OR OF UNKNOWN QUALITY WITHOUT ADEQUATE DISINFECTION BEFORE OR AFTER THE SYSTEM SECTION I SECTION II SECTION III SECTION IV SECTION V SECTION VI SECTION VII TABLE OF CONTENTS Page INTRODUC TION zzz creer A R eee ects ae TO seen 1 SPECIFICATIONS eee eee ee ee ar 3 PREPARATION odda A Aaaa dd 4 A Major System Components eseesases aware waza w kawka A KARA AE KARELA 4 B Tools Recommended for Installation ssssuuuaaaae 4 C Site Selection For Major System Components 11111 4 INSTALLATION STEPS a A AAAA Oe ne eaiE eria 5 A Faucet Installation ocb OG Od olo 6 B Feed Water Saddle Valve Installation
4. Assorted wood and metal drill bits including 7 7 metal drill bit 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 16 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 Site Selection for Major System Components 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 and ease of filter replacement are important considerations All components and tubing should be located in an area which is 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 ab
5. If the optional RO Comparator is used its location and the location of its test cells should be determined at this time The In Cell should be located in the Red Feed Water Tubing line before the R O System The Out Cell should be located in the 4 Yellow Tubing Line between the Out Port and the Tee E 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 page 10 ls 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 R O Membrane e Use a good quality unscented 514 liquid chlorine household bleach eOpen 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 e 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 e Remove the plugs labelled MEMBRANE and ACTIVATED CARBON from the underside of the manifold To each of the remaining white Housings add one capful of bleach Insert a Housing O ring engage and firmly tighten the Hou
6. 9 16 and 3 open end wrenches The following components comprise the R O Drinking Water System Refer to Fig 1 page 1 for general system layout An R O Manifold assembly Housings and Housing O rings A Drinking Water Holding Tank A Dispensing Faucet A Feed Water Saddle Valve A Drain Clamp Plastic Tubing and tube connectors BOLL OVE ee ee A Reverse Osmosis Membrane sealed in a plastic bag 9 A Sediment Carbon Prefilter shrink wrapped 10 An Activated Carbon Post Filter shrink wrapped 11 An In Line Activated Carbon Post Filter shrink wrapped 12 R O System Cover 13 R O Comparator optional with feed and product water test cells 14 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 The TDS Monitor may be necessary to conform to state or local codes check with the local plumbing authority Tools Recommended for Installation The following tools will cover most of the installation sites encountered 1 3 variable speed electric drill 2 Extension work light with outlet 3 Safety glasses 4 1 porcelain hole cutter kit 5 114 Greenlee hole punch and g and 4 metal drill bits for pilot hole Center punch and hammer 114 wood bit Concrete drill bits 0 00 51 GN
7. Ipd for Line Pressure of 40 psig 50 psig 60 psig 70 psig 80 psig 90 psig 100 psig Temp TDS 280 kPa 340 kPa 410 kPa 480 kPa 550 kPa 620 kPa 690 kPa F C mgl 10 3 39 0 9 7 36 7 9 0 34 1 8 3 31 4 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 rating will decrease IMPORTANT If the water production rate is within the highlighted area marked with dotted lines change the drain restrictor to a 100 gpd 380 Ipd drain restrictor color coded black 13 SECTION VII TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Cause Solution Low quantity of Product Water Feed Water Saddle Valve is plugged or Open Valve or unclog from Holding Tank closed Clogged Sediment Carbon Prefilter or Activated Carbon Post Filter Replace filters Low water pressure 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 Air precharge is too low Empty water from Holding Tank and with the faucet open adjust air pressure to 5 7 psig 35 48 kPa r
8. NN LONO a ASO Diaphragm Small NSZZP NE OI OCR OTO Manifold Plate O wasiak SI TO ads recor ene Check Valve eureen DIZ sian Check Valve Retainer EA SW eea Sediment Carbon Prefilter PROSZE RZ AA T EC R O Membrane 25 gpd 95 lpd EDA SUD eA E Housing O Ring IE EEEE 51029 09 asica Housing JES SIO2 aaSA od Activated Carbon Post filter i WSTECZNE 92012 0 lu WA A Inlet Outlet O ring KPC MAS RAE 1 8 MPT x 1 4 Polytube Elbow POS S2054 OT ee issie eies 1 8 MPT x 1 4 Polytube Drain Restrictor Elbow LO eae S20 lO OG e Drain Restrictor 60 GPD 227 lpd Yellow Aaaa S2004 ECCE Inlet Outlet Cap boo OLOO ARG AA Self Tapping Screw 1 nT eee NI esse Bracket Screw ONCE ZUP ada AR Mounting Bracket DA eee eee ODA e GE Wrench for Housing DD oso IDG AA 1 4 3 8 Fitting Wrench 2 eT ee ee SLO OHO aaa 1 4 MPT x 3 8 Polytube Connector V oO S720000 wa AAA In Line Activated Carbon Post Filter OTHER COMPONENTS AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 1 PAGE 1 DRAWING NO PART NO DESCRIPTION Pern S108908 aksa AA Long Reach Air Gap Faucet w 3 8 Connector D aaa LTE AOL a c 3 8 Drain Clamp Assembly PTPN wy JE ae Manifold Cover CONAN SZ0D erin 3 8 x 3 8 x 1 4 Union Tee Waza SLITS Ol aaa Feed Water Saddle Valve OOF EIEE C2233203 sirenai RO Mate 4E Plastic Holding Tank SATIO IATA CZD eea ee RO 3 Steel Holding Tank EA PPOR e E Holding Tank Shut Off Valve LE PWR RA Poe sdi i R O Comparator optional For RO Systems installed in the state of Califo
9. brass screw e Turn 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 eClose the faucet and check the Feed Water Saddle Valve for leaks C Drain Clamp Installation Choose the drain outlet location per Sec III C 5 page 5 The following are instructions for discharging into the sink drain pipe Refer to Fig 1 page 1 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 32 hole through the wall of the drain pipe Do NOT penetrate the opposite side of the pipe 3 Locate the 3 Black Drain Tubing which is shipped loose in the box 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 line should be the point of connection to the Drain Clamp There should be no sag in the line as 3 8 DRAIN CLAMP ASSEMBLY 1 4 Screw R Drain Clamp Front Plate Insert Compression Nut A Black Drain Tubing s z Figure 4 Drain Pipe a q 1 4 Nut Drain Clamp Back Plate this may cause excessive noise as the reject wat
10. out This is normal for the first tank of water Feed TDS Product TDS 100 Feed TDS EXAMPLE Feed water is 500 ppm TDS and the product water is 75 ppm TDS Percent Rejection 500 75 x 100 500 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 Ipd 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 2 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 gpd and the reject rate is 56 gpd Reject Ratio 56 14 Reject Ratio 4 or 4 to 1 The Percent Recovery is another way to measure the amount of water produced as compared to the amount actually used Recovery Product Rate 190 Feed Rate NOTE The total flow or feed water
11. s ability to conduct 1 Close the Feed Water Saddle Valve by turning electricity The more dissolved solids in the water fully clockwise the higher the conductivity The results are 2 Close the Holding Tank Valve and then open usually reported in Parts per Million ppm or the Dispensing Faucet to release the pressure RE per rl a l h na Rana ids TDS A j 3 Remove the In Line Activated Carbon Post SEP Ke a RASTA NOE Filter Disconnect the used Post Filter by exactly equal in most discussions ppm mg l pressing in the connector s collar and at the R O Membranes are rated by the amount of same time pulling the tube out of the fitting dissolved solids that are rejected This rating is a Unscrew the fittings on the In Line re Teflon ratio of the TDS in the feed water to the TDS in tape them and install them on the new Post the product water and is reported as Percent Filter Do not over tighten the fittings Rejection If the feed water contained 100 ppm of 4 Firmly reconnect the polytubes to the new Ra the st water ai ppm of Post Filter Refer to Fig 5 above R SW ave peen rejected ANIA MMe Teject ratio is 5 Slowly open the Feed Water Saddle Valve j 6 When water begins dripping out of the Faucet Percent Rejection 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
12. 16 Washer and the 146 Hex MCGEE Ad Valve counter clockwise outward until the OBIE lance does not protrude from the gasket It e To the end of the 7 46 stud screw on the 3 may have to be pushed in Polytube Quick Connect Fitting Once snug e Assemble the Feed Water Saddle Valve on by hand take a pair of pliers and tighten the fitting an additional half turn Don t over tighten for 3 g OD tubing use the back plate side with the small groove to prevent distortion of the tubing the tubing eRotate the Spout and Body into position Align the Slotted Washer and the Spacer to for larger tubing up to 3 g OD use the large groove of the back plate e Assemble and tighten the brass screw e To 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 e When 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 e The supply line should now be drained Use a battery powered or properly grounded drill to avoid shock hazard e Drill a 3 16 hole in the supply line do not drill through the opposite wall e Turn the handle to expose the lance no more than 3 46 beyond the rubber gasket e Place the body of the valve over the hole so that the lance fits into the hole e Assemble and tighten the
13. TRATION ACTIVATED CARBON The sediment 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 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 A
14. UTOMATIC 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 TYPICAL T F C 25D UNDER SINK INSTALLATION DIAGRAM 0 RO COMPARATOR Optional DISPENSING AUCET WITH E AIR GAP a r i Pat f DRAIN o DRAIN LAM 3 8 Black Z COVER PRODUCT o 3 8 Blue RO MANIFOLD HOLDING TANK SO R LE SHUTOFF VALVE NN 5 al iD a Ee Open Position of fa i f IN LINE Ce HE ACTIVATED CARBON i r POST FILTER Vio Vid Vid i DRAIN o O C 1 4 Black xm v PATER INLET HOLDING 1 4 Red TANK D U FEED WATER 1 4 Yellow SADDLE VALVE COLD WATER LINE ONLY LOCATE DRAIN CLAMP 6 ABOVE P TRAP POLYTUBE Ne a TANK 3 8 Yellow AG TATED REVERSE OSMOSIS SEDIMENT CARI 4 MIN R OST FILTER HOUSING MEMBRANE HOUSING PREEILTER HOUSING Figure 1 1 OPTIONAL T F C 25D BASEMENT INSTALLATION DIAGRAM DISPENSING we FAUCET W NG Tam NOTE FOR REFRIDGERATOR WATER DISPENSER OR ICE MAKER HOOKUP TEE INTO 3 8 BLUE TUBING TO DISPENSING FAUCET PRODUCT 3 8 Blue
15. Water overflows at the Air Gap Faucet Air Gap is blocked Clear Air Gap Rinse with vinegar for removal of calcium buildup Drain tubing is clogged Clear tubing Drain Clamp hole is misaligned Align with hole in the drain pipe Excessive drain flow rate Replace Drain Restrictor 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 O rings are bad Repair or replace the faucet Fitting leaks in general Close the Feed Water Saddle Valve and relieve pressure before disconnecting 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 EXPLODED VIEW amp PARTS LIST IN LINE ACTIVATED CARBON POST FILTER ASSEMBLY 26 27 26 DRAWING NO PART NO DESCRIPTION Dre kc 32000 ao wyaiada jaa Self Tapping Screw AIEE iL Oy een eE ASO Cap D E OZOLS AWA ASO Cap O Ring ren ee SLO ala ASO Diaphragm Large OF ecole Relea dicts SU Aaaa ASO Piston PTO S2 OU WODNO WENN ASO Piston Ring
16. ange Air bladder in the Holding Tank is ruptured Replace tank Holding Tank Valve is closed Open Valve No drain flow the Drain Restrictor is plugged 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 Free check The ASO Valve is malfunctioning Replace ASO Valve components Low pressure at the Dispensing Faucet In Line Activated Carbon Post Filter is plugged 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 pressure to 5 7 psig 35 48 kPa range Check for leakage at the Air Valve Stem Holding Tank Valve is partially closed Open Valve The dispensing Faucet is out of adjustment or faulty Repair or replace Dispensing Faucet Heavy water use Holding Tank is depleted Allow Holding Tank to refill adding a second Holding Tank will increase storage 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 Feed Water Pressure must be above 40 psig Check Feed Water Saddle Valve R O Membrane O ring is cr
17. d 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 1 Refer to Fig 3 page 6 To the end of the red polytube install the Compression Nut the Plastic Ferrule and the Brass Insert Connect to the Feed Water Saddle Valve 3 Locate the 4 Black Drain Tubing Remove the black plug from the fitting labelled Drain on the manifold and insert the tubing Run the tubing along its course to the 4 Hose Barb on the Dispensing Faucet trim to length and connect by firmly pressing over the barb Allow the tubing to relax then press firmly again to insure proper seating 4 Locate the 4 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 5 Locate the 3 Blue Product Water Tubing Firmly press one end into the tee and the other end into the faucet connector Refer to Fig 1 page 1 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 6 Hang the Manifold Assembly on
18. e Valve close the Holding Tank Valve and open the Dispensing Faucet to release the pressure eRemove the Sediment Carbon Filter Housing and empty Remove the wrapping and install the Sediment Carbon Prefilter Firmly tighten the Housing hand tight only e Remove the Activated Carbon Filter Housing and empty Remove the wrapping and install the Activated Carbon Post Filter Firmly tighten the Housing hand tight only IN LINE ACTIVATED CARBON POST FILTER ASSEMBLY To e Disconnect the yellow product water tubing ae that runs from the Holding Tank to the Tee see Fig 1 page 1 Put 50 drops of bleach 3 8 Blue this is tsp or 3 ml into the tubing and reconnect it to the Tee 8 PE NOTE Now is the convenient time to w Rout ind RS Be change the In Line Activated Carbon Post Filter see Sec V C 1 6 page 11 eSlowly 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 e Do not open the Faucet for at least 6 hours Polytube Connector Polytube In Line Activated Connector Carbon Post Filter Figure 5 e Discard the first three full tanks of water produced they will contain chlorine SECTION VI TECHNICAL DATA A Water Quality DPR ne Soevared Carbon Fost Water quality is normally measured with a special Filter meter that measures the water
19. er is flowing to drain Firmly press one end of the tubing over the 3 drain outlet hose barb on the Dispensing Faucet Allow the tubing to relax then press firmly again to insure proper seating No connectors are required when attaching hose to Hose Barbs Route the tubing to the Drain Clamp and trim to length eRefer to Fig 4 page 7 To connect the Drain Tubing install the Compression Nut and the Brass Insert e nsert the tubing into the Drain Clamp and tighten the Compression Nut D R O Manifold Assembly Installation Locate the site per Sec III C 3 page 5 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 The close proximity of a dishwasher or a trash compactor may require special fabrication of a mounting plate 1 The mounting bracket will accept either 10 or 12 5mm mounting screws spaced on 914 24 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 heads are about 5 from the wall 2 Locate the 4 Red Fee
20. fective part This is the sole warranty made by Microline with respect to the R O Drinking Water System No other warranties expressed or implied are given including merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose incidental or consequential damages or other losses This exclusion applies to the extent exclusion is permitted by the law No person or representative is authorized to assume for Microline any liability on its behalf or in its name except to refer the purchaser to this warranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights you may also have other rights which vary from state to State PO Box 560 e Windsor e WI 53598 0560 Phone 608 846 3010 eI OOOO TS Form No S1248 01 4 98
21. imped Check 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 High Total Dissolved Solids TDS in the Product Water continued 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 New Activated Carbon Post Filter not rinsed completely 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 Activated Carbon Post Filter is exhausted Replace Filter 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 gasses Increase in Product Water TDS See high TDS in the Product Water section Drain
22. lation Decide on location Do NOT connect to a hot water feed line If you are not sure of the supply Spout 2 za run the hot water and feel the supply piping Water over 100 F may cause permanent damage a day to the R O Membrane Refer to Fig 3 below Air Gap Window EL Critical Level ine 75 7 16 Stud FEED WATER SADDLE VALVE Reject Outlet For Drain Clamp Line Reject Inlet For Manifold Drain Line Face Plate Escutcheon 3 8 Polytube 74 Mounting Cold Water Quick Connect as S aa Surface Line AN SDE L ZZA ZZA Slotted Washer Saddle 3 8 Blue Polytube NIX T a Hi Plastic Spacer am 7 16 Washer Valve Handle 7 16 Hex Nut U Reversible Back Plate Tightening a Screw Insert Figure 2 Plastic Ag Ferrule ed 3 Assemble and attach the Faucet refer to Compression ut Fig 2 above S Tubing To Manifold e Assemble the Body and Spout by removing the plastic shipping plug from the Body and then firmly pressing in the Spout Inlet en the following order place the Face Plate Escutcheon on the 746 stud Figure 3 eFrom the top of the counter place the stud through the mounting hole 1 Shut off the water supply and drain the line eFrom the bottom of the counter top in the 2a To install on soft Copper Tubing supply following order assemble the Slotted line Washer the Plastic Spacer with open end e Turn the Handle of the Feed Water Saddl upwards the 7
23. nent 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 2 Loosen and remove the Sediment Carbon Filter and the Activated Carbon Filter Housings Discard the filters 3 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 4 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 eUse a good quality unscented 514 liquid chlorine household bleach e Add one capful of bleach this is 2 tsp or 10 ml to the Sediment Carbon Filter 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 e Add one capful of bleach to the Activated Carbon Filter Housing Carefully fill the Housing with tap water and temporarily install the Housing without the Activated Carbon Post Filter e The Dispensing Faucet should be open slowly open the Feed Water Saddle Valve e As soon as water begins to drip out of the Dispensing Faucet close the Faucet eLet the system stand for 15 minutes e At the end of 15 minutes in the following order close the Feed Water Saddl
24. ove and below the installation site The thickness of the mounting surface should not exceed 144 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 the best choices If a longer run of tubing is required the tubing should be the 3 g 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 Installation in the basement is also an option one location is near the laundry utility sink where cold potable water and drain access is 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
25. 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 Ap 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 of production is normal when using a pressurized Holding Tank D WATER PRODUCTION RATE CHART Estimated Water Production Rate Feed Water in Gallons Per Day GPD and Liters Per Day
26. rnia please specify a stainless steel faucet part no S1089 08SS when ordering 17 i ee Ooa R O DRINKING WATER SYSTEM FIVE ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Microline warrants its R O Drinking Water System to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five years from the date of purchase when installed and operated within recommended parameters Microline will repair or replace at its discretion any defective component This warranty does not cover the disposable sediment and carbon filters whose service life depends on feed water conditions The reverse osmosis membrane is warrantied for one year If the required prefilter conditions to the membrane are not followed the membrane will not be warrantied CONDITIONS OF WARRANTY The above warranty shall not apply to any part of the Microline R O Drinking Water System that is damaged because of occurrences including but not limited to neglect misuse alteration accident misapplication physical damage or damage caused by fire acts of God freezing or hot water All replacement filters and membranes must be Microline filters and membranes or the warranty is void If the unit is altered by anyone other than Microline the warranty is void To obtain warranty service A contact your local dealer who supplied the unit or B contact the factory for the dealer nearest you It is the obligation of the owner to pay for shipping or travel charges to return the de
27. s e Do not use the first three full tanks of water CAUTION The R O Membrane is shipped with a preservative in it 0 5 sodium metabisulfite This will be rinsed out with the first water produced Allow the Holding Tank to fill overnight and discard the first three full tanks of production It takes approximately 6 hours to make a full 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 amp MAINTENANCE A Normal Operation 1 It is 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 optional R O Comparator measures the TDS reduction and gives an indication of proper performance Water pressure affects the production rate and quality 2 R O systems produce drinking water at relatively slow rates it can take up to 6 hours or more to fill the Holding Tank Normal operation is to let the Holding Tank fill with water and then draw water as needed When the pressure in the Holding Tank falls to a given pressure as the water is being used the Automatic Sh
28. sings hand tight only eSlowly open the Feed Water Saddle Valve turning counter clockwise e 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 e At the end of 15 minutes CLOSE the Feed Water Saddle Valve and open the Dispensing Faucet e Allow the Holding Tank to completely drain then remove the Sediment Carbon Filter 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 e Remove the Activated Carbon 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 Rinsing the system eSlowly open the Feed Water Saddle Valve fully counter clockwise e 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 2 page 6 The R O System is now making water e Do not open the Faucet for at least 6 hour
29. 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 Installation The faucet contains an anti siphon air gap While the system is producing water the drain water flows from the R O through 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 IH C 1 page 4 1 Mark the location of the center of the faucet base 2a Drilling a s
30. sure R O Membranes performance with no backpressure on the product water at 65 psig 450kPa and 77 F 25 C Further conditions on the above are 500 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 Actual capacity measured at 50 psig 77 2 F 818 mg l TDS per ANSI NSF Standard 58 3 5 psig precharge and 40 psig water pressure in tank TABLE B RECOMMENDED OPERATING LIMITS FOR FEED WATER Specifications T EC Membrane Water Pressure 40 100 psig 280 690 kPa TDS 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 None See note Bacteria Must be potable NOTE orine will damage a I F C Membrane The Sediment Carbon Pretilter will remove chlorine from the incoming water Change filter 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 DISINFECTION BEFORE OR AFTER THE SYSTEM SECTION Ill PREPARATION 10 Phillips head and flat blade screwdrivers A Major System Components 11 14
31. tainless steel sink eCenter punch the hole to provide a starting point for the drill eStart with a smaller drill as a pilot and then drill a 2 diameter hole to accept the bolt of a 1 Greenlee Hole Punch 114 chassis punch eClean away any chips e Install the punch and tighten the nut to cut the hole e 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 e Place a piece of tape over the area to be drilled to help prevent chipping e Drill a pilot hole for the porcelain cutter Use the pilot drill supplied with the kit or a carbide tipped drill e When drilling the 114 hole drill slowly and carefully the porcelain chips easily e 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 See Sec IV A 2b page 5 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 14 wood bit drilling a 3 2 pilot hole will help keep the bit going straight LONG REACH AIR GAP FAUCET allow access to the Hose Barbs and tighten WITH 3 8 CONNECTOR the Hex Nut while holding the faucet in alignment with a padded Crescent wrench Do not over tighten B Feed Water Saddle Valve Instal
32. the mounting screws and tighten DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN 7 Remove the wrapping from the In Line Activated Carbon Post Filter Slice the 3 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 toward the faucet Firmly press in the tubing 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 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 2 Pull the cap plug off the top of the tank where the Tank Shut Off should go Refer to Fig 1 page 1 3 Wrap the white teflon tape included in the box three times around the 14 male outlet thread Wrap in the direction of the threads clockwise when looking down on the Holding Tank The tape will act as a thread sealant Screw on the Holding Tank Shut Off Valve 4 Locate the 3 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 1 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
33. ut 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 turn 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 B Changing Filters THIS R O SYSTEM CONTAINS FILTERS WHICH MUST BE REPLACED AT REGULAR INTERVALS TO MAINTAIN PROPER PERFORMANCE USE ONLY FACTORY APPROVED FILTERS The recommended interval for changing the filters not the R O Membrane is every six 6 months Typical T EC Membrane life expectancy is three years Local conditions may dictate more frequent changes NOTE If the R O Membrane is to be replaced see Sec IV E1 3 page 9 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 1 for compo
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