ro drinking water system model tfc - 435
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1. 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 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 1 Mark the location of the center of the faucet base 2a 2b 2c 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 1 2 diameter hole to accept the bolt of a 114 Greenlee Hole Punch 144 chassis punch Clean away any chips e Install the punch and tighten the nut to cut the hole e Deburr any sharp edges Drilling a2. 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 e Insert 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 Slowly 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 The R O System is now making water e Do not open the Faucet for at least 8 hours e 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 i
3. CARBON RO MANIFOLD POST FILTER Wa va DRAIN 1 4 Black INLET 1 4 Red LOCATE DRAIN CLAMP A 1 4 Yellow ACTIVATED REVERSE SEDIMENT POLYTUBE Pp J TEE 4 MIN CARBON OSMOSIS CARBON POST FILTER MEMBRANE PREFILTER HOUSING HOUSING HOUSING Y FEED WATER SADDLE VALVE Cold Water Line Only XAI DRINKING ABOVE P TRAP WATER HOLDING TANK FANE 3 8 Yellow Figure 1 3 OPTIONAL T EC 435 BASEMENT INSTALLATION DIAGRAM DISPENSING FAUCET YV k NOTE FOR REFRIGERATOR WATER DISPENSER OR ICE MAKER HOOKUP TEE INTO 3 8 BLUE TUBING TO DISPENSING FAUCET PRODUCT 3 8 Blue HOLDING TANK SHUTOFF VALVE Open Position FLOOR YLLLLLLLALELLALA LA LELLLINS LLISA AP EL LLP LAL LLALL TANK 3 8 Yellow IN LINE p s ACTIVATED FOR COVER WITH OPTIONAL WATER QUALITY MONITOR SEE EXPLODED CARBON VIEW AT THE END OF THIS MAN UAL POLYTUBE POST FILTER TEE COVER DRINKING WATER HOLDING TANK FEED WATER A m RO MANIFOLD SADDLE VALVE ae PEE SS COLD WATER LY LINE ONLY MOUNT HOLDING Py INLET TANK ON SHELF OR 1 4 Red STRAP BETWEEN DRAIN r FLOOR JOISTS 1 4 Black shelf or straps not a included LP REQUIRED Q ACTIVATED REVERSE SEDIMENT CARBON OSMOSIS
4. SECTION VI TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE sessseseeseeeeesssssesssesseceseeeecesssessssssesee 14 EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST eeeeeseesssssssssssssseceseececcsssecssssseseseeeeeeccseccossssesssseseeeeeee L 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 approa
5. Remove the red plug from the fitting labeled 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 Refer to Fig 3 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 4 Black Drain Tubing connected to the Dispensing Faucet The end of the Black Drain Tubing that should be inserted into the Drain port on the manifold will have a drain restrictor in it Remove the black plug from the fitting labeled Drain on the manifold and insert the tubing Allow the tubing to relax then press firmly again to insure proper seating Locate the 4 yellow tubing with the tee attached to one end Remove the yellow plug from the fitting labeled Out on the manifold and insert the tubing Locate the 3 Blue Product Water Tubing connected to the Dispensing Faucet Firmly press one end into the tee 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 O
6. CARBON POST FILTER MEMBRANE PREFILTER HOUSING HOUSING HOUSING rr PLEASE NOTE IF AIR GAP IN FAUCET IS NOT USED IN BASEMENT INSTALLATIONS A PROPER AIR GAP MUST BE CREATED PLEASE CHECK WITH LOCAL PLUMBING CODES SEE EXAMPLE ABOVE BASEMENT FLOOR WATER QUALITY MONITOR The optional An amber light indicates that the product Water Quality Monitor has been integrated into water quality is less than acceptable Because the system cover for instant monitoring at the the Water Quality Monitor was designed to touch of a button The monitor compares the level operate best while the system is making water of the total dissolved solids in the incoming feed a false reading may occur if tested when your water versus the product water and calculates R O drinking water system is not making water the percent rejection The monitor is preset to Please empty the Holding Tank wait 15 minutes indicate a level of 75 rejection NSF ANSI for the system to begin making water and test Standard 58 requires a 75 total dissolved solids your water quality again If the Water Quality rejection to pass the requirement of the standard 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 Systems not equipped with a Water Quality Monitor contain a Water Quality Test Kit A green light indicates that the percent rejection is at or above the set d
7. Tubing To Manifold Inlet Figure 3 B Feed Water Saddle 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 1 Shut off the water supply and drain the line 2a To install on soft Copper Tubing supply line e 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 e Assemble the Feed Water Saddle Valve on the tubing for 3 g OD tubing use the back plate side with the small groove to prevent distortion of the tubing for larger tubing up to 3 s 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 Reversible Back Plate 1 4 Screw 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 Drill a 346 hole in the supply line do not drill through the opposite wall e
8. also see Operation and Maintenance Sec V B 1 4 i 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 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 labeled SEDIMENT CARBON Pour one capful of bleach this is approximately 2 tsp or 10 ml into one of the white Housings AVOID GETTING BLEACH ON THREADS AND O RINGS 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 labeled MEMBRANE and ACTIVATED CARBON from the underside of the manifold To each of the remaining white Housings add one capful of bleach AVOID GETTING BLEACH ON THREADS AND O RINGS Insert a Housing O ring engage and firmly tighten the Housings hand tight only e Slowly 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
9. 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 the best 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 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 sink or standpipe an air gap of greater than 1 above the flood rim must be provided
10. 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 5 Slowly open the Feed Water Saddle Valve 6 When water begins dripping out of the 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 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Problem Low quantity of Product Water from Holding Tank Low pressure at the Dispensing Faucet High Total Dissolved Solids TDS in the Product Water Possible Cause Solution Feed Water Saddle Valve is plugged or Open Valve or unclog closed Clogged Sediment Prefilter or Activated Replace filters Carbon Post Filter 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 Replace Post Filter Post Filter Air precharge pressure in Holding Tank Empty water from Holding Tank is too high and with the faucet open adjust air Air Air precharge is too low is too low Air precharge is too low pressure to 5 7 psig 35 48 kPa range Air bladder in the Holding Tank is Replace tank ruptured Holding Tank Valve is closed O
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12. RO DRINKING WATER SYSTEM MODEL T F C 435 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 Drink With Confidence 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 s for sampling instructions If this system is not maintained and operated as specified in this manual there is a risk of exposure to contaminants This system is acceptable for treatment of influent concentrations of no more than 27 mg L nitrate and 3 mg L nitrite in combination measured as N and is certified for nitrate nitrite reduction only for water supplies with a pressure of 280 kPa 40 psig or greater 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 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page SECTION
13. Turn the handle to expose the lance no more than 3 16 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 brass screw e Turn the Valve Handle clockwise inward until firmly seated The valve is closed 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 e Close the faucet and check the Feed Water Saddle Valve for leaks 3 8 DRAIN CLAMP ASSEMBLY Drain Pipe S Drain Clamp Front Plate Q Q a Drain Clamp A Q SO Back Plate O Oop A i Black Drain Tubing Figure 4 C Drain Clamp Installation Choose the drain outlet location per Sec III C 5 The following are instructions for discharging into the sink drain pipe Refer to Fig 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 742 hole through the wall of the drain pipe Do NOT penetrate the opposite side of the pipe 3 Locate the 3 g Black Drain Tubing connected to the Dispensing Faucet Route 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
14. VERTIGHTEN 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 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 Pull the cap plug off the top of the tank where the Tank Shut Off should go Refer to Fig 1 Wrap Teflon tape three times around the 4 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 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 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 Start Up At time of start up and each time the filters are changed the system should be sanitized
15. ch for killing Cryptosporidium All individuals should take adequate precautions when changing 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 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 water production and is less susceptible to fouling MECHANICAL FILTRATION ACTIVATED CARBON The sediment prefilter has been designed to help reduce 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 has been designed to reduce 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 Diss
16. ct plumbing the Product Water continued lines are reversed No drain flow Drain Restrictor is Clear or replace Drain Restrictor clogged No drain flow the drain orifice in Clear or replace Dispensing Faucet the Dispensing Faucet is plugged The ASO Valve is not closing Repair or replace the ASO Valve Components New In Line or Activated Carbon Flush with several full tanks of Post Filter not rinsed completely 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 Replace Filters Post Filter is exhausted There is foreign matter in the Holding Clean flush and sanitize the system Tank Replace the filters The Product Water and Drain Water Correct plumbing lines are reversed 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 Amber light on optional water quality System not being used for extended Empty storage tank Wait 15 minutes period of time for the system to begin making water and test water quality again Filters are plugged or membrane is Replace filters and or membrane fouled or exhausted Drain Water overflows at the Air Gap is blocked Clear Air Gap Dispensing Faucet Rinse with vinegar for removal of calcium buildup Drain tubing is clogge
17. d 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 base of the delivery O ring is bad replace O ring tube 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 19A Water Quality Test Kit eee Nitrate Nitrite Test Kit IN LINE ACTIVATED CARBON POST FILTER 1 lt out DRAWING NO PART NO DESCRIPTION ET LOO sie a E E Self Tapping Screw PATENN SNS S200 Suerte e ASO Cap E EEEN DL OTD PAE sai biobennsanivases ASO Cap O Ring Oy E A ZL E EE ASO Diaphragm Large Di A Dy OUT or E ASO Piston Opies POOO a ASO Piston Ring EEEE T 2O NO rere aaanreverracetacouniosecnanels ASO Diaphragm Small GaG NSCTAO0405MNG cee Manifold Plate Assembly without Monitor Includes diagram numbers through 10 and 16 OSA nGa NSCTAO305 MNG sssssscaseed Manifold Plate Assembly with Monitor Includes diagram numbers 1 through 10 15 and 16 SORATTE SIZ O ocaaun ea Check Valve 1 cosernenonesateere S2 Tergu sateni Chec
18. esired value and that the system is producing quality water SECTION II SPECIFICATIONS TABLE A QUALIFIED SYSTEM PERFORMANCE Because the performance of an R O Membrane is highly dependent upon pressure temperature pH and TDS the following should be used for comparison purposes only US Metric Membrane Production 41 53 gpd 155 201 Ipd Membrane TDS Reduction 96 minimum 96 minimum System Production 12 gpd 45 Ipd Recovery Rating 30 30 Efficiency Rating 14 14 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 1 7 gallons 6 4 liters Industry standards measure R O Membranes performance with no backpressure on the product water at 65 psig 448kPa and 77 F 25 C Further conditions on the above are 250 ppm TDS Production rate and TDS reduction figures are for a new Membrane that has been rinsed for 24 hours The production rate of anew 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 750440 mg l TDS per section 6 of NSF ANSI Standard 58 Recovery rating means the percentage of the influent water to the membrane portion of the system that is available to the user as reverse osmosis treated water when the system is operated without a storage tank or when the storage ta
19. fer to Fig 1 for general system layout e An R O Manifold assembly e Housings and Housing O rings e A Drinking Water Holding Tank e A Dispensing Faucet e A Feed Water Saddle Valve e A Drain Clamp e Plastic Tubing and tube connectors e A Reverse Osmosis Membrane sealed in a plastic bag 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 R O System Cover with or without optional Water Quality Monitor e Water Quality Test Kit for systems without the Water Quality Monitor 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 The Water Quality 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 3h 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 D Center punch and hammer 114 wood bit 8 Concrete drill bits 9 Assorted wood and metal drill bits including 7 39 metal drill b
20. it 10 Phillips head and flat blade screwdrivers 11 12 9 16 and 5 3 open end wrenches 12 Teflon tape 13 Wide masking tape or duct tape 14 Plastic tubing cutter 15 Extra plastic tubing 16 Low range air pressure gauge 17 Bicycle hand air pump 18 Small bottle of liquid chlorine bleach 19 Graduated measuring cylinder 20 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 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
21. k Valve Retainer E EEE STOL O e aE eons Sediment Carbon Prefilter E E tee STZ29R Si or sanisenes T EC R O Membrane 50 gpd 189 Ipd Seen A IO AEE ase Housing O Ring TAn ener S1029 09 ipni en Housing ks nr eer RIOTS aire eats Optional Water Quality Monitor Board w Probes E EN TAE E EN Drain Restrictor 60 GPD 227 lpd EE E S2LI9 QINN iisisti ticenrssrtes Cover Eo RA ea ttase SIOL Jecira ii aa Activated Carbon Post Filter 19 Of casos R2 enone Optional Water Quality Monitor Indicator and Cord DOA i scttrndeceviupshes SIS 8O eseria Water Quality Test Kit DO emae DOU ee a Wrench for Housing A ETETE ERS STAO ee R 1 4 3 8 Fitting Wrench DD EERTE S7200 WIGS serissasesreotirssss In Line Activated Carbon Post Filter Ve PERETE TE O14 Tnn Nitrate Nitrite Test Kit OTHER COMPONENTS AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 1 PAGE 3 DRAWING NO PART NO DESCRIPTION EE RT7L00 CR sscseisisiossioinses Dispensing Faucet P EN E ENE S M E E O E S 3 8 Drain Clamp Assembly Orn JG PIO1208S uirae 3 8 x 3 8 x 1 4 Union Tee Terte SIIL O Eepreeereereemecne remeron rer Feed Water Saddle Valve Gr ce alatianeiins 129 018 aaenreeereye neerr ne wenerrer tee Plastic Holding Tank OP oenen C 000P serienn a Steel Holding Tank RERET EEA JG PPSV501222W sasidsasratesess Holding Tank Shut Off Valve NOTES NOTES i ea Cn a a R O DRINKING WATER SYSTEM FIVE ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY What Does This Warranty Cover This warranty covers any defects in materials and workmanshi
22. le will face Tighten the 1 8 Screws with a Phillips screwdriver When the Toggle Wings make contact with the mounting surface adjust the Faucet Base to the exact desired position Tighten the 1 8 Screws an additional 2 3 turns while holding the Faucet Base in place 3 8 QUICK M CONNECT FITTING NA BLACK 1 4 POLYTUBE BLACK 3 8 POLYTUBE TO DRAIN sal Ric DRAIN CLAMP ON RO SYSTEM PRODUCT OUTLET gt BLUE 3 8 POLYTUBE Connect the tubing to the Faucet Push the Blue 3 8 Polytube into the 3 8 Quick Connect Fitting Push the Black 3 8 Polytube onto the large Hose Barb Push the Black 4 Polytube onto the small Hose Barb HANDLE RIGHT HANDLE LEFT Determine which direction the handle should face right or left As shown it can be mounted in two directions With the handle facing the chosen direction slide the fastened Polytubes through the Faucet Base and slide the Faucet Assembly into the Faucet Base lining up the tabs on the Faucet with the slots on the Base The Faucet Assembly may have to rotate slightly to get the tabs into the slots When aligned apply firm downward pressure to get the Faucet to fully seat After the Faucet Assembly is seated lock it into place by rotating it clockwise about 30 degrees FEED WATER SADDLE VALVE Cold Water Line Saddle Valve Handle Tightening yf Screw Plastic A Ferrule 7 Compression Nut i Red
23. nk is bypassed Efficiency rating means the percentage of the influent water to the system that is available to the user as reverse osmosis treated water under operating conditions that approximate typical daily usage This reverse osmosis system contains a replaceable component critical to the efficiency of the system Replacement of the reverse osmosis component should be with one of identical specifications as defined by the manufacturer to assure the same efficiency and contaminant reduction performance 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 4 11 optimum rejection at pH 7 0 7 5 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 Bacteria Must be potable NOTE Chlorine will damage a T EC Membrane The Sediment Carbon Prefilter has been designed to reduce chlorine from the incoming water Change filter every 6 to 12 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 5 SECTION III PREPARATION A Major System Components The following components comprise the R O Drinking Water System Re
24. olved 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 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 has been designed to reduce 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 Holding 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 EC 435 UNDER SINK INSTALLATION DIAGRAM 1 DISPENSING ae FAUCET WITH AIR GAP FOR COVER WITH OPTIONAL WATER DRAIN 3 8 Black QUALITY MONITOR SEE EXPLODED VIEW AT THE END OF THIS MANUAL 2 DRAIN CLAMP GB COVER HOLDING TANK SHUTOFF VALVE Open Position xN 3 8 Blue G IN LINE ACTIVATED
25. ousing and empty Remove the wrapping and install the Activated Carbon Post Filter Firmly tighten the Housing hand tight only e Disconnect the yellow product water tubing that runs from the Holding Tank to the Tee see Fig 1 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 e 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 e Do not open the Faucet for at least 8 hours e Discard the first three full tanks of water produced they will contain chlorine IN LINE ACTIVATED CARBON POST FILTER ASSEMBLY To Dispensing Faucet 3 8 Blue 1 our n lt A 3 8 Blue In Line Activated Carbon Post Filter Figure 5 C Changing the In Line Activated Carbon Post Filter 1 Close the Feed Water Saddle Valve by turning fully clockwise 2 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 Make sure the tubing is pressed all
26. p of the Microline R O Drinking Water System when installed and operated within recommended parameters with the exceptions stated below How Long Does The Coverage Last Microline will warrant its 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 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 Microline Do Microline 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 Microline R O Drinking Water System that is damaged because of neglect misuse alterations accident misapplication physical damage or damage ca
27. pen Valve No drain flow the Drain Restrictor is Clear or replace Drain Restrictor plugged No drain flow the drain orifice in the Clear or replace the Dispensing Faucet Dispensing Faucet is plugged The ASO Valve is malfunctioning Replace ASO Valve components In Line Activated Carbon Post Filter Replace Post Filter is plugged Air precharge in the Holding Tank is Empty water from Holding Tank and too low 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 Repair or replace Dispensing Faucet adjustment or faulty Heavy water use Holding Tank is Allow Holding Tank to refill adding a depleted second Holding Tank will increase storage capacity Low Water Production See Low Quantity of Product Water from Holding Tank section above Clogged Sediment Prefilter or Activated Replace Filters Carbon Post Filter Low Water Pressure Feed Water Pressure must be above 40 psig Check Feed Water Saddle Valve R O Membrane O ring is crimped Check O ring R O Membrane brine seal is not Check the brine seal sealing up into the manifold head 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 and Drain Water Corre
28. 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 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 342 pilot hole will help keep the bit going straight 1 8 SCREWS FAUCET BASE TOGGLE A a 3 Assemble the 1 8 Screws amp Toggle Wings into the Faucet Base Adjust the Wings approximately 1 plus the thickness of the mounting surface away from the bottom of the Faucet Base WRENCH PROVIDED W R O SYSTEM FAUCET BASE TOGGLE WINGS FAUCET BASE TOP VIEW 4 Place the Base Assembly through the mounting hole on the sink or counter top Drop the handle of the Wrench through the Faucet Base opening This will separate and orient the Toggle Wings Position the Faucet Base so that the arrows are pointing in the direction that the faucet hand
29. 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 this may cause excessive noise as the reject water is flowing to drain e Refer to Fig 4 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 D R O Manifold Assembly Instructions Locate the site per Sec III C 3 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 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 heads are about 3 g from the wall Locate the 4 Red Feed Water Tubing
30. r 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 e Use a good quality unscented 54 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 AVOID GETTING BLEACH ON THREADS AND O RINGS 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 AVOID GETTING BLEACH ON THREADS AND O RINGS 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 Saddle Valve close the Holding Tank Valve and open the Dispensing Faucet to release the pressure e Remove 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 H
31. s 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 Water Quality Monitor 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 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 needed When the pressure in the Holding 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 faucet for at least 10 seconds prior to using water This is e
32. specially important if the system 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 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 6 to 12 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 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 for component location 1 Close the Feed Water Saddle Valve by turning fully clockwise and open the Dispensing Faucet 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 o
33. used by fire acts of God freezing or hot waters or similar causes Consequential and incidental damages are not recoverable 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 Microline replacement parts since improper parts or incorrectly performed maintenance or repair voids this warranty In addition if non Microline parts are used contaminant 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 microline 4462 Duraform Lane Windsor WI 53598 9716 Phone 608 846 3010 www microlinero com eI OOOO TFT Form No 1299 07 10 24 2014
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