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1. Heavy water use Holding Tank is depleted Allow Holding Tank to refill adding a second Holding Tank will increase orage i Low Water Production High Total Dissolved Solids TDS in the Product Water Clogged Sediment Carbon Prefilter See Low Quantity of Product Water om Holding lank se Replace Filter Low Water Pressure Feed Water Pressure must be above 40 psig Check Feed Water Saddle Valve 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 14 If Membrane life is unusually short find and correct the problem neplace Membrane Problem Possible Cause Solution High Total Dissolved Solids TDS in the Product Water continued lines are reversed The Product Water and Drain Water Correct plumbing clogged No drain flow Drain Restrictor is Clear or replace Drain Restrictor the Air Gap Faucet is plugged No drain flow the drain orifice in Clear or replace Air Gap Faucet The ASO Valve is not closing Repair or replace the ASO Valve rinsed completely New Activated Carbon Post Filter not 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 Water TDS Tastes and odors in the2. 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 3 variable speed electric drill Extension work light with outlet Safety glasses 114 porcelain hole cutter kit 144 Greenlee hole punch and g and metal drill bits for pilot hole Om BB Ww N Center punch and hammer 114 wood bit Concrete drill bits Oo oe ON Assorted wood and metal drill bits including 7 32 metal drill bit 10 Phillips head and flat blade screwdrivers 11 9 6 and 3 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 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 wa
3. 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 RC Membrane The Sediment Carbon Prefilter 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 5 SECTION III PREPARATION A Major System Components The following components comprise the R O Drinking Water System Refer to Fig 1 page 3 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 Oe a ON eR aN ED 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 R O System Cover with or without optional Water Quality Monitor 12 Water Quality Test Kit for systems without the Water Quality Monitor 13 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
4. NK CARBON OSMOSIS CARBON 3 8 Yellow POST FILTER MEMBRANE PREFILTER HOUSING HOUSING HOUSING VALAALAAL ASL ASL AALS SALAS L ALLS Figure 1 3 VISALIA LLSSAAPAPLAAA AA DALLA AAPA LSS A TE OPTIONAL T EC 335 BASEMENT INSTALLATION DIAGRAM DISPENSING we FAUCET Q PRODUCT 3 8 Blue FLOOR NOTE FOR BEST FLOW RATE KEEP TUBING FROM HOLDING TANK TO R O MANIFOLD AS SHORT AS POSSIBLE FEED WATER SADDLE VALVE COLD WATER LINE ONLY NOTE FOR BEST FLOW RATE KEEP TUBING FROM R O MANIFOLD TO DISPENSING FAUCET AS SHORT AS POSSIBLE HOLDING TANK SHUTOFF VALVE Open Position WZ LLLLLLLLL LLL LLL LLL XLL LL TANK 3 8 Yellow COVER WITH OPTIONAL WATER QUALITY MONITOR i l WATER QUALITY Ye MONITOR CABLE DRINKING J WATER RO MANIFOLD HOLDING TANK TDA fo MW Il if MN I OP MN Ml OE INLET 1 4 Red MOUNT HOLDING Gla Black TANK ON SHELF OR STRAP BETWEEN A FLOOR JOISTS q p 1 AIR GAP Shelf Or Straps Not E E Included ACTIVATED REVERSE SEDIMENT CARBON OSMOSIS CARBON POST FILTER MEMBRANE PREFILTER HOUSING HOUSING HOUSING PLEASE NOTE IF AIR GAP ON FAUCET IS NOT USED IN BASEMENT INSTALLATIONS A PROPER AIR GAP MUST BE CREATED PLEASE CHECK WITH LOCAL PLUMBING CODES SEE EXAMPLE ABOVE 0 BASEMENT FLOOR system cover for instant monitoring at the touch of a button The monitor compares the level of t
5. Post Filter to be turning counter clockwise rinsed out This is normal for the first tank e As soon as the water begins to come out of of water or after the Activated Carbon Post the Dispensing Faucet close the Faucet Filter is changed eLet stand for 15 minutes NOTE During this time check the system SECTION V OPERATION amp MAINTENANCE carefully for leaks A Normal Operation e At the end of 15 minutes CLOSE the Feed 1 It is normal for the Total Dissolved Solids 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 11 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 Filter 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 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 Automat
6. Product Water exhausted The Activated Carbon Post Filter is Replace Filter Tank There is foreign matter in the Holding Clean flush and sanitize the system Replace the filters lines are reversed The Product Water and Drain Water 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 Amber light on optional water qual ity monitor period of time System not being used for extended Empty storage tank Wait 15 minutes for the system to begin making water fouled or exhaused Filters are plugged or membrane is Replace filters and or membrane Drain Water overflows at the Air Gap Faucet Air Gap is blocked Clear Air Gap Rinse with vinegar for removal of 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 O rings are bad repair or replace faucet Leaks from base of the delivery Ltube O ring is bad replace O ring fe from beneath the handle O rings are bad Repair or replace faucet Fitting leaks in general Close the Feed Water Saddle Valve and relieve pres
7. RO DRINKING WATER SYSTEM MODEL T F C 335 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 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 SECTION I INTRODUC FON ac cihcoa tots drut ie an n a aad leanne 3 SECTION II SPECIFICATIONS seesiristerssseisiersroren streetit re
8. and tighten the fitting an additional half turn Don t over tighten e Rotate the Spout and Body into position Align the Split 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 B Feed Water Saddle Valve Installation Decide on location Do NOT connect to a hot Slotted Washer Plastic Spacer ao Se RS 7 16 Washer 7 16 Hex Nut 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 below Cold Water Saddle Valve Handle Compression Tubing To M FEED WATER SADDLE VALVE Line pet 0 Insert Plastic Ferrule ut SS anifold Inlet Reversible Back Plate Tightening yo Crew Figure 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 2b 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 g OD use the large groove of the back pl ate e Assemble and tighten the br
9. ass screw e To pierce the tubing fully clockwise inwa turn the Valve Handle rd A small amount of water may escape from the outlet until it is fully pierced When you feel the Valve Handle firmly seated in the clockwise direction the copper tube is pierced and the valve is closed To install on hard St supply line eel or Brass Tubing e The supply line should now be drained Use a the sink drain pipe Refer to Fig 1 page 3 battery powered or properly grounded drill to 1 Position the Drain Clamp on the sink drain avoid shock hazard pipe above the drain trap Allow room for Drill a 346 hole in the supply line do not drilling Tighten securely drill through the opposite wall 2 Use a battery powered or properly grounded e Turn the handle to expose the lance no more drill Using the Clamp port as a drill guide than 3 16 beyond the rubber gasket drill a 742 hole through the wall of the drain e Place the body of the valve over the hole so pipe Do NOT penetrate the opposite side of that the lance fits into the hole the pipe 3 Locate the 3 g Black Drain Tubing which is e Assemble and tighten the brass screw shipped loose in the box 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 installatio
10. ater 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 Air precharge pressure in Holding Tank is too high Air precharge is too low See Feed Water operating limits Correct cause of fouling replace Vlembrane Empty water from Holding Tank and with the faucet open adjust air pressure to 5 7 psig 35 48 kPa range Air bladder in the Holding Tank is ruptured Replace tank Holding Tank Valve is closed No drain flow the Drain Restrictor Lis Open Valve Clear or replace Drain Restrictor No drain flow the drain orifice in the A i cl e i d goe dq The Chesk Valve is stuck Clear or replace the Air Gap Faucet Free check The ASO Valve is malfunctioning Replace ASO Valve components Low pressure at the Dispensing Faucet Activated Carbon Post Filter Replace Post Filter Lis plugged 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
11. ction 13 gpd 49 Ipd Recovery Rating 33 33 Efficiency Rating 17 17 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 8 gallons 6 8 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 750 40 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 tank 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 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
12. e 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 caused 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 el
13. e 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 changing the filter cartridges including wearing protective gloves to avoid direct contact with the exhausted cartridges For complete specification
14. e 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 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 III C 1 page 6 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 1 2 diameter hole to accept the bolt of a 14 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 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 po
15. e R O Membrane is to be replaced see Sec IV E1 3 page 11 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 3 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 12 to empty Loosen and remove the Sediment Carbon Filter and the Activated Carbon 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 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 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 Wat
16. e 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 particle board 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 5 mm 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 2 Locate the 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 3 Refer to Fig 3 page 8 To the end of the red polytube install the Compression Nut the Plastic Ferrule and the 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 The end of the Black Drain Tubing that
17. er Saddle Valve e As soon as water begins to drip out of the Dispensing Faucet close the Faucet e Let 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 Housing 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 Manifold see Fig 1 page 3 Put 50 drops of bleach this is tsp or 3 ml into the tubing and reconnect it 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 e When the Faucet if first opened expect air and carbon fines very fine black powder from the new Activated Carbon Post Filter to be rinsed out This is normal for the first tank of water 13 SECTION VI TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Cause Solution Low quantity of Product W
18. era SlIr p ai Water Quality Test Kit IA IEEE SO er e Wrench for Housing EE LAOS a docheratratseed nedtovenrcheretenes 1 4 3 8 Fitting Wrench L Vectastain BL oxen eerie Nitrate Nitrite Test Kit OTHER COMPONENTS AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 1 PAGE 3 DRAWING NO PART NO DESCRIPTION DEPE OAS S108908 csv ebaraearienovsddaraverntas Long Reach Air Gap Faucet w 3 8 Connector D E PL E ET 3 8 Drain Clamp Assembly EAE SLT S01 eios Feed Water Saddle Valve O OTS E S E IOA A Plastic Holding Tank a 55 6 016 csie eris Steel Holding Tank Teet SLO T recsincan eunn eaei Holding Tank Shut Off Valve NOTES 18 NOTES 19 ee 8 ea lt n ee R O DRINKING WATER SYSTEM FIVE ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY What Does This Warranty Cover This warranty covers any defects in materials and workmanship 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 purchas
19. eur re E ESEE ETEen s iiei 5 SECTION III PREPARATION staccusnceeleseuna cineca E E E E E EOT A 6 A Major System Components eseesssserssssesesressessesessssersesseseeseesesteseesresisessress 6 B Tools Recommended for Installation sssssesssssssssessssessssssesessssesessssesesesse 6 C Site Selection For Major System Components ssssssssserssseecessons 6 SECTION IV INSTALLATION STEPS ccussssuctnssscncanansncakanvesdccnsies sa bedsadeneacausuestanapaetiorevaneieaseee 7 A Faucet Installation sessur esiintyen sssi egretardeo eis Nosan 7 Feed Water Saddle Valve Installation wo eee eeeeeesecccccecesesssstececccecsenenens 8 B C DrainCGlamp Installation esiseina wert ttearects tyne ert tratert tet 9 D E R O Manifold Assembly Installation ssssssssesessssesessssssesseressssssesessesesess 10 Position the Drinking Water Holding Tank and Make the Final Hose Connections ssssecccccececessseesscceccceceerenees 10 Stan 1 eet uns E E s 11 Ti SECTION V OPERATION AND MAIN TEM LANCE sansiatnannumienaranaimnmiannies 11 As Normal CF i cia as Gaon ee dausn tance ineno a ua a 11 Be Changping FUSS cpus cacssursaloedtendaderaenictrsneasidonrnunratscttasdaksamsbcentotusoeemakeettyge 12 SECTION VI TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE a cctissiicteassesietais canberdevieteraanncratianpeoanstebeniai 14 EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIS Toinen sacietlsc cappitouraniolsageddd sires A EOE E NR 16 CAUTION The Centers for Diseas
20. ff should go Refer to Fig 1 page 3 3 Wrap Teflon tape 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 4 Locate the 3 g Yellow Tubing which is attached to the elbow on top of the manifold and run the tubing along its course to the tank and trim to length Insert the tubing into the Holding Tank Shut Off Valve fitting Make sure the tubing is pressed in all the way past the O ring The fitting will grab the tubing and seal it in place 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 page 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 12 the Housing hand tight only 1 Sanitizing the system Use a drip pan to aid 2 Installing the R O Membrane clean up eRemove the R O Membrane Housing the NOTE The system should be sanitized middle one and empty BEFORE installing the Sediment Carbon e Insert the Membrane up into the manifold Prefilter the Activated Carbon Post Filter or The O rings should be up toward the the R O Membrane manifold Check the Housing O ring for Use a good quality unscented 514 liquid proper position in its groove enga
21. ge and chlorine household bleach firmly tighten the Housing hand tight only eOpen the Dispensing Faucet by lifting the 3 Rinsing the system black handle and open the Holding Tank e Slowly open the Feed Water Saddle Valve Shut Off Valve the handle should be fully counter clockwise parallel with the valve body e The Holding Tank Valve should be open Remove the plug on the underside of eCheck the Air Gap Window on the the manifold labelled SEDIMENT Ea Dispensing Faucet to be sure that the drain CARBON Pour one capful of bleach this is water is flowing Refer to Figure 2 page 8 approximately 2 tsp or 10 ml into one of the The R O System is now making water white Housings Insert Housing O ring into the Housing groove press firmly in place e Do not open the Faucet for at least 8 hours Engage and firmly tighten the Housing hand e Do not use the first three full tanks of water tight only CAUTION The R O Membrane is shipped Remove the plugs labelled MEMBRANE with a preservative in it To ensure proper and ACTIVATED CARBON from the rinsing of the R O Membrane it is important underside of the manifold To each of the to wait at least 8 hours before emptying each remaining white Housings add one capful of tank o o B a ge d When the Faucet is first opened expect air rmly tighten the Housings hand tight only and carbon fines very fine black powder Slowly open the Feed Water Saddle Valve from the Activated Carbon
22. he 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 NSF ANSI Standard 58 requires a 75 total dissolved solids rejection to pass the requirement of the standard A green light indicates that the percent rejection is at or above the set desired value and that the system is producing quality water 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 Holding 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 Systems not equipped with a Water Quality Monitor contain a Water Quality Test Kit An amber light indicates that the product water quality is less than acceptable Because the Water Quality Monitor was designed to 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 Produ
23. ic Shutoff 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 Sediment Carbon Prefilter and the Activated Carbon Post Filter 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 six 6 months Typical T EC Membrane life expectancy is three years Local conditions may dictate more frequent changes NOTE If th
24. igible 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 mictrohne 4462 Duraform Lane Windsor WI 53598 9716 Phone 608 846 3010 www microlinero com ee TIO OO Ts Form No 1299 09 Updated 03 05
25. n eClose the faucet and check the Feed Water NOTE When cutting the polytubing make clean square cuts failing to do so could result in poor connections and possible leaks NOTE 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 Saddle Valve for leaks flowing to drain Firmly press one end of the tubing over the C Drain Clamp Installation 3 8 drain outlet hose barb on the Air Gap Choose the drain outlet location per Sec III C 5 Faucet Allow the tubing to relax then press page 7 firmly again to insure proper seating No TO nnectors are required when attaching hose The following are instructions for discharging into connectors are required when attaching ho 3 8 DRAIN CLAMP ASSEMBLY Drain Pipe 1 4 Nut Drain Clamp Front Plate O Drain Clamp Back Plate Figure 4 9 to Hose Barbs Route the tubing to the Drain Clamp and trim to length e Refer to Fig 4 page 9 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 Installation Locate the site per Sec III C 3 page 7 Various installation sites will require different types of mounting fasteners be sur
26. o 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 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 th
27. rcelain 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 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 3 Assemble and attach the Faucet Refer to Fig 2 page 8 LONG REACH AIR GAP FAUCET WITH 3 8 CONNECTOR a Spout Plastic Shipping A Plug Remove ca 7 16 Stud Air Gap Window Critical Level Line Reject Outlet For Drain Clamp Line Reject Inlet For Manifold Drain Line Face Plate Escutcheon 3 8 Polytube K Mounting Quick Connect gt F Surface Fitting S Tk 3 8 Blue Polytube NI Figure 2 e Assemble the Body and Spout by removing the plastic shipping plug from the Body and then firmly pressing in the Spout eIn the following order place the Face Plate Escutcheon on the 746 stud From the top of the counter place the stud through the mounting hole e From the bottom of the counter top in the following order assemble the steel Slotted Washer the Plastic Spacer with open end upwards the 146 Washer and the 7 16 Hex Nut eTo the end of the 1 16 stud screw on the 3 8 Polytube Quick Connect Fitting Once snug by hand take a pair of pliers
28. s 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 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 Activated carbon particles contain 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 chlorine as well as other substances that contribute to taste and odors 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 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 s
29. should be 10 inserted into the Drain port will have a green drain restrictor in it 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 3 3 Blue Product Water Tubing Remove the blue plug from the the elbow connected to the fitting labelled Out on the manifold and insert the tubing Run the tubing along its course to the Dispensing Faucet and trim to length Push the tubing into the faucet connector The fitting will grab the tubing and seal it in place Make sure the tubing is pressed all the way in past the O ring 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 Locate the 3 g Yellow Tubing Remove the yellow plug from the fitting on top of the manifold labelled Tank and insert the tubing Refer to Fig 1 page 3 6 Hang the Manifold Assembly on the mounting screws and tighten DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN 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 O
30. sure 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 15 EXPLODED VIEW amp PARTS LIST Water Quality Test Kit LOA E Nitrate Nitrite Test Kit pe EE DRAWING NO _ PART NO DESCRIPTION IEE EAT S2009 araors o re Self Tapping Screw E E E OO E seehaantasncoensaas ASO Cap E E T LL orrara ASO Cap O Ring CTAA ETE po 118 EET TRIE T ASO Diaphragm Large DR SZOT keikat taira ANE ASO Piston Oaeei S2000 wonders ee i ei ASO Piston Ring E SAD LO E ASO Diaphragm Small Gaa S212803 M repessar Manifold Plate e EEE Slll ererd ninuno Check Valve TO pe sdeconertns S DE assessed Check Valve Retainer T AE EA STOIBER Sediment Carbon Prefilter I ETE ST229R S a itactwensiecansnapesanantiicen T EC R O Membrane 50 gpd 189 lpd E EEEN DIO islot iS Housing O Ring Tirante S702909 se ssssseisssesinossiense Housing l eee rent ee RIOLO issart e Optional Water Quality Monitor Board w Probes E AREN PR AG TEU 4M G viseerrentseacees 1 4 Post X 3 8 Polytube Elbow 1 tienen Sll G Saonara i Drain Restrictor 50 GPD 189 lpd Green LO TETEE 2 OO LINN scsssssshectinaantacciose Cover TON S EE A Activated Carbon Post Filter DOT ATE TESA A Optional Water Quality Monitor Indicator and Cord Aeons k
31. ter 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 5 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 114 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 the tubing will be t
32. urface area for water production and is less susceptible to fouling by particulate matter turbidity and colloidal materials ACTIVATED CARBON POST FILTER The product water from the Holding Tank passes through the Activated Carbon Post Filter on the way to the Dispensing Faucet The Activated Carbon Post Filter reduces tastes and odors that may pass through the system It adds a final polish to the water AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF 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 WATER QUALITY MONITOR The optional Water Quality Monitor is integrated into the TYPICAL T KC 335 UNDER SINK INSTALLATION DIAGRAM DISPENSING FAUCET WITH AIR GAP COVER WITH OPTIONAL WATER QUALITY I 1 Eam MONITOR DRAN B CLAMP i o aT Black WATER QUALITY PRODUCT MONITOR CABLE 3 8 Blue KA o A RO MANIFOLD om A D rl is ee HOLDING TANK SHUTOFF VALVE N n Vol ve Wd Vil Open Position ENI DRAIN oy 1 4 Black S foams S INLET 1 4 Red FEED WATER DRINKING SADDLE VALVE WATER COLD WATER LINE ONLY LOCATE DRAIN CLAMP HOLDING ABOVE P TRAP TANK C s 7 Na Lf ACTIVATED REVERSE SEDIMENT 4 MIN TA
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