ro drinking water system model tfc - 435
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1. U S Metric Membrane Production 35 7 gpd 106 159 Ipd Membrane TDS Reduction 95 minimum 95 minimum System Production 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 50 psig 345kPa and 77 F 25 C Further conditions on the above are 350 ppm TDS 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 1096 per year or more depending upon the scaling and fouling tendencies of the Feed Water Measured at 50 psig 77 2 E 751 mg l TDS per section 6 7 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 WATER2. 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 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 e An R O Manifold assembly e Housings and Housing O rings e A Drinking Water Holding Tank e A Dispensing Faucet A Feed Water Saddle Valve A Drain Clamp e Plastic Tubing and tube connectors A Reverse Osmosis Membrane sealed in a plastic bag 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
3. Drain on the manifold and insert the tubing The end of the Black Drain Tubing that should be 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 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 5 Blue Product Water Tubing Firmly press one end into the tee and the other end into the faucet connector Refer to Fig 1 page 3 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 the mounting screws and tighten DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN 7 Remove the wrapping from the In Line Activated Carbon Post Filter Slice the 3 g Blue Polytube where it would be convenient to install and change the In Line Filter Make a clean straight cut to insure proper connections The Out port on the In Line Filter should be toward the faucet Firmly press in the tubing The fittings will grab the tubing and seal it in place Make sure the tubing i
4. 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 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 As soon as water begins to drip out of the Dispensing Faucet close the Faucet et the system stand for 15 minutes At the end of 15 minutes in the following order close the Feed Water Saddle Valve close the Holding Tank Valve and open the Dispensing Faucet to release the pressure 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 Tee see Fig 1 page 3 Put 50 drops of bleach this is tsp or 3 ml into the tubing and reconnect it to the Tee NOTE Now is the convenient time to change the In Line Activated Carbon Post Filter see Sec V C 1 6 page 13 S
5. 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 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 tu
6. or damage caused by fire acts of God freezing or hot waters or similar causes Consequential and incidental damages are not recov erable under this warranty Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you We recommend that you use only authorized 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 microhine 4462 Duraform Lane Windsor WI 53598 9716 Phone 608 846 3010 ee ee a d m Form No 81299 07 06 04
7. 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 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 14 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 5 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 we Plug Remove T PL 7 16 Stud Air Gap Window Critical Level Line Reject Outlet For Drain Clamp Line Reject Inlet For Manifold Drain Line 3 8 Polytube Quick Connect E Fitting Face Plate Escutcheon Mounting JA Surface 3 8 Blue Polytube x Un N R 1 16 Washer 7 16 Hex Nut Figure 2 Assemble the Body and Spout by removing the plastic shipping plug from the Body and then firmly pressing in the Spout n 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 Slotted Washer the
8. 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 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 Housings hand tight only eSlowly open the Feed Water Saddle Valve turning counter clockwise As soon as the water begins to come out of the Dispensing Faucet close the Faucet e et stand for 15 minutes NOTE During this time check the system carefully for leaks At the end of 15 minutes CLOSE the Feed Water Saddle Valve and open the Dispensing Faucet 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
9. groove to prevent distortion of the tubing for larger tubing up to s OD use the large groove of the back plate Assemble and tighten the brass screw 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 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 3 6 hole in the supply line do not drill through the opposite wall Turn the handle to expose the lance no more than 3 16 beyond the rubber gasket Place the body of the valve over the hole so that the lance fits into the hole Assemble and tighten the 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 Close 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 7 The following are instructions for discharging into the sink drain pipe Refer to Fig 1 page 3 1 Position the Drai
10. page 7 Various installation sites will require different types of mounting fasteners be sure the fastener selected will provide a firm solid mounting A support panel may be necessary on thin cabinet walls or to span between wall studs on particleboard or drywall Do not drill through exterior cabinet walls or leave sharp wood screw points exposed in readily accessible cabinet interiors 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 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
11. DRAIN 1 4 Black cape DRINKING WATER INLET HOLDING 1 4 Red TANK FEED WATER 1 4 Yellow SADDLE VALVE COLD WATER LINE ONLY LOCATE DRAIN CLAMP BOVE P TRAP POLYTUBE Ke 2 TEE ACTIVATED REVERSE SEDIMENT TARE 4 MIN CARBON OSMOSIS CARBON POST FILTER MEMBRANE PREFILTER 3 8 Yellow HOUSING HOUSING HOUSING KW LILHA LLLLLAL hh Figure 1 3 OPTIONAL T EC 435 BASEMENT INSTALLATION DIAGRAM DISPENSING ye FAUCET Cf NOTE FOR REFRIDGERATOR WATER DISPENSER OR ICE MAKER HOOKUP TEE INTO 3 8 BLUE TUBING TO DISPENSING FAUCET PRODUCT 3 8 Blue HOLDING TANK SHUTOFF VALVE FLOOR Open Position LEATATAF IATER ID IDF LEANNA LDP DID PLLA SDD PLE LBS PL IN LINE ACTIVATED CARBON POST FILTER POLYTUBE TEE ic m COVER WITH OPTIONAL WATER QUALITY MONITOR RO MANIFOLD DRINKING 1 4 Yellow WATER s HOLDING FEED WATER f f TANK SADDLE VALVE COLD WATER LINE ONLY INLET DRAIN 1 4 Black LB 1 AIR GAP Q O i REQUIRED MOUNT HOLDING ACTIVATED REVERSE SEDIMENT TANK ON SHELF OR CARBON OSMOSIS CARBON POST FILTER MEMBRANE PREFILTER STRAE joe EN HOUSING HOUSING HOUSING Shelf Or Straps Not Included m PLEASE NOTE IF AIR GAP ON FAUCET IS NOT USED IN BASEMENT BASEMENT INSTALLATIONS A PROPER AIR GAP MUST BE CREATED PLEASE FLOOR CHECK WITH LOCA
12. ECTION III PREPA RAT ON s tutegediditird Nu Duae un RA ar I repu lebe UE 6 A Major system Colnponet suos tose bo eee bo Hrs tt de S D 6 B Tools Recommended for Installations caseo cpteoetes eee etes erneut 6 C Site Selection For Major System Components eere 6 SECTION IV INSTALLATION STEPS 22 ra ne te ded abaco erepta en i Ay Faucet SEAN AU OB oec RSEN DIU dis Ld C Mood et obe Ode ins vane M coat e 1 B Feed Water Saddle Valve Installation uode eot ro riches 8 Ce Drain Clamp Tristall tioBi us eie ta an onera eoe D DL os ERE d 9 D R O Manifold Assembly InscallatiGpgas cute etti iro ehe erase 10 E Position the Drinking Water Holding Tank and Make the Final Hose Connections eere 10 E BENE Uode obra ERE S ra ve pire RAS eR MAP seabed 11 SECTION V OPERATION AND MAIN TEN TANCE item stra epiac ddui 11 As Notmal Operation reis iisisti iir ai iia ba RR EEEa E 11 Bo Changing Filters oe sereia eseas fenes A e E A EED SENES S MN 12 C Changing the In Line Activated Carbon Post Filter 13 SECTION VI TECHNICAL DATA onsec uen ea Edane AES S KE EINEN Doa iasta aaa 13 Az Water Quality onc mee coercere Ren A E EA EEEE 13 Do Water UATE Seis eiie U boh eio lnetsat Mtv eaees iat olehes boa Sr ap Ld steer iE 13 C Net Pressure Wiener alas e a a ee OR aee LES IS Ud adea 14 D Water Production Rate Chart issued abore nte bM pte nda nee Dese 15 SECTION VII TROUBWE SHOOTING GUINDE itte tuat eb
13. 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 Low Water Production po Spe Capcity Allow Holding Tank to refill adding a second Holding Tank will increase 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 Replace Filters Low Water Pressure Feed Water Pressure must be above 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 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 closi
14. L PLUMBING CODES SEE EXAMPLE ABOVE 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 7596 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 desired value and that the system is producing quality water An amber light indicates that the product water quality is less than acceptable Because 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
15. Line Activated Carbon Post Filter Figure 5 Water quality is normally measured with a special meter that measures the water s ability to conduct electricity The more dissolved solids in the water the higher the conductivity The results are usually reported in Parts per Million ppm or Milligrams per Liter mg l of Total Dissolved Solids TDS Although technically they are not exactly equal in most discussions ppm mg l R O Membranes are rated by the amount of dissolved solids that are rejected This rating is a ratio of the TDS in the feed water to the TDS in the product water and is reported as Percent Rejection If the feed water contained 100 ppm of TDS and the product water contained 10 ppm of TDS 90 ppm have been rejected and the reject ratio is 9096 Percent Rejection 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 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 POST FILTER ASSEMBLY Milliliters per minute x 0 38 gallons per day Bispensifo EXAMPLE The drain flow will fill a gradu
16. Plastic Spacer with open end upwards the 7 16 Washer and the 7 16 Hex Nut eTo the end of the 7 16 stud screw on the 3 8 Polytube Quick Connect Fitting Once snug by hand take a pair of pliers and tighten the fitting an additional half turn Don t over tighten e Rotate the Spout and Body into position Align the Slotted Washer and the Spacer to allow access to the Hose Barbs and tighten the Hex Nut while holding the faucet in alignment with a padded Crescent wrench Do not over tighten 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 Hd uno Slotted Washer Plastic Spacer Cold Saddle Valve Handle Compression Tubing To M FEED WATER SADDLE VALVE Water Line Reversible N Back Plate U Tightening c Screw Insert Plastic Ferrule ut SS anifold Inlet Figure 3 Water over 100 F may cause permanent damage to the R O Membrane Refer to Fig 3 1 2a 2b Shut off the water supply and drain the line 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 s OD tubing use the back plate side with the small
17. Quality Monitor 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 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 a and metal drill bits for pilot hole Center punch and hammer 114 wood bit Concrete drill bits Qo cgo c Oy Assorted wood and metal drill bits including 7 39 metal drill bit 10 Phillips head and flat blade screwdrivers 11 4 9 16 and s 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
18. 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 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 58 for pentavalent arsenic reduction See 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 INTRODUCTION osse Mna e OE Lao ea emrere nr ery ee stas 3 SECTION II SPECIFICATIONS aereto etre E Dena tbc Deo marci de rares ppt 5 S
19. RS 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 TEC 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 E13 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 1 for component location 1 Close the Feed Water Saddle Valve by turning fully clockwise and open the Dispensing Faucet by lifting the handle Allow the Holding Tank to empty 2 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 Use a good quality unscented 54 liquid chlorine household bleach Add one capful of bleach this is 2 tsp or
20. TO Estas bete 16 EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS EIS dei piden ean pp Oa A dni ide 18 CAUTION The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC and the Environmental Protection Agency EPA have issued guidance to people with severely weakened immune systems who may want to take extra precautions to reduce the risk of infection with Cryptosporidium from drinking water This guidance pertains to people with HIV AIDS patients receiving treatment for cancer recipients of organ or bone marrow transplants transplant patients taking immunosuppressive drugs and persons who have congenital immunodeficiencies The EPA has stated that they do not know the significance of drinking water compared to other possible sources of Cryptosporidium to determine how most people become infected The CDC EPA guidance suggests that immunosuppressed individuals discuss their risks with their health care provider This drinking water system is tested and Certified by NSF International to NSF ANSI Standard 58 for cyst reduction It meets the NSF ANSI standard of reducing at least 99 95 of cysts including Cryptosporidium however because this is not 100 immunosuppressed individuals should take the extra precaution of boiling their drinking water According to the CDC EPA bringing water to a rolling boil for one minute is the most certain approach for killing Cryptosporidium All individuals should take adequate precautions when changing the filter cartridges includi
21. ated Faucet cylinder to the 150 ml mark in one minute 150 ml min x 0 38 57 gpd 3 8 Blue l OUT n lt 8 3 8 Blue 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 100 Feed Rate NOTE The total flow or feed water rate into the system is the sum of the product flow and the drain flow EXAMPLE The product water rate is 14 gpd and the drain water rate is 56 gpd Feed Rate 14 gpd 56 gpd 70 gpd Recovery 14 gpd y 100 70 gpd Recovery 0 20 x 100 or 20 Net Pressure Differential Most R O Membranes are rated at a standardized condition of 77 F 25 C and 65 psig 450kPa discharging to atmospheric pressure Product water quality and quantity greatly depend upon the Net Pressure Differential p across the R O Membrane This pressure differential is a summation of the feed water pressure at the M
22. bing 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 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 diameter hole to accept the bolt of a 14 Greenlee Hole Punch 144 chassis punch Clean away any chips nstall the punch and tighten the nut to cut the hole Deburr any sharp edges 2b Drilling a porcelain sink It is best to use a special 14 diameter cutter designed for porcelain A carbide tipped masonry bit is a second choice Place a piece of tape over the area to be drilled to help prevent chipping
23. e is within the highlighted area marked with dotted lines change the drain restrictor to a higher gallon per day rating 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 Plugged In Line Activated Carbon Post Filter Lo Membrane E See Feed Water operating limits Correct cause of fouling replace Replace Post Filter Air precharge pressure in Holding Empty water from Holding Tank and with the faucet open adjust air Air precharge is too low Air bladder in the Holding Tank is ruptured pressure to 5 7 psig 35 48 kPa range Replace tank Holding Tank Valve is closed Open Valve No drain flow the Drain Restrictor No drain flow the drain orifice in the Air Gap Faucet is plugged Clear or replace Drain Restrictor Clear or replace the Air Gap Faucet The Check Valve is stuck Free check The ASO Valve is malfunctioning Low pressure at the Dispensing Faucet Replace ASO Valve components In Line Activated Carbon Post Filter Air precharge in the Holding Tank is too low Replace Post Filter Empty water from
24. embrane 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 Ipd for Line Pressure of 40 psig 50 psig 60 psig 70 psig 80 psig 90 psig 100 psig eae TDS 280 kPa 345 kPa 414 kPa 483 kPa 552 kPa 621 kPa 690 kPa owl pmi ted apd hod fopa pa j apd od ad bl end big i 449 169 9 41 7 1578 38 1 144 2 34 5 130 6 Total Dissolved Solids TDS measured in Parts Per Million ppm Milligrams per Liter mg l Please Note This chart is based upon a start up of a system when the storage tank is empty 7 psig 48 kPa precharge As the tank fills and backpressure from the tank increases the gpd lpd rating will decrease IMPORTANT If the water production rat
25. face area for water production and is less susceptible to fouling by particulate matter turbidity and colloidal materials ACTIVATED CARBON The Activated Carbon Post Filter contains carbon particles with a vast network of pores The tremendous surface area of these pores typically 800 1200 square meters per gram of carbon gives the carbon very good adsorptive sites for substances that contribute to tastes and odors IN LINE ACTIVATED CARBON POST FILTER The In Line Activated Carbon Post Filter is located after the Holding Tank and reduces the tastes and odors that may pass through the system It adds a final polish to the water AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF VALVE The ASO Valve senses when the 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 has been integrated into TYPICAL T EC 435 UNDER SINK INSTALLATION DIAGRAM DISPENSING FAUCET WITH AIR GAP SN DRAIN COVER WITH OPTIONAL EN CLAMP WATER QUALITY MONITOR lac A PRODUCT J cH 3 8 Blue RO MANIFOLD HOLDING TANK SHUTOFF VALVE Y Open Position IIR onl PA uc m u rae ACTIVATED CARBON aaa POST FILTER f
26. hand tight only Installing the R O Membrane Remove the R O Membrane Housing the middle one and empty nsert 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 Check the Air Gap Window on the Dispensing Faucet to be sure that the drain water is flowing Refer to Figure 2 page 8 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 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 re
27. lowly open the Feed Water Saddle Valve When water begins dripping out of the SECTION VI TECHNICAL DATA A Water Quality Dispensing Faucet in the following order C 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 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 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 IN LINE ACTIVATED CARBON In
28. mount of free play in handle 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 19A Water Quality Test Kit US chien Nitrate Nitrite Test Kit IN LINE ACTIVATED CARBON POST FILTER our IN 22 DRAWING NO PARTNO DESCRIPTION 1 anaes 57009 a ars Dn epe Self Tapping Screw EETA 520059 addu seeti ASO Cap o EEEE ETE SLOL A Teet Dic eas ASO Cap O Ring d EE S20 E EE ASO Diaphragm Large DRM NM LOOT ses cedpate fubit ASO Piston C NEM NUES 520 0D qup ciat dati Du ASO Piston Ring d ee RS SLOG Loose vadens eio heel ASO Diaphragm Small o ERN MEA TESN pL 5212 8 M redis E DARE Manifold Plate D cotidiana SILTO seta testo bend Check Valve TO iocus edades NY arate dana suntin as Check Valve Retainer Ernir S107 Bis imde a deis Sediment Carbon Prefilter EENE AN SIZIORS oras oke tirit rts
29. moval 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 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 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 FILTE
30. n 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 Locate the s 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 this may cause excessive noise as the reject water 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 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 3 8 DRAIN CLAMP ASSEMBLY Drain Pipe Drain Clamp Front Plate Figure 4 9 Drain Clamp Back Plate D R O Manifold Assembly Installation Locate the site per Sec III C 3
31. ng Repair or replace the ASO Valve New Activated Carbon Post Filter not rinsed completely Flush with eal 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 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 ved gasses Increase in Product Water TDS See high TDS in the Product Water section Amber light on optional water qual ity monitor System not being used for extended period of time Empty storage tank Wait 15 minutes for the system to begin making water Filters are plugged or membrane is fouled or exhaused test water quality again 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 hdeiumibedunmm 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 a
32. ng wearing protective gloves to avoid direct contact with the exhausted cartridges For complete specifications refer to the Performance Data Sheet SECTION I INTRODUCTION Your new Reverse Osmosis R O Drinking Water System uses a combination of filtration technologies to reduce unwanted contaminants in a water supply The following steps combine to give you the best in clear sparkling drinking water MECHANICAL FILTRATION ACTIVATED CARBON The sediment prefilter will remove the larger particles such as silt rust and scale Its 5 micron equal to 0 0002 inch nominal rating helps to give maximum life to the R O Membrane The activated carbon in the Prefilter will remove any chlorine that may be present in the feed water This pretreatment is also necessary for membrane protection REVERSE OSMOSIS MEMBRANE The R O Membrane is the heart of the filtration system It is designed to reduce the dissolved mineral content of the water Minerals picked up in the environment by the water are measured as Total Dissolved Solids TDS In the Reverse Osmosis process dissolved minerals are separated from the incoming water Feed Water to produce the product water the Permeate The excess minerals are rinsed to drain the Reject Water The membrane is a specially constructed fully aromatic polyamide film and is classified as a Thin Film Composite T EC The spiral wound construction of the R O Membrane provides maximum sur
33. nti totais T EC R O Membrane 35 gpd 132 lpd PDorarihkasna 530599 E bus cesi ad Housing O Ring Iac tede 51029 09 s traf icd eit Housing EEI tdi RIOTO acci Gs ERRAT CIR Optional Water Quality Monitor Board w Probes TA ae PREAA TPL erenn 1 4 Plug lOni ant SO DS uoce mace c ts Drain Restrictor 50 GPD 189 Ipd Green djs niinus SZ DIO SDUNISG es tomarse Cover T AE S02 9 doas tatus bun Activated Carbon Post Filter 19 Otonas I2 112 3 590 entddi testas Optional Water Quality Monitor Indicator and Cord IA oetsiustdeqen E15 305 Lena teh Uode Water Quality Test Kit DO NT RT SU TIoni aba acp eea ut Wrench for Housing A E SIS Gestalten aUe 1 4 3 8 Fitting Wrench DS oderat ST208 WE Genet uer potios In Line Activated Carbon Post Filter VC esate saath eee aie aa Nitrate Nitrite Test Kit OTHER COMPONENTS AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 1 PAGE 3 DRAWING NO PARTNO DESCRIPTION 1 1 1 EHE S108D208 asser dido Long Reach Air Gap Faucet w 3 8 Connector doctus Gen STET eit o ees 3 8 Drain Clamp Assembly Datsun JOG PIOT2085S qs tance 3 8 x 3 8 x 1 4 Union Tee tcl ate anda STE eG Loa sententie Feed Water Saddle Valve SHOE Quscdide ceeds TA d er Ee Monte ore eee Plastic Holding Tank BAT e audit 2 DUD E das nan E bo iple prd Steel Holding Tank OD E TUS Toni Holding Tank Shut Off Valve NENNEN UN Fe sm AA R O DRINKING WATER SYSTEM FIVE ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY What Does This Warranty Cover This warranty covers any defects in materials and
34. s 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 3 3 Wrap the white teflon tape included in the box 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 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 3 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 K 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 12 1 Sanitizing the system Use a drip pan to aid clean up NOTE The system should be sanitized BEFORE installing the Sediment Carbon Prefilter the Activated Carbon Post Filter or the R O Membrane Use a good quality unscented 54 liquid chlorine household bleach Open the Dispensing Faucet
35. 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 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 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
36. 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 pe riod 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 mem brane 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 dam aged because of neglect misuse alterations accident misapplication physical damage
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