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1. and 5 8 drill bit 5 8 9 16 open end wrench or adjustable wrench pliers Phillips screwdriver Utility knife or scissor Teflon tape OPERATING PARAMETER e Working pressure 45 to 80 psi feed water pressure required If input pressure is below 45 psi use the systems with booster pumps If the input water pressure is above 80 psi you must use a pressure regulator to step down the pressure We also carry small pressure regulators just for the RO system Working temperature 100 40 deg F 37 4 deg C If feed water has hardness level above 300 ppm we recommend putting a water softener prior to the RO system If feed water has iron rust problem we recommend putting an iron filter prior to the RO system If feed water has bacteria problem we recommend putting an ultra violet sterilizing system prior to RO system WARNING Do not use this RO DI system alone to treat water with bacteria problem or water source with unknown quality WARNING Do not connect HOT water source to this unit WARNING Incorrect installation will VOID the warranty WARNING Input pressure must not exceed 80 psi Pressure regulator must be installed to reduce pressure WARNING Using other brand of replacement filters and parts will void the warranty Page 3 of 12 Lf SPRinc Water Systems LLC www 1 23filter com About the system Reverse Osmosis process is a separation process Tap water enters the system and it is separated at the 4 stag2. RO faucet lever to continuous flow position Lever points up or turn counter clock wise for upgraded faucets 5 Turn cold water supply main valve on slowly Also turn input ball valve ON When the system is pressurized check for leaks If a leak is found tighten the connection 6 Plug in the electricity for Booster pump for systems with electric booster pump only 7 Plug in electricity of the UV lamp for systems with UV only 8 Wait 5 minutes the water should start dripping out of the RO faucet and then wait 10 more minutes to allow water to flow through the system and air inside the system can be purged 9 Turn Tank Valve to ON position lever is parallel to the tubing 10 For Model RCW7 RCW5 RCW7DT only Close the manual flush valve This flush valve should remain closed under normal use For all other systems skip this step 11 Turn the RO faucet lever to OFF Now the purified water will start filling the storage tank 12 Wait 2 hours for the storage tank to be filled up 13 DO NOT DRINK THE FIRST BATCH OF WATER PRODUCED BY THE SYSTEM 14 After storage tank 1s full turn the RO faucet lever to continuous flow position to discharge the first batch of water It takes about 5 minutes to completely discharge the tank When the tank is discharged you will notice just a steady trickle of water coming out 15 After discharging the tank or about 5 minutes turn the RO faucet to OFF position Now the RO system is refilling the ta
3. o ring Open the spigot to drain all the water out of the storage tank If you are changing a carbon filter or membrane you must drain the first tank of water after restart the system Refer to the next page for recharging tank procedure if if you have compression fitting unscrew fitting off to replace filter necessary Page 8 of 12 ee wua Water Systems LLC A www 123filter com Changing Membrane Procedure Unscrew this end first a 1 counter clock to unscrew Lift the membrane housing from the U clips and remove the tubing from the membrane fitting the inlet side of the membrane housing or the side with the membrane housing cap Unscrew the membrane housing cap off counter clockwise Use pliers to pull the membrane out of the membrane housing and discard the used membrane Put some Vaseline or lubricant on the small black O rings Insert the new membrane into the membrane housing THE SIDE WITH DOUBLE BLACK O RINGS SHOULD GO IN FIRST Push the membrane all the way in some force 1s required to make sure the membrane is all the way in Put some Vaseline or silicon based lubricant to the side of the housing threads Screw the membrane housing cap back clockwise Make sure O ring is in place Connect the tubing to its elbow fittings Turn on the water supply and tank valve to restart the system Check for leaks if there is a leak tighten the cap Wait 2 to 3 hours for the tank to be filled then you must dra
4. times it is easier to buy an additional stainless steel braded flex riser and a 1 2 nipple to put in between the bottom of the faucet male thread and the feed water adapter Don t buy the spiral type wo so you can easily put the feed water Biv adapter between two risers This is 7 i Sh Buy a pipe to 1 4 pipe hose the EASIEST way Spend additional Y4 to 2 nipple fitting 5 on the riser may save you a lot of Feed water adapter 2 connect to Adapter t me base of kitchen faucet Your existing faucet pipe Feed water adapter with Ball valve put Teflon tape on the thread put only 3 turns push tubing through the nut push tubing all the way into the connection screw on the nut tight using a wrench Page 5 of 12 6 a PRING Water Systems LLC _ 4 www 1 23filter com NOTE For systems using compression fitting connections When connecting tubing to the system first you must unscrew the compression nut off the fitting then pass the tubing through the compression nut about 1 then screw on to the fitting then use a 5 8 wrench to tighten the nut until the thread is not visible Don t over tighten it For systems using quick connect fitting connections Insert the tubing into the fitting until it stops Make sure the blue U shape saddle piece is on the fitting This piece locks the tubing and prevents it from slipping off To remove the tubing off the quick fitting remov
5. Systems LLC AIA www 123filter com Thank you for choosing iSpring Reverse Osmosis Water Systems You now own a superb Reverse Osmosis RO System that effectively reducing most contaminants organic and inorganic compound unwanted taste and odor from tap water It is designed to transform your tap water into crispy clean drinking water Read carefully and follow the instruction in this manual before proceeding with actual installation Failure to do so could result in personal injury or damage to the equipment or other properties Be sure to follow any special plumbing codes in your area CHECK LIST 1 Reverse Osmosis Unit 2 Water storage tank 3 Installation kit includes membrane tank ball valve drain saddle valve feed water adapter feed water needle valve faucet assembly tubing tube inserts wrenches 4 Installation manual INSTALLATION KIT 1 3 spare O rings for future use 2 Tank ball valve or On Off valve 3 Drain saddle clamp 4 1 4 tubing 5 Filter housing wrenches 6 Tube insert 7 8 9 l 1 2 feed water adapter Chrome ball valve for water supply Spare elbow fittings 4044 0 Faucet not pictured NOTE Item 6 tube inserts are not required in the installation but you can put them in three places 1 tubing connection at 1 stage filter 2 tubing connection at tank ball valve 3 tubing connection at dispensing faucet RECOMMENDED TOOLS LIST Variable speed drill 1 8 14 7 16
6. We have a RO system with booster pump assembly If the input pressure is above 80 psi you MUST put a pressure regulator to reduce the pressure below 80 psi Working temperature 100 40 deg F 37 4 deg C pH range 3 11 If feed water has hardness level above 300 ppm we recommend putting a water softener prior to the RO system If feed water has iron rust problem we recommend putting an iron filter prior to the RO system If feed water has bacteria problem we recommend to add an ultra violet sterilizing filter to the RO system Filter Service Life 4 Stage TFC TEM membrane Every 24 months Residential MCT 75GPD MC1 100GPD Commercial MC1 Inline carbon filter Every 12 months ETIS 6 Stage Optional DI De ionization filter Every 12 months m 6 Stage Optional Alkaline Filter Every 12 months FAIS 6 Stage Optional UV Filter Every 12 months UVB11 11 W UV lamp The filters amp membrane used are all standard sizes For detailed description of each filter go to www 123filter com Dimension RO unit Length 15 inch Width 5 4 inch Height 16 inch Storage tank Diameter 10 3 4 inch Height 14 1 4 inch Faucet 9 4 inch above counter top Warranty 1 year Limited Warranty on parts components Filters are not under warranty Performance Rejection rate 85 to 95 of dissolved solids after RO depending on source water quality pressure temperature and etc Page 2 of 12 6 _ NEG Water
7. a a mwa Water Systems LLC _ 4 www 1 23filter com USER S MANUAL Version 2012 1 For use with the following systems RCC7 RCC7DT RCC7U RCC7AK Residential Unit y y no pump RCW7 RCW5 RCW7DT Residential Unitwith RCC7P RCC7P AK RCC1UP RCC1UP AK Booster Pump Commercial Unit RCB2P RCB2P S RCB3P Flow Diagram for 5 or 6 Stage Reverse Osmosis Water Systems TO FAUCET UV DI ALKALINE i n ea zore ee POST CARBON FILTER WZ w BLOCK CARBON Qac FILTER SEDIMENT CTO GAC PP Page 1 of 12 4 spRinc Water Systems LLC _ 4 www 1 23filter com PRODUCT SPECIFICATION iSpring Reverse Osmosis System with Storage Tank Capacity Generates 45 to 300 gallons per day depends on system specification water temperature pressure and chemistry variations System includes RO unit 5 stage 6 stage or 7 stage unit all filters included Storage Tank Pressurized tank with pre charge pressure of 7 10 psi powder coated steel construction with Food Grade butyl water bladder NSF listed Water Dispensing Faucet lead free long reach goose neck type chrome steel locking lever for continuous dispensing Hardware feed water adapter feed water valve drain saddle valve tank valve tubing wrenches and screws Installation amp Service manual System Requirements Working pressure 45 to 80 psi feed water pressure required if below 45 psi a booster pump is needed
8. back then you may need to replace a new tank Page 10 of 12 6 _ NG Water Systems LLC _ 4 www 1 23filter com LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY 1 What your warranty covers iSpring Reverse Osmosis Systems are warranted to the original owner to be free of defects in material and workmanship from the date of manufacture for one year as follows a Manufacturer will within one year of purchase replace the defected parts excluding filters at no charge b The replaceable filters are not warranted since the service life of replaceable filter varies with local water conditions and thus not warranted 2 Conditions of Warranty a System must be maintained and serviced with the manufacturer original replacement parts and filters The performance of your drinking water system is directly related to the conditions of the water been treated and the particular application in which it is used Therefore manufacturer s liability is limited to the cost of repair of the RO systems The manufacturer is not liable for incidental or consequential damages of any kind Systems must be installed and operated in accordance with manufacture s recommended procedures and guidelines 3 What iSpring Reverse Osmosis Systems will not do a Warranty is void if product failure or damage results from freezing neglect misapplication fouling with sediment or scale or failure to operate the system in accordance with the instructions contained in this man
9. bit and drill a centering hole in the center of the desired faucet location Enlarge the hole using a 1 4 drill bit Enlarge the hole using 7 16 1 2 and 5 8 drill bit Pause occasionally to cool drill bits File or clean the surrounding area and remove the masking or duct tape NOTE the metal chips on porcelain will stain very fast DON T put Teflon tape at the tip of the threaded mounting base of the faucet since it s a compression fitting Put the small rubber washer the chrome base plate large rubber washer according to the diagram through the threaded mounting tube at the base of the faucet From under the sink install the bottom plate lock washer and nut Then screw on tightly 9 According to the diagram put the brass nut through the BLUE tubing first then plastic sleeve preferred or brass sleeve then the plastic insert Push the white plastic sleeve against the insert 10 Screw on the Blue tubing with brass nut to the faucet base Uses wrench to tighten the nut but don t over tighten it Too tight would cause leak 11 The spout can swivel 360 degrees The faucet lever can be pushed down for dispensing or pulled up for continuing dispensing Daoa d aa te Gia Page 6 of 12 SPRING Water Systems LLC ee ee _ 4 STEP 3 MOUNTING THE TANK BALL VALVE Do not release air from the air valve on the lower side of the storage tank It is pre charged at 7 psi at the factory tube insert P
10. bout 35 to 50 psi depending on your feed water pressure but to accurately recharge the storage tank you should empty the tank then set the air pressure to 7 psi TOOLS NEEDED An air compressor or air pump like a bicycle tire air pump An air pressure gauge that is able to read less than 10 psi Adjustable wrench or 9 11 wrench STEPS 1 Shut off the water supply to the RO system Turn on the spigot to allow water to run until it stops you can collect the water if you want 2 Check to see if there is still water in the storage tank by lifting the tank If the tank feels heavy that means you need to recharge to tank then continue the following steps If the tank feels light that means you don t need to recharge your storage tank at this time Locate the air valve on the side or on the bottom of the tank It looks like the air valve on tires Use an air compressor or air pump to pump air into the tank Keep the spigot on while pumping air so that all water inside the tank can be purged out Don t over charge it just keep around 20 psi After all water is been discharged use an air pressure gauge to check the tank pressure The tank should have 7 psi of pressure when it s empty Add or purge air if necessary Turn the feed water valve back on and turn off the spigot to allow refilling of the tank It may take couple hours to refill the storage tank Finished En ES A NOTE If after few days of running the system the problem comes
11. e Inline Carbon DI Alkaline UV Lamp 6 months 6 months 6 months 2 years 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year Please visit our online store at WWW 123filter com for all of your future filter needs Send us an email to sales ispringfilter com for any question you have Better water better health Page 12 of 12
12. e membrane filter One side would go to the storage tank purified water the other side carrying all the minerals is purged to the drain The ratio of purified water to drain water is 1 2 That means for every gallon of water you use it will drain 2 to 3 gallons The drain is required for the RO process to work If the drain is intentionally shut off all the minerals will be accumulated inside the membrane and it would permanently damaged the membrane filter All Reverse Osmosis units require purging of water when it s producing water Production rate For a 75GPD system the system uses a 75 GPD gallons per day RO membrane The actual production rate will depend on water input pressure temperature and water chemistry At optimal condition the membrane will make 75 GPD but on average it would make about 45 to 60 gallons per day or about 2 to 3 gallons per hour Drain rate The drain rate of the system is set at 600 mL min using a flow restrictor This drain rate is constant independent of input pressure The drain will shut off automatically when the tank is full and the system is not making water For average household the daily drain water is about 3 4 flushes of toilet water ASSEMBLY QUICK VIEW _ N SUS SYSTEM w ispringfiltercom gt ae CTO GAC SEDIMENT picture for demo only samples still have plastic wrap on 1 Remove plastic wrap on the filters 2 Insert the filters as shown above 1 Put upper por
13. e the blue U shape saddle first push in the quick connect fitting then pull out the tubing STEP 2 INSTALLING THE DISPENSING FAUCET i faucet base The faucet should be positioned with aesthetics function small washer and convenience in mind An ample flat surface is required chrome plate for the faucet base so that it can be drawn down tight Also large washer check the under sink area of the desired location to see if kitchen sink there is ample space to complete the faucet installation bottom plate lock washer If the space is not available on the upper sink area the lock nut faucet could be positioned on the counter top at the edge of tube insert the sink Be sure to watch for obstructions below Le sleeve drawers cabinet walls support braces etc If the counter faucet nut top 1s ceramic tile the method for drilling the hole should be the same as for porcelain sink er a aa drill 5 8 hole on l o the sink NOTE The sink drilling process although not complicated requires a certain amount of caution and forethought Porcelain sink can chip if care is not exercised PORCELAIN ENAMEL SINK STAINLESS STEEL SINK ALUMIUM SINK A 5 8 hole is required for the faucet It is recommended that you get special drill bit for porcelain and tile counter Place a piece of masking tape or duct tape on the determined location where the hole is to be drilled Use a variable speed drill at slow speed with 1 8 drill
14. g into the system then the bottom 3 pre filters are not clogged If the water pressure 1s much smaller unlike a burst of water pressure then the bottom 3 pre filters need to be replaced Note Checking a clogged membrane uses different method Use a water quality meter TDS meter to check the condition and performance of the RO membrane 4th stage filter Note Clogged flow restrictor When you disconnect the black tubing going into the saddle valve and the RO system is in the processing of making water by turning on the RO faucet there should be a small steady flow of drain water If you do not get any drain water the flow restrictor may be clogged then you need to replace a new flow restrictor ASAP and discontinue using the system RECHARGING TANK PROCEDURE PROBLEMS When you turn on the spigot you get small water pressure and water flow When you turn on the spigot only a quick burst of water comes out of the system then it dies down to trickles When you turn on the spigot in the morning you only can get less than a gallon of water If you have above problems you should recharge the tank The tank should have about 7 psi of air pressure when it is completely empty The storage tank has a water bladder inside and it is surrounded by compressed air so when you turn on the spigot the compressed air would squeeze or compress the water bladder to force the water out of the tank When the tank is full the tank pressure can reach a
15. in the first tank of water by opening up the spigot to flush the system Changing UV Lamp Unplug the transformer of UV filter turn counter clockwise to remove the UV ballast replace the UV lamp with the new one For details please refer to the UV booklet TROUBLE SHOOTING e For more detailed tech support notes amp troubleshooting go to www 123filter com NOTE Turn off the system before servicing for both source water and electricity INSTALLATION TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION 1 Feed water valve in not turn on 1 Turn on feed water valve No or low water production 2 Tank valve is not turn on 2 Turn on tank valve 3 Tubing is kinked 3 Straighten the tubing 1 Housing is not tighten 1 Tighten housing 2 2 3 3 1 1 Leak at filter housing Damaged or misaligned O ring Re align O ring or replace Housing has cracks Replace housing Leak at fitting thread Not properly tighten Use Teflon tape re tighten a E Bad tasting water 7 Not yet flush the system Discharge water from tank Bane ihngcometon E owas weeks Noise from drain Saddle valve mounted too high Lower the saddle valve when system is making water waste water to drain is normal when storage tank is full drain should stop Page 9 of 12 6 _ NG Water Systems LLC A TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION When turning on the RO faucet only small Lifting the tank to see if there is Ifit s heavy you
16. need to recharge tank amount of water come out still water inside Heavy or light following recharge procedure 1b If its light the water either is not going in or the system is not making water www 71 23filter com Vibrating noise or very loud high pitch noise From the auto shut off valve Ifthe noise is too unbearable shut off valve should be replaced Auto shut off valve is worn out Replace auto shut off valve or becoming ineffective Follow recharging tank procedure Storage tank not enough pressure Increase feed water pressure Drain water never shut off Water supply pressure is near 45 Can t do anything about it psi or below Replace filters Cold water temperature Filters are clogged up Storage tank problem Follow recharging tank procedure Clogged filters Replace filters Low water production Kuinked tubing Straighten the tubing Clog flow restrictor Replace flow restrictor Note Clogged filters How do you know if the filters are clogged up For the pre filters sediment filters and carbon filters check the pressure difference before and after the filters If there is significant difference in pressure that means the filter is clogged Turn OFF tank valve and cold water main valve then open the RO faucet to depressurize the system then disconnect the tubing after the bottom three pre filters then turn ON the cold water main valve If you get very strong water pressure as strong as water goin
17. nk 16 After the tank is filled up again you can start enjoy the purified water Job Well Done NO NOTE Check for leaks daily for the first week after installation Changing Filters Procedures Shut off the system by turning off the water supply and turn off the tank valve open the spigot to depressurize Prepare a towel under the unit for water spills Use a filter wrench part no 566 or use hands to open the filter housing unscrew it from right to left To open is clockwise looking from the top Throw away the used filter and clean the inside of the housing by rinsing or scrubbing it with dish soap Check condition of the O ring It should be replaced every 3 years to prevent leak Place the new filter inside the filter housing For carbon filters the rubber gaskets should be on both ends Put some Vaseline or silicon based O ring lubricant on the side of the housing thread and the O rings optional procedure Use a filter wrench or both hands to screw the housing back by turning it from left to right Don t lay down the unit when turning it the unit should be standing upright to prevent the o ring or filters from misalignment Repeat the above steps for other filters For inline carbon filter remove fittings from both ends of the filter then replace new filter After all housings are tight turn on the water supply and tank valve Check for leaks if there is a leak tighten the housing or re aligning the
18. ow much space is available under the sink 5 For FLEX line Loosen nut and separate cold water riser tube from faucet shank Gently bend riser tube so that feed water adapter fits onto faucet shank Use the Existing cone washer if the existing cone water is badly damaged use the new cone water provided in the kit NOTE If you have a spiral type flex tube riser you NEED to use the existing cone water since the cone washer we provided is straight not spiral Use Teflon tape on threaded parts to prevent leaks Then tighten the connection 6 For Solid Copper riser Same procedure as flex tubing except you must cut a piece of the riser tube about 3 4 to 1 so the adapter can fit between faucet and riser tube Use Teflon tape to prevent leaks 7 Install the angle needle valve to adapter if you have not done so in procedure 4 8 For connecting red tubing to angle needle valve refer to the photo below Then push tubing through the brass nut then the sleeve then put plastic insert inside the tubing then push sleeve against the insert then screw on the brass nut Don t over tighten it But it has to be tight Many times it is easier to use the existing cone washer than using the new one If there is not enough space on the sink base or it s difficult to get to you can disconnect the riser from the cold water valve side If the fitting size does not match buy size changing fittings or buy a new flex riser with matching sizes Many
19. tion of the unit on top of the filter housing 2 Screw on filter housing vertically to the filter housing cap by hand 3 Then use filter housing wrench to tighten the each housing INSTALLATION QUICK VIEW ae li a l P D 2 Connections Color of tubing a 6 5 Feed water valve Red or Orange Dispensing Faucet Blue Drain saddle valve Black o Bw p Tank ball valve Yellow Page 4 of 12 e G _ wa Water Systems LLC I www 1 23filter com INSTALLATION for under the sink installation STEP 1 TAPPING INTO COLD WATER SUPPLY CAUTION The water supply to your RO unit MUST come from COLD water line Hot water will damage your RO system 1 Locate cold water shut off valve under the sink and turn it off Open cold water faucet to release the pressure and make sure there is no water 2 Put 3 turns of Teflon tape on threaded ends of the angle needle valve or the ball valve 3 Determine the best location for putting the feed water adapter Do you have a flexible line or a solid copper tube Is the flexible line with smooth surface or spiral line Is there enough space for installing feed water adapter More radius or more space is required if you first joint the feed water adapter with the needle valve Is the size of fitting thread the same as the feed water adapter 4 You can either joint the angle needle valve to the feed water adapter first or install adapter to cold water supply line first It depends on h
20. ual b The following operating conditions must also be followed for this warranty to be valid The hardness of the water cannot exceed 7 grains per gallon or 120 ppm No iron can be present in feed water Or iron should be removed from feed water The pH of the water must not be lower than 3 or higher than 11 Feed water Total Dissolved solids TDS should not exceed 1000 ppm Feed water temperature between 90 F and 45 F or 32C and 5 C 4 Obtaining Warranty Service For Warranty service obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number from the manufacture or distributor You can also contact our technical support department to obtain the RMA or visit our web site at http www 123filter com or email your request to sales 123filter com 5 Limitations and exclusions Manufacturer will not be responsible for any implied warranties including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose Manufacturer assumes no liability whatsoever for any incidental and consequential damages including loss of revenue loss of time travel expenses inconvenience and any damage caused by the equipment and its failure to function properly Page 11 of 12 6 _ NG Water Systems LLC IA www 123filter com Service Record Date of Purchase Purchase from Reference Order Date of Installation Installed by Ist Stage 2nd Stage 3rd Stage 4th Stage 5th Stage 6th Stage 6th Stage 6th Stage Sediment GAC CTO membran
21. ut Teflon tape F 8 turns Screw on ball valve hand tight push tubing through the nut put tube insert screw on the The tank can be positioned nut laying down or standing upright STEP 4 MOUNTING THE DRAIN SADDLE VALVE don t put in blue area Position the drain saddle in desired location mark spot You need to The drain saddle valve should fit most standard drain pipe It consider available space for drain tubing should be installed above the trap and on the horizontal pipe Drill 1 4 hole into the drainpipe above the water line of the pipe 1 or vertical pipe 2 Clean the surface of the pipe DON T put on position 3 4 or blue section Pear off the sticky foam pad then align the center hole around the drilled pipe hole Then tape it Ss ry Put the complementary piece and clamp them together with the two bolts 1 Tighten the two bolts evenly 2 Connect tubing Align the drilled hole in the drain pipe with the drain saddle using a drill bit or narrow screwdriver Page 7 of 12 ba G _ wua Water Systems LLC A www 1 23filter com STEP 5 SYSTEM START UP Make sure all tubings are not kin ked Turn Tank Valve to OFF position 3 For Model RCW7 RCW5 RCW7DT only There is a manual flush valve located next to the drain line close to FLOW restrictor Turn the valve paralleled to the tubing OPEN to flush new system or new filters For all other systems skip this step 4 Turn
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