INSTALLATION & SERVICE MANUAL Reverse Osmosis +
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1. INSTALLATION amp SERVICE MANUAL Reverse Osmosis DI Water Systems Model 6 Stage RO DI system 100GPD dual output tank faucet Made in U S A www purenex com PRODUCT SPECIFICATION 6 Stage Reverse Osmosis DI Water Purification Systems Model no RD 100 and RD 106 Capacity Generates 50 to 100 gallons per day depends on water temperature pressure chemistry variations System includes e RO DI unit 6 stage unit all filters included e Storage Tank for RD 106 only 4 gal pressurized tank with pre charge pressure of 7 10 psi powder coated steel construction with Food Grade butyl water bladder NSF listed e Water Dispensing Faucet for RD 106 only 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 and screws e Installation amp Service manual System Requirements e Working pressure 40 to 120 psi feed water pressure required if below 40 psi a booster pump is needed We have a RO system with built in booster pump assembly e Working temperature 100 40 deg F 37 4 deg C e pH range 2 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 a iron filter prior to the RO system If feed water has bacteria problem we recommend putting an ultra violet sterilizing system prio2. 100 GPD 1 34 x 11 4 long T stage DI filter deionization filter further removing dissolved solids 6 stage Inline carbon filter polishing filter improves taste 2 x 10 Thank you for choosing Watergeneral Reverse Osmosis Water Systems You now own a superb Reverse Osmosis RO Deionization DI 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 distill 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 property Be sure to follow any special plumbing codes in your area CHECK LIST 1 Reverse Osmosis DI Unit 2 for RD 106 which includes water storage tank 4 gallon outside volume holds 3 2 gallon 60psi 3 Installation kit consists tank ball valve drain saddle valve feed water adapter feed water needle valve faucet assembly for RD 106 tubing tube inserts 4 Installation manual INSTALLATION KIT 1 Chrome dispensing faucet for RD 106 only Tank ball valve Drain saddle clamp 4 tubing tube insert 2 feed water adapter needle valve or ball valve RECOMMENDED TOOLS LIST Variable speed drill 1 8 4 7 16 and 2 drill bit 5 8 9 16 open end wrench or adjustable wrench pliers Phillips screwdriver Utility k
3. and discontinue using the system 11 RECHARGING TANK PROCEDURE If 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 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 about 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 l 2 3 4 9 6 7 3 N 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 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 tan
4. 3 Straighten the tubing 1 Housing is not tighten 1 Tighten housing Leak at filter housing 2 Damaged or misaligned O ring 2 Re aligned O ring or replace 3 Housing has cracks 3 Replace housing Leak at fitting thread 1 Not properly tighten 1 Use Teflon tape re tighten RAMI Fieing tas eacis 2 Repe oo Bad tasting water 1 Not yet flush the system 1 Discharge water from tank 2 Tubing connection incorrect 1 This is normal continue use it for 2 weeks 1 Saddle valve mounted too high 1 Lower the saddle valve Noise from drain When system is making water waste water to drain is normal when storage tank is full drain should stop Troubleshooting When turn on the RO faucet 1 Lifting the tank to see if there is 1 If it s heavy you need to recharge tank only small amount of water still water inside Heavy or light following recharge procedure come out 1b If its light the water either is not going in or the system is not making water Vibrating noise or very loud 1 From the auto shut off valve 1 If the noise is too unbearable shut off M On vaNeshouldberepiceds 1 Auto shut off valve is worn out Replace auto shut off valve or becoming ineffective Follow recharging tank procedure Drain water never shut off 2 Storage tank not enough pressure 3 Increase feed water pressure 3 Water supply pressure is near 40 Can t do anything about it psi or below Replace filters 4 Cold water temperature 5 Filter
5. Refer to the back of this page for recharging tank procedure if necessary Changing Membrane Procedure E s j ee Free 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 a pier to pull the membrane out of the membrane housing and dis card 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 is 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 drain the first tank of water by opening up the spigot to flush the system 10 TROUBLE SHOOTING NOTE Turn off the system before servicing Installation Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION No or low water production 1 Feed water valve in not turn on 1 Turn on feed water valve 2 Tank valve is not turn on 2 Turn on tank valve 3 Tubing is kinked
6. an also use a hose Y connector to connect to the hose valve to have two outlets so one for the system and one for your laundry room washer INSTALLATION QUICK VIEW T Ja TA TA D i ula WATER N CrIJ 4 connections Color tubing Feed water Orange valve or Red DI water Blue dispensing valve Drain saddle Black valve Model RD 100 4 connections Color of tubing Feed water Orange valve or Red Drain saddle Blue valve Tank ball Black valve Dispensing Yellow faucet DI water valve white Model RD 106 INSTALLATION for under the sink installation STEP 1 TAPPING INTO COLD WATER SUPPLY CAUTION The water supply to your RO unit MUST be from COLD water line Hot water will damage your RO system 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 Put 3 turns of Teflon tape on threaded ends of the angle needle valve and feed water adapter 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 You can either joint the angle needle valve to the feed wat
7. ark spot You need to consider available space for drain tubing Drill 1 4 hole into the drainpipe above the water line of the pipe Clean the surface of the pipe Pears off the sticky foam pad then aligns the center hole around the drilled pipe hole Then tape it Z Y A j 2 os ANN A a i 4 j T N put the complementary piece and clamp them together with the two bolts 1 Tighten the two bolts evenly 2 Connect Black tubing to drain saddle valve 8 STEP 5 SYSTEM START UP Make sure all tubing are not kinked Turn Tank Valve to OFF position Faucet lever OFF for RD106 only Turn RO faucet lever to continuous flow position Lever points up for RD 106 only Turn cold water supply main valve on slowly Also turn input ball valve ON When the system is pressurized check for leaks If leak is found tighten the connection Wait 5 minutes the water should start drip ping out of the RO faucet and then wait 10 more minutes to allow water to flow through the system and air trap inside the system can be released Turn Tank Valve to ON position lever is parallel to the tubing for RD 106 only Turn the RO faucet lever to OFF Now the purified water will start going into the storage tank for RD 106 Wait 3 hours for the storage tank to be filled up DO NOT DRINK THE FIRST BATCH OF WATER PRODUCED BY THE SYSTEM For RD 100 let pure water drain out for about 1 gallon 10 After storage tank is full turn the RO fau
8. cet lever to continuous flow position Lever points up to discharge the first batch of water Wait until it s completely discharged for RD 106 only 11 After discharging the tank turn the RO faucet to OFF position Now the RO system is refilling the tank 12 After the tank is filled up again you can start enjoy the pure water Job Well Done NOTE Check for leaks daily for the first week after installation i aS O oND Flow Diagram for 6 Stage Reverse Osmosis DI Water Systems MODEL RD 100 MODEL RD 106 to RO faucete4 6th stage i dat b aa E pach p ure 7 P i ure flow restrictor water flow restrictor g water m to drain Ls c 4th stage check valve check valve auto shut off valve auto shut off valve PEE j i 1 i SUIL p i i E OUT feed water feed water IN storage tank 3rd stage 2nd stage lst stage 3rd stage 2nd stage Ist stage SERVICE RECORD DATE OF PURCHASE DATE OF INSTALLATION SERVICE 1 stage sediment 2 stage carbon 6 3 stage carbon 4 stage membrane 5 stage DI filter 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 not supplied with the unit or use hands to open the filter housing unscrew it from right to left Throw away the used filter and clean the inside of the hou
9. er adapter first or install adapter to cold water supply line first It depends on how much space is available under the sink 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 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 andriser tube Use Teflon tape to prevent leaks Install the angle needle valve to adapter if you have not done so in procedure 4 For connecting red tubing to angle needle valve put 2 turns of Teflon tape on treaded end Then pass 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 under 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
10. k 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 charged 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 OTE If after few days of running the system the problem comes back then you may need to replace a new tank LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY 1 What your warranty covers WaterGeneral Reverse Osmosis DI Systems are warranted to the original owner to be free of defects in material and workmanship from the date of manufacture for two years 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 originalreplacement parts and filters The perfo
11. late large rubber washer according to the diagram through the threaded mounting tube at the base of the faucet From under the sink install the locating washer lock water and nut Then screw on tightly According to the diagram pass 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 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 Pull out the 3 8 O D spacing tube from RO faucet and insert the spout into the faucet base while holding the black lever handle in horizontal position The spout is 360 degree swivel The faucet lever can be pushed down for dispensing or pull up for continuing dispensing STEP 3 MOUNTING THE TANK BALL VALVE for RD 106 only screw on ball valve tight push tubing through put Teflon tape 6 8 turns the nut put tube insert screw on the nut The drain saddle valve should fit most standard drainpipe It should be installed above the trap and on the horizontal pipe 1 or vertical pipe 2 DON T put on position 3 4 or blue section a _ Align the drilled hole in the drain pipe with the drain saddle using a drill bit or narrow screwdriver tube insert the tank can be positioned laying down or standing upright Position the drain saddle in desired location m
12. match buy size changing fittings or buy a new flex riser with matching sizes Many times it is easier to buy an additional stainless flex riser and a 2 nipple to put in between the bottom of the faucet male thread and the feed water adapter Don t buy the spiral type so you can easily put the feed water adapter between two risers This is the EASIEST way Spend additional 5 on the riser may save you a lot of time 1 feed water adapter 42 connect to 2 to nipple fitting 3 adapter base of kitchen faucet 4 your existing faucet pipe Type 1 Angk needle valve 1 put Teflon tape 2 tube insert 3 sleeve 4 compression nut 1 put Teflon tape on the thread 2 push tubing through the nut 3 push tubing all the way into the connection 4 screw on the nut tight using a wrench STEP 2 INSTALLING THE DISPENSING FAUCET faucet base small washer chrome plate large washer kitchen sink bottom plate lock washer lock nut tube insert Sleeve 0 faucet nut drill 1 2 hole on the sink The faucet should be positioned with aesthetics function and convenience in mind An ample flat surface is required for the faucet base so that it can be drawn down tight Also check the under sink area of the desired location to see if there is ample space to complete the faucet installation If the space is not available on the upper sink area the faucet could be positioned on the counter
13. nife or scissor Teflon tape OPERATING PARAMETER Working pressure 40 to 120 psi feed water pressure required if below 40 psi a booster pump is needed We have a RO system with built in booster pump assembly 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 ASSEMBLY QUICK VIEW RD 106 follow the photo below for RD 100 filters are already installed TO Faucat TO TANK Carbon Carbon Sediment 1 Put upper portion of the unit on top of the filter housing 2 Screw on the filter housing vertically to the filter housing cap 1 Remove plastic wrap on the filters for RD 106 by hand 2 Insert the filters as shown above 3 Then use filter housing wrench to tighten the each housing 3 ways to connect to water supply 1 Connect to faucet 2 Connect to garden hose or laundry room hose 3 Install under the sink and connect to cold water supply Connect to fa
14. penses inconvenience and any damage caused by the equipment and its failure to function properly 12
15. r to RO system Filter Service Life e 1 Stage Sediment filter Recommend changing every 6 12 months ig Stage carbon filter Recommend changing every 6 12 months af Stage carbon filter Recommend changing every 6 12 months 4 Stage HTFC membrane Recommend changing every 2 3 years oi Stage Inline carbon filter Recommend changing every 6 12 months The filters amp membrane used are all standard sizes Dimension e RO unit Length 15 inch Width 5 inch Height 16 inch e Storage tank Diameter 1034 inch Height 15 1 4 inch for RD 106 only e Faucet 9 inch above counter top for RD 106 only Warranty e 1 years Limited Warranty on parts components Filters are not under warranty Performance e Rejection rate 92 to 98 of dissolved solids after RO 98 to 100 rejection rate after RO DI Purification Processes Filter specifications Removes microbiological contaminants like Cysts protozoan inorganic Radiological contaminants like Barium Cadmium Copper Chromium hexvavalent Chromim trivalent Fluoride Lead Radium 226 228 Selenium etc Ammonia Arsenic chloramines chlorine copper lead nitrate phosphate silica hardness calcium magnesium other dissolved solids e 1 stage 5 micron sediment filter 2 3 8 x 9 7 8 height made by 100 pure polypropylene fibers DE bear stage carbon filter 2 3 4 x 9 34 height composed of high performance activated carbon 4 stage TFC type membrane
16. rmance 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 DI system 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 WaterGeneral Reverse Osmosis DI 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 manual b The following operating conditions must also be followed for this warranty to be valid e The hardness of the water cannot exceed 7 grains per gallon or 120 ppm e Noiron can be present in feed water Or iron should be removed from feed water e The pH of the water must not be lower than 3 or higher than 11 e Feed water Total Dissolved solids TDS should not exceed 1000 ppm e Feed water temperature between 90 F and 45 F or 32C and 5 C 4 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 ex
17. s are clogged up 1 Storage tank problem Follow recharging tank procedure Low water production 2 Clogged filters Replace filters 3 Kinked tubing Straighten the tubing 4 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 going 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 4 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
18. sing by rinsing or scrubbing it Checking the black O ring inside the filter housing DON T LOOSE IT Place the new filter inside the filter housing For 204 amp 904 carbon filter the end with rubber gasket should be on top Place the O ring in the housing groove MAKE SURE IT IS IN PLACE Put some Vaseline or silicon based lubricant on the side of the housing thread optional procedure Use a filter wrench or both hands to screw the housing back into place 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 from misalignment Repeat the above steps for other filters The new style 5 stage inline carbon filter has penny sized protective caps on both ends Please use a screw driver or knife to pry open the caps x if you have quick connect fitting push if you have compression fitting unscrew fitting off to replace filter plastic ring against fitting pull out tubing unscrew to remove tubing For part no 213 or 913 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 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
19. top at the edge of the sink Be sure to watch for obstructions below 1 e drawers cabinet walls support braces etc If the counter top is ceramic tile the method for drilling the hole should be the same as for porcelain 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 1 2 hole is required for the faucet It is recommended that you get special drill bit for porcelain and tile counter If you don t have the special drill bit then you need to pay special attention Place a piece of masking tape or duct tape on the determined location where the hole is to be drille d Use a variable speed drill at slow speed with 1 8 drill bit and drill a centering hole in the center of the desired faucet location Use lubricating oil to keep the drill bit cool while drilling Enlarge the hole using a 1 4 drill bit Enlarge the hole using 7 16 or 1 2 drill bit Keep bit well oiled and cool then drill slowly File or clean the surrounding area and remove the masking or duct tape NOTE the metal chips on porcelain will l 2 3 4 5 10 l1 12 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 Pass the small rubber washer the escutcheon plate chrome base p
20. ucet You can use the diverter valve to connect to the aerator part of your faucet Unscrew the tip or the aerator part of your faucet Connect tubing to the barb connection of the diverter valve by pushing in the tubing Make sure the diverter valve threaded portion has a small O ring in place Screw on the diverter valve to the faucet tip Use pliers if necessary Connect the other end of the tubing to the RO DI system Turn on your kitchen faucet all the way up cold water The water should come out of the valve like regular faucet water Then turn the lever 90 degree to divert water to the RO DI system Then follow the picture below for the other tubing connection You can put the drain line to the sink It is not required to plumb the drain just let it flow to the sink NOTE The size provided is the most common size If your faucet does not fit you can buy converter at local hardware store or choose other methods of connecting it Connect to garden hose or laundry room hose You can connect the 34 garden hose adapter directly to the hose valve or to hose Just screw on the adapter directly to the hose or hose valve Use pliers if necessary The other end of the adapter is a Quick connect fitting 14 So just push in the 4 tubing about 2 into the fitting then it will seal itself Then for other tubing connection please refer to the picture shown next page The drain line can just run to open drain or to the laundry room drain You c
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