Sears WaterWorks RO 2000 User's Manual
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1. Replace the RO membrane cartridge flow control screen pre filter postfilter and batteries in the electronic box Other taste and or odor Replace the posttilter Iftaste and odor persists replace the pre Postfilter expended filter RO membrane cartridge flow control screen and batter RO membrane cartridge expended ies in the electronic box Contamination in product water storage Use sanitizing procedures Then replace the postfilter Water supply tothe RO systemnotwithin Increasewater pressure preconditionthewater etc asneeded specifications to conform before doing maintenance on the RO system RO membrane cartridge expended Replace the RO membrane cartridge flow control screen pre filter postfiiter and batteries in the electronic box Slow product water flow from Vacuumcreated in storage area for prod Open the vacuum relief valve and allow the tank to fill with air the RO faucet uct water See page 12 Water leaking from faucet air Drain side of faucet airgap 3 8 tubing Inspect and eliminate restriction or plug Refer to installation gap hole plugged restricted or incorrectly con instructions for proper drain connection nected to drain point Faucet base leadwire not connected to electronic box leadwire Battery pack not connected to electronic Connect box Batteries installed incorrectly or ex Observe orientation markings onthe holder andinstallcorrectly pend2. WaterWorks Undersink Reverse Osmosis HOME DRINKING WATER SYSTEM Model RO 2000 Installation Operation Maintenance Repair Parts IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS WHEN INSTALLING OPERATING AND MAINTAINING YOUR REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM CALL TOLL FREE 1 800 86 WATER System Tested and Certified to ANSI NSF Standard 58 See performance data sheet for details Manufactured by EcoWater Systems inc PO BOX 64420 ST PAUL MN 55164 Part No 7214105 10 99 ga I I A TOE EE I TO STIR I aE TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Guides osae cois ranen de be Soe ee de ae AE N Ea es 2 3 What Your Home Drinking Water System Will Do 3 Things To Check Before You Start To Install 000 4 5 How To Install Your Home Drinking Water System 5 11 How Your Home Drinking Water System Works 11 12 Care Of Your Home Drinking Water System 13 16 Dimensions And Specifications 0 0 000 00 eee eee eee 17 Ropa PANGS cic cine hens boa is we E E E acer area pads 18 19 Remote Locations For The RO 0 c ec ccc cece eee eee ee 20 WARRANTY FULL WARRANTY ON DELUXE REVERSE OSMOSIS DRINKING WATER SYSTEM except battery filter filter cartridge or membrane For one year from the date of purchase when this deluxe reverse osmosis drinking water system is installed and maintained in accordance with our instructions Sears will repair free of charge de f
3. ASSEMBLY filter carbon cartridge removes chiorine from the water before it enters the RO membrane IMPORTANT TO KEEP CHLORINE FROM DESTROYING THE RO MEMBRANE BE SURE TO REPLACE THIS CHLORINE REMOVAL CAR TRIDGE AT LEAST EVERY 6 MONTHS OR 900 GALLONS SEE RO CARE GUIDE PAGE 16 NOTE Codes in the state of Massachusetts require installation by a licensed plumber and do not permit the use of the saddle valve For installation use plumbing code 248 CMR of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or floor Locate the assembly so you can easily get to it to change filters The RO System weighs about 40 Ibs when full of water Set it on the floor or other solid surface that will hold this weight COLD RO WATER SUPPLY ASSEMBLY THINGS TO CHECK BEFORE YOU START TO INSTALL REMOTE LOCATION You can install the RO W REPLACING ANOTHER RO SYSTEM We assembly or water supply saddle valve in another suggest you remove all parts of another RO system place away from the RO faucet please see page and use everything included with your new RO 20 system TOOLS AND MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED 9 16 open end or adjustable wrench E electric drill and bits if hole is needed for the W standard pliers and larger adjustable jaw pliers RO faucet page 7 or pipe wrench Mi slotted and Phillips head screwdrivers CAUTION TO AVOID DAMAGING A SINK E plumbers putty BEYOND REPAIR CONSULT A QUALIFIED H pipe joint compound thread seal
4. faucet 9 Feed the faucet base leadwire down through the faucet support 10 Lower the faucet and base down onto the faucet support carefully working the tubing and leadwire through the support Use the 5 8 long screw to fasten base and support together Insert the but ton removed from the support in step 1 into the hole to cover the screw 1 4 barb 3 8 barb fitting washer tubing adaptor nut 3 8 tubing FAUCET 3 8 tubing 27 long faucet support ae NOTE FOR EASE OF SERVICE AND MAI NTENANCE KEEP TUBING LENGTHS LONG ENOUGH S REMOVAL OF THE RO SYSTEM FROM UNDER THE SINK 1S POSSIBLE Qe button a screw 1 lt faucet base leadwire STEP 4 MAKE ELECTRICAL AND REMAINING TUBING CONNECTIONS A INSTALL BATTERY PACK IN ELECTRONIC BOX 1 Looking at FIG 7 page 10 remove the rubber retainer holding the electronic box and postfilter in the holder 2 Pull the electronic box from the holder and remove the back cover 3 Fasten the battery pack BE SURE BATTERIES ARE INSTALLED CORRECTLY AS SHOWN ON THE BATTERY HOLDER and electronic box con nectors together Place the battery pack inside the electronic box and install the back cover 4 Reinsert the electronic box and postfilter into the holder bracket 5 Replace the rubber retainer around the holder continued on next page HOW TO INSTALL YOUR HOME DRINKING WATER SYSTEM MAKE REMAINING RO CONNECTI
5. flow through the system is stopped before it can enter the RO module preventing continued flow to the drain The shutoff remains closed and water is saved until the faucet is opened again CHECK VALVE A check vaive FIG 8 is built into the product water outlet of the RO housing The check valve prevents a backward flow of product water from the storage area to the membrane A backward flow could rupture the RO membrane FLOW CONTROL The flow control FIG 9 keeps flow through the RO cartridge at the need ed rate for high quality product water A cone shaped screen fits over the flow control to help pre vent plugging with drain water sediments CARE OF YOUR HOME DRINKING WATER SYSTEM To keep your Home Drinking Water System work ing and making high quality water you must make sure supply water is always within the limits shown on page 17 This gives you the longest life from the PREFILTER CARTRIDGE RO MEMBRANE CAR TRIDGE and POSTFILTER Each of these will wear out in time and need replacing CAUTION BEFORE WORKING ON THE SYSTEM DO THE FOLLOWING TO RELIEVE WATER PRESSURE IN THE RO TANK Turn off the water supply to the RO turn the supply saddie valve all the way inward FIG 7 la b Open the product water faucet and keep open until water flow stops c Using a 2 gallon minimum container to catch 12 the water disconnect the postfilter and empty the storage bladder 2 Looking at FIG 9 o
6. hole already in the sink enlarge to 1 1 4 diameter if needed to use for an extra faucet or spray drill a hole 1 1 4 diameter in the sink top CAUTION TO AVOID DAMAGING A SINK BEYOND REPAIR CONSULT A QUALIFIED PLUMBER OR INSTALLER FOR GUIDES BEFORE DRILLING HOLES IN PORCELAIN OR STAINLESS STEEL drill a hole 1 1 4 diameter in the countertop next to the sink 2 Drill the mounting hole 3 Place plumbers putty around the edge of the hole to prevent water leakage around the faucet base HOW TO INSTALL YOUR HOME DRINKING WATER SYSTEM ASSEMBLE FAUCET AND INSTALL continued B ASSEMBLE FAUCET FIG 4 1 Remove the hex nut and all other parts shown in the dotted line box FIG 4 2 Insert the faucet stud through the top gasket and faucet base Then replace the hex nut and tighten DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN AND BREAK THE FAUCET BASE NOTE The faucet may include some small parts that are not used 3 Wet the o rings 2 on the faucet spout Push the spout into the faucet body until it bottoms in the cavity C FASTEN FAUCET IN PLACE 1 Looking at FIG 5A locate the faucet support and gasket over the sink or countertop mounting hole NOTE First breakout small button and save for use in step 10 2 Turn the special nuts FIG 5B a few turns onto the 1 3 8 long screws 3 Place a screw into a notch in the faucet support with the nut on the underside of the mounting hole FIG 5C U
7. or Tefion PLUMBER OR INSTALLER FOR GUIDES tape approved for use on potable water SUP BEFORE DRILLING HOLES IN PORCELAIN OR plies aa STAINLESS STEEL hand or battery powered drilf with 1 8 bit if needed for the cold water supply valve page 6 5 STEPS TO INSTALL THE SYSTEM STEP 1 INSTALL THE COLD WATER SUPPLY SADDLE VALVE PAGE 6 STEP 2 INSTALL THE DRAIN ADAPTER PAGES 6 AND 7 Note Running the drain tubing directly to a floor drain sump standpipe laundry tub etc as shown on page 20 is preferred However if that is not possible or practical the included drain adapter installs in the sink drain pipe always above or ahead of the p trap Be sure to comply with your local plumbing codes Other drain pipe fittings in addition to the adapter may be needed STEP 3 INSTALL THE FAUCET PAGES 7 9 A PREPARE MOUNTING HOLE B ASSEMBLE FAUCET C FASTEN FAUCET IN PLACE STEP 4 MAKE ELECTRICAL AND REMAINING TUBING CONNECTIONS STEP 5 SANITIZING PRESSURE TESTING PLACING IN SERVICE HOW TO INSTALL YOUR HOME DRINKING WATER SYSTEM STEP 1 INSTALL THE COLD WATER SUPPLY SADDLE VALVE FIG 2 E Instali this valve on the COLD water pipe to the kitchen sink FIG 2 E This valve has a cutting pin and will make its own hole in copper or plastic pipe To install on iron pipe you have to drill a 1 8 diameter hole for the cut ting pin DANGER IF DRILLING PIPE TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM SE
8. see page 14 CARE OF YOUR HOME DRINKING WATER SYSTEM RO MEMBRANE CARTRIDGE The useful life of the membrane cartridge depends mostly on the pH see page 17 of your supply water The lower the pH the longer the membrane will last For ex ample if the feed water has a pH of about 7 0 the cartridge may last for over 1 year but if the pH is high cartridge life may be shortened The high pH weakens the membrane and makes pin hole leaks NOTE The amber RO light on the faucet base will begin to flash when RO water quality drops so less than 75 of the TDS are removed from the supply water This reverse osmosis system contains a replaceable treatment component critical for effective removal of total dissolved solids The water should be tested periodically to verify that the system is performing satisfactorily TO REPLACE THE RO CARTRIDGE 1 Refer to page 13 and follow instructions under To Replace the Prefilter Cartridge 2 Remove and replace the flow control and screen see steps on this page 3 Turn on the water supply and PURGE THE RO CARTRIDGE SEE PAGE 11 BATTERIES IN ELECTRONIC BOX Always replace the batteries 4 AA alkaline in the elec tronic control box after installing a new prefilter car tridge and postfilter Good batteries assure proper operation of the indicator lights Removing the bat teries also resets the 6 month or 900 gallon period for monitoring the filter cartridg
9. G INNER PARTS OF THE SYSTEM 1 BE SURE WATER SUPPLY TO THE RO IS TURNED OFF AND THE RO FAUCET IS OPEN 2 Remove the clamp retainers and clamp sections Fig 9 page 13 3 Lift the cap from the RO housing no need to disconnect tubing and move aside NOTE IF THE CAP O RING SEAL REMAINED IN THE RO HOUSING REPLACE IT ON THE CAP 4 Remove the RO cartridge and prefilter car tridge from the RO housing If needed flush hous ing with fresh clean water 5 Fill the RO housing with fresh water to about 1 inch from the top Add 1 0 oz of chlorine ordinary 5 25 household bleach Hilex Clorox etc and mix in the water DO NOT ADD CHLORINE FIRST Concentrated it will attack plastics 6 Replace the cap with o ring and install the re taining clamps 7 Connect the RO faucet product water tubing directly to the tank shutoff valve isolating the car bon postfilter 8 Open the tank shutoff valve and the water supply to the RO Open the RO faucet locking the lever upward against the spout 9 Allow water to circulate through the system un til the bleach odor is gone 10 Turn off the water supply to the RO Close the RO faucet after water flow stops 11 Reconnect the postfilter replace used filter to the RO system Fig 9 page 13 12a Do steps 2 and 3 b Replace the RO cartridge and prefilter car tridge BE SURE YOUR HANDS ARE CLEAN c Do step 6 d Turn to page 10 and do the pressure testing
10. ONS continued B CONNECT TUBING FAUCET TO DRAIN TUB ING CONNECTOR Looking at FIG 7 and page 16 run the 3 8 x 27 tubing from the RO faucet to the connector at the adapter you installed in the sink drain pipe Cut this tubing as needed to route in as straight of arun as possible without dips loops low spots or kinks Be sure the end of the tubing is cut square then push the end into the connector until it stops about 11 16 Pull on the tubing to be sure it is held se curely C CONNECT TUBING TO WATER SUPPLY Use the tubing insert ferrule and nut at the water supply saddle valve to fasten the remaining 1 4 tubing marked WATER SUPPLY Tighten the nut with a wrench D Fasten the faucet base and electronic box lead wire connectors together routing where dry and out of the way STEP 5 SANITIZING PRESSURE TESTING PLACING IN SERVICE A DO THE SANITIZING PROCEDURES PAGE 15 THEN CONTINUE WITH STEP B B Double check all tubing connections to be sure they are tightened 3 8 tubing 27 long cut to length needed el DRAIN ADAPTER oY a HOT WATER SUPPLY SADDLE VALVE NOTE Codes in the state of Massachusetts require instal lation by a licensed plumber and do not permit the use of the saddie vaive For installation use plumbing code 248 CMR of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts COLD WATER postfilter retainer holder Soeronig C Open the house main water
11. RELIEVE PRESSURE STEPS 1 2 AND 3 BOTTOM OF PAGE 12 1 Disconnect tubing at both ends Fig 9 2 Pull the filter from the holder and remove fittings from both ends 3 Observing the flow arrow on new filter turn the fittings use Teflon tape into both ends The elbow fitting installs at the bottom end or outlet 4 Replace filter into the hoider and reconnect the tubing at both ends TO REPLACE THE PREFILTER CARTRIDGE CAUTION BE SURE TO RELIEVE PRESSURE STEPS 1 2 AND 3 BOTTOM OF PAGE 12 IMPORTANT BE SURE YOUR HANDS ARE CLEAN BEFORE WORKING ON RO SYSTEM IN TERNAL PARTS 1 Remove the clamp retainers and clamp sections Fig 9 2 Separate the cap from the RO housing no need to disconnect tubing and set aside NOTE if the cap o ring seal remained in the RO housing replace it on the cap 3 Lift the RO cartridge and prefilter cartridge from the housing then separate and dispose of the prefilter cartridge 4 Dump water remaining in the RO housing 5 Slide the RO cartridge INTO THE TOP END of the new prefilter cartridge as shown in FIG 9 then place into the RO housing NOTE Be sure the bottom end of the prefilter is at the bottom and the up arrow on the RO cartridge points upward o ring seal end down ward 6 Be sure the cap o ring has lubrication silicone grease Then push into position and install clamp sections and retainers 7 Replace the electronic box batteries
12. RIOUS INJURY OR FATAL SHOCK USE A HAND OR BATTERY POWERED DRILL ONLY TO MAKE THE HOLE DO NOT USE AN ELECTRIC DRILL E USE THE FOLLOWING GUIDES TO INSTALL 1 Close the house main water supply valve Open a high and low faucet in the house to drain water from the pipes 2 Looking at FIG 2 if not already done turn the valve into clamp A and tighten Turn the valve han dle all the way out NOTE If you have to drill a 1 8 diameter hole hold the valve with clamp A up to the pipe and mark the spot to drill BEFORE DRILLING READ THE DANGER NOTE ABOVE 3 Place the seal on the inside of clamp A as shown Locate clamp A turn handle in to align pin if pre drilled hole and clamp B on the pipe Fasten in place using 2 screws Tighten each screw evenly WATER SUPPLY SADDLE VALVE IG NOTE In Massachusetts use plumbing code 248 CMR PRE DRILL 1 8 HOLE CHECK LOCAL IRON PIPE CODES FOR APPROVAL CLAMP 8 HANDLE but do not overtighten and crush the pipe 4 Turn the vaive handle inward to make a hole in the copper or plastic pipe DO NOT TURN ON THE WATER SUPPLY AT THIS TIME NOTE BE SURE THE VALVE HANDLE PACKING NUT IS TIGHT STEP 2 INSTALL THE DRAIN ADAPTER M Before beginning be sure to read the note on page 5 E The drain adapter fits 1 1 2 sink drain pipe W The adapter installs directly onto the sink tail piece as typically shown in fig A and B E Locate so drain tubing
13. TEM Undersink Reverse Osmosis MODEL RO 2000 KEY PART KEY PART NO NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF PART NO NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF PART 7205465 Faucet 7167764 Flow Control 1260600 Washer 7095030 Cone Screen 7207734 Adaptor includes key nos 2 amp 4 9043201 Nut 3 8 Tubing 7115610 O ring Seal 3 1 8 x 3 3 8 O D 7192230 Drain Adapter 7110466 RO Cap 9003204 Nut 1 4 Tubing 6 7113846 Support Plunger 7131331 Tubing Insert 1 4 5 7113838 Plunger 7124986 Elbow 1 4 NPT x 1 4 Tubing 7124677 Top Support 7114509 j Tank Shutoff Valve 7116755 O ring Seal 1 3 16 x 1 3 8 O D 7116763 O ring Seal 7 16 x 5 8 O D 7131721 Cap 7131349 Tubing Insert 3 8 5 7125932 Diaphragm Kit m 9003203 Nut 3 8 Tubing 5 42 34704 RO Electronics Assembly 7011272 Saddle Valve water supply 0900156 Screw 6 32 x 5 8 7087485 Connector 1 4 NPT x 3 8 Tubing 7214032 Faucet Base Includes key nos 39 42 34709 a Post Carbon Filter replacement 41 42 43 46 and 47 b Pre Carbon Filter pede has 0900713 Screw 6 32 x 1 3 8 2 of each 9004502 Elbow 1 4 NPT x 3 8 Tubing 7115262 gt Faucet Suppor a 7128702 Filter Holder Pilates NURS 7115822 Battery Holder 7118414 Liner Assembly 0900044 O ring Seal 5 16 x 7 16 O D 1370990 evr EOS 7090771 Gasket 7140869 Vacuum Relief Valve 7051206 Gasket 7109910 Bladder
14. and 7 steps C7 and C8 page 9 Step 4B page 10 RO WATER ENS Faucet MRN RO drain tubing OPTIONAL DRAIN TUBING RUNS STANDPIPE When ordering parts always provide the following information Product Type WaterWorks Undersink Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System Model RO 2000 Part Number from page 19 Part Description from page 19 For the repair or replacement parts you need Call 7 am 7 pm 7 days a week 1 800 366 PART 1 800 366 7278
15. and purging steps B through E 15 CARE OF YOUR HOME DRINKING WATER SYSTEM RO CARE GUIDE MODEL RO 2000 WITH MONITOR IMPORTANT BEFORE DOING THE FOLLOWING MAINTENANCE BE SURE TO RELIEVE PRESSURE AND ALLOW AIR TO ENTER THE TANK STEPS 1 2 AND 3 PAGE 12 1 Replace the prefilter cartridge and postfilter when the amber FILT light begins to flash while taking product water from the RO faucet Clean or replace the flow control and screen and replace the batteries in the electronic control box 2 Replace the RO membrane cartridge when the amber RO light begins to flash while tak ing product water from the RO faucet Clean or replace the flow control and screen NOTES a If slow making of product water occurs before an amber light begins to flash replace the prefilter cartridge If production rate does not improve then replace the postfil ter and RO membrane b If product water flow from the RO faucet is slow do the steps referred to in the IMPORTANT note above OTHER TROUBLESHOOTING Chorine taste and or odor in The ppmof chlorine in your water supply the RO product water CORRECTION lithe water supply contains more than 2 0 ppmof chlorine addi exceeds maximum limits and has de tional filtering of the water supply to the RO is needed Correct stroyed the RO membrane this condition before doing maintenance on the RO system The prefilter is no longer removing chlo rine from the water supply
16. e faucet base work with the sensors or probes to show you when water quality is good and when the system needs servicing As you take water from the RO faucet a flashing green light means the system is giving you high quality RO water Over a period of time the RO membrane prefilter cartridge and postfilter begin to lose efficiency Flashing amber tights see pages 12 13 and 14 tell you when to service the RO mem brane and filters THINGS TO CHECK BEFORE YOU START TO INSTALL E PARTS IN THE SHIPPING CARTON Unpack the carton carefully so needed parts are not discard ed by mistake Included are WATER SUPPLY SADDLE VALVE 1 BATTERY HOLDER WITH BATTERIES 4 E WATER SUPPLY The cold water supply to your Home Drinking Water System must be within certain chemical limits see page 17 If not it will not make product water as it should and life of the RO membrane is shortened CAUTION CHLORINE IN WATER SUPPLY The RO membrane is destroyed by chlorine A pre WE WHERE TO MOUNT THE RO ASSEMBLY AND LOCATE THE STORAGE TANK The Home Drinking Water System fits nicely under the kitchen or bathroom sink However you can in stall it where most handy for you You do need a COLD water supply pipe and drain point within 6 feet Where space is limited you can lay it on a shelf HOME DRINKING WATER SYSTEM INSTALLED UNDER KITCHEN SINK SINK TRAP ELECTRONIC FAUCET BASE FAUCET
17. easured by a sensor FAUCET The sinktop or countertop faucet dispenses the drinking water It has a hand operated spring loaded lever to keep the faucet closed and to prevent waste You can keep the faucet open by pushing upward on the lever and locking it against the spout To meet plumbing codes an air gap is built into the faucet drain water tubes The air gap prevents a back siphon of drain water MONITOR When the faucet is opened lights on the faucet base show how the RO system is working FLASHING GREEN The RO system is giving you high quality product water NOTE The green light may stop flashing when the supply of RO water is nearly gone and flow from the faucet decreases This is a normal condition e FLASHING AMBER FILT The prefilter car tridge and postfilter need replacing Also replace the control box batteries see page 14 This light comes on after 6 months or after 900 gallons of product water use e FLASHING AMBER RO The RO membrane cartridge needs replacing BE SURE TO REPLACE BATTERIES SEE ABOVE TO ASSURE PROPER RO LIGHT OPERATION The RO light comes on when the RO membrane no longer removes at least 75 of the TDS from the water supply NOTE Disregard the RO light when it flashes for a few seconds at a time AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF When the storage area has filled with product water and the RO faucet is closed the automatic shutoff is forced clos ed Water
18. ects in material and workmanship except for disposable battery filters cartridges and membranes TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE SIMPLY CONTACT THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co D 817 WA Hoffman Estates IL 60179 SEARS INSTALLATION POLICY All installation labor arranged by Sears shall be performed in a neat workmanlike manner in accordance with generally accepted trade prac tices Further all installations shall comply with all local laws codes regulations and ordinances Customer shall also be protected during installa tion by insurance relating to Property Damage Workman s Compensation and Public Liability SEARS INSTALLATION WARRANTY in addition to any warranty extended to you on the WaterWorks merchandise involved which warranty becomes effective the date the mer chandise is installed should the workmanship of any Sears arranged installation prove faulty within one year Sears will upon notice from you cause such faults to be corrected at no additional cost to you SAFETY GUIDES Read all steps guides and rules carefully before installing and using your Home Drink ing Water System Follow all steps exactly to correctly install Reading this book will also heip
19. ed Replace batteries if old Leadwires or connectors damaged Tubing Connection at Drain Adapter Cut the end of the tubing square and push into the fitting as far as possible 11 16 Pull on the tubing to be sure it is held firmly in place High total dissolved solids TDS in product water indicator lights on faucet base not working Inspect and repair or replace as needed To Disconnect Tubing Push the tubing inward to de press the fitting coffet Hold the collet in while pulling the tubing out 16 DIMENSIONS SPECIFICATIONS 21 METRIC Supply water pressure limits 00 0 0 ec eee 40 125 PSI 280 860 kPa Supply water temperature limits L 00 00 cee cee eee eens 40 100 F 5 40 C Maximum total dissolved solids TDS 0 0 0 ccc cece cee eee 2000 PPM Maximum water hardness 6 9 pH 1 0 0 0 0 ee eee 10 GPG Maximum iron manganese hyd sulfide 0 000 000 0 Chlorine in supply water SEE PAGE 4 esis sent ard ea ae eels wll eS 8 ote Sieh Max 2 0 PPM 1 Supply water pH limits yale da EE EE EE 4 10 pH Product quality water 24 A N ht at 11 gals 41 6 liters Waste water per gal product water 24 hrs 00 0 0 0 000000 cee eee 3 gals 11 4 liters Percent rejection of TDS minimum new membrane 90 Storage Capacity sis ce nerabe dy eee hee be ok Saat E E a ave amp 1 gal 3 8 li
20. es See FIG 7 on page 10 FLOW CONTROL A clean flow control is a must for the RO membrane to make high quality product water The flow control keeps water flow through the membrane at the right rate to get the best quality product water If the control becomes plugged so water can t get through it will only take a short time for the RO membrane to become useless A small cone shaped screen is positioned over the flow con trol FIG 9 to help keep the flow control clean Every time you work on the RO system check the flow control and screen to make sure they are clean TO REPLACE FLOW CONTROL AND SCREEN CAUTIONS To install the screen place the cone end into the RO cap Then carefully push it in us ing 1 4 tubing as a tool Do not force in farther after you feel resistance Visually check to be sure it is properly positioned When installing the flow control tighten the nut by hand then another 1 4 to 1 2 turn with a pliers DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN AND DISTORT OR CRUSH THE TUBING AND FLOW CONTROL SERVICING THE BLADDER If the bladder should require inspection and replace ment use the following guides Refer to the parts illustration on page 18 CAUTION BE SURE TO RELIEVE PRESSURE STEPS 1 2 AND 3 BOTTOM OF PAGE 12 1 Remove the vacuum relief valve use 7 16 socket 2 Rotate the tank shutoff valve 90 and pull from the RO housing 3 Apply downward pressure on the RO cap while rotating countercloc
21. fat 4 7126506 able Extender 15 optional ex 7121954 Ball Check Kit tends connection between faucet 7155018 RO Housing base and electronic box 7176292 Clamp Section 2 7157280 Tubing 3 8 x 20 7088033 Clamp Retainer 2 7161823 Tubing 1 4 x 20 42 34706 RO Membrane Cartridge Includes 7214105 Owner s Manual key nos 27 amp 28 Place the diaphragm with the small hole into the RO cap first Am Includes the button that covers screw key no 39 Locate the small hole over the vent hole in the cap at the 12 00 T Purchase batteries locally 4 req d AA alkaline position see page 13 19 REMOTE INSTALLATION LOCATION INSTALLING RO ASSEMBLY AND OR SUPPLY SADDLE VALVE IN REMOTE LOCATION Longer lengths of tubing are available from Sears see page 19 for installing the RO assembly and or water supply saddle valve away from the RO faucet Examples In the basement under the kitchen or bathroom sink In a closet or room nearby the kit chen or bathroom You can run the RO assembly drain tubing direct ly to an open drain and bypass the faucet Suitable open drains include a laundry tub floor sump and WL ma ER COLD WATER SOURCE stand pipe drains it is very important to keep the end of the RO drain tubing at least 1 1 2 above the drain point This provides an air gap to prevent a back siphon of sewer water Omit the following steps all of step 2 pages 6
22. from the faucet FIG 7 page 10 makes a straight run to the adapter with out dips loops low spots or kinks adapter continued on page 7 HOW TO INSTALL YOUR HOME DRINKING WATER SYSTEM INSTALL THE DRAIN ADAPTER E Use FIG 3 and the following guides Note Consult a plumber if you are not familiar with plumbing procedures 1 Use a ferrule and nut to assemble the drain tubing connector to the drain adapter Turn the connector to about 45 from the 12 00 position as shown to 10 00 or 2 00 position Tighten the nut securely 2 Carefully disassemble the sink drain pipe and clean the tailpiece to assure a leak tight fit 3 instal the drain adapter onto the sink tailpiece using a ferrule and nut Snug the nut but do not tighten Note If needed to make fit you can cut to shorten the unthreaded end ofthe adapter Do not cut too short so the adapter will make a leak tight seal with the connecting fitting 4 Assemble the p trap to the drain adapter and other drain pipe fittings as required check codes to complete the drain run 5 Tighten all connections AG sink tailpiece ferrule D drain tubing connector STEP 3 PREPARE MOUNTING HOLE ASSEMBLE FAUCET AND INSTALL A PREPARE MOUNTING HOLE 1 Pick 1 of the following places for the faucet where it will fit flat against the surface Be sure you have room underneath for the tubing connections FIG 7 page 10 in a
23. ilter is a replaceable sediment activated carbon cartridge It removes sand silt dirt other sediments and up to 2 parts per million ppm chlorine from the supply water CHLORINE WILL DESTROY THE RO MEM BRANE SEE PAGES 4 AND 13 Filtered clean chlorine free water flows from the prefilter and to the RO membrane RO MEMBRANE CARTRIDGE The RO car tridge located inside of the prefilter is a tightly wound semi permeable membrane Semi permeable means water will work through the mem brane but first dissolved solids and organic mat ter are screened out and flushed to the drain The screened high quality product water goes to the storage area or to the postfilter if the RO faucet is open POSTFILTER After leaving the storage area but before going to the faucet product water goes through the posifilter The postfilter is also a sediment carbon type filter It removes any remain ing tastes odors or sediments from the product continued on next page tank _ shutoff 7 ra A RO water to postfilter and faucet supply water a AN RO RO product water check storage valve prefilter cartridge membrane cartridge housing bladder HOW YOUR HOME DRINKING WATER SYSTEM WORKS POSTFILTER continued water High quality drinking water flows from the postfilter and to the faucet NOTE Before gaing to the faucet product water passes through the electronic box and remaining TDS is m
24. kwise 90 NOTE If the cap turns in the RO housing first do steps 1 and 2 under To Replace the Prefilter Car tridge page 13 4 Lift the RO housing out of the liner assembly and PLACE WHERE CLEAN AND SANITARY 5 Remove the bladder NOTE BE SURE THE INNER SURFACE OF THE REPLACEMENT BLADDER AND THE OUTER SURFACE OF THE RO HOUSING ARE CLEAN USE DISH SOAP AND HOT WATER TO CLEAN AND RINSE 6 Install the bladder into the liner assembly Wet the top bead of the bladder with water or apply a light coating of silicone grease 14 CARE OF YOUR HOME DRINKING WATER SYSTEM 7 instali the RO housing push downward and rotate 90 clockwise to lock in place 8 Replace the tank shutoff valve and rotate 90 to lock 9 Using the o ring seal replace the vacuum relief valve 10 DO THE SANITIZING AND PURGING PRO CEDURES PAGE 10 AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF SERVICE If the shutoff assembly on the RO cap requires ser vice reassemble parts exactly as shown in FIG 10 Be sure to align indicated marks to properly torque cap to RO cap top support o ring Z ve cap WHEN INSTALLING CAP TIGHTEN BY HAND THEN USE A PLIERS TO TIGHTEN AND ALIGN MARK ON CAP WITH ARROW ON RO CAP SANITIZING THE RO SYSTEM Sanitizing is recommended upon installation of the RO system and after servicing inner parts of the RO housing and cap IT IS IMPORTANT FOR THE SERVICE PERSON TO HAVE CLEAN HANDS WHILE HANDLIN
25. r page 18 remove the pro tective cap and depress the relief valve stem allowing air to ENTER the tank do not block valve passage Release the valve stem AFTER flow from the shutoff valve slows to a slight drip Replace the protective cap CAUTION This valve is for vacuum relief only DO NOT attempt to pressurize the tank 3 Reconnect the postfiiter CARE OF YOUR HOME DRINKING WATER SYSTEM PREFILTER CARTRIDGE You must replace the prefilter cartridge often to protect the RO mem brane from being destroyed by chlorine and or from plugging with sediments from the water supply If you have chlorine in the water replace the cartridge at least every 6 months If the prefilter cartridge plugs with sediments water flow into the RO system drops slowing the making of quality RO water The RO membrane may also begin to plug with sediments If this happens you may not get enough RO water for your needs NOTE The amber FILT light on the faucet base will begin to flash after 6 months or 900 gallons of product water use to tell you the filter cartridge needs replacing Bey cone screen CO flow control RO membrane cartridge o ring end down prefilter 13 POSTFILTER Always replace the postfilter at the same time you replace the prefilter cartridge The postfilter gives the product water a final filtering of any tastes and or odors that may remain TO REPLACE THE POSTFILTER CAUTION BE SURE TO
26. se a finger to hold the nut and tighten the screw until snug In the same manner install the second screw and nut BE SURE THE SUP PORT IS POSITIONED CORRECTLY THEN TIGHTEN BOTH SCREWS EVENLY UNTIL THE SUPPORT IS HELD FIRMLY IN PLACE 4 As shown in FIG 6 insert the washer into the tubing adaptor Turn the adaptor onto the faucet stud and tighten 5 Move the RO assembly into tnstallation position under the sink or other desired location Route the 2 lengths of tubing marked FAUCET and 1 4 BARB ON FAUCET from the bottom upward through the mounting hole and faucet support FIG 6 6 Using the brass tubing nut fasten the 3 8 tub ing marked FAUCET to the tubing adaptor and FAUCET AND BASE ASSEMBLED ii e hex nut button use in step 10 faucet support A Rn ve plumbers mounting putty hole TOP VIEW screw 2 mounting nut underside of mounting hole faucet support HOW TO INSTALL YOUR HOME DRINKING WATER SYSTEM tighten the nut NOTE Cut tubing as needed for neat appearance but keep long enough to alllow easy service of the RO system 7 If needed cut the 1 4 tubing marked 1 4 BARB ON FAUCET to length Then push the end all the way onto the 1 4 barb fiting on the faucet 8 Take the 27 long separate piece of 3 8 tubing and pass 1 end down through the faucet support Push the other end all the way onto the 3 8 barb fitting on the
27. supply valve and the supply saddle valve turn handle fully out Open the tank shutoff valve see below D In about 4 hours pressure will start to build in continued on next paqe ma faucet base 3 8 tubin Fia e T 6 to FAUCET 1 4 ing 14 B see steps 6 amp 7 connect 1 4 weng WATER SUPPLY CLOSED gt leadwire connection OE ON NN D SS ANa battery is ASSEMBLY mA at HOW TO INSTALL YOUR HOME DRINKING WATER SYSTEM the RO system At that time carefully check all fit tings and tubing connections for any water leaks Correct leaks if any are found E IMPORTANT PURGING INSTRUCTIONS vative that you should clean from it before using an unpleasant taste and odor The RO cartridge contains a food grade preser the system The preservative will give product water 1 After the storage bladder has filled takes about 4 hours open the system faucet until the bladder is empty 2 Allow the bladder to fill again for about 4 hours then open the faucet and empty After 4 purgings the system is ready to make product water for your use HOW YOUR HOME DRINKING WATER SYSTEM WORKS Water from the cold supply pipe saddle valve is directed through 1 4 tubing to the electronic box Here the total dissolved solids TDS content of the supply water is measured Water flow continues to the RO prefilter PREFILTER The pref
28. ters Product water vending flow 0 0 cece cece eee eee Ve GPM 1 9 liters min Supply water at 55 psi and 77 F with 750 parts per million sodium chloride Quality water production amount of waste water and percent rejection all vary with changes in pressure temperature and total dissolved solids See the charts below for additional production and rejection rates 1 Up to 2 0 ppm removed by the RO prefilter cartridge NOTE This product is tested and complies with Water Quality Association Standards You can use the following charts to determine RO performance for your specific water pressure and total dissolved solids content The results are fromtests conducted onthe RO membraneusing a9 long flow control ata 25 product water recovery rate PRODUCT WATER GALLONS PER DAY PERCENT REJECTION OF TDS PRODUCT WATER OUTLET OPEN PRODUCT WATER OUTLET CLOSED WATER PRESSURE TO RO PS VAC CIC ERA TOTAL DISSOLVED SOLIDS TDS TOTAL DISSOLVED SOLIDS TDS REPAIR PARTS WaterWorks HOME DRINKING WATER SYSTEM Undersink Reverse Osmosis MODEL RO 2000 Ss ee a ee ee N 6 A N TO De FAUCET ie AIRGAP Ta 3 1 4 BARB 26 NOTE Codes in the state of Massachu setts require installation by a licensed Plumber and do not permit the use of the saddle valve For installation use plumbing code 248 CMR of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts REPAIR PARTS WaterWorks HOME DRINKING WATER SYS
29. treating unit It uses household water pressure to reverse a natural physical process called osmosis Water under pressure is forced through a semi permeable mem brane where minerals and impurities are screen ed out and sent down the drain with the waste water These minerals and impurities are measured as total dissolved solids TDS The system includes replaceable pre and postfilter sediment carbon cartridges The prefilter removes sand dirt rust particles and other sediments It also takes chlorine out of the feed water The postfilter removes any remaining tastes and or odors just before water is taken from the system faucet The storage area holds almost 1 gallon of RO product water for your needs The undersink system connects to a house COLD water pipe for a water supply An automatic shutoff valve prevents water waste when the storage area is full and the faucet is closed The drinking water system gives you a continuous supply of sparkling clear delicious water for drink ing and cooking Foods will look better and taste better too The system eliminates the need to buy bottled water Instead it puts high quality water right at your fingertips NOTE A product data sheet is included and also available from Sears The data sheet lists what this RO system will remove or reduce from the water ELECTRONIC MONITOR The electronic model has 2 water quality sensors located in the electronic box Indicator lights on th
30. you to get all the benefits from your Home Drinking Water System DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE THIS PROD UCT TO MAKE SAFE DRINKING WATER FROM NON POTABLE WATER SOURCES SAFETY GUIDES DO NOT USE THE SYSTEM ON MICROBIOLOGICALLY UNSAFE WATER OR WATER 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 CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT FOR PLUMBING AND SANITATION CODES YOU MUST FOLLOW THEIR GUIDES AS YOU INSTALL THE SYSTEM FOLLOW YOUR LOCAL CODES IF THEY DIFFER WITH GUIDES IN THIS MANUAL The Home Drinking Water System works on water pressure of 40 psi minimum to 125 psi maximum See the table on page 17 If your house water pressure is over the maximum install a pressure reducing valve in the water supply to the Home Drinking Water System Do not instal the Home Drinking Water System outside or in extreme hot or cold temp eratures Temperature of the water supply to the Home Drinking Water System must be be tween 40 F minimum and 100 F maximum See the specification table on page 17 DO NOT INSTALL ON HOT WATER Read the other limits pH hardness etc on page 17 and be sure your water supply con forms Please read WATER SUPPLY page 4 WHAT YOUR HOME DRINKING WATER SYSTEM WILL DO Your Home Drinking Water System is a REVERSE OSMOSIS RO water
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